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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.

John Bumgarner guides the Cincinnati-based Design-Build team with a proven track record of staying focused on small details that make a big difference. His clients appreciate an expert perspective that can only be earned over 20 years in leadership at some of Cincinnati’s leading construction and commercial real estate firms. John knows a project’s weak spots and has developed best practices to ensure that Al. Neyer’s construction management team executes with a high commitment to service. Known for his approachable personality, John takes the time to listen to his clients and lets them know they are his top priority.

Contact John Bumgarner at jbumgarner@neyer.com or 513-527-1839

Lee Cottrell oversees the Pittsburgh-based Design-Build team with a proven track record of high-level attention to detail with over 20 years of construction knowledge that assists clients in making informed decisions on projects. Lee is known for his honesty, which helps build lasting and trusted relationships with clients and subcontractors. He is a team player that leans on his experience to think outside of the box and find creative solutions throughout the project timeline.

Contact Lee Cottrell at lcottrell@neyer.com or 412-660-9779

Bob Fessler combines raw determination and a wealth of experience to help clients flawlessly achieve their business objectives with commercial real estate solutions. A part of Al. Neyer’s executive team, Bob is increasing the firm’s presence in existing markets and driving into new territory. Bob is a seasoned pro with more than 25 years of development, acquisition, and management experience. Clients and partners say they turn to Bob when they need a relentless problem solver who is committed to winning results. Bob has developed, acquired, or executed hundreds of third-party deals and offers a perspective that is hard to beat.

Contact Bob Fessler at bfessler@neyer.com or 513-527-1811.

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 provides valuable leadership and strategy to Al. Neyer’s clients in the functions of accounting and complex financing structures. Through her oversight, clients and partners can trust in the company’s ability to maximize value while maintaining the high level of integrity and transparency for which Al. Neyer is known. Stephanie has nearly 20 years of experience in financing and accounting, including more than 15 years in commercial and real estate development. She is known for her detailed analytical skills and has a strong reputation for delivering results through capital management and investor relations.

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

Mike Goldstrom guides Al. Neyer’s Pittsburgh-based Real Estate Development team with more than 20 years of experience in construction, engineering, sales, and finance. He is noted for his positive discontent with the status quo, which inspires Mike to discover better solutions for every project delivered in Western Pennsylvania. Clients note that Mike can see the big picture while staying detail-oriented, ensuring that construction management teams overcome challenges swiftly to help projects stay on time and under budget. As a Pittsburgh native, Mike is passionate about building pride in real estate in the city he calls home.

Contact Mike Goldstrom at mgoldstrom@neyer.com or 724-986-7743

Justin Hartung has helmed dozens of large-scale projects and has the innate ability to steer projects through challenging construction dynamics. He oversees the management of Al. Neyer’s Tennessee-based design-build team members and its subcontractors, ensuring everyone is focused on meeting our clients’ business objectives. With 15 years of experience, Justin has a strong reputation for going the extra mile to deliver superior service to his teams and clients alike. This dedication allows Justin to form trusted relationships and grow deeper connections with many of Al. Neyer’s repeat clients.

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.

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. Since 2015, North has served as president and CEO of Al. Neyer. Prior to becoming the CEO, Molly served as the company’s CFO after years of leadership in real estate development. She is heavily invested in the company culture, which fuels the company’s growth trajectory. North has extensive experience in sophisticated capital instruments and is especially passionate about urban redevelopment and projects that foster diversity and inclusion at every level.

Prior to joining Al. Neyer in 2007, North served in various roles in finance and accounting at Fifth Third Bank. She started her career at Ernst and Young working in Cincinnati and in Zurich, Switzerland.

North is also heavily engaged in the community, serving as the immediate past chair of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. She also serves on the boards or is an active member of Cincinnati Parks, ArtWorks, Hamilton County Land Reutilization Corporation, REDI Cincinnati, Cincinnati Regional Business Committee, Young Presidents’ Organization, and the Cincinnati Women’s Executive Forum.

North has received recognitions including Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2019, Midwest Real Estate News Magazine Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame, Cincinnati Business Courier Women Who Mean Business Award, and YWCA Career Women of Achievement. She was also a participant in the Cincinnati USA Chamber of Commerce Leadership Cincinnati Class 39. Under North’s leadership, Al. Neyer has received accolades including the Cincinnati Enquirer Best Places to Work, Fast 55 Winner, and Best Places to Work as recognized by Cincinnati Business Courier, NAIOP Developer of the Year in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, NAIOP Deal of the Year in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, and Deloitte Cincinnati USA 100.

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.

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.

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 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.

Mark Vella is deeply trusted by his clients because he offers a critical perspective that is essential in the pre-sale decision process. With more than 40 years of project management and field engineering experience, Mark has the keen ability to think like an owner and walk his clients through their goals and options. This skill ensures Mark’s clients are prepared to make informed decisions at each step of the project journey. CEOs, real estate executives, brokers, and economic development officials say they can count on Mark to ask the right questions and offer valuable insight, ensuring a successful venture for everyone.

Contact Mark Vella at mvella@neyer.com or 513-527-1861 or 412-316-7548.

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.