• Fundamentals driving asset class strength or weakness
• Current performance across key industry sectors
• Lessons learned from past market cycles
• Shifting market conditions and future outlook
• How economic conditions influence asset classes
• Identifying emerging opportunities and risks
• Maximizing investor returns in today’s environment
OWNER / LANDLORD OF THE YEAR
BRAIN GROUP
HUNT MIDWEST
OCCIDENTAL
MANAGEMENT
OWNER / LANDLORD
BRAIN GROUP
Through forward-oriented analysis and a unique values-aligned strategy, Brain Group seeks to create value for the company and its investors by identifying and acquiring underutilized real estate. By improving the properties, Brain Group creates positive social and economic conditions in which tenants, investors, and the company prospers. We specialize in identifying undervalued or underperforming assets in the greater Kansas City area. Our opportunistic and relentless approach allows us to maximize the value across many different scenarios. Our portfolio has consistently achieved above market returns as a result of our relentless pursuit of value creation.
HUNT MIDWEST
Hunt Midwest is a Kansas City-based, privately held real estate development company with six decades of expertise in industrial, self-storage, residential, multifamily, and senior living communities, with more than $2.5 billion of developed projects in multiple geographic markets. Hunt Midwest leverages its reputation, resources, and relationships to create successful real estate solutions. Hunt Midwest is one of the pillars of the Lamar Hunt Family’s holdings, which include interests in real estate, sports/entertainment, energy/natural resources, and private equity. Other marquee brands include the Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bulls, FC Dallas, Hunt Southwest, and Trinity Hunt.
OCCIDENTAL MANAGEMENT
Occidental Management is a vertically integrated commercial real estate company based in Wichita, Kansas. Established in 1997, Occidental Management has evolved into one of the leading real estate development, management, and leasing companies in the Midwest. We own and operate assets in a variety of segments, including retail, office, and industrial properties. Our portfolio in the market is 4.5M SF. By hiring additional staff, we have been able to reduce reliance on outsourced labor, saving more than $500K/yr. We have also created opportunities for employees for growth. With these initiatives we have decreased turnover to less than 5% per year.
OWNER / LANDLORD
JUDGES
LESLIE JOHNSON MANAGER, RESEARCH & REAL ESTATE KANSAS CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CRISTALLE BOZARTH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BOMA KANSAS CITY
JASON OSBORNE NATIONAL DIRECTOR ROSEMANN & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
DIANE BOTWIN, BOTWIN COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
PROPERTY MANAGER OF THE YEAR
DIANE BOTWIN BOTWIN COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Diane founded Botwin Commercial Development in 1986 with her parents as a property management company. Thirty-six years later, it has expanded its services to include development and leasing and still operates as a family business. Diane’s focus is to provide neighborhood-sensitive commercial development. She enjoys working with small businesses and entrepreneurs, mentoring them and providing additional resources whenever possible. In the community, Diane is a strong supporter of the arts, affordable housing, and immigration. She helped to found reStart, and she is an active member of WIRED, Women in Commercial Real Estate Development.
ARCHITECTURE FIRM OF THE YEAR
EXACT ARCHITECTS
Exact Architects is a full-service architecture, engineering, and consulting firm specializing in urban core developments, historic preservation, and office-to-residential conversions. We leverage tax abatements and economic incentives to maximize project value, creating sustainable, innovative spaces that revitalize neighborhoods. Committed to affordable housing, inclusive construction, and tenant-focused design, we deliver diversified investment opportunities for clients. Our award-winning expertise and adaptive reuse projects have transformed complex sites into thriving community hubs. With a proven track record of revitalizing historic properties, Exact helps clients turn visions into ventures while cultivating vibrant, enduring neighborhoods that stand the test of time.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR
ARCO NATIONAL HAREN COMPANIES
MCCOWNGORDON CONSTRUCTION
HAREN COMPANIES
Haren Companies is a Kansas City-based commercial construction group. Our office is in Lenexa, Kansas. Haren Companies has been building with integrity since 1932 in the Kansas City area. Haren Companies provides a full range of construction services which includes Preconstruction, Construction Management, General Contracting, and Design-Build. We undertake projects in various key market segments, serving both public and private institutions. Haren Companies is committed to the development of our people, both in the office and the field. Our passion is developing lasting relationships with all involved in our projects. We help build a better tomorrow.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR
ARCO NATIONAL
ARCO National Construction - Kansas City is a premier, full-service design-build general contractor that provides clients with complete project delivery throughout the region, as well as nationwide. Our professional, qualified team of engineers, project managers, superintendents, and architects is capable of designing and building the most demanding construction projects anywhere in the country. We pride ourselves in offering the best, most costeffective, single-source, turnkey solutions and adding value to every project. For further information, visit www.arcokc.com.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR
MCCOWNGORDON CONSTRUCTION
McCownGordon Construction is one of the nation’s largest construction companies with a focus on delivering value through partnerships and offering unmatched client service. The firm is 100% employee owned and comprised of 600 full-time employee owners serving the Midwest and South-Central regions from four offices— Kansas City, Missouri; Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; Wichita, Kansas; and Manhattan, Kansas. McCownGordon is continuously recognized as a Best Place to Work by notable sources like the Kansas City & Wichita Business Journals, Ingrams, Fortune, and more.
BLAKE CAUBLE-JOHNSON, STOCKTON & KANDT, LLC
BLAKE CAUBLE-JOHNSON STOCKTON & KANDT, LLC
Blake Cauble-Johnson is an attorney with Stockton & Kandt, LLC, located in Overland Park where Blake specializes in Real Estate Law, Estate Planning, and Business Formation. He supports real estate professionals and investors by facilitating transactions and creating innovative investment structures and tax efficient solutions. Blake brings a unique background, having earned his J.D. from Northwestern University and an undergraduate degree from Kansas State University, where he attended on a baseball scholarship. Licensed in Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, and Illinois, he has experience in private practice and as in-house counsel for a real estate brokerage. Outside of law,
BROKER OF THE YEAR
ALEX OLSON, LEGENDARY APARTMENT BROKERS
BRENT PETERSON, NAI HEARTLAND
DAVID BELPEDIO, CLEMONS REAL ESTATE
JOHN F HASSLER, NEWMARK ZIMMER
SCOTT BLUHM, NEWMARK ZIMMER
BROKER OF THE YEAR - INVESTMENT
ALEX
OLSON LEGENDARY APARTMENT BROKERS
Alex is the owner of Legendary Apartment Brokers. He has a podcast ”KC Multifamily Minute” educating on what is available in the KC area and how to make smart investments by using 1031 exchange. He is a co-host of ”KC Multifamily Meet Up Group”. He is passionate about helping and educating investors grow their wealth within the Kansas City market.
BROKER OF THE YEAR - INVESTMENT
BRENT PETERSON NAI HEARTLAND
Currently a Partner at NAI Heartland with 20 years of experience working with clients in Kansas City and throughout the country. Prior to joining NAI in 2023, Brent spent more than 9 years leading the industrial real estate division for AREA Real Estate Advisors. Brent has experience working on projects involving 1031-exchanges, Industrial Revenue Bonds, Historic Tax Credits, and other complex transactions.
BROKER OF THE YEAR - INVESTMENT
DAVID BELPEDIO CLEMONS REAL ESTATE
Real estate is my career, but my favorite job is being a dad. My wife and I have a two-year-old daughter, Olive Rose, and recently started Olive Rose Farms, where I’m diving into beekeeping, gardening, and farming. At Clemons Real Estate, I’m part of a collaborative, flexible team in Midtown KC, working with like-minded investors and eagerly awaiting the streetcar’s completion. I’m a proud TCU alum who began with The Howard Hughes Corporation in Dallas. Kansas City is home, and I’m thrilled to see The Country Club Plaza’s revitalization. Real estate, family, and farming keep me inspired daily.
JOHN F HASSLER NEWMARK ZIMMER
John Hassler, Executive Managing Director and Principal at Newmark Zimmer, brings more than 15 years of experience in real estate. Specializing in logistics property transactions, he advises clients on acquisitions, dispositions, and investment analyses throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area and the Midwest. John possesses extensive knowledge of regional market dynamics, including key tenants, property owners, lease expirations, and transactions. John holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and resides in Kansas City, Missouri’s Brookside area with his wife, Jessie, and their children, Charlotte and Will.
Scott Bluhm has been an industrial broker at Newmark Zimmer since graduating college in 2011. Scott helps lead Newmark Zimmer’s Industrial Team as a Senior Managing Director and Principal. Since starting his career 14 years ago, he has been heavily involved with local charities, chambers, and EDCs. Most recently he has served as the development day chair for his SIOR chapter. This event is the largest annual commercial real estate event in Kansas City with over 1,500 attendees. Scott handles both sales and leasing, with a focus on developer led Class A Spec leasing.
It’s not always about the physical skyline, but about improving communities. Clients who want a construction company with a different vantage point turn to McCownGordon. Through transparency, collaboration and a genuine good time, we are tranforming spaces that improve lives and connect communities. McCownGordon is proud to be Kansas City’s community builder.
BROKER OF THE YEAR - INVESTMENT
SCOTT BLUHM
NEWMARK ZIMMER
BROKER OF THE YEAR - LEASING
BLOCK REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC
FLAHERTY & COLLINS
HUNT MIDWEST
VANTRUST REAL ESTATE
VANTRUST REAL ESTATE
Full-service real estate development firm that was formed in 2010 with regional focus and national scope; headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri with regional offices in Columbus, Dallas, Jacksonville, Salt Lake City and Phoenix. Product types include: office, industrial, multifamily, mixed-use, and science + technology.
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BLOCK REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC
Block Real Estate Services, LLC (BRES) is a full-service commercial real estate company managing over 45 million square feet of retail, office, industrial, and over 10,000 units of multifamily properties for equity partnerships and third-party owners with a total portfolio value in of nearly $5B. BRES’ portfolio of services continues its role as the most comprehensive commercial real estate firm in Kansas City by providing and specializing in real estate brokerage services, tenant representation, investment services, asset and property management, economic incentives consultation, financial services, construction and development services, and the Block Funds.
HUNT MIDWEST
Hunt Midwest is a Kansas City-based, privately held real estate development company with six decades of expertise in industrial, self-storage, residential, multifamily, and senior living communities, with more than $2.5 billion of developed projects in multiple geographic markets. Hunt Midwest leverages its reputation, resources, and relationships to create successful real estate solutions. Hunt Midwest is one of the pillars of the Lamar Hunt Family’s holdings, which include interests in real estate, sports/entertainment, energy/natural resources, and private equity. Other marquee brands include the Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bulls, FC Dallas, Hunt Southwest, and Trinity Hunt.
FLAHERTY & COLLINS
Flaherty & Collins Properties specializes in both market rate and affordable housing developments, public/private partnerships and mixed-use, urban in-fill developments. Since 1993, Flaherty & Collins Properties has completed over $3 billion in development and has an ongoing pipeline of a half-billion in development. Additionally, we currently manage 104 properties and over 16,000 multifamily units in 13 states across the nation.
EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR
DAVID BELPEDIO, CLEMONS REAL ESTATE
MICHAEL MEIER, PRINCIPAL AT ARISTOCRAT REALTY
ROB DUBROC, ONTRACK STORAGE
TYLER ASBY, EXACT ARCHITECTS
ONTRACK STORAGE
Real estate investor with a background in technology, specifically commercial real estate and fintech. Currently focused on acquisition of existing self storage facilities as well as putting together new development projects.
DAVID BELPEDIO CLEMONS REAL ESTATE
Real estate is my career, but my favorite job is being a dad. My wife and I have a two-year-old daughter, Olive Rose, and recently started Olive Rose Farms, where I’m diving into beekeeping, gardening, and farming. At Clemons Real Estate, I’m part of a collaborative, flexible team in Midtown KC, working with like-minded investors and eagerly awaiting the streetcar’s completion. I’m a proud TCU alum who began with The Howard Hughes Corporation in Dallas. Kansas City is home, and I’m thrilled to see The Country Club Plaza’s revitalization. Real estate, family, and farming keep me inspired daily.
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EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR
ROB DUBROC
EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR
EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR
MICHAEL MEIER PRINCIPAL AT ARISTOCRAT REALTY
Kansas City Business Journal recognizes Michael as the top broker in the Kansas City area for retail sales in 2022 and 2023. He represents the PCR3 school district and serves on the Capital Campaign Committee for the Northland Career Center.
Michael is also a Parks Board Commissioner for Kansas City, Missouri, & a board member on the BZA Board for KCMO. Additionally,he is a board member for Platte County Senior Services and the Northland Workforce Development Centers 501(c) (3). He supports Children’s Mercy Hospital, the Alzheimer’s Foundation, and the Multiple Sclerosis Association. Michael Meier is the Principal and CoFounder of Aristocrat Realty
EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR
TYLER ASBY EXACT ARCHITECTS
Tyler Asby, a 2012 graduate of Kansas State University, is a licensed architect, commercial investor, and preservationist dedicated to revitalizing downtown and historic spaces. As Executive Vice President of Exact Architects, Tyler oversees Architecture, Engineering, and Historics, leading transformative projects like $20 million in historic adaptive reuse, adding over 100 residential units to Kansas City’s urban core. An investment partner in the city’s resurgence, he also tripled the size of his A&E team, creating new opportunities for growth. A proud husband, father of two, Chiefs season ticket holder, and mentor for aspiring architects, Tyler exemplifies leadership and community impact.
Shaping the Future of Commercial Real Estate
Newmark Zimmer is a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers.
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ANDREW BRAIN, BRAIN GROUP
CALEB BULAND, EXACT
MARK LONG, NEWMARK ZIMMER
ORA REYNOLDS, HUNT MIDWEST
SAM STAHNKE, ARCO NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION
CALEB BULAND
architect, dedicated preservationist, and astute investor with a passion for revitalizing urban landscapes, Caleb leads a dynamic team renowned for their innovative approach to adaptive reuse and urban infill projects. With a portfolio boasting millions of square feet of transformed spaces, Caleb and his team at Exact have become synonymous with sustainable development and architectural excellence in the heart of the city. Caleb’s commitment to urban renewal extends beyond the design; his investments reflect a deep belief in the potential of neglected spaces to foster community and culture.
ANDREW BRAIN BRAIN GROUP
Andrew Brain is co-CEO, and co-founder of Brain Group. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, the company specializes in business development, consulting, financial analytics, and asset management. The KC native graduated from the prestigious School of Business at Tulane University with a bachelor’s degree, majoring in finance and legal studies. Along with Mary, his wife, a native Texan and fellow entrepreneur, live in Brookside with a pair Goldendoodles. The couple enjoys spending their weekends exploring the vibrancy of the city, while appreciating all the interesting and eclectic things Kansas City has to offer in history, world-class cuisine, and celebrated entertainment options.
Zimmer has been a leader in the commercial real estate business since 1948. Drive by a culture of entrepreneurship, the company has become a powerhouse. In an ever-changing real estate environment, NZ has continued to thrive. Mark and his leadership team have navigated the company to record success. The company now handles some of the most prestigious real estate projects in the region and nationwide and offers a full range of services to handle the most sophisticated assignments.
EXECUTIVE
Visionary
EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
MARK LONG
NEWMARK ZIMMER
Newmark
EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
ORA REYNOLDS HUNT MIDWEST
Ora Reynolds leads the Kansas City-based real estate development company owned by the Lamar Hunt Family and has served as president and CEO for more the past 12 years. She oversees all aspects of the Hunt entity’s real estate holdings with more than $2.5 billion of development projects completed across the country. In 2024, she completed her term as co-chair of the Kansas City Area Development Council board of directors. She also serves on the advisory board of Commerce Bank, on the KU Advancement Board, and is a past chair of the Starlight Theater board.
EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
SAM STAHNKE ARCO NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION - KANSAS CITY
Sam Stahnke, PE, LEED AP BD+C is a construction professional with over 17 years of experience providing clients with turnkey design-build solutions. As Vice President of ARCO National Construction’s Kansas City division, Sam services clients nationwide. Sam is involved in projects from concept to completion, working with clients throughout the proposal, preconstruction, design, and construction phases of a job, ensuring clients receive a finished facility that meets the needs of their business for years to come. Sam holds a Master of Science Degree in Construction Management and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Washington University.
CITY / COUNTY OF THE YEAR
PLATTE COUNTY EDC
SHAWNEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
PLATTE
SHAWNEE,
GREENWOOD CONSULTING GROUP, LLC
GREENWOOD CONSULTING GROUP, LLC
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
BLOCK & COMPANY, INC., REALTORS
BLOCK REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC
CBRE, INC.
FLAHERTY & COLLINS
NEWMARK ZIMMER
OCCIDENTAL MANAGEMENT
NEWMARK ZIMMER
Newmark Zimmer, a full-service commercial real estate company, provides a range of services including sales and leasing, property and facilities management, global corporate services, investment sales and capital markets, owner’s representative services for public and private development projects, as well as various real estate consulting services.
Greenwood Consulting Group (GCG) provides sustainability consulting services for projects pursuing green and health building certification, climate services, and sustainable business initiatives. Our team brings 20 years of experience as leaders in the industry. Insight into emerging green building practices and technologies provides a unique perspective for clients seeking sustainable performance goals. Sara Greenwood founded GCG in 2012 and is based in Kansas City. She is a LEED Fellow, WELL Faculty and Green Globes Professional. Understanding our client’s building performance and occupant wellbeing goals is our priority. Our projects vary in building type and geographic location, making each project unique.
BLOCK REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC
Block Real Estate Services, LLC (BRES) is a full-service commercial real estate company managing over 45 million square feet of retail, office, industrial, and over 10,000 units of multifamily properties for equity partnerships and third-party owners with a total portfolio value in of nearly $5B. BRES’ portfolio of services continues its role as the most comprehensive commercial real estate firm in Kansas City by providing and specializing in real estate brokerage services, tenant representation, investment services, asset and property management, economic incentives consultation, financial services, construction and development services, and the Block Funds.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
CBRE, INC.
CBRE is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. CBRE offers a full spectrum of integrated services, including 15 primary business lines and nearly 100 specialty practices, designed to assist clients in seizing the full gamut of real estate opportunities. We are the fastest to launch new services, develop market niches, and provide global solutions to swiftly evolving client requirements.
MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
OCCIDENTAL MANAGEMENT
Occidental Management is a vertically integrated commercial real estate company based in Wichita, Kansas. Established in 1997, Occidental Management has evolved into one of the leading real estate development, management, and leasing companies in the Midwest. We own and operate assets in a variety of segments, including retail, office and industrial properties. Our mission is to create the best quality for the best value in the markets we serve for our customers, partners and team members.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
FLAHERTY & COLLINS
Flaherty & Collins Properties specializes in both market rate and affordable housing developments, public/private partnerships and mixed-use, urban in-fill developments. Since 1993, Flaherty & Collins Properties has completed over $3 billion in development and has an ongoing pipeline of a half-billion in development. Additionally, we currently manage 104 properties and over 16,000 multifamily units in 13 states across the nation.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
BLOCK & COMPANY, INC., REALTORS
Block & Company, Inc. Realtors is a full service commercial real estate company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri since 1946. Our firm’s services include brokerage, development, investment, asset/ property management, tenant representation, and corporate RE services. Our commercial brokerage specializes in restaurant, retail, automotive, hotel, office, development, asset management, and many other real estate services. With transactions extending to 35 states, Block & Company manages millions of SF of commercial space. We’re proud to be known as one of the Midwest’s premier full service real estate organizations, consistently ranked among the industry leaders by trade magazines, business publications, and our industry peers.
PROPERTY
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Audrey Navarro, Managing Partner/Broker at Clemons Real Estate, leads a team of brokers specializing in acquisitions, redevelopment, and investment sales, with the firm recognized as one of Kansas City’s most active commercial real estate companies. A founding member of WIREDKC, she has successfully led property investments and was honored as a 2018 Woman Who Means Business by the Kansas City Business Journal. Audrey launched a nonprofit-focused approach in 2023 and has helped over 10 nonprofits reach their real estate goals. She also was a major player in the redevelopment of Crown Center Campus and the real estate footprint of Midtown.
SITES
Sheryl Vickers, CCIM, is the owner of Select Sites, LLC, a woman-owned commercial real estate firm specializing in retail tenant representation, site selection, shopping center leasing, and investment acquisitions. With over 28 years of experience and her CCIM designation earned in 2005, she is recognized as a global expert in commercial investment real estate. Sheryl co-created WIRED in 2017, a women’s mentoring group in commercial real estate, and was honored as a 2024 Women Who Mean Business by the Kansas City Business Journal. She actively mentors future female leaders and has received multiple awards for her contributions to the industry.
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
BROKERAGE FIRM OF THE YEAR
BLOCK & COMPANY, INC., REALTORS
BLOCK REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC
CLEMONS REAL ESTATE
HAITH & COMPANY INC.
NAI HEARTLAND
NEWMARK ZIMMER
OCCIDENTAL MANAGEMENT
PEAK REAL ESTATE PARTNERS
MARCUS & MILLICHAP
BROKERAGE FIRM OF THE YEAR - INVESTMENT SALES
MARCUS & MILLICHAP
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. is a leading national brokerage firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services with offices throughout the United States and Canada. As of December 31, 2023, the company had 1,783 investment sales and financing professionals in over 80 offices who provide investment brokerage and financing services to sellers and buyers of commercial real estate. The company also offers market research, consulting and advisory services to clients. As of October 1, 2024, Marcus & Millichap has closed 5,118 transactions in the trailing 12 months, with a sales volume of approximately $30.1 billion.
HAITH & COMPANY INC.
HCI is a family owned and operated full-service brokerage firm. We handle leasing and sales on both landlord / sellers and buyers / tenant representation. Investment Sales, office, retail, industrial, flex, land, across the KC Metro and the Midwest. Next year we will have been in business for 50 years.
BROKERAGE FIRM OF THE YEAR - FULL SERVICE
BLOCK & COMPANY, INC., REALTORS
Block & Company, Inc. Realtors is a full service commercial real estate company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri since 1946. Our firm’s services include brokerage, development, investment, asset/ property management, tenant representation, and corporate RE services. Our commercial brokerage specializes in restaurant, retail, automotive, hotel, office, development, asset management, and many other real estate services. With transactions extending to 35 states, Block & Company manages millions of SF of commercial space. We’re proud to be known as one of the Midwest’s premier full service real estate organizations, consistently ranked among the industry leaders by trade magazines, business publications, and our industry peers.
BROKERAGE FIRM OF THE YEAR - FULL SERVICE
OCCIDENTAL MANAGEMENT
Occidental Management is a vertically integrated commercial real estate company based in Wichita, Kansas. Established in 1997, Occidental Management has evolved into one of the leading real estate development, management and leasing companies in the Midwest. We own and operate assets in a variety of segments, including retail, office and industrial properties. In the past year we have leased over 365,000 SF of space, 302,000 SF of new deals and 130,000 SF to new companies in Overland Park. We take pride in working deliberately every day to ensure we’re going above and beyond to create value for our tenants.
BROKERAGE FIRM OF THE YEAR - FULL SERVICE
CLEMONS REAL ESTATE
As a full-service brokerage firm, we assist our clients in the turn-key acquisition, operation strategy, and disposition of commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use properties in the Kansas City MSA. Our multidisciplined team of professionals is widely respected for providing leadership in complex sale and capitalization assignments at every point in the investment cycle. We add value to our client’s leasing strategies through advisory services and provide a depth of market knowledge to inform their decision-making at every transaction stage.
FIRM OF THE YEAR - FULL SERVICE
PEAK REAL ESTATE PARTNERS
Peak Real Estate Partners is a privately owned, full-service commercial real estate company specializing in; Brokerage, Acquisition, Development, Property Management, and Investments. Brokerage services include, office, retail, multifamily and industrial. The partners have a combined 70+ years of experience in commercial real estate and investment banking. Peak has seasoned real estate brokers and associates that serve clients locally and across the country. Our commitment is to clients and community. We invest in the community, and we like to know where our clients invest in the community.
BROKERAGE FIRM OF THE YEAR - FULL SERVICE
NAI HEARTLAND
NAI Heartland, based in Overland Park, Kansas, offers comprehensive commercial real estate services, including leasing, sales, site selection, and market research. Established in 1987, it is a trusted affiliate of the NAI Global network, connecting clients to over 325 offices worldwide. Known for professionalism and results-oriented service, NAI Heartland specializes in industrial, retail, office, land, and investment properties, providing tailored solutions for landlord and tenant representation. The firm’s proven track record emphasizes client-focused strategies and strong industry relationships. Learn more at NAI-Heartland.com.
BROKERAGE
BLOCK REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC
Block Real Estate Services, LLC (BRES) is a full-service commercial real estate company managing over 45 million square feet of retail, office, industrial, and over 10,000 units of multifamily properties for equity partnerships and third-party owners with a total portfolio value in of nearly $5B. BRES’ portfolio of services continues its role as the most comprehensive commercial real estate firm in Kansas City by providing and specializing in real estate brokerage services, tenant representation, investment services, asset and property management, economic incentives consultation, financial services, construction and development services, and the Block Funds.
NEWMARK ZIMMER
Newmark Zimmer, a full-service commercial real estate company, provides a range of services including sales and leasing, property and facilities management, global corporate services, investment sales and capital markets, owner’s representative services for public and private development projects, as well as various real estate consulting services.
