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.
	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.
	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. Cathy recently received her ICSC designation as a Certified Shopping Center Manager.
	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 Schwede , 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.
	Scott Babcock, Leasing Agent Scott joined Cormac in 2004. His responsibilities involve new development leasing and land sales.  His background includes the planning and execution of store rollouts, market analysis, site selection and lease negotiation.  He has been a key partner in the development of locations for Starbucks Coffee in Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota and North Dakota. Scott is a graduate of the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.
	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.