Our Management Team

Al. Neyer, Inc. has been a family business since its formation over 100 years ago. Today, all of our associates are considered an extended family, dedicated to the quality and integrity that drives our business.

01/30/08 Check out this video from CETconnect.org, Greater Cincinnati PBS and much more. Publisher's Beat - David Neyer	David F. Neyer President/CEO Dave Neyer is responsible for the development and mentoring of our real estate development, design, construction and management professionals, as well as maintaining and expanding partner and client relationships. Dave served as a project engineer for the Keebler Company for five years before joining Al. Neyer Inc. He held the position of vice president for 11 years and was named president and CEO in 1998. Mr. Neyer received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. He is an active member of TEC, the CEO roundtable/network, NAIOP, as well as community and charitable organizations.
	William L. Neyer Executive Vice President, Design-Build  Bill Neyer has more than 25 years of experience in every phase of development and construction. He is responsible for our design-build team of architects, designers, engineers and construction professionals.  Prior to being named executive vice president, Bill worked in project management, accounting and finance. He has led the development of office, manufacturing, warehouse and retail facilities. Mr. Neyer received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Cincinnati.
	James T. Neyer, P.E. Executive Vice President, Real Estate Development Jim Neyer leads Al Neyer's real estate development activities with a balanced focus on market-driven investment and creative inspiration. Jim has over 20 years experience in commercial real estate, in development, financing and construction. He has the hands-on expertise and strategic perspective to drive results for Al. Neyer and its investor partners. Jim is a principal and a member of the Al. Neyer Executive Team. Mr. Neyer received his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Marquette University. He is an active member of both local and national NAIOP chapters, Downtown Cincinnati, Inc. and other professional and community organizations.
	Laura N. Brunner Executive Vice President of Business Development Laura Brunner directs and oversees all aspects of Al. Neyer’s business development functions, including evaluating new partnership and growth opportunities outside of Greater Cincinnati. Prior to joining Al. Neyer in 2008, Ms. Brunner was managing principal of Colliers Turley Martin Tucker, a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm in Cincinnati. A well-respected businesswoman with a reputation for energetic and effective leadership, Ms. Brunner received her Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University, and spent 21 years in the public accounting field, 17 as a firm partner.  Ms. Brunner sits on a number of boards and advisory committees, including the Dan Beard Council, Boy Scouts of America, Playhouse in the Park and the Mercantile Library. She is the recipient of numerous industry and community recognition – most recently from Real Estate Forum Women of Influence and the YWCA Career Women of Achievement.
	Daniel P. Ruh Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development Dan Ruh is a key development and leasing executive with more than a decade of client-centered service. He joined Al. Neyer in 2009. Mr. Ruh honed his deal-making and management expertise principally at Duke Realty Corp. in Cincinnati. There, he managed a portfolio of property worth more than $800 million in office and industrial assets, and was ultimately responsible for its development, construction and leasing. Mr. Ruh received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees from University of Kentucky. He earned a Juris Doctorate with a Corporate Law concentration from University of Cincinnati, College of Law in 1997. He is a member of the University of Cincinnati Real Estate Board and lives in Fort Wright, Kentucky.
	Cassie J. Belmonte, CPA Vice President, Finance & Treasury  Cassie Belmonte works closely with our investor partners and financing sources.  She joined Al. Neyer Inc. in 1995 as controller and was named vice president in 1998. Cassie's previous experience includes 13 years with KPMG where she held area senior management positions in human resources, accounting and auditing. Ms. Belmonte holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University. She is a member of NAIOP, the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, CREW, Commercial Real Estate Women, the Financial Executives Institute and AICPA, the American Institute of CPAs.
	Patty Cole  Vice President, Asset Management  Patty Cole oversees Al. Neyer’s portfolio of commercial properties including both its land inventory and buildings.  She has 13 years portfolio management experience in the real estate industry with a background in public accounting.  Patty’s proactive management style and established relationships with our investors, lenders, tenants, and brokers ensures the operational and financial performance of the portfolio, valued at more than $250 million.  Patty creates value for our investors with her demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage transactions, critically evaluate property characteristics, and position assets in the marketplace. Patty is a Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  Patty earned the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation in 2005 and is on the board of The Ohio CCIM Chapter.  In addition, Patty is a member of IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management), a CPM candidate, member of CREW, and a member of the OSCPA (Ohio Society of CPAs)
	Robert Read Thrun, A.I.A. Vice President, Architecture and Engineering Services Rob Thrun has lead the architecture and engineering teams at Al. Neyer, Inc. since 1999. Prior to joining us he held positions as managing partner of A.M. Kinney Associates, studio director/design principal for CUH2A and project architect/project designer for The Kling-Lindquist Partnership. Rob has been responsible for many of our residential, office, academic, industrial, and mixed-use projects including the Luxottica world headquarters, Delta Airlines Reservations complex and the St. Xavier Park urban development. Mr. Thrun holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor's degree from Colby College. He has received the AIA Award for Design Excellence for five projects, as well as numerous other awards. He holds professional registration in 12 states.
	Matt Blankenship Vice President of Operations, Design-Build Matt Blankenship oversees all Al. Neyer design-build construction projects, providing day-to-day leadership to project teams planning and executing project delivery in all phases.  Over his 13-year professional career, Matt has been involved in producing more than 3 million square feet of mixed-use, office, health care and industrial projects. His proven expertise from inception to completion in ground up design-build, construction management, tenant improvements and renovations has earned him the respect of clients, subcontractors and his colleagues. Prior to joining Al. Neyer in 2005, Mr. Blankenship’s former employer was Paul Hemmer Construction Co., where he worked as a senior project manager. He also worked for Clayco Construction Co. in Missouri as a project manager. Mr. Blankenship holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
	Tim Fuerbacher, CCIM Vice President, Design-Build Tim Fuerbacher has been involved in design-build construction and management for more than two decades. At Al. Neyer, he focuses much of his efforts on pre-construction phases of projects, and oversees all estimates that go to prospective clients. Mr. Fuerbacher works on projects for many of our industrial and health care clients, including Appliance Dealers Cooperative, Mayfield Spine Surgery Clinic and Cincinnati Digestive Health.    Mr. Fuerbacher holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from the University of Cincinnati. He earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation in 2003.
	Jerome Tepe Vice President, Design-Build Jerry Tepe is a seasoned professional who takes the client’s point of view from initial planning to final move-in, resulting in high customer satisfaction at project completion. Jerry’s experience is diverse, but he often leads projects that are large in scope and are game-changing for the communities in which they are located. He especially enjoys opportunities to improve communities through personal involvement, and spends “off-hours” helping out at schools and community centers in City neighborhoods, such as Avondale and Over-the-Rhine. Jerry joined Al. Neyer in 2000 as a design-build director, and worked as a project executive at Frank Messer & Sons, Inc., for a decade prior to that. He earned both an undergraduate and post-graduate degree -- a Master of Business Administration --from the University of Cincinnati.
	Christopher P. Dobrozsi, CCIM  Vice President, Real Estate Development, Director of Sustainability Chris Dobrozsi leads some of Al. Neyer's most significant real estate development projects, including Linden Pointe on the Lateral in Norwood, Ohio; Turnpike Distribution Center, near Pittsburgh; and East Pointe, in Middletown, Ohio. Through the company's focus on urban development, Chris has garnered success in brownfield redevelopment and remediation, economic development and environmental grant writing. Chris has a passion for sustainable design and has led many of Al. Neyer’s LEED registered projects, including East Pointe 200 and the buildout of tenant, SHP Leading Design. Mr. Dobrozsi joined Al. Neyer in 1987 as an architectural intern. He received his Bachelor of Science in architectural engineering technology from the University of Cincinnati. Chris earned the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation in 2003. Chris is a City of Montgomery Council Member and is active with the Urban Land Institute and US Green Building Council.
	Mark Vella, PE Vice President, Business Development Mark Vella is responsible for directing business development efforts for Al. Neyer, as well as serving as senior manager on key projects. Mr. Vella works with companies and municipalities to help define their project objectives and meet budget, schedule and performance goals. Mark earns high marks for his industry knowledge from clients and partners he has advised during his two decades of work in real estate and design-build project management. His project list includes work for clients like Luxottica Group, Delta Air Lines, Central Light, Procter & Gamble Co., Calgon, Lewis-Goetz, Cintas, Champion Windows, Cameron, Appliance Dealers Cooperative and Iron Mountain. Mr. Vella joined Al. Neyer in 1996 and is a registered Professional Engineer. At Al. Neyer, he has directed design-build services and national accounts development. He led Al. Neyer’s expansion into Greater Pittsburgh area, resulting in successful projects in McClaren Woods Business Park and Airside Business Park, as well as Turnpike Distribution Center in Beaver County, co-developed by Al Neyer. Al. Neyer’s success in Pittsburgh with the use of tilt-up concrete panels as a preferred method of construction is especially significant because of its relative newness in that market.
	Jason D. Williams  Director, Business Development Jason Williams is an accomplished commercial real estate sales professional, with special emphasis in industrial properties. Before joining Al. Neyer in 2009, Mr. Williams worked as a senior marketing representative for ProLogis, where his tenacity generated deals that propelled Cincinnati market occupancy from 86.5% in 2005 to 99.3% in late 2008. Part of Mr. Williams’ job at Al. Neyer is to align company land holdings with market needs. Mr. Williams earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Cincinnati, and has completed all coursework toward achieving Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), a prestigious commercial real estate professional designation. For 10 years, he has served in positions in the U.S. Air Force and Ohio Air National Guard, and served six months active duty in Kuwait beginning in December 1999.
	Molly North, CPA Director, Real Estate Development Molly North is responsible for guiding Al. Neyer real estate development projects through all phases, from initial site acquisition through design and entitlement, approvals, financing, marketing and leasing. She is a leading force in the company initiative to expand into new markets through strategic acquisition. Ms. North joined Al. Neyer in 2007. She is responsible for implementing major activities at Al. Neyer’s Columbia Square development, where she has completed property assemblage, the tax-increment financing deal with the City of Cincinnati and has project leasing under way. She also was key to the company’s The Offices at 444 West Third Street development, executing the project from concept through design and construction and ultimately though asset disposition. Ms. North earned a Bachelor of Administration degree from the University of Cincinnati in Finance and Accounting and spent six years in the banking industry and four in public accounting prior to joining Al. Neyer. She has a special passion for community redevelopment and is vice president of Northside Community Urban Redevelopment Corp.