Alex A. Young
Vice President, Development
651-287-8891 ayoung@mspcommercial.net
Alex Young has proven to be a strong player in commercial real estate development. He joined MSP Commercial in 2003, transitioning from a successful career in commercial brokerage at Welsh Companies, where he was named 2002's national Rookie of the Year.
At MSP Commercial, Alex serves as Vice President of Development, supervising the development of projects, and working with contractors and architects. In addition, he continues to oversee leasing and purchasing, as well as seeking out tenants for current projects.
A graduate of St. John's University with a degree in Business Management, Alex has already been instrumental in a number of large development projects, including Oakcrest Village, a 28 acre mixed use development in Oakdale, Minnesota. This is in addition to MSP Commercial's primary focus, 25,000 to 50,000 square feet suburban medical office buildings. His work on these projects includes land acquisition, governmental approvals, securing financing and equity, and guiding the project to successful completion.
Alex is also a member of the City of Chaska's Planning Commission.
Richard H. Zehring
President
651-287-8890 dzehring@mspcommercial.net
A key player in the Twin Cities' real estate community, and with more than 25 years' experience in developing, managing and leasing commercial real estate, including conventional, tax-exempt and international finance, Dick brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every transaction he directs.
Dick's background encompasses office, retail and industrial development, management, brokerage, leasing, and marketing. He also has extensive experience in the repositioning and development of all types of properties, with an emphasis on downtown, mixed-use real estate, as well as Suburban office, medical and industrial development.
Recent projects include the direction of over 750,000 square feet of industrial and office/warehouse and business park development. Dick oversaw the design, site assembly, construction and development management, including all municipal approvals, construction loan, lease negotiation and administration, pre-leasing, leasing, and, where planned, pre-sale to institutional buyers.
Over the most recent six year period, Dick, through MSP Commercial, has successfully developed, leased and financed medical and professional office buildings in Eagan, Woodbury, Stillwater, Lakeville and Hudson.
Dick has well established investor and banking relationships throughout the Twin Cities.
He was an executive and Regional Manager with Welsh Companies from 1994 until 2004. In previous positions with Zehring & Angleson (which was sold to Welsh in 1994), and BCE Development, Dick was instrumental in all areas of commercial real estate, including financing, acquisitions, construction management, marketing, redevelopment, property management, design and analysis.
Dick is an active member of many professional organizations, including: National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Building Owners and Managers Association, Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors (MNCAR), and the Board of Realtors. Additionally, he sits on the boards of several organizations, including: Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota (East Metro), United Hospital of St. Paul, and the Boy Scouts. He served as chair for the St. Paul Area YMCA (2005-2006), and is currently President of the St. Paul Police Foundation.
Ruth Virkus
Executive Assistant
651-287-8888 rvirkus@mspcommercial.net
Ruth is a National Merit Scholarship recipient who graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota Morris with degrees in history and theatre. Before joining MSP Commercial, she worked at Wells Fargo Corporate Development and TCM Construction. In her spare time, she writes plays for The Flower Shop Project theater company, of which she is a founding member and Vice President.
Steve Miller
Manager, Leasing and Special Projects
smiller@mspcommercial.net
direct line: (651) 287-8204
As Director of Leasing, Steve's duties include preparing and negotiating leases, coordinating with brokers, overseeing Tenant Improvement work and marketing the buildings.
In addition to spearheading leasing, Steve works on projects with both the property management and development groups within MSP Commercial.
Steve graduated from the University of St. Thomas with degrees in Real Estate Finance and Entrepreneurship, during which time he was the sole proprietor of his own detailing business. He’s a member of the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce and is attending their Leadership Academy. He also volunteers at St. Matthew’s Church with an organization called Loaves and Fishes, which provides meals to those in need.
Richard H. Hanson
Vice President, Property Management
651-287-8894 rhanson@mspcommercial.net
Rick Hanson has over 24 years of commercial real estate management experience in both large and mid-sized buildings. His management style combines a focus on customer service with technical knowledge- he holds a Chief C Steam Engineer’s license, an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration certification, and is designated as a Real Property Administrator (RPA®). These qualifications give him the ability to diagnose and solve many tenant problems on the spot.
He is an active member of the Building Owners and Managers Association and the Institute of Real Estate Management.
Tyler Zehring
Vice President, Finance and Administration
651-287-8787 tzehring@mspcommercial.net
Tyler began his career in real estate in 1995 as Assistant Property Manager with Welsh Companies, responsible for 400,000 square feet of office space and 100,000 square feet of retail space in downtown St. Paul.
Tyler's current focus, as Vice President of Operations, is with the overall financial performance of the company, and building and maintaining both business and reporting relationships with the company's partners and bankers.
He also has operating responsibility for employee relations, retirement and health plans, as well as financial planning for the company as a whole.
Tyler attended of the University of St. Thomas where he majored in business administration and marketing. He is an active member of the Greater St. Paul BOMA and is an avid hiker and mountain climber.