Identifying Arizona’s commercial real estate leaders to watch in 2025 is crucial for staying informed about the individuals driving market trends and developments. These leaders influence key projects and investment opportunities, shaping the state’s economic landscape. By monitoring their strategies and initiatives, investors and professionals can gain valuable insights into emerging opportunities and potential challenges within Arizona’s dynamic commercial real estate sector. Each year, the AZRE magazine editorial board selects the AZ Big 100, the 100 individuals and businesses that will impact Arizona’s economy in the upcoming year.
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50 commercial real estate leaders to watch in 2025
Included as part of AZRE magazine’s AZ Big 100 for 2025, here are 50 Arizona commercial real estate leaders leaders to watch in 2025:
Landon Arciero
Arizona division manager // Largo Concrete
Arciero was an early tech adopter and a prominent team member in executing digitization at Largo. He was among the first project managers to implement new construction software and teams rely on Arciero to train newer employees on how to best utilize the firm’s toolsets.
Chase Anderson
CEO // A. T. Meridian Construction
Background: Anderson is a third-generation builder from a proud lineage of successful builders in the Western United States. He has been around construction his entire life and developed a love for the industry at age 5. Anderson worked summers and after school building with his father. After earning college degree in business with emphasis in construction management, Anderson returned to the company as CEO, officially taking the reins in 2019 and has experienced year-over-year doubling of the company’s revenues.
Innovative act: “Proving that the big three elements can all be achieved simultaneously on projects. Price, quality craftsmanship and efficiency/speed can all be expected and delivered consistently. The two-out-of-three model is antiquated and inaccurate with us. As simple as this sounds, the bar traditionally has been somewhat low. We are here to elevate the customer experience and set new standards within the industry.”
Goals for 2025: “To deliver a customer experience that is consistent and renowned. We will not stop until we do, and we will keep going to make it even better.
“To create a different model for the customer experience and to shatter expectations.
“To empower all employees to make decisions and keeping to organization static and not filled with multiple levels of management that stifles creativity and creates bureaucracies.
“Diversification of the company into multiple sectors is what has fueled to massive growth of the company. To be a disrupter in an antiquated model is paramount to the company’s success. Removing ego to get it done and problems solved.
“To build a culture that rewards passion and new ideas from employees. That passion is pervasive throughout the company.”
Learn more: atmeridian.com
Brandon Bell
Founder // Next Level Steel
Born and raised in Yuma, Bell is the founder of Next Level Steel in Mesa and its fast-growing Castellated Structural Group division in Goodyear. A second-generation steel fabricator, Bell previously helped build the family’s ornamental fence company into the state’s second largest fabricator of structural steel.
Elizabeth Berry
Senior director of development services // Plaza Companies
Berry utilizes her extensive political communications skill set to lead development projects. Berry is involved with all of Plaza’s flagship projects in ensuring they are built through mutually beneficial partnerships, with an emphasis on some of the company’s bioscience efforts.
David Bohn
Owner // BFH Group
Bohn established Kinetix Engineering in 2005. Over the next 11 years, he managed hundreds of projects, millions in contracts and developed and oversaw a support staff both locally in Arizona and India. Bohn started BFH Group in 2019 to reincorporate and re-establish his vision of great land development enterprises.
Alex Boles
Managing director // ViaWest Group
Boles leads the development team in all efforts in the Phoenix market. His responsibilities include sourcing investments, due diligence, acquisition, and creation and execution of development business plans. Boles oversees all points in the development process from initial concept and site selection through construction and, ultimately disposition.
Phil Breidenbach, SIOR
Senior executive vice president // Colliers in Arizona
Background: Breidenbach represents institutional owners and occupiers of real estate, specializing in leasing and built environments. Breidenbach and his team share four decades of experience in transactions, developing and implementing strategies, marketing, site selection, acquisitions and dispositions. He is a perennial top producer and part of the Colliers Arizona Leadership Council.
Innovative act: “Leading our clients and team through a ‘post-pandemic pivot.’ We all went home in March of 2020. Office space occupancy — our teams’ lifeblood for over three decades — was suddenly unnecessary and trending toward obsolete. Watching companies struggle to reconcile their workforce’s relationship with office space, re-learning the value proposition of being together physically, and what environment ultimately makes a workforce thrive has been the most profound and enlightening part of my career. Author Adam Grant says the most valuable skill of our time is the ability to learn, then unlearn and re-learn the skills that bring us success. As corporate America continues to come back to work, and with AI emerging as a mainstream workplace tool, it has never been more evident that we as a community and work culture re-learn the art of personal connection and physical interaction. Helping office property owners adapt and rebound continues to be the greatest challenge, but is leading to a new standard in the work environment — higher standards that benefit all of us.”
Outlook for 2025: “Growth continues to drive the commercial real estate industry. Exciting trends including the renaissance of the workplace, evolving experiential retail, the merger of AI and logistics, autonomous transportation and advancements in construction methods, all inspire optimism for our future. We’ve widely benefited as we watched the Phoenix of our youth evolve into our Nation’s 5th largest city and a thriving Tier 1 metropolis. Growth statistics suggest it will compound for this decade and into the next. Growth, however, comes with a change in our narrative we must embrace (and deal with) to ensure our bright future. Our conversations with new-to-market companies have shifted from lost costs and abundant labor to diverse and plentiful new industries, superior logistics, resource management, and ‘drafting off’ next generation industries. Politically we need to deal with ‘big city’ issues like housing costs, homelessness, traffic, air quality, and limited resources. We’re doing much better than a lot of media outlets suggest. Part of my role as incoming NAIOP chair is to spread this optimism, advocate for our industry and communicate how we will continue to lead the nation in growth well into the future.”
Learn more: colliers.com
Lindsey Brist
Senior business development lead // RENEW Energy
With more than 15 years of experience in business development, finance, risk management and energy, Brist is passionate about finding innovative solutions to address the urgent challenge of climate change and decarbonization. She was also Fiesta Bowl Yellow Jacket Committee Rookie of the Year.
Walt Brown Jr.
Founder, CEO and designated broker // Diversified Partners
Brown began his commercial real estate career in California in 1990, where he focused on learning and understanding the real estate business while creating valuable relationships. In 1996, he founded Diversified Partners as a full-service commercial real estate brokerage company.
Dave Chamberlin
President // Chamberlin + Associates
As a second-generation leader in a family business, Chamberlin brings a lifetime of industry expertise and a deep commitment to advancing the company’s legacy. His forward-thinking leadership ensures that every partnership his firm engages in is both healthy and profitable, delivering long-term value to clients and communities alike.
Wendy Cohen
President and CEO // Kitchell
As the CEO of Kitchell Corporation, Cohen works closely with each of the companies that are part of the Kitchell family, and leads the corporate team that oversees all Kitchell financial, legal, technical and human resources functions.
Jenn Consentino
Principal and Interiors Studio leader // Corgan
Consentino oversees Corgan’s Phoenix office, where she fosters long-standing relationships with clients as well as a culture of elevated design and innovation. She was instrumental on the SRP Project Administration Building project — an extensive, complex renovation of the more than 400,000-square-foot corporate campus.
Jeff Dalton
Vice president of pre-construction, Arizona // FCL Builders
Background: With over 30 years in large commercial construction, Dalton’s career has included a wide variety of projects and positions. He started as a field engineer working on large concrete structures such as parking garages, university labs, medical facilities and progressed to management roles on prisons, casino resorts, airports and a new arena for the Portland Trailblazers. Add in projects in Canada, Mexico and Panama and the variety has provided incredible experiences for Dalton throughout North America.
Innovative act: “I have always had an interest in ‘what is next?’ and that led me to create a team focused on Native American gaming and other projects in the mid 1990s. Over the next decade, our teams built close to 30 projects for more than 20 Native American tribes throughout the west. The next new was an opportunity to open a regional office in Phoenix in the early 2000s, growing to $100 million in volume in the second year. The latest ‘next’ thing involved joining Kelly Pettigrew to open a new office for FCL Builders in Phoenix and growing it to a West Region with three offices covering six states in just a few years.”
Outlook for 2025: “Construction, by definition, is always looking to what is new, be it economic trends, developments, or new regions. As FCL’s focus is broadly the industrial sector, we are seeing long-term shifts in the various verticals within the sector. Manufacturing is coming on strong with onshoring/near-shoring taking hold, combined with high-tech manufacturing in support of chips and batteries. The Phoenix market is already at the forefront and is poised to accelerate the trend. Other areas of growth include cold storage and, of course, data centers. All of this drives the need for distribution, e-commerce, and 3PL space, which brings us back to the core industrial warehouse/distribution that accelerated the boom in Phoenix eight or so years ago.”
Learn more: fclbuilders.com
Libby Ekre
Principal // Bryten Real Estate Partners
Background: Ekre is a principal with Bryten Real Estate Partners, a nationwide firm managing more than 47,000 multifamily units across more than 30 cities. Before the creation of Bryten, Ekre was a founding partner of MEB Management Services. She believes that investing in her team and building confidence through lifelong learning. Ekre is proud to have been the 2024 IREM Global President and step into the 2025 Chair of the International Advisory Committee and the Nominating Committee. Ekre believes in giving back. She is passionate about bringing hope to those in need.
Innovative act: “The merging of two regional multifamily firms that were uniquely similar team environments but had enough differences to create a competitive advantage. A huge undertaking that required the firm’s leaders to thoughtfully evaluate, learn and allowed them to expand their skills. Driving each department to identify the best practices, create new and emerging processes and provide the ultimate outcomes for our team, clients and residents. These herculean efforts in a short period of time were not only one of the most challenging in my career but rewarding. The team grew and so did I, all while becoming better together.”
Learn more: livebryten.com
Mary Fedewa
President and CEO // STORE Capital
Fedewa reached a career milestone in February 2023 by leading the privatization of STORE Capital. GIC, a global institutional investor, in partnership with funds managed by Blue Owl, successfully completed the acquisition of all outstanding shares of common stock in an all-cash transaction valued at ~$15 billion.
Kyle Ferry
Regional vice president // Atmosphere Commerical Interiors
In 2023, Atmosphere Commercial Interiors named Ferry as southwest regional vice president in Phoenix. Ferry, originally from the Chicago area, is a graduate of DePaul University with a degree in marketing. He is responsible for the Phoenix, Tucson, Albuquerque, and El Paso markets.
Tommy Fisher
President and CEO // Fisher Industries
In the mid-1990s, founder Gene Fisher turned over the reins of his enterprise to his eldest son and current company president, Tommy Fisher. Exhibiting his father’s same ambition, Tommy expanded operations to Arizona and markets in the southwest United States.
George Forristall
Vice president of development // M.A. Mortenson Company
Forristall has made some of the Valley of the Sun’s most impactful construction projects a reality. He was integral to the development of ASU’s Mullett Arena and The Beam on Farmer, Arizona’s first cross-laminated timber office building.
Charley Freericks
President of the Phoenix region // Teravalis/Howard Hughes Holdings
Background: Freericks leads the residential and commercial development, leasing, and operations of Teravalis, Howard Hughes’ new 37,000-acre master planned community in the West Valley. Freericks is an industry veteran with more than 40 years of experience in large-scale community development throughout Arizona —including acquisition, entitlement, planning and design, implementation, and operations with an emphasis on commercial and mixed-use environments for the likes of Catellus Development Corporation and DMB Associates.
He is an active contributor to numerous nonprofit organizations and currently serves on the board of the Arizona Community Foundation.
Outlook for 2025: “My outlook for 2025 is one of very positive growth for our Valley. The development and homebuilding industry is going to stay focused on meeting demand for housing at all levels. Beyond that, there will be key areas of focus:
• “More than ever, the industry must address today’s diverse family units. From first-time homebuyers to those who require multigenerational housing, providing options to meet these homebuyers and families where they are in life is essential.
• “Continued innovation to bring technology into, and around, the home and community is imperative. Smart homes have been around for a while, but with the emergence of AI will come smarter homes and a push to use that intelligence for resource conservation in Arizona.
• “Our research indicates that people crave open space, but still want that communal, urban space that provides shopping, entertainment, and dining options closer to home. Some cities in Arizona have answered that call to develop thriving city centers. Howard Hughes has always embraced this concept. We have this on the horizon for Teravalis so that those living on the west side of the White Tank Mountains will have that open space they crave, as well as the amenities they want.”
Learn more: teravalis.com
Bill Gleason
Director // Wipfli
Gleason is a director in Wipfli’s construction and real estate practice. With over 20 years of experience in providing technology solutions to his clients, he is attuned to the needs of various types of clients. His focus areas include the Salesforce platform, automated workstreams, user adoption and training, and technology modernization.
Valerie Granger
Director of engineering // Suntec Engineering & Design
Background: Across 19 years, Granger has served as engineer of record for over 60 major construction projects, designing buildings of various scales and types across the Southwest. A distinguished structural engineer, she is committed to integrating engineering design with construction practices to significantly minimize rework, enhance cost certainty and ensure success for design-build projects from conception to completion. Granger is a 2015 Engineering News Record 40 Under 40 and active member of the Structural Engineer’s Association of Arizona. At Suntec, she expertly bridges the gap between engineering design and construction, as she continues to shape the region’s skylines.
Innovative act: “Without a doubt, the most innovative business decision I’ve made in my career was to leave a decade-long leadership position and soon thereafter launch and lead Suntec Engineering & Design. I have admired Suntec for my entire career, and could not pass up the opportunity to do something radically different with a company that has a four-decade track record of excellence and a vision for how to step outside of the box and make our industry better. It is abnormal for a subcontractor to have a full-service, in-house engineering and design division; however we are continuously proving the validity of that approach. We’ve taken our processes out of their silos, collectively solving issues and value engineering in real time. Along the way, we are turning the most challenging parts of construction, like cost certainty, quality and schedule, into predictable outcomes. Our partnership makes Suntec a better construction company and me a better engineer. But the best part is the results we are delivering to our clients, who are the beneficiaries of this improved way to design and build. I see our best practices at work every day, and am so glad I took this leap.”
Trend to watch: “As the term ‘design-build’ becomes trendy, not all firms using the label are fully embracing the concept. For those that do, exciting opportunities are emerging to deliver innovative, high-quality results. With our various Suntec departments just a few feet apart, we can seamlessly collaborate between engineering, estimating and construction and flawlessly deliver on the promise of design-build. While ‘collaboration’ may seem like a buzzword, it defines how this process must work — with one team serving as a single-source solution for both the design and construction of a project. As the Valley grows, I expect that the demand for authentic design-build will grow alongside of it, providing ample prospects for firms that fully commit to the approach.”
Learn more: suntecconcrete.com/engineering-design
Dave Gray
CEO // Arcoro
In November, Gray was named CEO of Arcoro, a provider of human resources management solutions for construction and field-based industries. Gray, an internet technology industry veteran, most recently served as CEO of Daxko, the leading technology partner for health and fitness centers worldwide.
Josh Hartmann
CEO // NexMetro Communities
Long before build-to-rent (BTR) catapulted onto the national real estate scene, Hartmann built NexMetro from a virtually unknown concept to the pioneer developer of luxury leased home neighborhoods. He has led with innovation, serving lifestyle-conscious consumers of all walks of life who would rather lease than own a home.
Katie Haydon
President and CEO // Haydon
Born into the construction industry as an only child of a single father, Haydon has spent countless hours on job sites. A transformational executive with foresight and imagination, Haydon’s determination, grit, and entrepreneurial savvy sets the framework for how she approaches work and achieves success.
Dean Howard
Vice president of business development // Chanen Construction Company
Background: Howard is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience across both public and private sectors, specializing in development, public procurement, land-use planning, transportation, and infrastructure. Starting his career in commercial development in the late 1980s, Howard held key roles in municipal government for both the City of Phoenix and the City of Goodyear. This dual-sector experience enables him to approach issues from multiple angles, often uncovering innovative solutions.
Innovative act: “One of my most innovative acts in business has been redefining how we approach business development by emphasizing the power of relationships and respect at every level of interaction. Early in my career, I recognized that success in any business isn’t just about building structures or accomplishing a goal — it’s about building trust. For one significant project, I dedicated months to establishing genuine connections with key stakeholders, from city officials to subcontractors. By consistently showing persistence and respect in these interactions, I was able to navigate complex negotiations and secure support from diverse parties. This approach not only won us the project but also laid the foundation for long-term partnerships that continue to benefit our company. This philosophy of relationship-building, paired with unwavering persistence, is the cornerstone of how I navigate my role at Chanen Construction, working to grow our business and reinforce our reputation in the industry.”
Learn more: chanen.com
Carrie Kelly
Founder and CEO // Pick It Up! Management & Consulting
Background: Kelly, managing director of the Site Selectors Guild and CEO of Pick It Up! Management & Consulting, has a proven track record in economic development and association leadership. She supported the launch of the Guild’s REDI Sites program, establishing national standards for industrial site readiness and partnering with CNBC to elevate site readiness. As CEO of Pick It Up! Management & Consulting, she supports economic development organizations with strategic planning, program implementation, and board development. Previously, she led the Arizona Association for Economic Development, debuting its first long-term strategic plan and leading award-winning campaigns.
Innovative act: “My most innovative decision was embracing the audacity to lead unapologetically as myself — a woman, a mom and a bigger girl — in spaces where I often didn’t see anyone like me. It wasn’t just about showing up; it was about challenging perceptions, breaking stereotypes and proving that leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all. Balancing running organizations with being a present parent and navigating moments of doubt or setbacks required resilience and a willingness to redefine success on my terms. This mindset allowed me to lead authentically and foster environments where others feel empowered to bring their whole selves to the table.”
Learn more: pickitupmc.com
Rob Kerch
Director of business development // ARCO Construction Phoenix
Energetic, upbeat, and forward thinking, Kerch is a lifelong athlete that embraces being part of a team. He’s utilized the traits that have made him successful in sports into the business world; hard work, tenacity, and the desire to win are pillars that have served Kerch well.
David Krumwiede
Senior executive vice president // Lincoln Property Company
Under Krumwiede’s leadership, the Lincoln-Phoenix office has become a top-ranked developer and property manager, delivering market-leading spaces that are changing the future of amenity driven product. Lincoln’s success has earned the firm NAIOP Arizona Owner/Developer of the Year honors for five years straight.
RoseAnn Linsmeyer
Director of Cawley Design Studio // Cawley Architects
Linsmeyer is an associate at Cawley Architects. She is also the director of the in-house Cawley Design Studio interiors department. She has been with the firm since 2006 and brings an exceptional architectural background and vibrant flair to her designs.
David Hertzberg
Southwest geography leader // Olsson
In 2024, Olsson appointed Hertzberg to spearhead its operations in Arizona, California and Nevada. Hertzberg began serving in the Southwest geography leader role earlier this month. He will focus on developing and executing strategies to grow Olsson’s brand, reputation and clients within the region.
Peggy Maxwell
Senior vice president // Kidder Mathews
In October, Maxwell joined Kidder Mathews as market leader of Asset Services in Arizona. She joins the company at a time of historic growth — with Asset Services marking its highest revenue to date in the last year and managing more than 55 million square feet of space across over 800 assets.
Monica May-Dunn
Owner, CEO and CFO // Arizona Escrow & Financial Corporation
Background: Monica May-Dunn has transformed AEF into Arizona’s premier business escrow provider. With over 30 years of experience, May-Dunn has expanded AEF’s service portfolio, driven record-breaking growth and earned recognition as one of AZRE magazine’s “Most Influential Women in Commercial Real Estate 2024.” Her visionary leadership fosters innovation and collaboration, supporting the region’s economic growth. Passionate about education and community, May-Dunn serves on multiple advisory boards and recently launched a leadership podcast.
Innovative trait: “Innovation is the lifeblood of business, especially in industries as dynamic as escrow and financial services. For me, innovation isn’t just about introducing new ideas — it’s about finding opportunity in challenges. This perspective shaped one of my most impactful decisions: transforming economic uncertainty into a catalyst for growth. When others hesitated to invest in marketing during a challenging financial period, I saw an opportunity to redefine our strategies. By emphasizing authenticity and storytelling, we highlighted our unique value proposition and created community-focused campaigns. These efforts strengthened client relationships and opened doors to untapped markets, proving that innovation thrives in adversity. Taking ownership of Arizona Escrow and Financial Corporation was another transformative moment. This decision allowed me to reimagine the company’s culture, modernize its approach and align with emerging industry trends.”
Trends to watch in 2025: Here are key trends to watch, according to May-Dunn: • Digital transformation: The adoption of blockchain technology and AI will continue to streamline processes like title verification, fraud detection, and payment security. Companies that integrate these technologies will enhance efficiency and build trust with clients.
• Customer-centric experiences: Clients increasingly expect seamless, transparent transactions. User-friendly platforms that provide real-time updates and personalized communication will become the norm.
• Sustainability and social responsibility: Buyers and investors are prioritizing environmentally friendly and socially responsible practices. Companies demonstrating a commitment to these values will gain a competitive edge.
• Economic resilience strategies: With interest rate fluctuations and economic uncertainties likely to persist, the industry will need to focus on flexibility and creative financing options to meet evolving demands.
• Collaboration across industries: Partnerships between real estate, financial services, and technology firms will fuel innovation, creating more integrated solutions for buyers and sellers.
“Staying ahead will require agility and a willingness to embrace change,” May-Dunn says. “By leveraging new tools and remaining client-focused, industry leaders can navigate these trends successfully in 2025 and beyond.”
Learn more: arizonaescrow.com
Jesse R. Mayfield
Co-founder and CEO // Mayfield Residential
Background: Mayfield is the co-founder and CEO of Mayfield Residential. Prior to co-founding the company, Mayfield was the vice president and CFO of MCR Companies, a real estate private equity firm focused on healthcare investment. Before joining MCR, Mayfield worked at Goldman Sachs in New York as an investment professional where he helped teams oversee and manage $5 billion of investments for ultra-high net worth clients and family offices. Mayfield earned an honors degree in finance from Arizona State University. He also holds a certificate in ESG investing and is a charter holder from the CFA Institute.
Innovative act: “The most innovative thing I’ve done in business was leaving a secure career to start Mayfield Residential. I wanted to build a company where every stakeholder — residents, clients, employees, and partners — benefits from a shared commitment to excellence. Taking that leap required belief in the vision, and, the right business partner. I’m fortunate to have found that in Alicia Landry, whose dedication and leadership have been essential from day one. Together, we’re building something that will create lasting value and meaningful impact for the Phoenix community.”
Learn more: mayfieldresidential.com
Jaime Northam
Vice president of healthcare development // Ryan Companies US
Northam brings 20 years of industry experience to her role, where she oversees development, market growth and strategy for Ryan healthcare in the Western Division. She collaborates with health systems, physician groups, owners and operators to develop new and repurposed healthcare facilities.
Matt Pesch
Vice chairman // CBRE Phoenix Multifamily Institutional Properties
Pesch is primarily responsible for executing client strategy, transaction management, identifying opportunities, and investment analysis. Since joining the team in 2011, Pesch has been involved in over 562 multifamily investment transactions totaling more than $30 billion in value.
Andrea Piering
President // Sun State Builders
Background: Piering is an Arizona native who started at Sun State Builders part-time in 1998, while attending ASU. Piering earned a bachelor of science in biology and chemistry with plans for medical school before realizing her true calling in construction management. Her passion and proficiency quickly elevated her role in project management. During more than two decades with the company, Piering’s ability to execute projects and knack for managing clients earned her promotions to senior project manager, vice president and then president. As president, Piering remains focused on relationship building to support continued company growth and a positive company culture.
Innovative act: “Most recently, I introduced and began implementing an integration of green LEAN building principles and incorporating them into our design build process. This is an innovative concept in design-build that provides synergy with our commitment to working more efficiently and ties in well with supporting a more collaborative team strategy. It also formalizes and ensures more success in planning, procurement and overall project efficiencies. We will be rolling out team training in the New Year.”
Learn more: sunstatebuilders.com
Nicole Posten-Thompson
Owner // On Point Architecture
“When I was a kid, I loved Legos and drawing. In the fifth grade, I was introduced to the world of architecture, and BOOM! I knew what I wanted to do. I studied architecture at Kent State and graduated with a bachelor’s in architecture in 2001. My dream of owning a firm came true in 2016.”
Erik Powell
Executive vice president // Stevens-Leinweber Construction
Powell serves as a cornerstone of SLC’s ground-up construction division, launched by SLC President and CEO Jamie Godwin and Powell in 2017. This transformed SLC into a full-service general contractor, able to deploy its mission of “Promises Made. Promises Kept.” across the entire construction process.
Kelle Rice
Designated broker// NAI Horizon
Rice is responsible for providing leadership to develop, implement and direct the organization’s operational and fiscal function and performance. She participates in outside organizations to increase the awareness, vision and positive image of NAI Horizon for both recruiting and business development both locally and internationally.
Belinda Rosthenhausler
Commercial loan officer // CDC Small Business Finance
Rosthenhausler, a 25-year expert in commercial real estate, provides financing to small businesses in Arizona and Nevada who are interested in purchasing, developing or refinancing commercial real estate. Her extensive industry knowledge and excellent customer service make her an ideal partner to help close your SBA 504 deals.
David Sellers
CEO // Creation and LGE Design Build
Sellers is a visionary leader, driving both Creation and LGE Design Build to consecutive spots on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing companies. Under his leadership, Creation achieved a remarkable 354% growth, securing its third appearance, while LGE, with an impressive 150% growth, earned its second.
Dan Slack
President and COO // Baker Development Corp.
Slack oversees all aspects of strategic implementation for BDC including investment and development oversight, land acquisition, entitlements, public incentives, and financing, as well as marketing, leasing and sales. His projects include VB|143 and Yuma|143 in Goodyear.
Joe Strobbe
Vice president // Brinkmann Constructors
Strobbe has more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry as well as years of executive leadership experience. He is focused on growing Brinkmann’s presence and opportunities in the Southwest. Strobbe, is tasked with overseeing all day-to-day operations in Brinkmann’s Phoenix office.
Cathy Teeter
Phoenix managing director // CBRE
Teeter oversees the day-to-day business operations for the advisory practice and financial performance for CBRE’s Phoenix office. Teeter joined CBRE as director of operations for the Southwest Region in 2014, where she was responsible for the implementation and oversight of the firm’s new local market operations structure.
Josh Umar
Executive director // American Subcontractors Association of Arizona
Umar is the executive director of ASA of Arizona, the fastest growing chapter of the American Subcontractors Association in the country. ASA of Arizona focuses on advancing the interests of specialty contractors across the state of Arizona.
Max Taddei
Owner and chairman // Hunter Contracting Co.
Being around local construction in Arizona since his youth, it is second nature for Taddei. He grew up in Mesa, just a couple of miles down Elliot Road from Hunter’s main office. Currently, Taddei spends most of this time overseeing finances, contract evaluation, asset investment, acquisitions, and strategic direction.
Arvid Veidmark III
President // SSC Underground
Veidmark has more than 30 years of professional hands-on experience designing, estimating, and managing trenchless underground construction projects with SSC Underground for large municipalities, as well as private and public corporations. Veidmark possesses unique firsthand experiential information and expertise on trenchless technologies and their applications.
Adam Wojack and Jeremy Stanek
Clune Construction
Background: Adam Wojack and Jeremy Stanek serve as executive vice presidents at Clune Construction’s Phoenix office. With over 20 years in the industry, Wojack excels in field management, overseeing millions of square feet of high-end buildouts and critical infrastructure projects. Stanek, who began his career at Clune as an intern, has advanced to become a leading operations executive and strategic team leader, cultivating significant accounts and partnerships. In 2021, they relocated to Phoenix to establish Clune’s presence, successfully completing projects in tenant improvements, hospitality, data centers, and SCIF construction. Their leadership continues to drive Clune’s growth in the Arizona market.
Innovative act: “When we expanded Clune to Phoenix, it was in response to national client needs and requests. This strategic move allowed us to bring Clune’s culture of operational excellence to Arizona, where it resonated with the local market. By assembling an exceptional local team, we established a strong presence in mission-critical construction and expanded into healthcare, hospitality, and office tenant improvements. Our ability to diversify while continuing to prioritize mission-critical projects has strengthened Clune’s reputation as a trusted partner across industries, delivering high-quality projects for landlords, developers, brokers, and architects alike.”
Learn more: clunegc.com
Brad Wright
President // Kovach
As president at Kovach, Wright has grown the company’s innovation focus to be the best in the facade industry. Wright has held executive leadership positions within the Arizona construction industry since 2017, gaining extensive experience and relationships to drive Kovach’s quality.
Beth Jo Zeitzer
President and designated broker // R.O.I. Properties
Impactful. Confident. Fierce. Resilient. Influential. Graceful. Groundbreaker. Game changer. Admired. These attributes of a woman icon in commercial real estate summarize the career of Zeitzer, the winner of AZREW’s inaugural Woman Icon Award.
