Spend quality time with a mentor! Our Mentor Program offers students the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an industry leader for a full-day, in-person, immersive experience.
Below is our list of current Indianapolis area mentors. You can filter the list to find real estate professionals who match your needs.
If you are looking for a virtual career counseling session or requesting an in-person mentorship day in the Chicago area – click here to browse and select from those mentors.
Jeff Abrams is a partner in Taft’s Real Estate group and represents banks and lending institutions, developers, landlords, tenants, builders, contractors, and all types of business owners. He has represented companies and lenders in documenting different types of transactions, including acquisition and development of land, shopping centers, office and industrial buildings, acquisition of businesses, development loans, construction loans, and leases for various property types.
Mr. Alerding graduated from Wabash College and began his appraisal career shortly after. Over the years, he has appraised a remarkable range of properties — from historic courthouses to the Electric Works Campus in Fort Wayne, the Bottleworks Campus in Indianapolis, a hydroelectric plant in the western United States, the Gary RailCats baseball stadium, and, of course even as simple, the local coffee shop he visits far too often.
In addition to financing appraisals, Mr. Alerding specializes in valuing real property for U.S. GAAP reporting purposes. His clients include many of Indiana’s larger municipalities, as well as brokers, developers, educational institutions, and right-of-way projects.
Valbridge Property Advisors is the largest independent valuation firm in the United States, with appraisers covering the entire country. Mr. Alerding is licensed in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, and Georgia.
What Mr. Alerding enjoys most about appraising is that no two projects are alike — every assignment brings its own nuances and uncovering them keeps the work endlessly varied. Just as importantly, appraising has allowed him to prioritize what matters most: his family. When he’s not working, you’ll find him coaching in the community, fly fishing on a river or lake, following the local sports teams, and spending as much time as possible with the people he loves.
Vincent Ash is a real estate development and economic development executive focused on creating projects that generate long-term economic growth, strengthen communities, and attract private investment. Throughout his career in both the public and private sectors, he has led strategic initiatives involving complex commercial real estate development, public-private partnerships, incentive negotiations, and community redevelopment. His work has spanned advanced manufacturing, industrial, mixed-use, multifamily, sports, and commercial projects, with an emphasis on aligning public priorities with private investment to create lasting economic impact.
Vincent currently serves as the SVP of Development & Operations with Lauth Group, where he helps drive business development, strategic initiatives, and development opportunities. In previous roles, Vincent has also worked at Simon Property Group, held leadership roles in economic development at both the City of Indianapolis and as Chief of Staff at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
Vincent lives by three core values servitude, humility, and community. He currently serves on the boards of Elevate Indianapolis and YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. A firm believer that leadership carries a responsibility to invest in others, Vincent is passionate about developing the next generation of commercial real estate professionals. His approach to mentorship centers on servant leadership, relationship-building, and providing practical guidance that helps emerging leaders navigate the industry with confidence and integrity. Vincent’s first priority is his family, he is a loving husband and father of four.
Ralph Balber established ALO Property Group LLC in August of 2014. As president of ALO Property Group LLC, he uses his CPA, entrepreneurial and large business experiences to advise companies in Indianapolis and around the country on securing the best real estate opportunities. He values the importance of building long-lasting relationships and views his role as a full-service consultant. He strives to be supportive and nurturing in order to help his clients develop and make informed business decisions…he is not your typical real estate broker.
Ralph’s vast knowledge in business started in 1991 when he started his professional career in Chicago, working for Arthur Andersen’s Commercial Division, and earning his CPA from the University of Illinois. In 1993, he left to start Ralph & Barry’s Inc., and owned and operated nine restaurants across the Midwest. After he sold the restaurants, he moved to Indianapolis to start his career in commercial real estate. In 2001, he joined Meridian Real Estate as the director of new business development. In 2003, he became founder and principal of Newmark, Knight, Frank, Halakar Real Estate, overseeing the brokerage division.
Ralph has shifted his focus a bit to a more consultative role; helping Browning Investments, Crew Carwash and many other large companies in the Indianapolis area. He is listed consistently in the city’s Dealmakers and Costar’s National Power Broker list. Over the past two decades in the commercial real estate market, Ralph has a portfolio that has included such iconic properties as Regions Tower, College Park, and Woodfield Crossing, just to name a few.
In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, running, biking, swimming, and participating in Ironman races. Ralph also spends a lot of time giving back to his community.
Jeff Cartwright is a Senior Vice President and Regional Manager at First Financial Bank, where he has served since 2017. First Financial Bank is a regional bank headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio with approximately $23 Billion in Assets. An Indiana University graduate, Jeff provides regional leadership in commercial real estate financing with a focus on client relationships, team development, and business growth.
Throughout his career, Jeff has helped commercial real estate developers, REITs, investors, and other key stakeholders access flexible and innovative debt solutions tailored to their needs across a diverse range of property types and through multiple real estate cycles. He brings extensive commercial real estate experience and a practical, relationship-driven approach to helping clients achieve their goals.
Rob Corr is Vice President at Stenz in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a full-service commercial real estate professional with more than a decade of experience in development, asset management, tenant representation, investment sales, and acquisitions across industrial, office, and multifamily properties.
Rob has helped bring large master-planned developments, like The Box Factory to realist, from vacant industrial space to a vibrant mixed-use destination. Rob focuses on leasing, acquisitions, and long-term value creation for owners and communities across the Greater Indianapolis market. He enjoys playing and watching all sports and spending time with his family.
Christopher Engel represents and advises developers, landlords, tenants, municipalities, health care providers, and a variety of private sector businesses in the acquisition, disposition, financing, operation, and management of commercial real estate. He also counsels clients in renewable energy projects, joint venture agreements, and public-private partnerships for real estate development and redevelopment.
Christopher earned his law degree from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and his undergraduate degrees in finance and political science from Indiana University.
Grayson Fenwick has over 20 years of banking experience where he has done everything from being a teller, assistant manager, mortgage officer, branch manager, managed multiple retail locations, Licensed Financial Advisor, Senior Commercial Loan Officer, Commercial Group Manager, and is now the Market President of Southern Indiana with Horizon Bank. He has been with Horizon Bank for over 10 years and has financed well over half a billion dollars in commercial deals during his tenure at Horizon.
Grayson earned his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and has completed Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He currently sits on the board of United Way of Johnson County as well as Habitat for Humanity of Johnson County. He currently resides in Franklin, Indiana with his wife, three daughters, and two puppies. In his free time, he is an avid golfer and is a member of Hillview Country Club. GO COLTS!
Rich Forslund is an Executive Vice President with Colliers, specializing in office leasing and investment sales throughout the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Over the course of his career, he has completed more than $1 billion in transaction volume, representing many of Central Indiana’s most prominent office projects. His expertise is centered on advising developers, institutional owners, and landlords, helping position, market, and lease office properties through strategic planning, creative marketing, and a deep understanding of tenant demand and market dynamics.
Known for his innovative approach, Rich excels at identifying and communicating each property’s unique competitive advantages. He combines comprehensive market knowledge with data-driven strategies and strong negotiation skills to deliver exceptional results for his clients. His insight into the Indianapolis office market has made him a trusted resource for local and national media, with commentary featured by The New York Times, Axios, The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis Business Journal, and other industry publications.
Prior to joining Colliers, Rich consistently ranked among the top-producing brokers at both NAI Olympia Partners and Summit Realty Group/Cushman & Wakefield, where he also served as a partner. Today, as an Executive Vice President with Colliers, he continues to build long-term client relationships through his energy, creativity, responsiveness, and unwavering commitment to helping clients achieve their real estate objectives. Outside of work, Rich enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters, staying active, and attending live music performances.
Tristan Glover joined Zeller in 2004 and has grown his career with the company ever since. He currently serves as Principal and Market Leader for the Indiana region, where he oversees operations, leasing, marketing, and acquisition efforts for more than 1 million square feet of office space in Indianapolis. Over the course of his career with Zeller, Tristan has been involved in the leasing, marketing, and acquisition of more than 6 million square feet of commercial real estate across the Indianapolis and Denver markets.
As Market Leader, Tristan has guided the transformation of Zeller’s Indianapolis portfolio, repositioning traditional assets to meet the needs of today’s workforce. Before assuming leadership in Indiana, he played a key role in expanding Zeller’s presence in Denver.
Tristan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from DePauw University and is a licensed Managing Broker in the State of Indiana. In 2016, he was recognized by the Indianapolis Business Journal as one of the city’s “40 Under 40.”
He is actively involved in the real estate industry as a member of BOMA Indiana, where he serves on the Advisory Committee and has held leadership positions including President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.
Deeply engaged in the community, Tristan volunteers with organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Gleaners Food Bank, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Million Meal Movement, and White River State Park.
Being different has helped Jonathan Hardy all throughout his career. Jonathan has spent more than 30 years engaged in a wide variety of real estate transactions, development deals, financing, consulting as well as education within the IU Real Estate sphere. Jonathan’s clients say he can be a lot sometimes, but they greatly appreciate that he is their “Swiss army knife” in all facets of commercial real estate when they need him.
Staying client focused and understanding he is unable to be all things to all people, has allowed Jonathan to focus on the relationships he builds — and the real estate practice becomes somewhat secondary. Jonathan is a deal junkie and loves difficult, detailed and time-consuming engagements, but the trust of his clients and the mutual appreciation they share drives them as a team.
For Jonathan, giving back is not a one and done, or check a box; it is a way of being. Mentorship provides yet another opportunity to share what IU has given to him with students who are starving to excel in their field. Jonathan’s hope is that with his with more than 30 years of experience across multiple platforms, multiple markets with varying clientele creating unique value propositions, that students will see past the University and gain an understanding of what is yet to come.
Dee Headley is the Head of Receiverships for Cushman & Wakefield’s Distressed Asset Solutions Group, where she oversees the firm’s court-appointed receivership teams across the country.
During her career, she has been appointed receiver in more than 90 cases across three states and 24 jurisdictions, overseeing more than 8.3 million square feet of commercial real estate, including approximately 4.3 million square feet of office, 2.69 million square feet of retail, 1.29 million square feet of industrial, as well as numerous condominium and multifamily properties. She has executed receiverships on behalf of national and regional banks, insurance companies, debt funds, and special servicers managing CMBS defaults, bringing extensive expertise in court-appointed fiduciary services, complex asset oversight, financial reporting, and the foreclosure process.
In addition to her receivership experience, Dee has managed hundreds of commercial real estate assets and led multidisciplinary teams supporting more than 50 institutional and private clients. She holds both the Certified Property Manager (CPM) and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designations and has served in numerous leadership positions with the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), the IREM Foundation, Indy CREW, and BOMA.
A licensed real estate broker in Indiana, Dee is recognized for her strategic leadership, operational expertise, and ability to navigate complex real estate challenges while delivering value for clients across a broad range of asset types.
John H. Holloway brings nearly two decades of specialized retail leasing expertise, with a rare depth of experience on both sides of the brokerage business — representing tenants in their site selection and expansion efforts while simultaneously partnering with landlords to strategically lease and maximize the value of their shopping center assets.
John began his commercial real estate career at Sandor Development & Sand Capital as Leasing Manager, where his primary responsibility was leasing shopping centers throughout the company’s Midwest portfolio. After developing a strong foundation in landlord leasing, John spent seven years as Director of Real Estate for The Cellular Connection (TCC) from 2011 to 2018, gaining valuable insight into the retailer’s perspective on site and market analysis and lease negotiations.
John’s practice encompasses two core areas of retail leasing. On the Tenant Representation side, John works directly with retailers to navigate site selection, market analysis, and lease negotiations — ensuring his clients secure locations that align with their growth strategies and operational objectives. On the Landlord Leasing side, John partners with shopping center owners to identify and attract the right tenant mix, with the ultimate goal of achieving a fully leased center that maximizes asset value and serves the surrounding community.
A lifelong Indiana resident, John earned a double major in Real Estate Finance and Entrepreneurship from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. He is the co-founder and President of the IU Real Estate Alumni Network, an organization whose mission is to mentor current real estate students at IU Bloomington and IU Indianapolis, while providing networking opportunities through one of the preeminent real estate programs in the country.
Steve Johnson is the Vice Presidential of Real Estate at OneAmerica Financial, a position he has held since the beginning of 2023. In this position he and his team are responsible for corporate real estate in Indianapolis and throughout the country, which includes the iconic OneAmerica Tower and historic Gibson Building downtown.
A Certified Public Accountant, Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Butler University and a master’s degree in accounting from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Indianapolis. He has served as the finance representative on the board of Indiana Retirement Home Guaranty Fund since 2016, and as a member of the board of Downtown Indy Alliance since 2024.
Before joining OneAmerica Financial, Johnson spent the first 16 years of his career at Simon Property Group in various finance and leadership roles. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife and three children.
Mary Beth began her career in commercial valuation. She transitioned into property management and lead management of a 500,000SF portfolio consisting of office, industrial and retail properties. In 1996, Mary Beth joined Hines at its 640,000SF facility management account for Thomson Consumer Electronics’ Americas Headquarters, and later was responsible for the 636,500SF management of PNC Center. In 1999, Mary Beth transitioned to brokerage with Cushman & Wakefield as Principal, Vice President, initially focused on landlord representation with responsibility for such properties as Market Tower, Lockerbie Marketplace and BMO Tower and later transitioning to occupier services.
In 2012, she joined CBRE as First Vice President, Tenant Representation CBRE. In 2017, transitioned to corporate real estate to head and build the real estate department of IU Health as the Executive Director. Since 2019, she has continued her practice of tenant representation services with Cresa expanding her focus to include industrial and distribution along with serving long standing clients in office.
An entrepreneur at heart, Mary Beth founded MBK Wear, where she designs and manufactures clothing which support individuals who wear insulin pumps and post-surgery support.
Robert (Bob) Kort is the founder and CEO of Kort Builders, a commercial construction company he established in 1986. An entrepreneur from an early age, Bob started his first landscaping, painting, and construction business while still in high school before growing it into one of Central Indiana’s most respected commercial construction firms. Over the past four decades, he has led hundreds of projects across healthcare, office, retail, restaurant, industrial, and mixed-use markets while also investing in successful hospitality and retail ventures, including The District Tap and Cholita Tacos.
Beyond business, Bob is passionate about developing people and building lasting relationships. He believes success comes from hard work, integrity, and surrounding yourself with great people. A recipient of the Indianapolis Business Journal‘s 40 Under 40 award, Bob has also dedicated his time to numerous nonprofit and industry organizations, mentoring others and giving back to the Indianapolis community.
Drawing from nearly 40+ years of entrepreneurial experience and business ownership, Bob enjoys sharing practical lessons on leadership, calculated risk-taking, resilience, and building businesses that stand the test of time.
Aaron Kuroiwa is a Senior Managing Director at Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI) and the founder of The Kuroiwa Group, a multifamily advisory practice serving Indiana and the greater Louisville, Kentucky market. Leveraging Marcus & Millichap’s national platform and proprietary buyer network, Kuroiwa has executed over $1.02 billion in multifamily transactions since joining the firm in 2017, consistently ranking as the #1 overall producer across the Indianapolis office and the surrounding five-office district.
Kuroiwa directs an 11-person team of eight investment brokers and three operations specialists, combining hyper-local Midwest market intelligence with the firm’s institutional research, financing capabilities, and nationwide capital distribution. Prior to commercial real estate, Kuroiwa spent 12 years as an entrepreneur, founding and scaling a language institute in Phoenix, Arizona. That background in business operations, client advisory, and complex negotiation directly shapes his team’s disciplined execution.
Jeff is an Executive Vice President with JLL and a 40+ year veteran in commercial and corporate real estate. Jeff’s focus is specialty corporate assets in the areas of Life Sciences, Healthcare, Technology, and Government.
Jeff’s career includes 12 years with JMB Realty, an institutional landlord/developer of CBD office building negotiating large lease transactions, 20 years with CBRE leading corporate advisory services with life science and healthcare companies, and 8 years as international head of real estate and workplace for Elanco; a global animal health pharmaceutical company.
Jeff’s resume highlights leading B-T-S projects including headquarters and specialty projects including laboratory and land acquisition in United States, EMEA and APAC markets. Jeff has advised customers and organizations on portfolio integration and optimization. Through his work, Jeff has managed teams responsible for transactions and assets in more than 40 countries.
Being a self-made operator who learned business from the ground up has defined Lora Moore’s career. As Executive Managing Director and top-producing broker at ALO Property Group, Lora brings a rare dual perspective to commercial real estate. Having spent the first 15 years of her professional life overseeing operations, financial strategy, and expansion for private enterprises, Lora understands the sleepless nights of business owners firsthand. That deep operational empathy allows her to architect real estate strategies aligned with her clients’ holistic business objectives, earning her recognition as a three-time CoStar Power Broker and a multi-year returning judge for the CoStar Impact Awards.
At ALO, Lora has been instrumental in pairing the firm’s relationship-driven culture with operational excellence, engineering standard operating procedures, building custom tech stacks, and scaling three core divisions, including ALO’s Development division. Her personal practice spans over $100 million in transaction volume, focusing on office tenant representation, professional services strategy, and agency leasing for trophy office developments. Recognized nationally by NPR’s All Things Considered for her crisis leadership and small business strategy, Lora is respected across the region as a forward-thinking authority on workplace trends and corporate real estate execution.
For Lora, influence is meaningless if it isn’t used to pull others forward and carry people through critical seasons. She brings that commitment to life sitting on the Board of Directors for Damar Services, Firefly Children & Family Alliance, and the Indiana Donor Network Foundation, as well as a 14-year legacy program developing public speaking and interview confidence in hundreds of high school girls. Mentees joining Lora for a day won’t just sit in an office; they will step directly into the fast-paced, high-stakes world of executive brokerage, client strategy, and firm leadership alongside a mentor who believes in sharing the unwritten playbook of commercial real estate success.
Rachel Patten is a member of Colliers’ Indianapolis Capital Markets team, a high-volume team that closes over $1 billion in transaction volume annually across the Midwest. She helps run operations for the team’s institutional industrial business, working directly with clients, managing due diligence processes, managing marketing personnel and the team’s analysts, and supporting producers in executing on current business.
Rachel transitioned into transaction management after a successful tenure as a Transaction Analyst, where she prepared in-depth property financial analyses, including pro-forma modeling, sophisticated financial spreadsheets, and the gathering and evaluation of economic, demographic, and real estate market data. Prior to joining Colliers, she gained valuable investment experience at CBRE Capital Markets, focusing on industrial and multifamily investment sales.
Rachel brings a goal-oriented, team-driven approach to every client relationship. A former member of the Butler University Women’s Tennis team and a Big East All-Academic Team selection, she carries that same competitive, all-hands-in mentality into her work, delivering exceptional service and results for her clients.
Don Potter serves as Vice President & Central Regional Manager for Shook Construction. In this role, he leads strategic planning, business development, and talent management across the company’s Central Region, which includes Indiana offices in Indianapolis, Kokomo, and Richmond.
With more than 20 years of experience leading complex projects and high-performing teams in commercial construction and development, Don offers deep industry expertise and a proven track record of driving growth and operational excellence. He is a licensed professional engineer and earned a degree in civil engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
Shook Construction is a commercial construction company committed to making a lasting impact on the people, communities, and clients it serves. Guided by its mission, To Dramatically Improve the Communities We Serve, the company builds schools, hospitals, industrial and aerospace facilities, and critical water infrastructure. With more than a century of experience, Shook helps communities thrive by creating places to learn, heal, work, and grow. Its culture is rooted in its core values – passionate, authentic, curious, and empowering – which shape every project, partnership, and team member experience.
Jeremy Rase is a commercial real estate professional with more than 25 years of experience in leasing, portfolio strategy, market analysis, and account management across the United States. He currently serves as a Real Estate Manager with Marathon Health, where he supports the company’s national real estate strategy by evaluating a portfolio of more than 170 health centers, identifying growth opportunities in new and existing markets, and partnering with clients to deliver healthcare locations that improve access to primary care.
Prior to joining Marathon Health, Jeremy spent 25 years with Simon Property Group, where he held roles in financial operations before transitioning into leasing. During his 12 years in leasing, he specialized in identifying and growing emerging retail concepts, with particular expertise in technology and electric vehicle brands. His experience spans financial analysis, lease negotiations, strategic planning, and cultivating long-term relationships with retailers, landlords, developers, and business partners nationwide.
Jeremy is a licensed Indiana Real Estate Broker and Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He is an active member of Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC), where he previously participated in the organization’s college mentoring program. Jeremy earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Ball State University in 1998 and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of commercial real estate professionals by sharing practical insights on career development, networking, and building lasting business relationships.
Marathon Health is a leading provider of employer-sponsored primary and advanced healthcare, serving more than 3 million members through a nationwide network of more than 600 health centers. By partnering with employers, municipalities, educational institutions, and labor organizations, Marathon Health delivers relationship-based care that improves health outcomes while helping clients manage healthcare costs.
Eric Rudin serves as Senior Director of Project & Development Services at Cushman & Wakefield where he leverages more than two decades of experience leading complex real estate and construction projects across a wide range of industries. Throughout his career, he has successfully delivered workplace, commercial, industrial, retail, and capital improvement projects by combining strategic planning, financial discipline, and strong stakeholder engagement. Known for his collaborative leadership style, Eric excels at guiding teams through challenging projects, fostering client relationships, and developing innovative solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. His passion for mentoring stems from a commitment to helping young professionals build confidence, expand their industry knowledge, and navigate the opportunities and challenges of a career in real estate and construction.
Cushman & Wakefield is one of the world’s leading real estate services firms, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. With a global network of professionals and a comprehensive range of services, including project management, transaction advisory, facilities management, and capital markets, the firm delivers solutions that enhance asset value and support long-term business objectives. Cushman & Wakefield’s culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, creating opportunities for team members at every stage of their careers. Through its commitment to client service and industry leadership, the company continues to shape the future of the built environment while investing in the next generation of real estate and construction professionals.
Tim Schlichte serves as First Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer. He started his career in financial services in 1989 and joined Lake City Bank in 2012. Tim is focused on commercial real estate opportunities in Indiana and contiguous states including multi-family, industrial, office, and retail projects with experienced developers.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Xavier University. He is also a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Tim enjoys mentoring high school students, college interns, and recent college graduates. He is an avid soccer fan and enjoys spending time with family.
As vice president of asset management, Erin leads the ongoing management and operation of Ambrose’s asset portfolio, including speculative and build-to-suit developments. She also serves as the lead relationship manager for all building users within Ambrose-owned properties. She brings more than 10 years of experience in property finance and asset management. Prior to joining Ambrose, Erin spent nearly six years at Cushman & Wakefield and five years at Strategic Capital Partners. She is a certified property manager (CPM) by the Institute of Real Estate Management.
Erin holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting and business / management from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.
As Chief Investment Officer at Scannell Properties, Ralph Shiley has over 35 years of experience in all aspects of capital markets, and extensive industry relationships. He directs the company’s underwriting, financing, acquisition, and disposition strategies, enabling Scannell to provide the most cost-effective solutions for its clients. Accomplishments include completing over $20 billion in transactions throughout his career.
Prior to joining Scannell, he worked with JLL as a director, and a vice president at KeyBank. He holds a Bachelor of Science, real estate/finance, Indiana, University.
Ralph is an active Board Member of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business Center for Real Estate Studies, the RJS Foundation, and an Indianapolis based Food Pantry
With nearly 20 years of real estate experience, Robert Smith serves as Director of Asset Services, overseeing all property management operations for the OneAmerica Tower portfolio in Indianapolis. Robert currently leads a team of 23 professionals and ensures the accuracy and effectiveness of all key processes, including annual budgeting, capital improvement planning, financial reporting, security, building amenities, day-to-day operations, and CAM reconciliations. His prior management experience spans high rise office, suburban office, flex office, retail, and industrial assets.
Robert holds an Indiana Broker’s Real Estate License and is involved in BOMA (Building Owner’s Management Association) and IREM (Institute for Real Estate Management) holding the BOMA RPA (Real Property Administrator) and IREM CPM (Certified Property Manager) and is a former Past President for IREM Chapter 44 West Coast Florida, a member of the Board of Directors for BOMA Indiana, and a former Board of Directors member for BOMA Tampa Bay.
John Sullivan is the founder and CEO of Sullivan Development, an Indiana-based multifamily development company building community-driven housing across the Midwest. John has spent more than 20 years in multifamily, with 70+ communities and 5,000+ units developed nationwide across new construction, acquisition-rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse.
Since 2022, the team has taken Willow Creek Villas, its first 9% LIHTC project, from acquisition through lease-up and stabilization, and started construction on Junction at Fall Creek, a 200-unit, $50 million 4% LIHTC transaction in the heart of Indianapolis built to serve and help revitalize the neighborhood. The team also consults on two additional projects under construction: a 150-unit acquisition-rehabilitation for a local nonprofit, and a 50-unit 9% new construction project where the team is helping guide a first-time LIHTC developer through the process. Willow Creek Villas was named a 2026 AHF Readers’ Choice Awards Rural Finalist, one of four nationwide, and won IHCDA’s 2026 Excellence in Affordable Housing Award. Next up is the company’s first market-rate development and its entry into Ohio, both targeted for 2027.
A Sullivan Development community is meant to be more than a place to live, so resident services are part of the plan from the beginning — financial literacy, food programs, rent credit reporting, and workforce training. Sullivan Development is a small team by design, built with people who care about the mission and are rowing in the same direction.
John holds a Bachelor’s degree and an MBA from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and stays involved with the school through the Indiana University Center for Real Estate Studies. He lives in Fishers, Indiana, with his wife, four children, and two dogs.
Tom Urick is Senior Vice President / Chief Client Officer with The National Bank of Indianapolis. Tom is responsible for the management of the Commercial Lines of Business which include C&I, Business Banking, Commercial Real Estate, Non-Profit, Treasury Management and Private Banking. Tom is a graduate of Butler University and subsequently earned a master’s degree in business administration from DePaul University.
Tom has over 25 years of CRE lending experience and prior to joining the National Bank of Indianapolis in 2015, Tom was employed at J.P. Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo focusing almost exclusively in the Commercial Real Estate lending space.
Outside of work, Tom is a board member of the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, Greater Indianapolis Progress Commission and The Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce.
Michael Weishaar is a Vice Chair with Cushman & Wakefield’s Industrial Services group in Indianapolis, where he specializes in industrial sales and leasing, market information analysis, landlord and tenant representation, and investment and owner/occupier sales. With more than two decades of commercial real estate experience, Michael has represented many of the region’s leading developers, investors, and occupiers. As part of a team with nearly 100 years of combined experience, he helps clients identify strategic real estate solutions by combining market analytics, industry expertise, and a big-picture approach to complex industrial and logistics projects. Michael earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs from Indiana University and a Business Foundations Certificate from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
Michael is actively involved in the commercial real estate industry through organizations including SIOR and NAIOP, where he has held leadership positions and served on advisory boards. In 2025, Michael and his team completed transactions totaling more than 17 million square feet, over $800 million in transaction volume, and more than 200 acres of land sales. A multiple-time recipient of industry awards, Michael is passionate about mentoring the next generation of real estate professionals and sharing the experience, problem-solving mindset, and client-focused approach that have contributed to his success.