CEO and manager
Irgens Partners | Milwaukee
Real estate developer and investor Mark Irgens founded the firm behind many of metro Milwaukee’s prominent building projects. Included among its noteworthy projects are the downtown BMO Tower, 833 East Michigan Street, ASQ Center and A.O. Smith’s corporate technology center. Irgens is a co-founder and past president of the NAIOP-Wisconsin Chapter and a member of the Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin and Urban Land Institute. In addition to Irgens’ board of directors and investment committee, he serves on the board of United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, the James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the U.S. Bank Advisory Board in Wisconsin and the Three Harbors Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Education: Bachelor’s, University of Wisconsin-Madison
The future of your industry: “Since COVID and for different but connected reasons, challenges and circumstances, commercial real estate is tough business. With lowering interest rates and prices stabilizing, I am hopeful for and anticipating a successful future.”
Traits you seek for new hires: “Desire to succeed, honesty and intelligence.”
Thing to learn this year: “Pickleball.”
Definition of success: “Getting it done efficiently and effectively.”
2022 Wisconsin 275 Profile
Real Estate and Development | Real Estate
CEO and manager
Irgens Partners LLC | Milwaukee
Mark Irgens is a developer, investor and operator of office and medical office buildings. His company, Irgens Partners LLC, is among the largest office property management firms in the Milwaukee area. Recently, Irgens developed one of the newest additions to the city’s skyline, the 25-story BMO Tower in downtown Milwaukee. Irgens is also a co-founder and past president of the NAIOP-Wisconsin Chapter and a member of Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin and Urban Land Institute.
Education: Bachelor’s, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Toughest business challenge you’ve ever faced: “2008 recession and the fallout from it.”
Most significant recent accomplishment: “Acquisition and entitlement of Innovation Park in Wauwatosa.”
As you enter your office, what would you choose to be your walk-up or theme song: “‘Won’t Back Down’ by Tom Petty”
What’s at the top of your bucket list: “To take the month of August off and spend it at our lake home.”
