Matt Rauenhorst leads the Minneapolis development team for Opus Development Company, L.L.C., as vice president, real estate development, focused on collaborating with stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes for clients and communities through strategic development projects.

Over his career, Matt has developed over 2.25 mil square feet of retail, office and industrial space, and over 2,000 residential units, with many projects right here in Minnesota, and many others throughout the Midwest. Not only is Matt’s work award winning, recognized with multiple MSCA Starr Awards, he’s leading the way for community revitalization, with one project recently cited as “among Saint Paul’s most visible redevelopment initiatives” positioning Opus as “one of the most active developers in the region”.

He’s a member of NAIOP, the commercial real estate development association, the Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors, and frequently sought out for various industry panels and media thought leadership. An active philanthropist, he supports organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters, AmeriCorps, Habitat for Humanity, Camp Fire Minnesota, and the GHR Foundation.

Leveraging his 13 years of real estate and development experience, combined with his undergraduate degree in entrepreneurship and MBA in commercial real estate, Matt Rauenhorst is creating new multifamily, industrial, office and retail development opportunities, and building community, across the country.

Ari Parritz is the Managing Principal of Afton Park, a real estate development company currently working on behalf of Reuter Walton Development and Vermilion Development on multifamily development projects across the Twin Cities. Ari received his B.A. from the University of Michigan and his M.B.A from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.

Tim’s early days were focused on business management, technology, sales and marketing. His undeniable interest in real estate that supported the business community led to a natural focus on commercial real estate for business owners, investors and real estate buyers and sellers. He earned his commercial real estate license in 2006 and, since then, has worked diligently to help clients reach their real estate, business and financial goals.

In 2010, Tim joined the real estate team at KW Commercial and is supported by their substantial resources and network. Tim is also an active member of Minnesota Real Estate Exchangors (MREE), an organization for real estate investors, licensed professionals, and related advisors and vendors. As a member of their board of directors, he energetically supports their goal of providing network and business opportunities, education, marketing and creative solutions for real estate transactions.

Tim has established a team of talented professionals for a truly comprehensive commercial real estate experience for buyers, sellers and investors.

For a confidential commercial real estate consultation, give Tim Little a call at 952-432-4900.

Prior to starting Rise Modular, Christian was the founding partner of Lake Harriet Development, a real estate development and investment company, where he discovered the advantages of off-site and volumetric modular construction methods. He previously served as the Vice President of Lake Harriet Capital, a Minneapolis-based family office, where he sourced and led the analysis, diligence, and execution of private investments. Prior to Lake Harriet, Christian worked at Audax Private Equity, Piper Jaffray Healthcare Investment Banking, and Medtronic Corporate Development. Christian received a BA in Economics from Yale University.

Christopher Yetka is a commercial trial attorney focusing his practice on insurance recovery disputes. He has successfully enforced the coverage rights of policyholders across the country in cases relating to nearly every type of insurance policy. He has represented and counseled financial institutions, utilities, medical device companies, construction companies, product manufacturers, and transportation companies, agricultural businesses and technology companies. Chris has successfully represented beneficiaries in trust actions, and minority shareholders in business disputes. Chris provides advice to general counsel in the areas of legal and regulatory compliance, records management and document retention, and in the evolving area of cyber security. Chris has also worked with human resources professionals and general counsel in labor and employment matters.

Chris is a Fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel, a Vice Chair (and former Chair) of the Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee of the ABA, and a Program Committee Member of the Minnesota Chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS).

Brian Whiting founded the Telos Group, LLC in 2012. For over two decades, Brian has been a major force in shaping the office landscape of downtown Chicago. His deep understanding of the office user, combined with a unique design vision and marketing creativity has proven instrumental in the transformation of some of Chicago’s most well-known office projects including the Willis Tower, The Old Post Office and Prudential Plaza. Today, Telos provides leasing, marketing and strategic consulting services across 26 million square feet of high-profile office projects in Chicago and Minneapolis. Our clients, ranging from entrepreneurs to large international investors, all share Telos’ commitment to creating dynamic and transformative office environments. The firm’s philosophy of constant innovation and goal-driven strategies has allowed its clients to consistently and dramatically outperform the market. Prior to founding Telos, Brian was a Senior Vice President with the prominent commercial real estate agency J.F. McKinney & Associates, Ltd. Brian earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Northwestern University.

Michael Lander is a real estate developer and broker, urban planner, speaker, new urbanism advocate, and expert on Smart Growth and transportation policy. As founder and president of Lander Group, he leads the planning, design, and development of commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments. Lander’s work is known for creating thriving urban spaces incorporating new urbanist principles, high-quality design and construction, and a commitment to the public realm.

For Lander Group and as partner in urban planning firm Town Planning Collaborative, Lander has held lead planning roles for many major new urban developments over the last two decades. In the Twin Cities, he helped create the award-winning plan for Excelsior & Grand, St. Louis Park’s new town center, the Sears redevelopment, and led an acclaimed design charrette for Minneapolis’ Uptown district. Lander’s commitment to high-quality urban development include active roles as a member of Urban Land Institute (ULI), Congress of the New Urbanism (CNU), the Minnesota chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and the Steering Committee of LOCUS, a national Smart Growth real estate group working to reform federal and state transportation policy. He has served on the jury and Advisory Services panels for ULI, and on jury panels for Minneapolis AIA and CNU. He speaks regularly to local, state, and national industry groups and is a guest lecturer to University of Minnesota, St. Thomas University, Macalester College, University of Miami, and Harvard University.

Paul co-founded Hyde Development in 2012 with his father, Mac, to redevelop brownfield sites into new, sustainable, and quality buildings. Prior to launching Hyde Development, Paul co-founded Real Estate Recycling in 1995 to develop contaminated property in MN and WI.

Paul is responsible for leading the company’s current development projects and acquisitions.

Tony is the Managing Principal at Perkins and Will’s interdisciplinary Minneapolis studio. He brings strategic value to his clients and teams having led and delivered award-winning, high-performing projects across the region. From Fortune 500 headquarters to boutique creative workplaces to transformative building repositioning projects, he is committed to delivering meaningful projects that advance his clients’ strategic business objectives.

Over the last decade, Tony has partnered with building owners to reposition their assets with compelling spaces and amenities to attract great tenants and the diverse incoming workforce. Tony has led some of the Twin Cities’ most prominent and successful repositioning projects, including RSM Plaza, 3701 Wayzata Boulevard, 801 Marquette, and the Capella Tower transformation, which delivered a $3 / SF increase in net rent to its owners. He engages not just as a leader of the design team, but also as a part of the leasing team, helping to bring holistic value to clients and owners.

Tony’s leadership style is one of connection, alignment, and strategy. With the ability to anticipate several steps ahead he steers teams towards a clear vision for any design challenge. This foresight has led to some of the firm’s most sustainable and successful projects.