Experience

NAI Legacy

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Involved with all aspects of developing, expanding and improving our firm. We specialize in Professional Commercial Brokerage Services, Asset and Property Mangement, Real Estate Tax Strategies, and Net Lease Properties & 1031 Exchange Solutions. How can we help?



KW Commercial

• United States
• Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Director of Commercial Services

  • Jun 2015 - Nov 2019

  Minneapolis, Minnesota High-level and experienced commercial real estate services.



Chief Companies, LLC

• CEO and Managing Partner

  • Dec 2008 - Jul 2018

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Chief Companies is a focused commercial real estate firm, specializing in three main disciplines: 1. Net-leased, 1031 property consulting. 2. Investment property services centered on obtaining or syndicating distressed, value add opportunities, by matching equity partners with property owners. Joint venture equity transactions, JV Partnerships, raising capital, equity partnerships, fund raising, equity sourcing, sourcing equity capital. commercial real estate, equity financing… Show more Chief Companies is a focused commercial real estate firm, specializing in three main disciplines: 1. Net-leased, 1031 property consulting. 2. Investment property services centered on obtaining or syndicating distressed, value add opportunities, by matching equity partners with property owners. Joint venture equity transactions, JV Partnerships, raising capital, equity partnerships, fund raising, equity sourcing, sourcing equity capital. commercial real estate, equity financing, and forming private real estate funds. 3. Select, client-driven commercial property leasing services. Show less



Transwestern

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President-Investment Services Group

  • Dec 2011 - Jun 2015

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Investment Services and commercial real estate brokerage. Investment property services centered on marketing high quality properties and distressed, value-add opportunities. Also provides select, client-driven commercial property leasing and sales services.



SIOR Global: Society of Industrial and Office Realtors

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Past President

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Minnesota-Dakotas President of the Minnesota Chapter of the Society of Office and Industrial REALTORS. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the SOCIETY OF INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE REALTORS® (SIOR, www.sior.com) is a global professional organization that certifies commercial real estate service providers with the exclusive SIOR designation. Individuals who earn their SIOR designation adhere to the highest levels of accountability and ethical standards. Only the industry’s top professionals qualify for the… Show more President of the Minnesota Chapter of the Society of Office and Industrial REALTORS. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the SOCIETY OF INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE REALTORS® (SIOR, www.sior.com) is a global professional organization that certifies commercial real estate service providers with the exclusive SIOR designation. Individuals who earn their SIOR designation adhere to the highest levels of accountability and ethical standards. Only the industry’s top professionals qualify for the SIOR. Today, there are 3,000 SIOR members in 630 markets in 29 countries. The SIOR Minnesota Chapter has 90 highly experienced, respected members. Show less



Upland Private Equity Partners, LLC

• Managing Director

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

  I was primarily responsible in steering my former firm in the decision making involved in the review, analysis, acquisition, financing, partnering, leasing, managing and disposition of properties. Also, since we were partnered in most transactions, I oversaw the investor relations, distributions and communications. Finally, I was the key person at my former firm responsible for finding new partners and equity sources.



Upland Real Estate Group, Inc.

• Principal and CEO

  • Dec 1998 - Dec 2008

  I lead my company in all of the important decisions, as we successfully navigated the world of commercial real estate brokerage services.



CCIM Minnesota-Dakotas Chapter

• Past President

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Chapter President for the Minnesota-Dakotas Chapter CCIM stands for Certified Commercial Investment Member. The CCIM lapel pin denotes that the wearer has completed advanced coursework in financial and market analysis, and demonstrated extensive experience in the commercial real estate industry. CCIM designees are recognized as leading experts in commercial investment real estate. Investment Expertise Above all, the CCIM designation represents proven expertise in financial,… Show more Chapter President for the Minnesota-Dakotas Chapter CCIM stands for Certified Commercial Investment Member. The CCIM lapel pin denotes that the wearer has completed advanced coursework in financial and market analysis, and demonstrated extensive experience in the commercial real estate industry. CCIM designees are recognized as leading experts in commercial investment real estate. Investment Expertise Above all, the CCIM designation represents proven expertise in financial, market, and investment analysis, in addition to negotiation. Courses in these core competencies are taught by industry professionals, ensuring all material reflects the state of the industry. With this real-world education, CCIM designees are able to help their clients: Minimize risk Enhance credibility Make informed decisions Close more deals Show less



Colliers International-Towle Real Estate

• Senior Associate

  • May 1993 - Dec 1998

  Investment sales specialist. Started and successfully ran a net-lease investment business within the Collier's family of companies.



The Shidler Group-Minnesota

• Vice President

  • May 1991 - May 1993

  Director of Marketing and Leasing, in charge of leasing for a large office and industrial portfolio in the now closed Minneapolis office.



Reliance Real Estate Services, Inc.

• Senior Vice President

  • 1988 - 1992

  Focused on office, retail and industrial leasing assignments. Project leasing and tenant representation. Also, select buyer and seller representation of commercial real estate.

• Senior Vice President-Brokerage

  • Nov 1986 - Feb 1990

  Broker and owner in charge of all leasing and sales activities. This company no longer exists, as Reliance (formerly Rosewood Corporation) is now a commercial real estate development firm that does not provide brokerage services.



Colliers

• Canada
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Leasing and Marketing Specialist

  • Feb 1990 - May 1991

  Worked on the lease-up of the troubled office and industrial portfolio managed by Towle's Property Management division. "The go to guy" when leases had to be signed.