BESPOKE - Key Persons
Blair Eklund grew up watching his father and grandfather run a semi-tractor trailer manufacturing company in Muskegon, Michigan. He was raised to embrace honesty, loyalty, and diligent work from the generations that ran the family business. Eklund parlayed that work ethic and business sense into a decade of profitable trading on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. In 2010, he leveraged that capital to switch gears and focus on his passion for real estate. By 2014 he had successfully ventured into the commercial domain where he found a hole in the investment world; a hole he filled with the 2017 launch of Bespoke Holdings, Inc.
Eklund's business acumen is evenly matched by his dedication and commitment to the people in his life, professionally and personally. Eklund always puts investors before himself, values those relationships above all, and sees his tenants as partners, supporting and mentoring their businesses. He is committed to his community through his roles in numerous nonprofits and is an especially dedicated family man. It is that balance between strength of expertise and of values that defines Bespoke Holdings' approach.
Ginny Lussier has worked in the Real Estate Asset and Property Management field for over 15 years. Her portfolios have included commercial, multi-family residential, mixed-use commercial/multi-family residential, and single family residential throughout the country. She has managed asset management accounting departments for owner-operators, tenants-in-common, and third-party management groups. She has been hands-on with over and investor reporting to include budgets, financial reporting, and distributions. She enjoys the intricate details of real estate accounting and being a part of the asset management team.
Julie graduated from Wilmington University with a B.S. in Business Management and has 11 years of experience reporting directly to the President and other top executives. In her time working as an Executive Assistant, she has completed several special projects such as Project Manager for office build-outs and obtaining certifications for the business. As an executive assistant, she ensures the smooth operation of the firm and timely project completion.
Louis is an MBA Graduate with a focus in Commercial Estate Finance from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He also holds a B.S. Degree from the University of Texas at Austin in Sports Management. While in graduate school, he leveraged learning and networking opportunities as well as competing in case competitions, including the NAIOP Rocky Mountain Real Estate Development Challenge, to be prepared for a career in Real Estate Finance. Combining skills from the MBA program and 6+ years of professional experience in both pro sports and software services sales, he brings a unique combination of networking and underwriting abilities to grow the Bespoke investment portfolio.
Outside of Bespoke, Louis continues to learn and grow his network by being involved in trade associations such as NAIOP, ULI, and CU Real Estate Center. He is also a grateful Colorado transplant who enjoys hiking 14ers, camping, and snowboarding.
Mark Berry brings proven leadership and an owner's perspective honed through his 40-year tenure in commercial property management. Mark has overseen 60+ properties from Cheyenne, WY to Colorado Springs, CO, including medical, retail, office, and industrial product. He understands the value of strong tenant relations and works tirelessly to ensure customer satisfaction, especially through prompt, clear, and professional communication. Mark is actively involved in all aspects of the properties being managed.
Prior to his involvement with Bespoke Holdings Property Service, Mark was Senior Property Manager at IBC Holdings, leading a management team with a portfolio of industrial and office assets in Denver. He spent 16 years with Fuller and Company, where he was recognized as a Top Property Manager and received the Property Manager of the Year™ award. He lives in Denver with his wife of 33 years, Michelle, and enjoys spending time with his three daughters and grandchildren, and taking his Harley on the open road.
Rob spearheads Bespoke's strategic acquisition efforts across key geographies and plays a pivotal role in capital development. With a background in commercial development and acquisitions, Rob has previously held positions at Koelbel and Company, Flywheel Capital, and Capacity Commercial Group.
Beyond his time at Bespoke, Rob is deeply committed to giving back to the community and is actively engaged with organizations such as NAIOP, CU Real Estate Center, ULI, and Young Life. A proud 5th generation Colorado native, Rob and his wife Kristen immerse themselves in family and outdoor adventures during their free time. Whether it's skiing, fishing, or hunting, you're likely to find them chasing after their three children somewhere in the mountains.