Betsy founded Studio BV in 2015 in order to dedicate her ideas and energy to clients who want transformational design solutions. Transformational design comes from investigating the places, contexts, and people that will be shaped by the design. How people feel, what they touch, how they interact — these human experiences are central elements of design.

Vohs’s background in interior design and architecture gives her a distinct perspective on how to approach design problems. As a result, her work has been featured in local and national publications and has won multiple design awards.

Vohs is passionate about giving back to the design community, often by working with the next generation of architects and designers. Vohs taught design as an instructor at the University

of Minnesota, lectured at South Dakota State University, and acted as guest design critic at the University of Minnesota, Dunwoody College, and South Dakota State University. Vohs started Design Forward a pro-bono division of the firm’s practice that is focused on doing design work for mission driven organizations.

Vohs’s other outreach work includes serving as a board member of the University of Minnesota Alumni Associations Board of Directors. She is also a Board member of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Minnesota and the Dakotas chapter. She has served as the Alumni Board President of the University of

Minnesota College of Design and on the University of Minnesota Alumni Association Collegiate Council, as well as a board member of the YMCA of Greater Twin Cities Community Board for Minneapolis. She has lectured and been a juror for regional and international design competitions.

Vohs was named Contract Magazine’s 2020 Designer to Know in their March 2020

issue. Her work has been featured in numerous publications including, Architecture MN, Contract Magazine, Interior Design Magazine, numerous online journals, and Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Design book released in December 2019.

Throughout her 35 plus-year career in commercial real estate – and living on three continents – Julie has honed her innate ability to connect people and build lasting relationships. That skill, coupled with unwavering integrity, has made her name synonymous with delivering outstanding results and impeccable follow-through.

Julie has amassed vast expertise in real estate development, economic development, corporate real estate outsourcing, brokerage, and business and general management. Her accomplishments include the development of numerous industrial and office parks, and over 4 million square feet of office, industrial and multi-family housing across the U.S.

Prior to launching KimbleCo in 2014, Julie was vice president/general manager at Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions. Her tenure there included a London-based role with P&L accountability for a $350M Fortune 10 customer account with leadership of a 600-member team in 32 countries; national leadership for a $200M U.S.-based portfolio, and global business development.

Julie has won numerous awards, most recently recognized by Finance & Commerce as one of the Commercial Real Estate Power 30. In 2019 she was recognized by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Minnesota Chapter, as the Disruptor of the Year; recognition for operating in a primarily male dominated industry and challenging the status quo by breaking down gender barriers and broadening opportunities for future women business owners. She is also honored to be a Women of Influence, Hall of Fame winner as awarded in 2018 by the national publication Real Estate Forum, a 2018 Women Who Lead Honoree, as awarded by Minnesota Business magazine and a 2017 Top Women in Finance as awarded by Finance and Commerce. In 2020, KimbleCo won 1st Place in Tenant Representation in Finance and Commerce Reader’s Choice Awards.

For 13 years, Julie was vice president at Opus, a nationally recognized commercial real estate development firm. Earlier real estate roles included positions at the St. Paul Port Authority, Northland Development and Boisclair Corporation.

Julie proudly maintains WBE, WOSB and CERT certifications for KimbleCo. She is a native of the Twin Cities, where she resides with her husband. They enjoy spending time with their adult children, and family trips remain a highlight.

Julie is the 2021 President of NAWBO-MN (National Association of Women Business Owners).

As Partner at one of the largest interior and architectural firms in the Twin Cities, Joyce Stupnik, CID, EDAC, is recognized for designing customized multi housing communities that meet the specific needs of the residents. Throughout the past 11 years, Joyce has designed numerous multi housing buildings across the Twin Cities and is passionate about delivering innovative design solutions that leave a positive impact on peoples’ lives. Most recently, Joyce designed the interiors of Oaks Union Depot in St.Paul and The Axis in Plymouth.

Since 2000, Barb has been an integral part of the Suntide Management and Accounting departments. As a Certified Property Manager, Barb oversees nearly 2.1 million square feet of commercial space for Suntide. She is also the executive officer holding Suntide’s AMO (Accredited Management Organization) certification. As one of the Principals of Suntide, Barb oversees the operations side of the company.

My entire career has been focused on helping people in commercial real estate achieve their dreams of successful ownership. It’s a passion I’ve had since my early days as an undergrad. Stars aligned for me during an internship – and that was almost 2 decades ago. I feel fortunate to have discovered my professional passion so early on.

Now, I work every day with developers, real estate investors and entrepreneurs who are seeking to finance their projects – or need other banking services such as treasury management.

I’ve been in banking for more than 17 years and worked at U.S. Bank prior to joining Bell. In my work, my greatest reward is getting to know clients in the industry.

Originally from New Hope, Minn., I hold a bachelor’s degree in finance, investment and banking, as well as real estate and urban land economics, from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. I also earned an MBA at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

My husband and I live in the Twin Cities with our children. Away from the office, I most enjoy spending time relaxing with family and friends.

Christy Lewis has over 20 years of experience in the fields of commercial real estate, development and construction. Her work has encompassed a variety of areas, including, business development, marketing, and sales. Her years of philanthropic endeavors, which include EDAM Board of Directors, MNCREW president, Habitat for Humanity, coupled with her executive portfolio of development initiatives have led her to become an unparalleled leader, mentor, advocate and promoter of women. Christy studied at Minnesota State University, specializing in Business Administration, Management, and Marketing. Additionally, Christy is a member of many industry trade organizations and holds certifications in Leading Organizational Change and Negotiations from the University of St. Thomas.

Additionally, Christy is CEO of the Lewis household. She has been married 25 years to Kristopher, and is mom to Jaida 16, and Cade 14. Her life outside of work includes kids sports, fitness, travel, and spending time with family & friends.

Inga K. (Schuchard) Kingland advises clients on resolving many types of disputes, including breach of contract disputes, leasing and property disputes, negligence claims, and business claims. Inga also represents owners, contractors, and subcontractors in construction-related disputes.

Energetic, highly motivated and experienced corporate real estate professional with over 14 years of experience working with clients across a variety of industries on both a national and global scale. My experience encompasses multiple aspects of the real estate lifecycle, including sales and marketing, real estate development and fully integrated facility management, project management and real estate solutions and service delivery.

Ericka Miller joined Alatus in June 2022.

Ericka came to Alatus from her position at KimbleCo as Senior Vice President where she oversaw brokerage and provided project management services. Prior to KimbleCo, Ericka was Managing Director/Vice President with Savills Studley Occupier Services and opened an office in the Twin Cities. She also spent five years with Johnson Controls Global Workplace Solutions. At both companies, she led teams in growing existing business through complex financial and service-oriented solutions to drive cost savings throughout client real estate portfolios. She was often brought in for account management work and pursued new work with national and global corporate clients.

Her career path also includes time at Ameriprise Financial where she oversaw real estate services for corporate-owned advisor offices across the west side of the country while working through a year-long merger that doubled the portfolio. She also spent five years with Opus Northwest specializing in office and condominium development.

Ericka lives in the Twin Cities with her family and enjoys traveling, anything outdoors or with friends/family and volunteering with various organizations including industry organizations such as MNCREW and MNCAR.

Notable roles and recognitions include:

Licensed Minnesota Real Estate Broker

Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)

Past President, Minnesota Commercial Real Estate Women (MNCREW)

Various leadership and committee roles with MNCREW, National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), and CoreNet

Board member, current vice president, Progress Valley, a nonprofit organization

Board member, current, Scott County Center for Entrepreneurship

Top Women in Finance 2018

Twin Cities Power Women 2019 & 2021

Education: Graduate, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire

TEAM BIOS

BOB LUX

ALEX POLINSKY III

CHRIS OSMUNDSON

KIRSTEN NEUMANN

BARRETT CORWIN

IVAN ALVARADO

MATT MASON

APRIL THOMPSON

ERICKA MILLER

LIZ TRAUTZ

Alatus was founded in 2005 with the goal of revitalizing communities through transformative real estate development. Through numerous, award-winning urban and suburban developments, the Alatus team brings more than 30 years of real estate planning, design, and construction experience to each project and proudly partners with clients and communities throughout the Upper Midwest.

Currently in my role as Vice President, I lead and guide the KA Financial Services team which is part of the Kraus-Anderson Family of Companies (a large regional construction company, developer, and commercial real estate company). We are responsible for obtaining financing (debt and equity) for KA's portfolio of properties as well as new commercial developments. We also collaborate with our development division to analyze and structure potential investment and development opportunities, primarily in the Upper Midwest, working with investors and joint venture partners. Prior to being on the financing side, I handled workouts for various properties and business units for KA.

Active MNCREW/CREW Network member. 2005 MNCREW Member of the Year. 2016 MNCREW President. 2016 CREW Network Certificate in Leadership recipient. 2017 CREW Network Industry Research Committee member. Active member of MSPBJ’s Women’s Leadership Council. Prior Planning Commissioner, City of Brooklyn Park.

Tamara O’Neill Moreland advises clients on complex litigation involving land use, environmental issues, construction, real estate and appellate advocacy. For over 20 years, she has litigated cases to successful conclusions against city and state agencies in state and federal court and successfully handled a wide variety of appeals. Tamara is a Minnesota State Bar Association Board-Certified Real Property Specialist, was named to Best Lawyers in America in 2020-present for Land Use and Zoning Law and has been chosen by her peers as a Super Lawyer for many years. At Larkin Hoffman, Tamara serves as the firm’s Ethics Counsel, a member of the Board of Directors, Chair of the Professional Development Committee and, previously, as founder and Chair of the Diversity Committee.

Andrea Jenkins is the first Black transgender woman to be elected to public office in the United States. She was elected to the Minneapolis City Council with 73% of the vote. A poet and artist as well as a public official, Andrea is the author of the poetry collection, The T is Not Silent: New and Selected Poems (Purple Lioness Press, 2015), and contributor to the acclaimed anthologies Queer Voices: Poetry, Prose and Pride (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2019), A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2016), and Blues Vision: African American Writing from Minnesota (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2015). Jenkins is currently the Oral Historian for the Transgender Oral History Project at the University of Minnesota Libraries, documenting the lived experiences of transgender and gender nonconforming people in the Upper Midwest and the United States. Previously she worked for twelve years as a policy aide to two members of the Minneapolis City Council.

Discussing what made her campaign successful, Jenkins notes, “We didn’t shy away from my identity as a black woman, as a trans woman,” Jenkins told Minnesota Public Radio. “I have lived firsthand the oppressions that others only talk about, only think about. But that is not what we led with. That’s not what won us this race,” Jenkins added. Her platform framed all of her key issues in terms of equity: in public safety, transportation, and affordable housing, among other issues. “There is a very deep gap between whites and people of color. The disparities are present in healthcare, homeownership, employment … all of these issues.”. Minneapolis is one of America’s most racially segregated cities.

Jenkins holds a bachelor’s degree in human services, a master’s degree in community economic development, and an MFA in creative writing. She is the recipient of many awards, including a Bush Foundation Fellowship.

Phyllis Karasov advises businesses on labor and employment matters. Her clients come from a variety of sectors, including construction, manufacturing, higher education, K-12 private education, nonprofit and healthcare. She provides counsel in all areas of human resources, including hiring, handbooks, regulatory compliance, discrimination, sexual harassment, discipline and termination, Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA rules and the Family and Medical Leave Act. As a former National Labor Relations Board attorney, Phyllis is often called upon to represent clients in labor union matters including arbitrations, collective bargaining agreements and union contracts. In higher education, Phyllis is an experienced and trained investigator of Title IX complaints.

Sarah Greening focuses her practice on representing business owners, organizations and private clients in litigation and business matters. Sarah advises clients on matters relating to insurance recovery, employment law, and commercial litigation. While attending the University of Minnesota Law School, Sarah was a student director for the Center for New Americans Detainee Rights Clinic and advocated in immigration court for relief for detained immigrants in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

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