Our People

Brad Schafer

Principal, Schafer Richardson

Bradley J. Schafer serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Schafer is a Founding Principal of Schafer Richardson and has over 38 years of commercial real estate experience. Mr. Schafer focuses on strategic planning, real estate investment strategies, and capital formation. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the Minneapolis Association […]

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Kit Richardson

Principal, Schafer Richardson

Kit co-founded Schafer Richardson, Inc. in 1995 and has over 33 years experience in commercial and high-density residential real estate, architecture and construction.

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Steve Norcutt

Principal, Schafer Richardson

Steve Norcutt has over 25 years of experience in financial management, portfolio management and mortgage origination.

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Evan Richardson

Senior Vice President - Investments, Schafer Richardson

Evan Richardson joined Schafer Richardson in 2013 and works with the Company’s Principals to structure and capitalize new initiatives, investment funds, single-asset partnerships and joint venture activities.

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Wade H. Abed II

Associate General Counsel, Schafer Richardson

Wade is an attorney with 15+ years of experience in real estate (residential & CRE), business representation, and trust and estate planning. Wade previously served as the Executive Vice President (EVP) and Corporate Counsel for a regional commercial real estate company located in the Greater Twin Cities area. He previously served as EVP and Corporate […]

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Katie Anthony

Vice President of Development, Schafer Richardson

In her role as Vice President of Development, Katie is responsible for leading Schafer Richardson’s Development Team and integrating development services with the company’s other service offerings.  Katie joined Schafer Richardson in 2015 and has two decades of experience in the planning, real estate, construction, and sustainable design industries.  Ms. Anthony’s expertise includes new construction, […]

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Amanda Ausen, CMCP

Property Manager, Schafer Richardson

Amanda became a part of the Property Management and Leasing team in August 2024, assuming the role of Property Manager. Her duties encompass the oversight of a diverse portfolio of commercial assets spanning industrial, office, and parking sectors across Minnesota. Amanda began her career in property management in February 2020 and has quickly advanced through […]

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Sarah Biondi

Director of Property Management, Schafer Richardson

As the Director of Property Management, Sarah is responsible for leading property operations, portfolio performance, and strategic initiatives. She brings more than 18 years of experience in real estate operations, development, facilities management, and transaction oversight across office, mixed-use, industrial, retail, and residential properties. Prior to joining Schafer Richardson, Sarah led North American real estate […]

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Tracy Brennan

Senior Construction Coordinator, Schafer Richardson

Tracy joined Schafer Richardson in October 2023 as our Senior Construction Coordinator who comes to us with almost 10 years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining our team, Tracy worked at Doran Companies as the Construction Project Assistant where she was the liaison between project managers, engineers, sups and sub-contractors, she prepared contracts, […]

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Erin Buckel, SHRM-CP

HR Business Partner, Schafer Richardson

Erin joined Schafer Richardson in May of 2023 to support the Human Resources team.  Her areas of focus are HR administration, performance and policy guidance, and training initiatives for employees and management.  She received her certificate with SHRM (Society of Human Resources Management) in 2021. Prior to joining Schafer Richardson, Erin managed all human resource […]

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Clara Christopherson

Fund Controller, Schafer Richardson

Clara brings more than 24 years of experience in real estate and property management accounting, with a background spanning commercial, multifamily, and hospitality assets.  Since joining the company in April 2019 as Senior Development Accountant, Clara has embraced the opportunity to take on expanding responsibilities, culminating in her promotion to Fund Controller in 2026. As […]

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Erik Condra

Director of Business Development, Schafer Richardson

Erik Condra serves as Director of Business Development.  In this role, Erik is responsible for helping drive the growth of the company through strategic partnerships, new market opportunities, and maintaining strong relationships with investors. Erik’s experience includes building a well-diversified personal portfolio of real estate assets through direct and passive investment strategies. Before joining Schafer […]

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Kim Erickson

Office Administrator, Schafer Richardson

Kim joined the Schafer Richardson team in 2015. She comes to the team with over 30 years of administrative and office management experience.

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Jackie Evenson

Senior Asset Management Analyst, Schafer Richardson

Jackie joined Schafer Richardson in July 2022.  As Senior Asset Management Analyst, she assists with the preparation of quarterly and annual reports along with reviewing financial statements, annual budgets, and key performance metrics. Prior to joining Schafer Richardson, she was a Senior Assurance Auditor in the Financial Services Organization of Ernst & Young.   Jackie graduated […]

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Stephanie Francis

Paralegal, Schafer Richardson

Stephanie joined Schafer Richardson in 2025 with over a decade of experience in all aspects of office administration. Throughout her career she has held positions in property management, commercial construction and real estate investment resulting in a well-rounded knowledge of the industry. Combined with her Paralegal degree, Stephanie’s knowledge and experiences ensure Schafer Richardson’s daily […]

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Nicholas French

Property Accountant, Schafer Richardson

Nicholas joined Schafer Richardson in 2022. His primary role includes assisting the accounting team with the company’s owned and managed properties throughout multiple states. These responsibilities include entering accounts receivable and payables into Yardi, compiling month-end financial reports and bank reconciliations, completing CAM reconciliations and journal entries. Prior to Schafer Richardson, Nicholas graduated from St. […]

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Paul Gibbs

Senior Asset Manager, Schafer Richardson

Paul Gibbs joined Schafer Richardson as Senior Asset Manager in 2022 with a primary focus on office, industrial, and retail assets. Paul brings more than 15 years of experience in commercial real estate including asset management responsibilities for The Excelsior Group and Vice President of Corporate Real Estate for TCF Bank (merged with Huntington Bank […]

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Derek Goodman

General Counsel, Schafer Richardson

Derek Goodman recently joined Schafer Richardson, where he serves as General Counsel, responsible for leading the Legal Department. He is responsible for overseeing the department and outside counsel, and helping address risk, compliance, and governance matters for the firm. Derek joins the firm with significant experience in real estate and corporate governance matters. Prior to […]

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Michael Gross

Senior Property Manager, Schafer Richardson

Michael joined the Property Management and Leasing team in June of 2022 as a Senior Property Manager. His responsibilities include managing Bassett Creek Business Center, The Machine Shop, three industrial properties, and a parking ramp in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. With over 20 years in the industry, Michael has experience in managing all […]

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Tami Haight

Director-Human Resources, Schafer Richardson

Tami has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll, and Project Management working for a large financial services company.

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Laura Hanneman

Investor Services Manager, Schafer Richardson

Laura J. Hanneman joined Schafer Richardson and SR Realty Trust in 2018 as a member of the Capital Markets team and is the Investor Services Manager. In this role, Laura works on all aspects of the Company’s investor relations, equity sales, and marketing efforts. Most recently, Laura was a part of the Minneapolis Multi-Family Investment […]

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Justin Harvey

Senior Property Accountant, Schafer Richardson

Justin joined the Schafer Richardson team in 2017 and serves as Senior Property Accountant. His primary role includes assisting in the accounting of the company’s owned and managed properties throughout multiple states. Additional responsibilities include entering accounts receivable and payables into Yardi, compiling month-end financial reports and journal entries, completing CAM reconciliations, and scanning checks […]

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Brad Junnila

Corporate Controller, Schafer Richardson

Brad Junnila joined Schafer Richardson as Corporate Controller in 2026, bringing more than 13 years of commercial real estate accounting experience from his tenure at CBRE. In his role, Brad oversees all day‑to‑day corporate accounting operations, including payables, intercompany billings, chargebacks, commissions, treasury, and payroll support. He also leads financial reporting, budgeting, and cash management […]

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Cristina Kemppainnen

Senior Paralegal, Schafer Richardson

Cristina joined Schafer Richardson in February 2025 and serves as Senior Paralegal, overseeing matters related to commercial leasing, real estate transactions and corporate governance. Before joining Schafer Richardson, she worked as an International Corporate Governance Paralegal for a Fortune 500 company based in Minnesota. Cristina is originally from Guadalajara, Mexico where she practiced law for […]

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Brett Klun

Senior Project Manager, Schafer Richardson

As Senior Project Manager, Brett leads the execution of construction projects in alignment with the strategic objectives of Schafer Richardson. He oversees every phase of the process, from preconstruction planning through final closeout, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. Brett brings extensive experience managing a diverse portfolio of multifamily, commercial, aviation, […]

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Justin LaBarre

Assistant Property Manager, Schafer Richardson

Justin joined Schafer Richardson in 2025 as an Assistant Property Manager, supporting a portfolio of office properties in the North Loop and Northeast neighborhoods of Minneapolis. He brings over 17 years of cross-functional experience in operations and property management, having worked across commercial, healthcare, municipal, and event venue sectors. Prior to joining Schafer Richardson, Justin […]

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Hunter Larson

Acquisitions Associate, Schafer Richardson

Hunter Larson joined Schafer Richardson in 2024 as an Acquisitions Associate. In his position, Hunter supports SR Realty Trust’s acquisition efforts to expand the real estate portfolio. This includes sourcing, underwriting, and closing new investments throughout SRRT’s current and prospective markets. Prior to joining Schafer Richardson, Hunter worked as an Acquisitions and Asset Management Analyst […]

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Bryan Limmer

Maintenance Technician, Schafer Richardson

Bryan comes to Schafer Richardson with over twenty years’ experience in the building trades.  He has narrowed his interests the past seven years to building and facility maintenance, bringing with him a wide variety of skills and enthusiasm to the Osborn370 project in Downtown St. Paul. His most recent experiences include multifamily building maintenance as […]

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Mary Lundy

Director of Information Technology, Schafer Richardson

Mary Lundy is Schafer Richardson’s Director of Information Technology and joined the company in 2022.  Mary works closely with the Controller as well as strategically with the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer, and she is responsible for ensuring that all areas of the company’s information systems and data security are maintained and up […]

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Debbie MacKenzie

Accountant, Schafer Richardson

After working with Kit Richardson and Brad Schafer for many years at Griffin Real Estate Company Debbie joined them at Schafer Richardson in 1998 and now has over 35 years of experience in real estate accounting. Her responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of Schafer Richardson Construction’s accounting, including A/R, A/P, Job Cost and G/L.  She […]

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Kelly Manke

Investor Relations Manager, Schafer Richardson

Kelly Manke joined Schafer Richardson and SR Realty Trust in 2025 as Investor Relations Manager on the Capital Markets team. In this role, Kelly is responsible for managing and strengthening relationships with the company’s investor base, overseeing investor communications, and supporting fundraising and capital markets initiatives. She plays an integral part in ensuring investors are […]

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Jake McGann

Fund Accountant, Schafer Richardson

Jake recently joined Schafer Richardson, where he serves as a Fund Accountant. Jake is responsible for investment reporting, financial analysis, investment allocations, and transactions between business entities. Prior to joining Schafer Richardson, Jake worked at two Big Four accounting firms where he focused on private equity tax clients. This background encompasses federal, state and local, […]

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Ana Mikhailova

Corporate Accountant, Schafer Richardson

Ana joined Schafer Richardson in 2024 and serves as a Corporate Accountant. In her role, she supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization and works closely with the Corporate Accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Her responsibilities include managing corporate accounts payable and receivable, overseeing intercompany billings, processing employee expense reports, […]

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Tom Mott

Vice President, Asset Management, Schafer Richardson

Thomas M. Mott joined Schafer Richardson as Vice President, Asset Management in 2020. He is responsible for the financial and strategic goals of SR Realty Trust and affiliated Schafer Richardson properties. Tom has over 30 years of experience in commercial property and asset management. Prior to joining Schafer Richardson, Tom served as Vice President, Asset […]

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Mickey Mulligan

IT Support Specialist, Schafer Richardson

Mickey Mulligan is Schafer Richardson’s IT Support Specialist and joined the company in May 2023.  Mickey works closely with the Director of Information Technology to provide day-to-day technical support to SR associates as well as ensure that all areas of the company’s information systems and date security are maintained, up to date, and compliant. Prior […]

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Mike Olson

Leasing Associate, Schafer Richardson

Mike joined Schafer Richardson in 1997, and is primarily focused on leasing Schafer Richardson’s Minneapolis portfolio of over 500,000 square feet.

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Nyssa Olson, CPA

Fund Accountant, Schafer Richardson

Nyssa Olson joined Schafer Richardson as a Fund Accountant in 2026. She brings over 8 years of accounting experience, combining a strong foundation in public accounting with hands-on experience with multi-entity financial operations, including full-cycle reporting, and financial analysis. In her role, Nyssa is focused on supporting the REIT and helping ensure the accuracy and […]

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Randy Olson

Foreman, Schafer Richardson Construction

Randy has been in the construction field for 43 years and with Schafer Richardson Construction for 3.5 years.  He has expertise in all aspects of construction and maintenance, and has been involved with over 100 jobs while at SRC. EMAIL: rolson@sr-re.com DIRECT DIAL: 612.226.0343  

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Peter Orth

Senior Development Manager, Schafer Richardson

Peter Orth is a Senior Development Manager and joined Schafer Richardson in January 2022. He assists the development efforts throughout all stages of development including analyzing, sourcing and designing new development opportunities, coordinating predevelopment and closing due diligence and overseeing construction through completion & stabilization.  Prior to joining Schafer Richardson, he lived in St. Louis […]

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Lori Parks

Controller - Property Accounting, Schafer Richardson

Lori has 20 years of experience in accounting and has focused on property management accounting for the past 7 years.

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Rebecca Parrell

Development Manager, Schafer Richardson

In her role as Development Manager, Rebecca oversees the development process from feasibility through construction management and stabilization. Prior to joining Schafer Richardson, Rebecca worked on commercial district revitalization, commercial lending, and commercial real estate for the City of Minneapolis Department of Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) for 18 years. She worked on many […]

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Charles Patterson

Lead Building Engineer, Schafer Richardson

Charles Patterson joined Schafer Richardson in 2017 as the Lead Building Engineer overseeing operations for the Osborn370 Building in Downtown St. Paul. Charles has 20 years of experience in facility operations, specifically in manufacturing facilities.  Prior to joining Schafer Richardson, Charles worked for Multek Flexible Circuits in Northfield, MN where he supervised a team of seven that operated […]

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Abby Reider

Investor Relations Associate, Schafer Richardson

Abby joined Schafer Richardson and SR Realty Trust in 2026 as Investor Relations Associate on the Capital Markets team. In this role, Abby helps create an exceptional experience for both current and prospective investors. She maintains the investor database, coordinates and plans investor events, and supports ongoing investor engagement through thoughtful communications, campaigns, and investor […]

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Angela Richter

Senior Property Manager, Schafer Richardson

Angela joined the SR team in February 2025 as a Senior Property Manager. She oversees the Kansas City, Missouri portfolio along with several assets in the Twin Cities. With 25 years in the industry, Angela has a vast array of experience. Prior to joining Schafer Richardson, Angela worked on properties of all types all around […]

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Brandon Ruiz

Property Accountant, Schafer Richardson

Brandon Ruiz is a finance and operations professional with experience in property accounting, banking, and business management, and serves as a Property Accountant for Schafer Richardson. Over the years, he’s built a strong background in financial reporting, reconciliations, cash flow tracking, and day-to-day business operations while working with companies like Dominium, Robert Half, and TCF […]

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Dan Schaffan, RPA, FMA, LEED Green Associate

Senior Property Manager, Schafer Richardson

Daniel brings 27 years of experience in commercial real estate to the Schafer Richardson team. He has held a real estate license since 1985 and an insurance license since 2007. Prior to joining Schafer Richardson, Daniel worked for nine years as Property Manager for Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc. Born and raised in Minnesota, […]

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Anna Scheetz, CCIM

Senior Asset Manager, Schafer Richardson

Anna Scheetz, CCIM currently serves as a Senior Asset Manager. In her role, Anna is responsible for executing the overall asset management strategy of SR Realty Trust and affiliated Schafer Richardson entities. Anna has been working in commercial real estate since 2011 and brings experience managing all types of real estate including office, industrial, retail, […]

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Chrystal Seelhammer

Senior Property Manager - Osborn370, Schafer Richardson

With over a decade of experience in commercial property management, Chrystal has experience in managing all types of commercial real estate including retail, medical, and office. Prior to joining Schafer Richardson, she worked for The RMR Group working on a portfolio of medical and office properties throughout the Twin Cites Metro area. She holds a […]

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Lisa Sigman

Senior Paralegal, Schafer Richardson

Lisa joined Schafer Richardson in 2026 as a Senior Paralegal overseeing matters related to commercial real estate acquisitions, commercial leasing and title and survey review.  Before joining Schafer Richardson, she worked as a Senior Legal Manager, Commercial Real Estate Paralegal and Transaction Manager for several Fortune 500 companies and major law firms based in Minneapolis, […]

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Monique Slaughter

Senior Property Manager, Schafer Richardson

Monique became a part of the Property Management and Leasing team in October 2023, assuming the role of Senior Property Manager. Her duties encompass the oversight of a diverse portfolio of commercial assets spanning retail, industrial, and office sectors across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Prior to joining Schafer Richardson, Monique served as a Senior Property Manager […]

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Stefanie Sokup

Senior Director of Marketing, Schafer Richardson

As Senior Director of Marketing, Stefanie Sokup leads company-wide marketing efforts for SR Realty Trust (REIT), Development, Construction, and the SR Commercial Portfolio. With over two decades of experience in strategic marketing, brand development, and investor communications, Stefanie drives the marketing vision and execution that supports the company’s growth, enhances investor engagement, and reinforces its […]

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Ryan Voorhies

Chief Financial Officer, Schafer Richardson

Ryan Voorhies is the Chief Financial Officer at Schafer Richardson. He joined the company in 2016 and has been grateful to grow into roles of increasing responsibility, ultimately stepping into the CFO position.  Ryan has worked in commercial real estate accounting since 2006, with experience across audits, acquisitions and dispositions, mezzanine lending, development and construction […]

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