LEGEND - Key Persons
Alex is a dedicated professional bringing with him a passion for the retail industry. He earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Westminster College in 2020, equipping him with a solid foundation in financial principles. Following his graduation, Alex pursued his love for golf and spent two years playing professionally in Phoenix, AZ. The experience of competing at an elite level taught him invaluable lessons in discipline and resilience. However, his commitment to the real estate field drew him back to Situs Retail Group in 2022, where he resumed his career with renewed enthusiasm. Over the past year, Alex has showcased his expertise in tenant representation, skillfully advocating for a diverse portfolio of clients. Notably, he has successfully represented prominent tenants such as Dollar Tree, Discount Tire, and Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers. His ability to understand client needs and negotiate favorable terms has consistently exceeded expectations. In addition to tenant representation, Alex has demonstrated proficiency in facilitating high-value investment property transactions. In his first year, he expertly guided both buyers and sellers through complex processes, resulting in successful deals with total transaction values exceeding $10 million. Alex's success can be attributed to his strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and a dedication to delivering exceptional outcomes for his clients. His attention to detail, market insights, and ability to forge strong relationships have made him a trusted advisor in the real estate industry.
Alexandra Brand joined Legend Partners in April, 2021. Prior to joining, she worked part-time managing properties in her family's real estate firm. In college at the University of Utah, she double majored in economics and international studies, while receiving a minor in psychology. College offered her the advantage of being able to visit 25 countries. In 2020, Alexandra taught English in Thailand for a semester and spent a semester studying in Spain. Alexandra played three years of collegiate lacrosse at the University of Utah and enjoyed four years in the Chi Omega sorority in college. Alexandra comes from a family with a depth in real estate. She bought her first investment property in 2015.
Beau Niblock grew up in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and moved to Colorado to be close to the mountains. He obtained an undergraduate degree in environmental studies from Fort Lewis College in Durango in 2017. After that, he moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina to study Spanish. He returned to the States later that year and studied at the University of Denver, earning a graduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems in 2019. Beau started working Legend Partners in November 2020, and enjoys being a part of Legend Partners' collaborative team environment. You can catch Beau watching basketball, football, or anything to do with the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Blake Larson has leased over one million square feet to anchor and non-anchor retail tenants and has represented the leasing interests of over 7.2 million square feet of retail shopping centers in his career. He is one of the only brokers in the state exclusively focused on suburban retail shopping centers and only represents select tenants. This narrow focus has allowed him to earn CoStar Power Broker of the year awards for his leasing efforts in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022. Prior to joining Legend Partners as an associate broker in June 2013, Blake spent over three years working for Regency Centers. While there, Blake managed a portfolio of grocery-anchored centers in Denver and Phoenix and was promoted to leasing representative for their Colorado Springs and Arizona properties. His leasing portfolio led the company in both occupancy gains and NOI growth during his final year with the company.
Blake Skinner joined the Legend Partners team as Vice President in 2002. Prior to this, Blake served as in-house counsel for Rocky Mountain Internet. He was also a founding partner and general counsel of Huge Hosting, a website hosting services company based in Denver. At Legend Partners, Blake's focus has been on assisting retail developers with their projects, from creative inception to the conclusion of construction and leasing. His work also includes tenant representation where he advises his clients on strategic roll-outs.
Brett Haskins grew up in Denver and graduated from the University of Kansas in 2020 with his B.S. in Finance. After graduating, Brett moved to Omaha, NE to begin his real estate career with Essex Communities which develops senior living communities across the Midwest. Once moving back home to Colorado, he joined Legend Partners as an associate broker where he works on a wide range of retail properties dealing with both tenant site selection and landlord represented listings. Brett is quickly gaining expertise is all aspects of listing, negotiating and client professionalism that shows in each of his deals.
Job Titles:
- Investment Specialist With
- Land & Investment Specialist
Carson Cronk holds the title Land & Investment Specialist @ LP
Carson Cronk is an Investment Specialist with Legend Partners offering his clients expertise in sales, acquisition, strategy, and market knowledge to help them meet their commercial real estate needs. Carson has worked with a variety of clients ranging from local mom-and-pop shops to seasoned developers with a regional and national scope. His attention to client needs is held in the highest priority and he prides himself in being available to his clients 24/7. He will always get back to a missed phone call or text within 10 minutes, any time of day. Prior to joining Legend Partners in 2021, Carson's background comes from fix-and-flips in the Greater Salt Lake area. After years of flipping and learning the ins and outs of value-add, he felt it was time for him to make the transition to brokerage. He is proud to be a first-generation real estate professional and has absolutely fallen in love with the commercial real estate world. Carson believes in creating opportunities, executing on an opportunity with care, and acting in a constant state of intentionality. Carson also firmly believes in the power of relationships and takes time to cultivate the right relationships with those who can open doors and benefit his client's needs. In his free time, Carson loves to travel and is an avid outdoorsman. He enjoys trail running, mountain biking, skiing, and rock climbing. He values spending time with those he loves and is often found in the company of family and close friends.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Manager of the Salt Lake City
- Title
Chris Hatch is the Manager of the Salt Lake City Legend Partners' office and is proud to be a third-generation real estate professional. He started his real estate career learning under the tutelage of his father and grandfather. After several years of establishing his base knowledge in real estate, Chris joined Professional Brokers, a Salt Lake-based retail brokerage office in 2002. At Professional Brokers Chris was an active commercial sales and leasing agent and helped with the acquisition and disposition of a number of buildings as well as assisting a handful of retailers with expansions throughout the Intermountain Area. After his experience there, Chris returned to his family's development company where he helped to initiate several new projects. In 2006, Chris created a partnership with Jake Olson creating a boutique retail brokerage shop, IRG Retail. Chris holds active real estate brokers licenses in Utah, Montana, Nevada, and Idaho. He is an active member of ICSC. He assisted with helping to get the Utah Next Generation program started and recently completed a four-year term as the ICSC Government Relations Chair for Utah. He is currently serving as a member of the economic committee for ICSC's Government Relations Group. He is an avid outdoorsman and loves to hunt and fish. Chris' real estate career has focused on creating the right opportunities for his clients. Over the years he has worked with developers, architects, engineers, city officials, banks, property owners, and many local and national retailers. He has learned the crucial role of communication between all parties during the acquisition, disposition, development, and leasing processes. believes clear and timely communication is essential in maintaining an effective working relationship with clients.
Christopher Burton joined Legend Partners as a partner in 2001, just six months after the company's inception. After two years of post-college entrepreneurial activity in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Christopher joined Trammell Crow Company in 1985. There he worked in the leasing, brokerage and build-to-suit divisions for nine years until accepting a Vice President of Retail position at Bramelea's U.S properties in 1994. In his role at Bramelea, Christopher was responsible for overseeing both regional mall and retail centers throughout the United States. In 1995, Christopher moved into the retail brokerage market in Denver. His focus was on national large format retail and restaurant tenant representation. In his current role at Legend Partners, Christopher provides retail brokerage services for clients in Colorado and surrounding states including Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota. He also handles landlord representation for national and regional shopping center owners. Christopher, a Houston native, is married and the father of twins.
Connor is from Salt Lake and has always been around the commercial real estate business. During his time as an undergraduate at the University of Utah he started at Situs as an assistant to senior agents. However, he quickly moved away from an assistant role to independently working with his own clients. He has successfully guided clients through intricate real estate transactions, providing invaluable insights in response to the ever-changing market landscape. With a deep comprehension of lease negotiations, Connor has assisted numerous landlords and tenant secure lease agreements that align with their unique requirements. Whether assisting landlords with property marketing and tenant acquisition or helping tenants locate their perfect spaces. He leverages negotiation skills, top-tier advertising, and market insights to ensure client satisfaction. Notably, within his first two years of working with his own clients he has been involved in roughly 15 million dollars' worth of transactions. After graduating in 2023 with a BS in Finance, Connor is motivated to take that knowledge and focus full time on listening to clients' needs and working hard to achieve their goals. He combines his market knowledge with the expertise of the Situs team to provide tailored solutions.
Prior to joining Legend Partners, Dan spent two years at Situs Retail Group. He previously worked in golf club manufacturing, digital marketing, transportation logistics, and was the Head Men's Golf Coach at Westminster College for three years. Dan graduated from the University of Utah in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics and a minor in sociology, while also playing on the golf team. Following college, he enjoyed a professional golf career that took him all over the United States for a few years. Dan began his real estate career on the team of Matt Harlin and Taylor DeBry. As part of that team, Dan gained valuable experience with landlord representation, tenant representation, development strategy, and site selection for retailers at the local, regional, and national levels. That experience helped Dan develop a refined skill for successfully satisfying both complex and difficult client needs. Dan has executed 35+ QSR leases and has represented buyers on numerous land purchases in his first two years in the business. His desire to learn, competitive nature, and analytical approach to the commercial real estate market has been a tremendous asset to his clients. In his free time, Dan enjoys playing golf, staying active, listening to country/folk music, and spending time with his family.
Job Titles:
- Title
- VP of Marketing & IT
Dave Morgan joined Legend Partners in July of 2010 after working as the Marketing and Graphic Design manager for a local family entertainment center. He has been a graphic designer for over 25 years and has honed his focus on marketing for the last 14. In addition to marketing, Dave also handles the photography, Videography, and IT for Legend Partners. He and his wife are both natives of Colorado, living in Ken Caryl. They have a few pets and two young boys, Maverick (11) and Wyatt (8). Aside from his family, his focus is on the Denver Broncos, video production, and honey-do lists.
David O. Larson is a Denver native and one of the founders of Legend Partners, helped launch the firm in October 2000 as the next logical step in a long and successful retail brokerage career. Beginning in 1982, David began his retail brokerage career as the Vice President at Sullivan Hayes Companies. In 1990, he and fellow Partner Rick Will, formed EquiVentures Inc., a full-service commercial real estate firm. Three years after the sale of EquiVentures to Mile High Properties LLC, David joined Trammell Crow Company as the Vice President of their national retail services network. Throughout his career, David has represented virtually every type of retail project as well as an extensive variety of retailers. His predominant focus has been on national retailers ranging from small restaurants to large box tenants. He has represented retailers entering the Colorado market for the first time as well as specialty venues such as theatres, health clubs, and regional single-store concepts.
Job Titles:
- Location Intelligence Specialist
- Title Location Intelligence Specialist
Doug Dautel holds the title Location Intelligence Specialist @ LP
Doug is a seasoned professional in the field of Commercial Real Estate, with an impressive career spanning since 1998. Throughout his journey, he has honed his expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Graphic Design, enabling him to redefine market and site analysis within the Utah Commercial Real Estate industry. By leveraging advanced techniques, Doug has empowered his clients to visualize their competition and comprehend demographic trends, thereby streamlining the decision-making process like never before. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography, emphasizing GIS, from the University of Utah, Doug possesses the comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to deliver exceptional services to our esteemed clientele. Throughout his career, Doug has consistently achieved outstanding results for a diverse range of clients, including brands such as Papa John's, Master AutoTech, Preloved, and First Watch. One of his notable strengths lies in his ability to skillfully guide clients through modern site selection and suitability processes. Motivated by a genuine passion for his work, Doug has developed a habit of staying ahead of the curve, continuously immersing himself in the latest technologies. As a result, he has earned a stellar reputation for delivering accurate and timely information. His unmatched skills and extensive knowledge make him an invaluable asset to our team. In summary, Doug is an accomplished professional who brings an unmatched level of expertise to the realm of Commercial Real Estate. With a proven track record of success, a commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements, and a dedication to delivering unparalleled service, Doug is poised to continue making significant contributions to the industry.
Job Titles:
- Graphic Design & Marketing
Emma Kimmell holds the title Graphic Design & Marketing @ LP
Emma joined Legend in 2018 as the in-house graphics and marketing specialist. Emma provides creative design and marketing solutions for brokerage professionals in support of business development. From concept to design to delivery, she is responsible for developing property brochures, signage, logos, broker promotional materials, company collateral, and custom email marketing. With a diverse background in art, design and marketing, Emma's experience includes working with both large corporate and small local companies. She has developed and adapted her skills and created a wide array of designs across various print and digital formats.
Hunter has over seven years of corporate sales working for Sorenson Media, Vivint, and a well-known fitness facility in Salt Lake City. His variety of network within the Intermountain States has immediately impacted Situs Retail Group's investment listings and acquisitions of properties for buyers. Hunter has a great ability to meet and connect with people. Currently he is working to lease out shopping centers throughout the Wasatch Front. He is also helping to roll out Advance Auto parts, Jack in The Box and Pieology in the Utah market. Hunter Is part of the next generation of commercial real estate agents, he is a goal oriented individual whose understanding of both Tenant Representation and Landlord Representation has made him a reliable asset to not only his team, but to his clients as well.
J.R. Hagan is a senior broker at Legend Partners and has been in the real estate business for 10 years. Since starting his real estate career in 2006, J.R. has represented both landlords and tenants in negotiating leases, identifying sites, and implementing strategies for retailers and landlords to maximize exposure and increase revenue. J.R. has worked for a variety of landlords such as Shea Properties, United Properties, Qwest Corporate, Confluent Development, and AmCap Properties in the Colorado market.
Job Titles:
- Investment & Retail Specialist
- Retail and Investment Specialist With
Jace Bankhead holds the title Investment & Retail Specialist @ LP
Jace Bankhead is a retail and investment specialist with Legend Partners offering his clients expertise in sales, leasing, and strategy to help them meet their commercial real estate needs. Jace has worked with a variety of clients ranging from seasoned businesses to start-up ventures as well as landlords, investors, and REITs both regional and national in scope. Prior to joining Legend Partners in 2021, Jace enjoyed over 10 years with Pentad Retail/Hospitality brokerage. He has organically expanded his practice by consistently servicing clients and helping them meet their objectives. His unique insights on lease negotiations as well as his understanding of the factors that drive value for property owners and tenants have earned him a reputation for creating deals that are favorable for all parties. Investors appreciate Jace's loyalty and diligence in assisting them in their acquisition, leasing, disposition, and portfolio growth and strategy needs. Clients frequently praise Jace for his sense of responsibility, analytical abilities, attention to detail, and integrity. His ability to maintain consistent communication and his organizational skills make complex transactions efficient and logical. He is a relationship-focused, deep connector who enjoys seeing people succeed. Jace stays involved with the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Business Network International (BNI), and is a CCIM Candidate. He holds real estate licenses in Utah and Idaho.
Joe Mills' attention to detail and understanding of the real estate transaction process has helped him to be a top performer in the industry. He specializes in retail properties where he evaluates his clients' best options based on their real estate goals and business plans. Joe is a goal-oriented individual whose desire to succeed and understand investment sales, tenant representation, and landlord representation has made him an asset to not only his team but to his clients. Joe has a desire to put his clients' needs first. Through open communication he makes his clients feel comfortable and confident that their real estate objectives and goals are recognized. His efforts to provide the best service available are supported by his access to the Legend Partners' database. This database provides the most current, comprehensive information available in today's highly competitive marketplace. From simple lease transactions to large retail sales, Joe is well-equipped to handle any real estate requirement. Joe has represented retailers such as Aaron's, Carter's, Denny's, Deseret Industries, Firehouse Subs, GNC, Great Clips, Maverik Country Stores, The Mutual Fund, Pilot Flying J, Salon Centric, Sears, Sportsman's Warehouse, Wells Fargo, and Wendy's, and such landlords as The Boyer Company, Coreland Companies, Developers Diversified Realty, General Growth Properties, Kennecott Land, Sorenson Companies, The Thackeray Company, Weingarten Realty, and Woodbury Corporation.
Job Titles:
- Land & Investment Specialist
John G. Taylor holds the title Land & Investment Specialist @ LP
John G. Taylor joined Legend Partners in December of 2018. He was previously with Newmark Grubb Acres for three years as an investment/land specialist and 10 years previously to that at Cushman & Wakefield | Commerce. He coordinated Commerce's service lines and offices in Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and Washington with "Distressed and Troubled Assets", "Managed Accounts", and new services. Prior to joining Commerce, John was with CBRE and specialized in investment sales. Previously, John was the owner of Appraisal Link, Inc. He has 25 years of consulting and valuation experience assisting local and national private and institutional clients and lenders of all types. John has been active in the Intermountain West commercial real estate market for nearly 30 years and has gained a broad knowledge of a variety of property types. This experience has benefited clients in maximizing value and achieving real estate objectives. His leadership skills have given him the privilege to serve on several national boards and committees. John has served on the Appraisal Institute Leadership Development Committee, Symposium Committee for the Utah NAIOP Chapter, was a board member with the Utah Chapter of ACG, and was a mediator for commercial real estate issues for the Utah Court Roster.
Job Titles:
- Development Associate
- Title
Julie Burch has transplanted to Colorado in 2005 from Houston, TX. She joined Legend Partners in December 2016 and her primary role within the development team is to help facilitate construction and the leasing of properties. Prior to joining the Legend Partners' team, Julie worked at Shea Properties for 11 years as a Real Estate Manager responsible for anything necessary to ensure class A standards were maintained, properties leased, capital and tenant improvement projects managed efficiently, and her portfolio operated within budget. Julie is a licensed broker and achieved her CPM from IREM in 2016. She is an active member of the IREM organization and has participated on the Golf Committee and Community Outreach Committee. She strives to be involved with any good cause and be an example to her children that one person can make a difference. When not in the office Julie loves to be outdoors enjoying any activity from leisure time at a park or pool, to boating, camping, skiing and even skydiving on a few occasions.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President
- Title
Throughout Kelly's many years of experience in retail leasing, he has represented premier retail project listings and tenants in the Denver Metropolitan area. His expertise in leasing restaurant and urban specialty has lead him to negotiate over 300 restaurant transactions with some of Denver's most prominent chains and operators, including: Matsuhisa, Jax Fish House, Thirsty Lion, Quality Italian Steakhouse, Hapa Sushi, 801 Fish, Stout Street Social, Jing, Cholon, La Loma, Grace & Guard, The Mercantile, and AMBLI. In addition, he has represented and leased 65 mixed use projects in the Denver market. He has a clear understanding of the different dynamics of a mixed use, urban location. In the industry, he is well known for his integrity and the ability to listen to and truly understand the client's goals and business model. Joining Legend Partners as President of Urban Legend, Kelly brings relationships with virtually every local player in retail development and leasing on a first name basis and literally has a finger on the pulse of urban and specialty retail real estate in Colorado.
Prior to joining Legend Partners in 2003, Kyle Underwood, a Kansas native, had a successful career with Arthur Andersen / Accenture as a strategy consultant. In his role at Legend Partners, Kyle's primary focus is the on-site selection and strategic rollouts for regional and national credit tenants. Kyle consistently ranks as one of the top retail brokers, as recognized by the Denver Business Journal, and has been named Legend Partners' Top Producer from 2014-2020. When he's not working you'll find Kyle skiing, mountain biking, trail running, and spending time with friends and family.
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- in 2017 As an Associate Broker
- Senior Broker
- Title
Lara Silversmith joined Legend Partners in 2017 as an Associate Broker. Prior to her time at Legend, she worked in Manhattan for 6 years as a financial and merchandise analyst for well-known retailers Bloomingdale's and Intermix. Since joining Legend, Lara has created a successful track record in both landlord and tenant representation and has negotiated over 150 retail and restaurant transactions. Lara takes pride in going the extra mile to provide her clients with all pertinent information about a location or tenant to help them evaluate their options. She creates value by strategically approaching all leasing assignments and constantly working to promote the interests of her clients while helping transactions get to the finish line. Some of her current clients include Goldman Sachs, Unico, Blackstone, Holland Partners, The Kroenke Group, Vestar, East West Partners, Thirsty Lion, Serasana, The Green Collective
Margaret Grosse Hyatt, Esq. holds the title Land & Retail Specialist @ LP
Margaret's passion of all things real estate stems from being the daughter of the founders of a prominent and highly respected commercial real estate development company in the West. Her parents taught her the importance of having good fundamentals, a strong work ethic, and loving what you do. Margaret began her lengthy career in law and real estate development in Eastern Europe. At 24 she started a development company which acquired leasehold interests across multiple buildings for a mixed-use retail redevelopment opportunity located in the heart of Prague. Following a successful sale of her company she then joined on as an associate attorney with a law firm conducting site evaluations across Eastern Europe for the hospitality industry and the world's leading producer of building materials, Lafarge Coppée. Upon returning to the U.S. Margaret immersed herself in the development process and took on the role of in-house counsel at Foursquare Properties, Inc., a company that has developed 4.1 million square feet of commercial and managed 2 million square feet of retail. Here in addition to learning the ins-and-outs of the documentation necessary for a successful development she acquired a working knowledge of entitlement processing, construction (including engineering & architecture), and construction management. After starting a family Margaret opened a law firm focused on commercial real estate that included negotiating deals for mom-and-pop start-ups to national chains of all shapes and sizes. Margaret and her family moved to Utah in 2006 where she volunteered extensively at the local and state level helping to grow the sport of lacrosse while staying engaged in the real estate industry assisting clients with site selection of development and leasing opportunities. With Margaret's tenacity, attention to detail, analytical and creative problem-solving approach to situations that might otherwise end up with parties walking away, Margaret helps her clients find solutions and get the deal done. Her clients receive the benefit of her experience with multiple players in the transaction, (landlord, tenant, local government, lending institutions), coupled with her boots-on-the-ground background in construction/engineering and entitlement-processing, expertise especially helpful for clients in their site selection and due diligence process. Her greatest success stories are her two amazing and intelligent children, an adorable grandchild, and a 27-year marriage to her talented, (jazz pianist on the side), husband. Margaret is an active member of ICSC and the California bar, speaks conversational German, loves travelling internationally, camping, hiking, skiing, mountain biking (not afraid to say e-bike), and chillin' at her old farm house with her chickens and her big dogs.
Throughout his career Matt has focused and specialized in Retail Tenant Representation, Investment Sales, Landlord Representation and Acquisitions and Dispositions primarily focused on the retail sector. Matt has gained the respect and dependability from clients for providing top notch service and expertise while bringing enthusiasm, energy and intelligence to this wonderful profession of real estate. Our firm has the collective ability to produce accurate, state-of-the-art information quickly to accomplish the client's goals which gives us and the client the upper edge to a successful real estate transaction. Our ability to turn around this information quickly sets a precedence that many others try to follow. Matt and his partners have handled site selection and representation of large national retailers such as Sportsman's Warehouse, Advance Auto Parts, McDonald's, PetsMart Les Schwab Tires, Einstein Bros Bagels, Kohl's, Dollar Tree, Harbor Freight, EyeMart Express, Pizza Hut, Tuesday Morning, Mattress Firm, Palm Beach Tan, Orange Theory Fitness, Jamba Juice, and many others. Matt and his team are the National Brokers for Sportsman's Warehouse, assisting Sportsman's with their expansion, across the country, from the Virginia's to Alaska. "Building long-term relationships, bringing in-depth market and real estate knowledge, representing the client's best interests and providing the best possible service to his clients are essential to a successful real estate transaction" says Matt.
Job Titles:
- Location Intelligence Specialist
- Title Location Intelligence Specialist
Matt Moon holds the title Location Intelligence Specialist @ LP
Matt Moon is a family man who enjoys being on his mountain bike or snowboard in his spare time. Matt graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Geography/GIS and has been making maps ever since. Matt has been a GIS Analyst in Commercial Real Estate for over a decade. He has worked with clients throughout the United States for several different needs such as commercial real estate, solar farms, urban development, literature, and tourism. Matt focuses on creating geographic and demographic data that can help brokers and their clients visualize market trends and make easier decisions. Using ESRI including ArcGIS and multiple other mapping solutions, Matt provides spatial analysis for existing and potential locations. Previous to Legend Partners Matt was with Red Paw Technologies, Cushman & Wakefield, and Backcountry.com.
Job Titles:
- Title
- Transaction Coordinator
Mauri Cohen joined Legend Partners in 2022 but has worked in real estate since she was 16. She has dabbled in all facets of the industry but spent much of her career in residential and commercial property management where she oversaw millions of square feet of real estate. She eventually decided she'd had enough fun in that department and pivoted to commercial brokerage where she currently holds the title of Transaction Coordinator. Mauri is a third-generation Colorado native and when she's not at work you can find her with her husband Anthony and Great Dane Sid Vicious.
With over 10+ years of experience advising businesses and entrepreneurs, Michael has become a highly respected blockchain advisor with a strong background in finance, providing strategic guidance to help clients navigate the complex world of cryptocurrency. He brings this dedication to the commercial real estate industry, where he excels at integrating strategic thinking and relationship-building to achieve success and cultivate meaningful connections. Prior to joining Legend Partners, Michael served as a key leader of the fundraising team at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital-Rocky Mountain Chapter. Michael led multiple cross-departmental initiatives to secure vital funds for St. Jude's mission, with the goal of advancing cures for pediatric catastrophic diseases. Michael has also demonstrated his unwavering commitment to cancer research by previously working for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where he helped the organization secure funding for multiple donor galas and functions. In his free time, Michael enjoys creating unique woodworking pieces and seeing live music with his friends.
Monica Tarantini is a recent addition to Legend Partners. Monica worked for five years at Pentad Retail/Hospitality and she directly sourced local market deals and has expertise in landlord strategy. She specializes in applying her market knowledge to broker retail, industrial, and office properties. Monica coordinated the leasing at the Shops At South Town and worked closely with their team, gaining extensive knowledge about the market in that area. Monica comes from an extensive background in corporate marketing, which gives her a unique insight into the needs of the customer. Monica understands the importance of putting people first and exceeds at creating strong client relationships. In her spare time, Monica enjoys wake surfing, snowboarding, and watching her 8-year-old do extreme sports.
Job Titles:
- Associate Broker
- Vice President
- Title
Nate Hansen joined Legend Partners as an associate broker in August 2018. Prior to joining, Nate spent 5 years working for Colliers International in Minneapolis. While there, Nate specialized in tenant representation and the acquisition of land assets. His expertise extends to all types of retail property, from neighborhood strip centers to regional shopping centers, as well as all land uses. In his role at Legend Partners, Nate's primary focus is on-site selection for regional and national tenants. Nate's entrepreneurial spirit and creativity allow him to identify sites that others may have overlooked, while an unrelenting persistency allows him to close on these sites. Nate's business is built on the cornerstones of integrity, positive client relations, and a high quality that shows in every one of his client transactions.
Peter Pavlakis, one of the four founding partners of Legend Partners, started his retail brokerage career as head of retail leasing at Pride West in 1989. In June of that following year, he became the Director of Leasing at R&B Management. After successful roles at CB Commercial and Trammell Crow Company, he joined Legend Partners when the firm was established in October 2000. Throughout his career in retail brokerage, Peter has consistently been a top producer and recognized multiple times as one of Denver's Top Retail Brokers by the Denver Business Journal. In both 1995 and 2010, he won the NAIOP Retail Broker of the Year award. And over the course of his career, he has facilitated over 2,300 retail deals valued at over $2 billion dollars. He specializes in the representation of institutional landlords on both new mixed-use projects as well as existing shopping centers. As a Denver native, Peter has added to his list of professional accomplishments a fierce dedication to giving back and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Fred Tesone Football Foundation and Chris Rule Foundations and served as Chairman for the John Lynch Salute the Stars event raising money for young athletes who have demonstrated exceptional humanity, academic achievement, and athletic acumen. He was also nominated for Man of the Year for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Porter Anderson is a 4th generation real estate professional and has been helping manage his family portfolio from a young age. Porter joined Legend Partners in May of 2022 with his primary role within the development team. Porter assists in analyzing and modeling potential sites, manages investor relations, and assists the brokers in the office with underwriting. Prior to joining the Legend Partners' team, Porter used his real estate finance expertise working for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for 2 years. He managed transactions of meetinghouses, humanitarian, and educational sites across the US and Canada. Porter is a licensed broker and received his MRED (master's in real estate development) from the University of Utah. When not working in real estate Porter is a gamer, a diehard soccer fan, and loves spending time with his family.
Job Titles:
- Founding Partner
- Partner
- Title
Founding Partner Rick Will develops, acquires, and sells retail centers across the United States. Rick's early roots were focused on the development of retail single-tenant NNN and multi-tenant strip center assets. Over the past few years, Rick has added large mixed-use developments to his portfolio. As head of Legend Partners' Development Group, and one of the four founding partners of Legend Partners, Rick has been instrumental in our growth since its inception. Ricks's real estate career began in 1985 with LaSalle Partners and extended to Mile High Properties and then to Trammell Crow Company. Along with our formation in 2000, Rick spent 8 years as a master broker and eventually Development Director for Chipotle Mexican Grill. Over that period Rick was responsible for coordinating real estate, design, and construction for a 15-state region, completing over 200 real estate transactions. Rick's development team is responsible for approximately $200 million of real estate development across 16 states. Rick and his team continue to develop NNN and multi-tenant properties and are part of the team developing Gates District at Broadway Station, a mixed-use transit-oriented development in Denver, CO. Upon completion Gates District will deliver over 400,000 square feet of office, 180,000 square feet of retail and 900 residential units.
Robert Sweeney has been an active participant in the commercial real estate community for the past ten years as a broker in Utah and Wyoming. Prior to joining Legend Partners Robert was an Asset Manager for Pennbridge Capital, a small real estate boutique focusing on the purchase of institutional quality real estate for its accredited investors. Preceding Pennbridge Capital Robert spent six years working for Newmark Grubb ACRES within three different divisions. During his tenure at Newmark, Robert was Assistant Controller working on accounts payable, accounts receivable, and monthly financial statements. After being promoted to property management, Robert managed over a million square feet of retail, office, and industrial real estate. Robert was then pleased to join one of Newmark's top producing brokerage teams. As an Account Manager, he assisted clients with acquisitions, dispositions, and lease negotiations throughout the country. Robert's diverse real estate background and understanding of commercial properties make him a valuable member of the team. Robert is a licensed real estate agent in the State of Utah as well as Wyoming.
Tanner Olson grew up in Seattle, WA, and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Utah. Tanner comes from a family full of real estate professionals and found their positive impact on the community could make for a rewarding career. He has worked with AT&T, F45, Purple Mattress, Kum & Go, PF Chang's, and countless local restaurant groups (negotiating over 60 restaurant transactions). As a founder of the Legend SLC Office, Tanner believes the key to their success is a cooperative and collaborative environment. What makes Tanner a good broker you ask; an incredible work ethic and prompt, effective communication. Outside of work, Tanner enjoys cycling, skiing, watching football, and running marathons, with hopes to run one in each state!
Tess joined Legend Partners in June 2022. She recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelors degree in Political Science and Economics. She is excited to join the team and start getting involved in commercial real estate in the mountain west!
Job Titles:
- Investment Specialist
- Title
Ty Miller joined Legend Partners in March of 2018 specializing in Triple Net Investment Properties. He previously worked at Marcus & Millichap where he specialized in the disposition of NNN Investments. Ty has transacted over $80 million in investment properties throughout the United States. Ty's experience gives him a unique perspective to represent sellers and buyers providing market knowledge and thorough underwriting.