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EXPERIENCE:

Innovation grows from experience, from understanding the status quo and changing it.
We are industry leaders in the development of uniquely designed, multifunction properties.
We conceptualize, develop, and build socially responsible centers that provide the right balance of function, excellence in design, and quality workmanship.

By ensuring the market relevance of each project we meet the demands of the surrounding
population and ultimately supply our stakeholders with a progressive approach, compelling results,
and strong returns.

Our Company Team

Jeff Johnson

Jeff Johnson is the visionary force behind Cormac Company. As president
and founder he led Cormac from inception to national recognition in the real estate industry guiding the company through over 2.0 million square feet of retail development and $125.0 million in strategic land investments. Over his career Jeff has acquired over 1200 acres of land, 800 commercial and 400 residential, and has developed 2.5 million square feet of commercial, retail,
and office space.

A key member in 17 different partnerships and joint ventures, Jeff is experienced in development projects of all kinds. Jeff oversees all Cormac projects and guides future growth and expansion. Cormac currently has 14 projects in development across 8 states and continues to pave the way for future market presence.

Working in his family’s real estate business, while growing up in Iowa, gave Jeff invaluable experience in the industry. After he obtained his economics degree from Saint Olaf, Jeff founded Cormac in 2000.

Jeff and his wife Jennifer have three children, Jack, Abbey, and Mimi.


Steve Dunn, COO

Steve is the Chief Operating Officer, specializing in organizational and strategic planning and management.

Steve has set the direction for Cormac’s organizational growth through his leadership and planning. He has been dedicated to setting up internal systems to ensure quality company growth. Steve has a significant impact on day to day operations, project management, and leasing operations.

A graduate from the University of North Dakota, Steve earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He gained valuable experience working as an executive with State Farm Insurance Companies for over 10 years, where he focused on Business Development and Financial Services. Steve holds a Certified Financial Planner designation as well as ChFC, CLU, and LUTCF.

Steve and his wife Janine have three children, Tyler, Lauren, and Westby.


Brian Diedrichsen, Director of Capital Markets

Brian joined Cormac Company in 2007 and fulfills many roles within the company. His responsibilities include the underwriting and analysis of projects to determine their economic return, equity structuring, joint venture negotiations, purchase agreements, sales structures, and relationships with financial institutions.

At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Brian earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. Brian brings with him 12 years in banking experience. Brian first became involved with Cormac when he was Vice President of a regional bank. After seeing Jeff’s vision for development and Cormac’s potential he wanted to be a part of the growing company.

Brian and his wife Lisa have three children, Ainsley, Ethan, and Ella.


Jodi Johnson

Jodi joined Cormac Company in August of 2002. As the Designated Office Broker, she is responsible for managing all brokerage transactions. She is also responsible for project specific oversight including: the negotiation of professional contracts, managing professional relationships, and overseeing the construction of various retail centers.

Jodi has a Bachelors degree from the University of Iowa and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of South Dakota. She has 12 years of progressive experience in the commercial insurance industry including underwriting, sales & executive management. She has been actively involved in the community through various organizations/programs including: Junior League, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, United Way, Junior Achievement, Girls Club, United Cerebral Palsy Foundation and has assisted with local political campaigns.


Cathy Cole, CFO

Cathy is the Chief Financial Officer for Cormac Company overseeing the Accounting and Property Management Departments. Payroll, Human Resources, Office Manager, Yardi Administrator, and supervisor for 12 employees also fall under her umbrella.

Since joining Cormac in 2002, she has set up the accounting systems for 21 entities in all stages of activity from development through construction to property management. She has been instrumental in converting accounting for all of the entities to one software, making the transition from development accounting to property management accounting a seamless effort.

Her Property Management portfolio consists of 4 commercial properties with 5 tenants. Over the next year another 3 shopping centers will come online with the potential of adding up to 150 tenants. She also manages a Class “A” 264 unit residential property in Omaha.

Cathy has worked in the accounting field for twenty-five years. The last nine years being in real estate land development and property management. Before coming to Cormac Company, she worked for a land development and property management company specializing in tax credit properties for low income, subsidized multi-family, and senior citizen affordable housing on the east coast.


John Dewhurst, Director of Retail Development

John specialized in retail leasing, site selection, and land acquisition. His experience gives him the insight necessary to select sites with excellent demographics and high traffic counts, exactly where retailers want to be. He currently provides tenant representation for Life Time Fitness, GAP, Barnes & Noble, Office Depot, Old Chicago, CVS, Fresh Market, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, and Dress Barn as well as additional national retailers.

John grew up in a retail environment and the background has helped him win numerous salesmen of the year awards at Dial Properties, and Grubb & Ellis. With over 20 years of real estate experience, his sales ability and exposure to the retail industry have proven essential to Cormac. Before he joined Cormac, John served eleven years as Director of Leasing for Dial Properties and three years as Vice President of Retail Brokerage for Grubb & Ellis. John is a graduate of the University of Nebraska where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance.

John and his wife Ruth have a son, Jack.


Susy Klug, Director of Marketing

Susy is the Director of Marketing for Cormac Company. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of marketing, advertising, public relations, trade shows, and event planning. She manages the creative process for marketing, websites and any other collateral from inception to production both in-house and with external vendors. Susy also helps to keep track of pre-leasing documents and reports.

Prior to working at Cormac, Susy worked for State Farm Insurance. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a dual specification in Management and Marketing.


Roger Heath, Director of Construction Services

Roger joined Cormac Company in 2008. His primary responsibilities include working closely with all aspects of project development and construction implementation. Roger has an Associates of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He brings 25 years of project development and management experience to the Cormac team in the commercial retail and medical fields.

Roger became familiar with the Cormac team during his Project Manager role
on a commercial retail Project for Cormac.


Bruce Webster, Assistant Controller

Bruce recently joined Cormac Company as the Assistant Controller. As a graduate of Dana College, with a degree in Accounting and Finance, Bruce brings with him over twenty years in accounting experience. In addition to other duties, Bruce will be responsible for preparing monthly financial statements and overseeing the day to day operations of the accounting staff. Bruce comes to Cormac Company from Grubb & Ellis / Pacific Realty where he served for five years as a Senior Property Management Accountant.

He, and his wife Cindy, enjoy camping and boating.


Nicholas J. Pribus, Director of Cormac Real Estate Fund

Nick joined the Cormac Real Estate Fund in 2009, and brings 20 years experience in corporate finance and capital markets. Having worked with large public companies and small, entrepreneurial start-up operations, Nick has been instrumental in seeing the financial endeavors he's a part of succeed.

Formerly the CFO and Investment Officer of Agribusiness Partners International, under his guidance the company was the first-time $100 million private equity fund. Nick has a strong background in developing world-class strategy, governance, discipline, and transparency in newly created and existing businesses no matter the economic climate.


Scott Babcock, Leasing Agent

Scott has 10 years of experience in the Commercial Real Estate industry. Specializing in Retail Shop Leasing, Ground Leasing, Tenant / Buyer Representation, and Land Sales; Scott is actively licensed in Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, and North Dakota.

Scott is a graduate of the University of Nebraska where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).


Paul Mulligan, Leasing Agent

Paul is responsible for leasing and sales of Cormac Company Projects as well as Tenant Representation.

Prior to joining Cormac Company, Paul spent over twenty years in the retail golf business where he managed and owned several stores as Nebraska Golf Headquarters.


Becky Scardina, Commercial Lease Administrator

Becky is the Commercial Lease Administrator for Cormac Company. She is responsible for handling each lease once it has been executed. This includes database tracking, critical dates, and due diligence items. Prior to being the Commercial Lease Administrator, Becky was the leasing manager for a Cormac residential property. As the Leasing Manager, Becky has supervised the leasing office staff for over three years.

Prior to working for Cormac, Becky worked in Property Management in Scottsdale, Arizona. She graduated from Wayne State College in May 2002 with a Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Advertising.

Becky and her husband Dan have a daughter, Averi.


Janet Barnes, Accounting Assistant

Janet joined Cormac Company in April 2008, as an accounting assistant. She is responsible for all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, including the processing of invoices and deposits, back reconciliations.

Janet is originally from Marysville, Kansas. She is a graduate from Clark’s Business School in Topeka, Kansas. Janet has worked in many facets of the accounting / bookkeeping field. Prior to joining Cormac Company she worked for a general contractor in Omaha.

Janet has two children, Corey and Ashley.


Kathy Oldehoff

Prior to joining the Cormac team in 2008, Kathy worked for three years at MIS Group in Phoenix, AZ. Now, as the Construction Accountant for Cormac Company, Kathy is responsible for construction loan draws, keeping budgets up to date, and processing construction payables.

Born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD, Kathy relocated to Phoenix where she attended the Paradise Valley Community College.

Kathy has two children, Jordan and Ashlyn.


Julie Klug, Marketing Coordinator / Graphic Designer

Julie joined Cormac in early 2008 to assist with marketing, advertising, events, and graphic design. Julie is responsible for designing and keeping project marketing materials, listings, and websites up to date. She also helps to manage the coordination of print materials with architects and vendors.

Julie is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Bachelors of Art in Studio Art with an emphasis in Graphic Communication, Art, and Design.


Jaime Chamberlain, Lease Coordinator

Jaime joined Cormac as the Lease Coordinator in March 2008. She is responsible for tracking all leasing deals prior to execution. This includes updating a database and maintaining leasing reports for all projects. She also assists the COO with various projects.

Before becoming the Lease Coordinator, Jaime was a Leasing Associate for Cormac residential property.


Leah Ellis, Receptionist

Leah joined Cormac Company in 2007 as a Leasing Associate for the company's residential apartment complex. She moved to the corporate office in 2008 to work as a Receptionist, and to assist in Lease Administration. Leah is responsible for administrative tasks, abstracting leases, entering receivables, and commercial invoicing.

Leah is originally from Kansas City, MO. She graduated from Park University in 2002 with a Bachelors Degree in Marketing. She has worked for Property Management companies in both Kansas City and Omaha before joining Cormac.

Leah and her husband Chuck have a son, Hayden.


Cliff Ramos, Maintenance

Clifford Ramos joined Cormac Company over 8 years ago as a grounds keeper. Since that time he has worked his way up to maintenance supervisor. He started with Cormac’s first multi-family apartment complex and now oversees work at all of the Omaha area commercial sites. Cliff’s hands-on training has served him well, and continues to ensure that Cormac’s properties look their best at all times.