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Ken Berling oversees the construction of all projects in the Middle Tennessee region and manages the local design-build team of 25 employee-owners. Ken began at Al. Neyer as a co-op in 2005 and became a long-time trusted leader on the design-build team in Cincinnati, leading dozens of complex projects, and driving expansion into the Columbus and Indianapolis markets. Relocating to Nashville in 2023, Ken brings with him a deep understanding of our varied product types and a strong commitment to the company’s culture and mission.

Contact Ken Berling at KBerling@neyer.com or (513) 910-8034.

Matt Blankenship leads Al. Neyer’s design-build group and provides critical guidance to project teams that plan and execute the delivery of each client’s project. Having more than 25 years of experience, clients rely on Matt for his strategic expertise and practical knowledge in ground-up design-build, construction management, tenant improvements, and renovations. Matt is known for his tenacity in working through complicated projects and ability to see the big picture. He has earned the respect of Al. Neyer’s clients and subcontractors, and Matt’s construction and architecture teams appreciate his transparency and leadership.

Contact Matt Blankenship at mblankenship@neyer.com or 513-527-1822.

Bob Brooks oversees our design-build operations in the Triangle, providing strategic leadership to the team as we continue momentum in our fourth market. He brings more than 30 years of experience in construction with mixed-use, multi-family, office, industrial, hospitality, institutional, and retail. Bob is known for taking ownership with excellent communication skills, creativity, flexibility, and optimism as he prioritizes his clients’ needs.

Contact Bob Brooks at bbrooks@neyer.com or 919.816.6227.

As VP, Operational Excellence, Greg spearheads “Owning the Outcome” – a cross-departmental strategy to increase company capabilities and productivity, driving Al. Neyer’s culture of continuous improvement. He is a seasoned operations and change leader with proven success at companies like Unilever, SC Johnson, Luxottica, and Kerry Foods. Greg is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and has an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. As a former Airborne Ranger, he spent six and a half years in the army, primarily with the 82D Airborne Division.

Contact Greg Brown at gbrown@neyer.com or 513-570-1018.

John Bumgarner joined Al. Neyer in 2018 as vice president of design-build operations and was promoted to senior vice president of business development in 2021. John is a seasoned real estate and development expert and is responsible for securing land sites for future development, winning new business and building exceptional client relationships in Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Columbus, Dayton and Louisville giving Al. Neyer strong confidence in his capabilities to further grow the business.

John is known for his attention to detail and ability to work with others, two qualities that bring a level of comfort to those he works with. He always approaches his deals with a positive attitude and prides himself on his ability to bring value to all of his developments.

Contact John Bumgarner at jbumgarner@neyer.com or 513-505-6637

Tim Fuerbacher, who first joined the company in 1986, has served in several key positions in the organization. Tim oversees preconstruction operations across Al. Neyer’s entire footprint from preliminary site development, project design, and estimating. He is essential to securing new opportunities as well as serving our clients well. Tim is a proven expert in all aspects of design-build project delivery ensures a collaborative approach to project development and management.

Contact Tim at tfuerbacher@neyer.com or 513-527-1862.

Stephanie Gaither oversees a joint team including Al. Neyer’s real estate development and capital groups. Her role directly supports the company’s raising of $1B of debt and equity capital to fund its project pipeline in its core markets of Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Nashville, and Raleigh, and to key expansion markets. Gaither has nearly 20 years of experience in financing and accounting, including more than 15 years in commercial and real estate development.

Contact Stephanie at sgaither@neyer.com or 513-527-1816.

Justin Hartung oversees the development teams and activities in Al. Neyer’s Nashville and Raleigh markets. His background consists of nearly two decades of construction and development experience in office, industrial, mixed-use, residential, retail, and site development work. He brings an important perspective to the company’s integrated, cross-functional team as a regional development leader with prior construction expertise.

Contact Justin Hartung at jhartung@neyer.com or (877) 271-6400.

Doug Kramer is known for his ability to champion conceptual design on a large scale. From initial design through construction, Doug digs details that have the power to exceed expectations and satisfy unique demands. Al. Neyer’s clients count on Doug for his passion for innovative architecture and the ability to execute it while achieving the user’s business objectives. With more than 15 years of experience, he demonstrates a dynamic skill set that sets him apart from other architectural designers; Doug is technologically savvy, well-read, highly creative and rigorous in his discipline to produce buildable designs.

Contact Doug Kramer at dkramer@neyer.com or (513) 527-1835.

As VP, Design-Build, Multifamily, Wayne McMillian leads Al. Neyer’s multifamily project teams across all four markets.  He is a seasoned construction expert with over two decades of experience in project management, executing projects while building strong teams and client relationships. McMillian will also support development teams in building the companywide multifamily portfolio.

Contact Wayne McMillian at wmcmillian@neyer.com or 513-354-1866.

Pat Moore brings to the table a tried and trusted background of advanced design skills and a keen ability to bring dreams to fruition. As an architect, Pat makes it his business to get to know each client’s needs, as well as those of their customers and employees. This extra effort ensures Pat’s designs reflect a distinctly user-centric approach that advances each client’s business goals. With nearly 30 years of architecture experience and a demeanor focused on service, Pat has developed trusted relationships with his clients, many of which bring repeat business to Al. Neyer.

Contact Pat Moore at pmoore@neyer.com or 513-527-1858

Molly North is a driven executive who some might say is obsessed with getting things done. As CEO, Molly leads the strategic direction of employee-owned Al. Neyer, a commercial real estate developer and design-builder headquartered in Cincinnati. Molly credits the success of Al. Neyer to its strong culture, a growth mindset, and cross-functional top talent. She invests heavily in fostering a culture that cultivates ownership in Al. Neyer’s projects and in the communities it serves. Molly joined Al. Neyer in 2007 as a real estate development manager and later served as its CFO before being promoted to CEO in 2015. Molly was appointed as a director to the board of INDUS Realty Trust, a publicly traded REIT, in 2020. Prior to Al. Neyer, Molly spent several years in various sales, finance, and accounting roles at Fifth Third Bank as well as at Ernst & Young in its Cincinnati and Zurich offices.

Heavily engaged in the community, Molly serves as a director on the boards of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and ArtWorks.  Molly also serves as a Cincinnati Park Board Commissioner and as a Commissioner of the Cincinnati Futures Commission, an initiative chaired by P&G CEO Jon Moeller.  Molly is an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization and Cincinnati Women’s Executive Forum.

A 2021 Cincinnati Enquirer Top Workplace leader, Molly has received recognitions including Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2019, Midwest Real Estate News Magazine Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame, YWCA Career Women of Achievement, and Cincinnati Business Courier’s Women Who Mean Business Award and C-Suite Award. Molly was a participant in the Cincinnati USA Chamber of Commerce Leadership Cincinnati Class 39 and C-Change Class V, and a Business Courier Forty Under 40.

Justin has over 15 years of experience in commercial real estate finance and business development. As the market leader in Raleigh, he is responsible for creating strategic business solutions and partnerships while representing our integrated process. His vision and creativity — matched with a knowledge of the market and a focus on creating trusted relationships — strengthens his ability to support our pipeline and expansion into our fourth market.

Contact Justin Parker at jparker@neyer.com or 919-538.0493.

Patrick leads Al. Neyer’s expanding presence in Middle Tennessee. As the Nashville Market Leader, he is responsible for site acquisitions, oversight of our projects through the entire development process, as well as serving our tenants, investment partners, and design-build construction clients. Patrick’s strategic perspective as a real estate attorney adept in the negotiation of purchase agreements and joint ventures, matched with his strong entrepreneurial drive and commitment to client service, make him a crucial asset to the company.

Contact Patrick Poole at ppoole@neyer.com or (615) 293-0234.

Brian leads all facets of Al. Neyer’s accounting, finance, and treasury functions. He brings 18 years of experience, most recently as a finance director at a major healthcare system in Cincinnati, and before that, he was at a top public accounting firm where he focused on serving privately held and publicly traded clients, primarily in real estate, hospitality, and construction. Brian brings a servant leadership approach with a passion for team development, building cross-functional relationships, and digging into the details.

Contact Brian Potter at bpotter@neyer.com or 513-354-1815.

Ryan Reardon’s unique perspective as a professional engineer combined with a comprehensive real estate legal practice allows him to dig complicated details in every pre-construction effort. Al. Neyer’s clients deeply appreciate Ryan’s extensive technical background and strong communication skills – two key traits that help his clients understand the challenges that a given project might face. A licensed attorney, Ryan has a strong reputation for instilling trust in client relationships at every stage of a project journey. Ryan’s distinctive experience and skilled talents in client service make him a critical player on Al. Neyer’s business development team.

Contact Ryan Reardon at rreardon@neyer.com or (513) 527-1866.

Amy Reddy brings more than 20 years of human resources experience to the company’s first-ever vice president of talent leadership role. Her strategic focus on employee and employer services is positioned to drive Al. Neyer’s ability to recruit talent and develop its strong multi-regional team of employee-owners. Amy is known for her driven-to-succeed spirit and relationship-centric approach and she has extensive experience in developing strategic initiatives and solution-driven processes for talent acquisition.

Contact Amy Reddy at areddy@neyer.com or (513) 527-1820.

Steve Rizzo oversees our field operations and the critical functions of our design-build projects across all markets. He has over 20 years of experience in commercial construction coordination and has been with our Design-Build group since 2006. His experience is varied and includes corporate office, institutional, retail, industrial, and mixed-use, as well as complex urban projects. Steve excels at building relationships between clients, subcontractors, project partners, and municipalities. He is known for his professionalism and systemic approach to safety, process, and accountability.

Contact Steve Rizzo at srizzo@neyer.com or 513-607-6898.

Dan Ruh offers over 20 years of client-focused experience carrying large-scale deals through vision to delivery with an acute attention to detail. Clients and colleagues note that Dan thrives under high-pressure situations and has a knack for executing what some may call impossible deals. He knows what truly drives the market and has built trusted relationships throughout the tri-state area and beyond. Dan earned his Juris Doctorate with a Corporate Law concentration, further advancing his knowledge of the legal aspect of development and how to protect the best interest of the client.

Contact Dan Ruh at druh@neyer.com or 513-527-1860

Lesley Schaefer Koth relies on 15 years of experience as a licensed attorney to provide keen legal insight to all Al. Neyer business functions including development, construction, and asset management. Clients rely on Lesley for her extensive real estate background to ensure Al. Neyer exercises due diligence at every phase of a project. She is known for demonstrating great skill in creating and improving processes and her ability to work efficiently and responsively. Lesley is a critical part of Al. Neyer’s Corporate Services team, overseeing legal components of corporate issues including insurance, labor, and board governance.

Contact Lesley Schaefer Koth at lkoth@neyer.com or (513) 527-1857.

Brandon Snyder has more than 10 years of experience – many of which were spent working on the brokerage side of commercial real estate. This unique background gives Brandon an insight into both sides of a deal, helping him act as the client’s advocate throughout every step of the project. Al. Neyer’s clients can count on Brandon for his strategic and thoughtful approach to the real estate development process. Brandon understands that both time and money are valuable, and he ensures that his development deals move forward smoothly while staying closely aligned with the client’s business objectives.

Contact Brandon Snyder at bsnyder@neyer.com or 412-716-1190

Rob Thrun combines artistry and practical architectural principles to design projects that convey a client’s desired image while maximizing functionality. The executive lead of A.N Architects, Inc., Al. Neyer’s architecture and design group, Rob has an exceptional talent for listening to his clients and creating hand sketches that turn into vibrant places and spaces. Clients turn to him for design that is executed with passion and can trust in results that will precisely complement their business goals. Rob is a nationally-recognized architect with five AIA Awards for Design Excellence and holds professional registration in 12 states.

Contact Rob Thrun at rthrun@neyer.com or 513-527-1834.

Jennifer Weingartner joined Al. Neyer in 2018 to lead project and corporate financing initiatives. She is responsible for managing equity raises for projects and overseeing investor relations for high-net-worth and institutional investors. Jen is directly involved in complex real estate development transactions and is the key player in coordinating information for the team responsible for securing, closing, and executing these projects. Jen has 15 years of experience in due diligence, project management, financial underwriting, marketing, and investor relations.

Contact Jennifer Weingartner at jweingartner@neyer.com or 513-527-1876.