| Our Team |
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Robert M Brown, Development & Acquisitions
Robert Brown, CEO, founded Treystar in 1969. Since 1982 the company has concentrated in real estate development and management. Bob is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering and received his Master's Degree in Finance from Harvard.
Bob Brown is President of Arcadia Capital, LLC and has incorporated or assisted entrepreneurs in more than forty companies in Southwest Michigan. He has provided high-risk venture capital to nurture new ideas and assist the existing Monroe-Brown Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to furthering higher education. He is a board member for Southwest Michigan First and Fabri-Kal Corporation.
Bob is an adventure traveler enjoying the outdoors and athletic activities including: downhill skiing, tennis, basketball, white water rafting, trekking and bird hunting.
bbrown@treystar.com |
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J. Craig DeNooyer, Development & Acquisitions
Craig DeNooyer has been with Treystar since its inception and managing partner since 1984. He has been involved in many of the area's premier real estate ventures encompassing residential, commercial, office development and local golf courses.
Mr. DeNooyer is active in various community and charitable organizations. Present and past board affiliations include: Southwest Michigan First, Economic Growth Authority, Community Political Action Committee, Kalamazoo Chamber of Commerce, LISC, Kalamazoo Christian Schools, Old Kent Bank of Kalamazoo, DeNooyer Chevrolet, Metro Toyota and Third Christian Reformed Church. He is actively involved in local/state/national politics. He received a B.S. from Calvin College and an M.B.A from the University of Michigan.
jcdenooyer@treystar.com |
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Terry Patterson, Retail Leasing and Development
Terry Patterson joined Treystar in 1987. Prior to that, Terry was previously employed by Woodbridge Development Company in Marketing and Sales for the Woodbridge Hills Planned Unit Development.
Terry is a graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI) and is a licensed Broker in the State of Michigan. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), a Board Member of the Portage Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and a Board Member of The Portage Athletic Foundation (PAF).
Terry concentrates on the leasing, acquisitions, and development of the Treystar portfolio. Terry received a BS Degree from West Chester University, West Chester, PA. Terry lives in Portage with his 3 daughters. Contact Terry to discuss Treystar’s retail and development opportunities.
tpatterson@treystar.com |
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Fritz Brown, Office Leasing and Development
Fritz Brown joined Treystar in June 1999. Fritz came from Bechtel Corporation, a worldwide leader in civil infrastructure based in San Francisco. Fritz is a Board Member for the Monroe-Brown Foundation, Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services, the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, and the Kalamazoo Economic Development Coporation. He is a committe member of the Kalamazoo Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, and is a licensed Realtor in the state of Michigan.
Fritz received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Masters of Public Policy (MPP) from the University of Michigan.
Fritz's responsibilities encompass Treystar's office space portfolio, including the Main Street East and Haymarket buildings in downtown Kalamazoo, as well as various office buildings in the greater Kalamazoo Market. Fritz has also been involved in office and retail development projects, including built-to-suit and renovation ventures.
Contact Fritz Brown to discuss Treystar's various office space opportunities.
fbrown@treystar.com |
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Elizabeth Wright, Property Management & Marketing
Elizabeth Wright has been with the Treystar organization since 1991 successfully marketing and selling more than 240 residential properties totaling over $51 million as an employee of The Moors Investment Group and Woodbridge Development Company. She is a licensed Realtor in the State of Michigan and a member of the Commercial Alliance of Realtors (CAR).
Elizabeth oversees the day-to-day management operations for all Treystar properties. She is responsible for the continuing development of systems and policies that ensure well-maintained, quality buildings with responsive and efficient services. In addition, she is also involved with marketing projects for Treystar’s various company holdings.
ewright@treystar.com |
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Jon Schaefer, Controller
Jon Schaefer joined the Treystar team in March 2003. Jon was previously with Marshall & Poe, LLC; a public accounting and consulting firm based in Elkhart, Indiana.
He received a B.S. in Business Administration from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and a Master of Science in Accountancy from Western Michigan University. Jon lives in Kalamazoo with his son, Joshua.
Jon is responsible for Treystar’s IT Systems Management, all Corporate accounting systems and financial reporting in addition to leading the accounting support staff.
jschaefer@treystar.com |
| Property Management Staff |
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Tara Parisian, Administrative Assistant
Tara Parisian is a graduate of Western Michigan University and the newest member of Treystar. As Administrative Assistant, she serves the team with a variety of projects and tasks which involve the day-to-day property management operations. Tara will most likely answer the phone when you call and will be happy to receive your service requests, route them appropriately and then follow up to assure their completion.
tparisian@treystar.com |
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Terry Westafer, Property Superintendent
Terry Westafer has served the Treystar organization for 18 years. He leads our Maintenance Services Team in both technical and general maintenance services for all retail shopping centers. Terry supervises a dedicated and hard-working staff. He is responsible for all scheduling and communication with various subcontractors regarding property improvements, preventative maintenance and general property care.
twestafer@treystar.com |
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Brian Julian, Property Superintendent
Brian Julian just recently joined our team in October of 2007. Brian oversees all maintenance and custodial needs for Treystar properties in downtown, Kalamazoo. He supervises the completion of all on site special projects in addition to the successful and prompt completion of all tenant service requests. Brian’s experience, positive attitude and strong work ethic are great additions to our service team.
Contact Brian at 269.978.0703. |
| Residential Management Services |
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Jan Boody, Residential Services Manager
Jan Boody is a long-time member of the Treystar organization. She started in April 1981 when the Woodbridge Hills Community Development was just beginning. Jan is responsible for establishing and maintaining numerous management systems required in the care of residential property associations.
Jan is committed to excellent service for Treystar’s residential clients. She is a proven manager with 24 years of experience in a role having a high degree of responsibility and requiring much diplomacy.
She is currently working towards her CMCA designation (Certified Manager of Community Associations) through the Community Associations Institute (CAI), a national organization dedicated to providing education and resources to professional managers of residential communities.
Jan is married with two grown sons, Nic and John. She enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Contact Jan at 329.0366.
jboody@treystar.com |
| Accounting Services Staff |
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Diane Ferry, Accounting Assistant – Treystar Holdings, Treystar, Inc., & Golf Clubs
Contact Diane at 269.488.3244.
dferry@treystar.com |
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Lezli Comes, Accounting Assistant – Commercial Retail & Office Properties
Contact Lezli at 269.488.3243.
lcomes@treystar.com |
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Sheila Mowry, Accounting Assistant
Contact Sheila at 269.488.3242.
smowry@treystar.com |
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