Troy Reimschisel (slated for President)
SVN Parke Group
Jim Baker, CCIM, SIOR, GRI (slated for Vice-President)
Baker Commercial Real Estate
Colliers International Indianapolis
Stephen specializes in Retail, Suburban Garden Office, and all facets of Land Advisory Services, and has over 17 years of commercial real estate transactional and development experience with emphasis on working with Individuals, Corporations, Trusts and Estates on disposition solutions and commercial property sales and leasing. Through his involvement in diverse projects, he has developed the expertise required to successfully navigate the host of complexities involved in selling, acquiring and leasing retail and office property. Stephen has testified as an expert witness and been involved in the sale of over $300 million in commercial sales and lease projects totaling over 1,700 acres of land and 1.6 million square feet of small- to mid-sized commercial space.
Carolyn Spake-Leeper, SIOR (slated for Secretary)
BND Commercial Real Estate Solutions
Carolyn joined BND in 2015 after more than a decade as an associate broker at another local commercial real estate company. She specializes in sales and lease transactions of all types including both investment and owner-occupied properties. Carolyn earned a BA from Ball State University in Marketing and Public Relations. She is a current board member of the Indiana Commercial Board of REALTORS® (ICBOR) and Risk Management Association. She is also a member of the prestigious Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), which is the highest designation to be awarded to an industrial or office commercial realtor. Prior to her real estate career, Carolyn spent more than ten years in the Fort Wayne financial industry, including a position as Vice President of Business Development and Marketing for 3 Rivers. Carolyn is a Fort Wayne native who remains passionate about serving her community through various non-profit boards and committees, including such organizations as SCAN, Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau, East Wayne Street Center, Mental Health of America and the American Heart Association. She has been a YWCA Tribute to Women recipient as well as a Future 40 honoree. She is also an active member of WOWnet and former president of the group.
Ken Williams (slated for Director at Large – Legislative Chair)
Prime Real Estate
Kenneth P. Williams is a licensed attorney and real estate professional working in northwest Indiana. He specializes in leasing and in land sales. A native of Speedway, Indiana, Ken graduated from Wabash College and the Indiana University McKinney School of Law. He has been a member of the Indiana bar since 1983. He served as a Deputy Attorney General in Indiana, worked for a Medicare contractor, and did private practice as an attorney and mediator. Ken began his real estate career in 2005. In 2010, he formed Williams Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC based in Valparaiso. In 2017, he joined Prime Real Estate as Commercial Regional Director, overseeing Prime’s commercial business throughout northwest Indiana.Ken has served in several capacities with the Indiana Commercial Board of Realtors. He was chairman of the Membership Committee for three years, then served as District 1 Representative from 2012-2014. He served as Legislative Director from 2015-2016. In addition to his real estate work, Ken has been a member of the Porter County Plan Commission since 2014. He is also an adjunct member of the faculty of Ivy Tech Community College, teaching in the Paralegal Studies program.
Tony Hupp (slated for Director at Large – ICREX Chair)
Colliers International Indianapolis
A member of Collier’s Industrial Advisory team, Tony is well-connected within the Industrial sector and has earned a reputation as a leading listing broker in the Indianapolis market, particularly in the East, CBD, Southeast markets and surrounding counties. Drawing from extensive brokerage and property management experience, he anticipates potential challenges within an assignment and proactively manage the transaction process toward the most effective solution. Tony is a Past President of the Indiana Commercial Board of Realtors and formerly served as one of its Board Members, representing District 3. In recognition of strong performance in production, marketing, and overall contribution to the company, he earned the firm’s Peak Performance Award for 2014. In 2011, he also achieved the “Most Transactions Award”. Prior to joining the firm, Tony was an Industrial Specialist with Prudential Dickson Hughes Commercial Services. He also served as a Vice President of Property and Asset Management at the Larman Company.
Chris Barth (slated for District 1 Representative)
Newmark Grubb Cressy & Everett
Chris Barth joined Newmark Grubb Cressy & Everett in 2017. His specialty is office leasing, where he has demonstrated a proficiency in representing both landlords and tenants. While focusing primarily on the office market, Mr. Barth has completed transactions in the industrial and retail markets as well. His consultative approach to client service has resulted in over $5 million dollars in transactions. He previously worked as a broker at Bradley Company from 2013-2016.