managing director, CB Richard Ellis
Company: CB Richard Ellis
Title: Managing director, state of Wisconsin
Education: University of Missouri
Family: Married to Cindy for 22 years; children Ariana (20), Elan (18), Sasha (15)
City of residence: Fox Point
Hobbies and interests: Working out, golf, reading
What are you working on? "Looking for challenges. Enjoy working with local businesses."
How does the market look to you? "This is an exciting time with a lot of action in the commercial real estate market. Certain local retailers are discovering interesting opportunities. However, there is still a need to be cautious."
What was the best deal you’ve ever been involved in? "It’s a tie between (1) the redevelopment of Capitol Court in Midtown, the urban redevelopment that changed a neighborhood and (2) several years ago, convincing a local landlord to accept a 1,000-square-foot local retailer as a tenant. I felt good about it, and it turned out to be a good fit for all."
What was the funniest moment of your career? "Watching the face of the passenger in my car, as I followed Gary Stein to a meeting from the original Brat House to the other side of the Capitol via State Street, in Madison, which is closed to cars. It’s been 20 years but still feels like yesterday."
