I am a strong believer in giving back to support the communities where we invest. I have had the opportunity to serve in board roles on Northfield YMCA, Three Links Foundation, Northfield Hockey Association, Urban Land Institute of Minnesota, and Merchants Bank. My wife, Sheila, and I were very honored to receive the Robert Bonner Award for our support and commitment to Laura Baker Services Association.
We often talk at Rebound Real Estate about finding hidden value. Some of the most rewarding projects that I have worked on involved major turnaround. Our acquisition and turnaround of a 55,000 square foot vacant building was one of my favorite projects. We were able to get the property 100% occupied within a year through re-positioning the building including creating a co-working and incubator space. It showcased our ability to be creative and work with entrepreneurs to help them grow.
My wife, Sheila, and I are proud Northfield residents. We have two active sons and much of our free time is spent in hockey arenas, baseball fields, lacrosse fields, and other sporting venues watching them play. When not driving our kids between sports, we enjoy traveling, hiking, and time outdoors.