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About Cormac Company

Cormac Company is a diversified, commercial real estate company specializing in the development of land, shopping centers, multifamily and single family projects. With decades of experience in real estate development, the principals of Cormac have completed numerous projects in the Midwest. Since 1998, the principals and affiliates of Cormac Company have invested $100.0 million in land and have developed shopping centers worth $150.0 million.

Our Company Team

Jeff Johnson

Jeff Johnson is a founding principal and President of Cormac Company. Jeff has been involved in the strategic investment of $100.0 million in land holdings since 1993. Additionally, he has developed over 1.4 million square feet of retail centers in the Midwest. He presently oversees all existing Cormac projects as well as future expansion. He is a graduate of Saint Olaf College with a degree in Economics and is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.


Steve Dunn

Steve is the Director of Business Development at Cormac Company, specializing in organizational and strategic planning, management, and retail/land sales.

Before joining Cormac, Steve spent 10 years as an executive with State Farm Insurance Companies. There his focus was Business Development and Financial Services. Steve holds a Certified Financial Planner designation as well as ChFC, CLU, and LUTCF.

Steve is a graduate of the University of North Dakota where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.


John Dewhurst

John is the Director of Retail Development for Cormac Company. John is responsible for the development of Cormac-owned properties.

John brings 18 years of Real Estate experience to Cormac. John served as Director of Leasing for Dial Properties for 11 years. Before that, he was the Vice President in charge of Retail Brokerage for Grubb & Ellis for 3 years.

John is a graduate of the University of Nebraska where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.


Jodi Johnson

Jodi joined Cormac Company in August of 2002. As the Designated Office Broker, she is responsible for managing all brokerage transactions; overseeing the property management and accounting managers; and is responsible for data management & marketing efforts for all developments. She is accountable for project specific financing activities including, but not limited to: developing and managing project budgets, establishing and maintaining relationships with construction and permanent lenders. She 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.


Scott Babcock

Scott is responsible for Small Shop Leasing and Pad Site Sales.

Before joining Cormac, Scott spent 6 years in the industry specializing in the areas of Leasing, Tenant Representation, Property Management and Land/Building Sales.

Scott is a graduate of the University of Nebraska where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance.


Cathy Cole

Cathy is the controller for Cormac Company. While her main focus is to oversee the accounting department and payroll, she devotes the rest of her time to development and property management accounting issues.

Cathy is responsible for preparing and submitting construction draws for Cormac's development projects. Once the project is complete and open for business Cathy becomes involved in property management by handling rent and CAM issues from invoicing to reconciliation.

Cathy has worked in the accounting field for twenty years, the last four 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 and subsidized multi-family and senior citizen affordable housing on the east coast.


Brian Diedrichsen

Brian is the Director of Finance for Cormac Company. Brian is responsible for project underwriting, plus developing and maintaining lender relationships.

Before joining Cormac, Brian spent 12 years in banking, most recently as Vice President of Commercial Real Estate for a regional financial institution.

Brian is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Kearney where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with and emphasis in Finance.  He is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.


  Paul Mulligan

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.


Jordan Clark

Jordan is responsible for office, small shop leasing and pad site sales.

Before joining Cormac Jordan spent 3 ½ years in the industry specializing in office, small shop and third party tenant representation.

Jordan is a graduate of the University of South Dakota earning his Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Public Relations and his Master degree in Communications/Marketing. Jordan is involved in Rotary International and is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.


  Susy Klug

Susy is the Marketing Coordinator for Cormac Company. She is responsible for marketing administration.

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