DAHLEM - Key Persons


Charlie Dahlem

Job Titles:
  • President Dahlem Realty Company Vice President Dahlem Enterprises, Inc
Charlie Dahlem graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1988 with a B.A. in Economics. After college, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia to take a position as a banking officer with Citizens & Southern National Bank (now Bank of America). In late 1990 Charlie returned to Louisville to join Dahlem Construction Company to manage the marketing and business development for the company. In 1996 he was named Dahlem Construction's Chief Executive Officer. The family's construction company was sold in 1998 to two of its employees and Charlie joined Dahlem Realty with duties primarily in leasing and construction. Today, Charlie and his twin brother, Jim, are engaged in the acquisition, disposition, development and management of the company's real estate assets. Charlie's other professional and civic responsibilities include: Licensed Real Estate Broker in Kentucky and Indiana Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) International Council of Shopping Centers State Director 2006 - 2009 Co-Chair Tennessee/Kentucky Idea Exchange 2004 - 2006

Dan York - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
Dan York graduated from Bellarmine University in 2001 with his BA in Accounting. He later earned his Master's Degree in Business Administration from Bellarmine in 2002. He brings a variety of experience and knowledge to the Dahlem team from public accounting, positions as Chief Financial Officer for two local real estate development firms and most recently as a Vice President of a regional bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions. Dan joined Dahlem in 2013 and is active in the oversight of the financial operation of the company, including acquisitions and dispositions.

Jim Dahlem

Job Titles:
  • President Dahlem Enterprises, Inc. Vice President Dahlem Realty Company
  • Realty Company As the Property Manager
Jim Dahlem graduated in 1988 from Centre College of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. His education and interest took him from the campus to the White House working in the Presidential Advance office for President Ronald Reagan. He assisted in the Presidential Transition Office between the Reagan and Bush Administrations before taking a permanent position as Special Assistant to Senator Mitch McConnell, Kentucky's senior United States Senator and current Republican Leader of the United States Senate. In 1990, Jim joined Dahlem Realty Company as the property manager for one million square feet in Dahlem property holdings. He is active in acquisition, disposition and development for the company. In addition to the CCIM designation, Jim also holds a Masters Degree in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Denver's Daniels College of Business, Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management. Jim is also an adjunct professor at the University of Denver's Daniels College of Business, Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management. Jim's other professional and civic responsibilities include: International Council of Shopping Centers Past State Director (1996-1999) Past Government Affairs Chairman (1990-1995)

Joseph Armstrong

Job Titles:
  • Grounds and Maintenance Supervisor
Joey Armstrong attended Doss High School and joined Dahlem Realty Company in October 1984. Prior to his service at Dahlem, Joey worked with Gunter's Tree Service, a lawn care company in Louisville. Joey is the grounds and maintenance supervisor for Dahlem properties in Louisville and Southern Indiana.

Rosemary V. Ryan

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Receptionist
Rosemary Ryan is a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy and attended the University of Louisville. She joined Dahlem Realty Company in 1998 as an administrative assistant and receptionist. Prior to tenure with Dahlem, Rosemary held positions at Town Talk Manufacturing Company as a customer service representative and with the Louisville/Jefferson County Department of Public Health/Environmental Division. Don't navigate commercial real estate without an experienced guide. Let's work together.

Wes Elmore

Job Titles:
  • Sales / Leasing Agent
Wes Elmore is a graduate of Christian Academy of Louisville and McKendree University. At McKendree he earned a major in Marketing and a minor in Accounting. Wes brings his ten years of experience working for a regional bank specializing in property management, acquisitions and dispositions of bank assets in fourteen different states. Wes Joined Dahlem in 2014 as its Property Manager. His responsibilities include the day to day property management of Dahlem's assets, third party listings, tenant relations and leasing.