Meet The Team
Charlie
Director of Business Development & Social Media Outreach
Originally from Houston, Charlie Beneke moved to Chicago nine years ago and found a way to hack the city’s housing market: buy a two-flat, live in one unit, and let the rent from the other cover most of the mortgage. That “aha” moment sparked a deeper interest in real estate—and a realization that navigating Chicago’s rental scene shouldn’t feel like decoding ancient scrolls.
He studied Marketing and Psychology at Penn State with the (possibly overconfident) goal of understanding what makes people tick—and why they care about the things they do. That blend of strategy, curiosity, and human insight now drives his work at Domu.
As Director of Business Development & Social Media Outreach, Charlie works to amplify the views, interests, and leads for the landlords who list on Domu—while also shining a light on the lifestyles renters can expect in each neighborhood. His goal is to make sure landlords get visibility where it counts, while helping tenants navigate the rental process with more clarity, context, and confidence.
He lives in Irving Park with his significant other, Celina, their newborn daughter, Celeste, and their two cats, Ollie and Aria. In his (limited) spare time, he listens to podcasts at 2.5x–3x speed—a habit that deeply concerns everyone who knows and loves him.
Julia
Director of Operations
A Chicago native, and a graduate of Walter Payton College Prep, Julia attended McGill University in Montreal, but lost the chance to saunter across the stage and claim her diploma because some sort of virus sent panic throughout the world and forced everyone into quarantine. She enjoys traveling and has already traversed the planet, as evidenced by her passport, which is generously adorned with colorful stamps. She visited China in high school and studied abroad in London, and she's also walked the streets of Paris, Monte Carlo, Rome, Florence, Venice, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv.
Since graduating from college she's worked as a paralegal and as a business development assistant at a prestigious Chicago real estate firm, and she also earned an interior design degree at Parsons. She currently lives in New York City, where the rents make Chicago apartments look like a steal.
Julia boasts Olympic caliber organizational skills and keeps everyone at Domu on-track every day of the week. In her spare time, she likes to paint with watercolors, savor the taste of fine champagne, and watch reruns of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Her younger brother Spencer specializes in album art, photography, and graphic design, mostly for jazz musicians in New York City, and her younger sister Celia is plotting to take Broadway by storm, though she currently attends the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California.
Sead
CEO
Sead Odzic first arrived in Rogers Park at the age of 4, immigrating with his family from Montenegro. Growing up in Rogers Park, Sead often accompanied his parents as they cared for apartment buildings. While his parents painted and maintained units, Sead and his sister found ways to entertain themselves—memories of jumping off built-in bookshelves and fireplaces in vintage Chicago apartments remain vivid to this day. These early experiences shaped his appreciation for the city’s architectural charm and unique housing stock.
Sead’s athleticism earned him a spot on college basketball teams at USC and Illinois State University, where he honed his discipline and teamwork. He graduated with a degree in Business Management and returned to the Chicago area, settling in Skokie with his wife and three children. Weekends are often filled with family activities, from chauffeuring his kids to practices to cheering them on at games. During the summer, he enjoys traveling to Montenegro with his family.
Sead’s professional connection to Domu began during his time as Managing Broker for Becovic Management, where he relied on the platform’s high-quality leads to support his leasing team. Recognizing Domu’s potential, Sead stepped into the CEO role with a mission to expand its reach and solidify its place as a trusted resource in Chicago’s rental market.
Outside of work, Sead is passionate about giving back to his community and cherishes the vibrant neighborhoods that have shaped his journey. His commitment to family, hard work, and innovation continues to drive his vision for Domu’s future.
Arti
Director of Engineering
With over 10 years of experience in the tech industry, Arti has worked with large consultancy firms and led engineering efforts for several US-based companies. Her background includes hands-on development, team leadership, stakeholder communication, and end-to-end project delivery.
At Domu, Arti not only codes but also manages the engineering team, collaborates closely with business stakeholders, and ensures that technology aligns with company goals. She specializes in cloud and web technologies, DevOps, PHP, JavaScript, and Drupal, and is passionate about building secure, scalable, and user-friendly digital solutions.