Biography

TRANSWESTERN ROLE

As a Senior Vice President at Transwestern, Eric Rapp specializes in the leasing and sales of office, industrial, and educational buildings. Eric’s disciplined approach to serving his clients and in-depth market knowledge have earned him a strong reputation with owners, tenants and the brokerage community. His list of services includes tenant representation, site search and selection, lease and purchase negotiations, and property marketing for owners.
 
Eric prides himself on his excellent analytical and technical skills that elevate his ability to provide accurate and insightful consultative solutions to his client’s real estate needs.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Prior to joining Transwestern, Eric spent 20 years with Colliers International where he was responsible for the leasing and sales of more than 9 million square feet of commercial real estate.  In addition to his extensive real estate experience, Eric has served on the advisory board of the SIOR Minnesota-North Dakota and South Dakota Chapter, on the Community Enhancement Committee for NAIOP, served 11 years as co-chair of the Saint Paul BOMA Marketing Committee, and is an active member of the MNCAR Office Advisory Board.
 
Eric’s client list includes Mortenson Companies, CSM Corporation, Altus Properties, Meritex, LNR Partners, PNC Financial Services, Sunrise Bank, SARA Investment Real Estate, Ramsey County, Cohen Equities, Group RMC, Schafer Richardson, Sentinel Real Estate, MSP Commercial, Minnesota School of Business, Central Bank, Anchor Bank, Carlson Real Estate, Transport Corporation of America, Radias Health, Sonex Health, Midwest Radiology, Twin Cities Academy, Twin Cities German Immersion Charter School,  Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists and Upper Mississippi Academy.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION / RECOGNITION

  • National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) Community Enhancement Committee
  • Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors (MNCAR)
  • St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Saint Paul Area Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
  • St. Thomas Academy Alumni Board
  • Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) Foundation
  • Midway Chamber of Commerce
  • Food Shelf
  • Recreational Sports Coach

EDUCATION

B.A. in Business Management
St. John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota
Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
St. Paul Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program