Transwestern

Biography

TRANSWESTERN ROLE

Mike co-founded Equity Commercial Services, the predecessor to Transwestern in the Twin Cities, in 1996 and has been a partner since its inception. He focuses on new business development as well as the marketing of third-party brokerage accounts. Mike also provides tenant advisory to tenants on a local and national level. A top producer, Mike brings over 33 years of experience in the Twin Cities marketplace. Mike played an integral role in bringing Transwestern to the Twin Cities marketplace and building it into one of the region’s premier commercial real estate firms.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Mike has spent his entire real estate career in the Twin Cities marketplace. A business and community leader, Mike is viewed as one of the top real estate professionals in the area. During his career, Mike has been recognized as a top producer by a variety of organizations and publications.
 
In addition to his lengthy work experience, Mike has volunteered a great deal of his time to the real estate industry and beyond. He is a past president of the Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors and the Minnesota Chapter of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors. He has served on the local Board of Directors for the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks. He has also spent countless hours volunteering his time to all three organizations. Outside of work, Mike co-founded the Golf Classic “fore” Diabetes Research, which has raised over $8 million dollars for research at the Diabetes Institute at the University of Minnesota. 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION / RECOGNITION

  • SIOR Robert P. Boblett Award
  • Transwestern Champions Club
  • Transwestern President’s Award, Midwest Region
  • Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors, Broker of the Year
  • REALTORS® Commercial Alliance National Award
  • Costar Power Broker
  • Business Journal’s Top Office Brokers List
  • Twin Cities Business Five Star Award, Best in Client Satisfaction
  • Cretin-Derham Hall, Board of Directors
  • Minneapolis Downtown Council, Board of Directors
  • University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, Real Estate Board of Advisors
  • Minnesota Commercial Association of Real Estate (MNCAR), Member and Past President
  • National Association of Industrial and Office Parks, Minnesota Chapter, Past Board Member
  • Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS, Minnesota Chapter, Member and Past President
  • University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, Real Estate Board of Advisors

EDUCATION

B.A. in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota
 
M.B.A. in Finance
Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota