Cincinnati Industrial Boom

Doug is responsible for the leadership and overall management of operations of the Indianapolis office. Doug's primary responsibilities include the management of active projects and pursuit of real estate development in Indianapolis as well as Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. As such, Doug plays an integral role in defining and execution of the office’s daily strategies as well as future growth plans for the region. His development experience includes build to suits, spec, redevelopments and land acquisitions. Doug holds a Bachelor of Science in finance from Ohio State University. He is active in the NAIOP, the commercial real estate development association, serving as past president and founder of the Indiana chapter and on the national board of directors. Currently, he serves as governor for the NAIOP Research Foundation. Additionally, Doug is a member of the University of Indianapolis Real Estate Development and Construction Management Advisory Board, the Industrial Asset Management Council and the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors.

DRA Advisors is an investment advisor specializing in real estate investment and management services for institutional and private investors. DRA has over $10 billion in assets under management. Since 1986, DRA's focus has been consistent: conservative, value-added real estate investments in the office, retail, multi-family and industrial sectors in the United States. DRA's acquisitions since inception include 1,300 properties valued at over $26 billion.

John Cumming is Senior Vice President of Development for SCP. John’s main concentration is to expand SCP’s industrial portfolio as well as assist with office and mixed–use portfolios in SCP’s target markets. Prior to joining SCP, John was senior vice president of Buckingham Companies, managing development operations and the firm’s commercial real estate portfolio. Prior to Buckingham, John was with Opus Development for 14 years as Vice President of Development. In 1998 John opened the Indianapolis office for Opus and led development activities in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, where he developed and leased over 6 million square feet of industrial space and 350,000 square feet of office space with a total investment of over $300 million. John is a graduate of Indiana University with a B.A. in Economics. He serves on the board of directors and is a former president of the Indiana Chapter of NAIOP and previously served on the corporate board of directors for NAIOP. John is an active member of Urban Land Institute and is a licensed Indiana Managing Broker.

John Rickert, CCIM founded SVN |RICORE Investment Management, Inc. in 2001. John’s real estate background includes extensive real estate investment management, acquisition and disposition including substantial experience with distressed debt and distressed assets. SVN|RICORE’s core business is composed of commercial real estate brokerage; leasing and investment sale; property management, court appointed receivership services, general contracting and construction management. So far in 2017, SVN|RICORE’s staff of 48 has continued their regional leadership managing $250 million of annual investment revenue attributed to approximately 1,050 tenants in 254 assets. SVN|RICORE’s National Accounts practice is working with 9 separate companies including other SVN affiliates managing and leasing over 200 properties in 16 states. In 2017, SVN|RICORE’s general contracting and construction management company, General Contracting Partners (GCP), is expected to complete 18 projects valued at just less than $35 million. John received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science at the University of Richmond, VA. John is a graduate of Culver Military Academy and a former United States Army Officer and helicopter pilot. John is a Certified Commercial Investment Manager and an Ohio and Kentucky Real Estate Broker. John is the recipient of numerous awards within the SVN franchise family for his contribution to SVN’s national growth and SVN|RICORE’s franchise leadership.

Ryan Reardon joined Al. Neyer in 2016 as director of real estate development. As director, Ryan utilizes interpersonal skills to develop key relationships and employs his technical expertise to find dynamic real estate solutions that drive business for Al. Neyer and its partners. Previously Ryan has worked as a project superintendent, cost engineer, estimator and pre-construction engineer gaining significant industry knowledge. In addition, Ryan earned his law degree and successfully practiced with a focus in commercial real estate transactions. This combination of experience propels Ryan’s ability in his current role to orchestrate the efforts of multiple disciplines to make new projects a reality. Al. Neyer, 2016 – Present Dinsmore & Sohl, LLP, 2012– 2016 Turner Construction, 2004 – 2012 U.S. Coast Guard, 1999 – 2004

Si Pitstick currently serves as an executive managing director in the Cincinnati office of Newmark Knight Frank. Mr. Pitstick specializes in large industrial projects and is part of a four-person team that includes Josh Young, Travis Inglis and Linda Rassche. Mr. Pitstick assists clients locally, nationally and internationally with all aspects of their industrial real estate needs, from their distribution and manufacturing network strategy, to location selection, to facility design, and ultimately to acquisitions and dispositions of industrial assets. His services include marketing freestanding and multi-tenant buildings for sale or lease as well as selling industrial investment property and industrial land. He also represents clients in restructuring/renewing their leases, site searches and negotiations to either buy or lease industrial facilities, including build-to-suit projects. With a background in finance, Mr. Pitstick has an in-depth knowledge of tax abatements, economic incentives and creative financing. His analytical skills and attention to detail ensure that each client achieves the best possible deal in both economic and contractual terms. During his 28 years in the industry, Mr. Pitstick has completed lease/sale transactions on over 50 million square feet of industrial buildings, valued in excess of $1 billion.

Susan Branscome, Managing Director of the NorthMarq Capital Cincinnati and Louisville office has over 36 years of experience in commercial real estate lending and mortgage banking. Over her career, Branscome has originated more than $3.0 billion in commercial real estate debt. For 13 years prior to beginning her career in commercial mortgage banking, Susan was a construction lender with Bank One and permanent loan lender with Carillon Advisors, the investment advisor for Union Central Life Insurance Company and Manhattan National Life, now Ameritas. Susan’s strengths include developing and nurturing long-term relationships with commercial real estate lenders and borrowing clients and working hard to achieve her clients’ goals. Prior to selling her company, Q10|Quest Commercial Capital to NorthMarq Capital in December 2014, she built the company’s servicing portfolio and success for over 16 years. Branscome manages client relationships with more than 25 life insurance companies, including PPM Finance, American Equity, Southern Farm, Riversource, Symetra, and OneAmerica. These firms rely on NorthMarq Capital to originate and service commercial real estate loans throughout the region. Commercial real estate owners and developers use Branscome and her team to find the most competitive loan terms available in the marketplace. The firm originates commercial mortgages with institutional investors and borrowers, typically long-term, fixed-interest rate, non-recourse debt. Susan Branscome is one of only two women in the United States who have started her own mortgage banking firm. Of the industry’s 5,000 U.S. mortgage banking professionals, less than two percent are women. An industry leader regarded as an expert nationally, Branscome has strong client relationships among institutions and real estate owners who appreciate her high integrity and hard work. She is a natural business leader whose career and professional success is mirrored in her civic and community work. Branscome is consistently invited by industry editors to write articles for local, state and national publications including The Business Courier, Midwest Real Estate News, Apartment Finance Today, Multi-housing News and Heartland Real Estate Business. Susan is recognized as a local and national industry leader and expert and frequent speaker.