GLC has nearly 20 professionals on our team and six principals with nearly 170 years of experience that have closed more than $7 billion of commercial real estate investment across all property types, geographies, capital structures, and economic cycles.
Managing Partner
Ryan serves as Managing Partner and co-founder of Great Lakes Capital. Ryan leads the firm’s strategic direction and investment focus. In addition to leveraging his two decades of development experience, he has worked to position the firm to capitalize on opportunities in both debt and equity across market segments and cycles. Combining real estate and private equity, he has guided GLC through investments in excess of $500 million in assets. Ryan graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BBA in finance.
Managing Partner
Serving as Managing Partner, Brad leads the firm with 20 years of real estate transaction and management experience. Throughout his tenure, he has gained an insightful and broad-based view of industry dynamics that allows him to provide his clients with valuable awareness of market trends and new opportunities in commercial real estate. Since co-founding GLC in 2005, he has contributed to the development of nearly 2 million square feet across almost all commercial property types. Brad graduated from UCLA with a BS in History and Business Administration.
Managing Director & Principal
As Managing Director and Principal at Great Lakes Capital, Jeff pursues a full spectrum of investment opportunities ranging from industrial warehouses and mixed-use developments to distressed debt sales. Jeff has over 15 years of commercial real estate experience and also serves on the executive committee at GLC. Prior to joining GLC, he was a derivatives trader at JonesTrading. Jeff graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BBA in finance and also competed in the 2004 Athens Olympics.
General Counsel & Principal
Rich serves as general counsel and a principal of Great Lakes Capital, with oversight of corporate legal affairs and involvement in the strategic growth of GLC through acquisition, development, financing, and management of real estate. Prior to joining GLC, Rich was a partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP where he provided counsel to developers, joint venture entities, and investors/owners in matters across all real estate sectors – with a focus on public-private partnerships. He received a JD and MBA in 1998 from Indiana University – McKinney School of Law and Kelley School of Business.
Managing Director & Principal
Audra concentrates on maximizing the value of the GLC portfolio through the development and implementation of property, asset, and portfolio strategies. Focused on new investments and unlocking the value of market opportunities, Audra manages projects fitting her investment acumen as well as tenant and landlord advisory experience. Audra graduated from Vanderbilt University and brings over 13 years of national brokerage, corporate real estate advisory, investment, and development experience to the team.
Managing Director & Principal
Managing Director & Principal
Clay serves as Managing Director & Principal of Great Lakes Capital and is a key member of the executive team and investment committee. Clay began his commercial real estate career in 1995 and has closed more than $4.5 billion of investment across property types, geographic markets, capital structures, and economic cycles. Clay graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame with a BBA degree and earned an MBA from Columbia University. Clay is actively involved in numerous trade and civic organizations including the Colorectal Cancer Alliance where he serves as a national board member. In his free time, Clay enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids as well as water skiing, running, and swimming.
Director of Development
As Director of Asset Management, Kristen concentrates on maximizing value across our diverse set of investments. With over 10 years of experience in commercial real estate, Kristen previously worked for Zeller Realty Group in downtown Chicago, focusing on leasing, property management, and redevelopment. She holds a BA in business and psychology from Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN, and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame.
Director of Development
As Director of Development at Great Lakes Capital, Greg leads the Michigan Territory from the Metro Detroit Office with a focus on Industrial, Mix-Use, and Multi-Family Development. Greg has over 12 years of experience building real estate assets utilizing his vast experience in Marketing and Construction Management. Prior to joining GLC, he managed Logistics Programs, Real Estate Leasing of over 3M square feet of Industrial Properties, and Strategic Sales Initiatives for over 50 Manufacturing companies in the Greater Midwest. Greg enjoys hiking, backpacking, and road trips with his son.
Development Manager
Director of Asset Management
Kimberly has more than 25 years of experience in property asset management prior to joining Great Lakes Capital as Director of Asset Management. During her previous posts at Sundance Bay and Related, she orchestrated value-add and core plus renovations with lease ups, and corrected underserved assets. She served as VP of Multifamily Operations (Midwest) at GlassRatner Advisory and Capital Group where she rebounded operations of court-appointed receiverships and REOs, primarily for Fannie Mae. She supervised 83 properties where she assisted with the transition of the 20,000-unit portfolio as a going concern with Equity Residential. She has earned the Certified Property Manager (CPM®) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management. Kimberly is a past member of the Board of Directors for the Monroe County Apartment Association and instructor for the Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) designation.
Chief Financial Officer
Tracey focuses on fund accounting and reporting along with banking and investor relations. Prior to GLC, Tracey has over 15 years in audit and accounting experience across a diverse clientele base through her controllership and audit manager for both a private manufacturing company and a public CPA firm located in the Midwest. Her undergraduate degree is from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana and her MBA is from the University of Phoenix.
Controller
Megan focuses on the GLC fund accounting and reporting along with various restaurant accounting in its Hospitality division. Megan joined the company in 2011. Prior to GLC, she had accounting roles at St. Louis based Peabody Energy and Milwaukee-based Marcus Hotels and Resorts. She graduated from St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Senior Staff Accountant
Leveraging more than a decade’s experience in commercial real estate, Kristin is focused on new investments and unlocking the value of ahead-of-market opportunities. With background in asset management, development, leasing and property management, as well as across mixed-use, industrial, multifamily, hospitality and office asset classes – Kristin brings a unique and strategic perspective to new development. Utilizing this broad knowledge base, Kristin works to expand GLC’s ground-up portfolio through evaluating new market opportunities, negotiating agreements, and managing the research, negotiation, construction and lease-up stages. Kristin holds a BA in business and psychology from Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN, and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame.
Staff Accountant
Rosetta focuses on accounts payable and intercompany billings. Rosetta joined the Company in 2021. She comes to GLC with over 10 years of accounting experience. She graduated from Indiana University at South Bend.
Executive Coordinator
Alex focuses on providing support internally and externally to maximize efficient communication and coordination of processes and procedures. Her organization and willingness to go the extra mile allows her to offer assistance in many areas throughout the company. Alex graduated with a B.S. from Ball State University in 2016.
Executive Assistant to Rich Deahl and Jeff Smoke
Mandi focuses on providing internal and external support to Jeff Smoke (Managing Director & Principal), Rich Deahl (General Counsel & Principal), and the leadership team to streamline processes, maximize communication and foster a team environment within the GLC family. Previously Mandi was the Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO & President of DEFENDERS which was acquired by ADT in January 2020. Prior to DEFENDERS, she worked for Christel House International for 7 years as a fundraiser/event planner and Resort Condominium International (RCI) for 10 years in various management positions. She attended Indiana University – Bloomington.
