INLAND DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS - Key Persons


August Bruggeman

Job Titles:
  • Member of the IDP Team
Before joining IDP, August worked as a Production Analyst with Greystone Servicing in Minnetonka, Minnesota, a nationwide commercial real estate lender. There he acquired in-depth knowledge of agency lending products including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD. August also worked at Marcus & Millichap as multifamily Financial Analyst and Associate, with a focus on land disposition for redevelopment. In addition to honing his analytical skills in these roles, Bruggeman developed an ability to quickly assess sites based on market demand and financial feasibility. Bruggeman enjoys working with strategic IDP partners of all types be it private investors, brokers, or lenders. August supports IDP's project underwriting of its real estate development opportunities and acquisitions, as well as leading the day-to-day communication with IDP investors. He specializes in financial underwriting, project management, asset management and sourcing of debt for IDP investments.

Kent Carlson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the IDP Team
Kent brings more than 40 years of senior-level management experience to Inland Development Partners. With his expertise, experience and strong real estate relationships, he understands the development process including site selection and acquisition, city permits and approvals, sales and leasing as well as financial package creation. Kent collaborates closely with cities in redeveloping underutilized or blighted sites. He has a national reputation in brownfield redevelopment, which has earned his projects national awards. Kent also has expertise assisting clients with designing manufacturing facilities and distribution centers, corporate headquarters, multi-family housing and retail facilities.

Shana Klesk - CFO, COO

Job Titles:
  • CFO
  • COO
  • Member of the IDP Team
As CFO/COO, Shana is responsible for the firm's finances, accounting, legal and compliance functions, human resources, and overall business operations. Shana brings more than 20 years of experience in finance as a Certified Public Accountant and Chief Financial Officer.

Sophia Shaver

Job Titles:
  • Member of the IDP Team
  • Staff Associate
Sophia graduated from the University of Wisconsin's Real Estate Program in the spring of 2019. She continued her passion for real estate while working at CBRE for 2 years as a tenant-representative managing Target's big-box industrial transactions. Shaver recently joined the Inland Development Partners' team as a part-time Staff Associate in October. As a Staff Associate, Shaver is responsible for investor relations, analyst work including investment summary documents, researching project sites, compiling zoning information, facilitating broker events, and assisting marketing efforts including managing IDP's social media accounts. EXPERTISE Analyst work including compiling investment summary documents, researching project sites, compiling zoning information, and facilitating broker events Investor relations Marketing efforts including managing IDP's social media accounts

Steve Schwanke

Job Titles:
  • Member of the IDP Team
As a Partner with Inland Development Partners, Steve provides land development, redevelopment and site selection for clients. With more than 40 years of experience, Steve adds particular value in advising on large-scale development and redevelopment opportunities and in assisting with commercial real estate and land decisions. In addition, he specializes in land planning, entitlements, zoning and master planning projects for commercial and mixed-use projects. Steve is active in a number of professional associations and frequently speaks on land development, redevelopment and economic development topics.

Tom Dillon

Job Titles:
  • Member of the IDP Team
  • Owners Representative
As an Owner's Representative, Dillon provides every aspect of an Owner/Developer's interest on real estate projects. His extensive experience in project management covers a broad range of commercial, senior housing, and multifamily development. Dillon has partnered with IDP since 2019 as an Owner's Representative through his company McSharry Real Estate, LLC., but has known and worked with the IDP team for decades EXPERTISE Managing all aspects of a project on behalf of the owner, including entitlement, design, construction, and project delivery Handling daily duties between all partners: architects, attorneys, city officials, lenders, and general contractors Supervising all development, municipal entitlement, acquisition, brokerage, contract negotiation, sales, and marketing Tracking project costs, construction draws, work direction, and schedules

Tom Shaver

Job Titles:
  • Member of the IDP Team
Tom brings more than 40 years of experience and development expertise to clients and communities every day at Inland Development Partners. His wealth of knowledge managing real estate portfolios makes him an ideal advisor. Tom works with clients and communities to negotiate acquisitions and development agreements as well as secure financing and entitlements. Tom's development experience runs deep, and his ability to identify trends allows him to create innovative market strategies to foster new business opportunities and solve development challenges. EXPERTISE Negotiating acquisitions and development agreements Securing financing and entitlements Healthcare, office, residential, retail and institutional expertise Outstanding relationships throughout the Midwest Strong banking and finance relationships