Tony Birkla

CEO + Founder

Executive Team

Tony Birkla, Founder and CEO of Denizen Management as well as affiliated companies Birkla Investment Group (BIG) and Novo Development Group. Tony has been involved in all aspects of apartment acquisition, development, construction, management, and finance for over 25 years. He founded the parent company in 2007 and has guided all related companies through the ups and downs of the economy with consistent growth. Tony is responsible for strategic planning, risk management, operational oversight, and investment decisions for all related companies.

Prior to starting the BIG companies, Tony spent 10 years working with and learning from the best in the multi-family business. He earned his business degree from Indiana University in Finance and Real Estate, with a minor in Economics.

Tony is involved in the Urban Land Institute, The Penrod Society, IUPUI Letterman’s Club, and is a board member of Envision Children in Cincinnati.