As promised, our monthly update from participants in our 2013 Mentoring Program. Enjoy! Mentor: Kevin Kennedy, Director-Asset Management, Northwestern Mutual Real Estate Investments, LLC Andrew and I have met once so far. Our initial meeting was very good from my perspective. Andrew is a very bright and inquisitive individual and it was interesting sharing even [...]
View PostOn March 6, the NAIOP Developing Leaders gathered with John Bryant, NAIOP’s Senior Director of Federal Affairs, to learn a little bit more about NAIOP’s Political Action Committee. In an effort to show Bryant a real Wisconsin neighborhood tavern, and to properly observe the 15th anniversary of The Big Lebowski, the event was held at [...]
View PostBriefly tell us where you work and what you do. I am the president and owner of JM Construction, Inc. We specialize in Urban Construction, focusing on the Milwaukee metropolitan area. I am also involved in various real estate development activities. Which project do you love the most or are most proud of? A [...]
View PostOur latest “experience” from one of our 2012 Mentoring Program pairs. Jim Sedgwick, NAIOP WI President, VJS Development, Mentor When I decided to participate in the NAIOP Mentor program, I approached the process with a certain level of humility and curiosity. I was somewhat concerned that my mentee might have too high of expectations and [...]
View PostPlease enjoy our latest monthly updates from participants in the 2012 Mentoring Program. Applications for the 2013 program will be available in November. Tom Foht, Kapur & Associates, Mentor Jim and I have met three times. We are planning a fourth before the upcoming golf outing and we will partner up at the outing for [...]
View PostGreg Walz, Northwestern Investment Management Company, Mentor I have been involved in mentoring programs previously and I have to say that I have gotten the most out of this program. I say this because not only do I have a good partner in Mark Theine but also the Chapter did such a good job in organizing the [...]
View PostSeveral NAIOP Developing Leaders had the unique opportunity to enjoy a lunch and discussion with Mick Hatch, partner in Foley & Lardner’s real estate practice in their Milwaukee office. During the candid conversation, Mick shared his insights about the Milwaukee market, reflected on his career and stressed the importance of being involved with trade associations [...]
View PostBriefly tell us where you work and what you do. Director of Business Development, Principal Broker and Marketing guru for the CityCenter at 735, formerly known as 735 N Water St. I’ve had the pleasure of getting involved in all facets of the 16-story multi-tenant office building over the last 2.5 years and it quickly [...]
View PostOur inaugural Mentoring Program continues through the end of this year. Read below for the experience from Jim Parks of Berghammer Construction and Nicole Willoughby of Associated Bank. Jim Parks, Berghammer Construction Nicole and I have met 3 or 4 times as part of the mentoring experience. In addition to getting to know more about [...]
View PostEnjoy our monthly news about the NAIOP Wisconsin Mentoring Program. This month Marilyn Herzberg of Greywolf Partners and Bailey Collier of VJS Development are the featured pair. The mentoring is a year-long program. New applications will be solicited in fall for the 2013 calendar year. Submitted by Marilyn Herzberg Joining NAIOP’s mentor program has been [...]
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