CRE Summit Hall of Fame INTRODUCING THE 2023 INDUCTEES

JOHN WALDBAUM VICE CHAIRMAN, COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL

John Waldbaum is a highly esteemed professional in the commercial real estate industry, known for his exceptional expertise and accomplishments. In 1989, he co-founded the management division of Pacific Realty alongside Jay Noddle, and their venture experienced remarkable success. Throughout his career, John has established strong working relationships with renowned Omaha businesses, including Mutual of Omaha, First National Bank, UNMC, and Security National Bank, among others. Notably, his client ele extends across the United States, showcasing the breadth of his influence and reputation. Prior to his executive direction at P acific Realty, John researched and prepared analysis proposals on possible acquisition candidates to InterNorth’s Executive Committee and Boar d of Directors. Culmination of his department’s activity included the purchase of Houston Natural Gas for $2.3 billion.

A significant achievement in John’s career was his pivotal role in assembling multiple parcels of land in downtown Omaha for th e construction of the future home of First National Bank, known as the FNB Tower. Since 2004, he has leased an astounding 48 mill ion square feet of commercial real estate, amounting to a total transaction value of $243 million. Furthermore, he has achieved not eworthy success in real estate sales, having closed deals cumulatively valued at $267 million (including tax protest savings).

DAVID MARTIN SCHMIDT PRESIDENT, CONCORDE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

David Martin Schmidt is the past president of Concorde Managment & Development. He retired five years ago but is still active in his profession. His 52 years in real estate started after graduation from the University of Nebraska with a degree in Business Administration. In 1971 David started working for a real estate company learning all facets of real estate, then moving on to o wning and managing an appraisal company and real estate brokerage franchise office with Century 21. In 1984 he co-founded Concorde Manage ment & Development, Inc. in order to manage and develop the real estate investments owned by himself and his partners. Since that ti me, the Lincoln-based company has expanded its reach to include fee management for other owners and investors throughout Nebraska and I owa. David retired as president and sold his company to his son, Dana Schmidt and Aaron Fenton in 2018. Through David’s leadership, Concorde became a company known for its integrity and dedication to excellence, which continues on today.

During David’s 52 years in the industry he has been a member of the National Association of Realtors, the Lincoln Realtors Asso ciation, served on the Board of Realtors and was chair of the Education Committee. Previously he was a member of the Institute of Real E state Management-Chapter 12 (IREM). He obtained the designation of Certified Property Manager through his affiliation with IREM.