Jeff East Joins Gaughan Companies Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Team

January 2012

Gaughan Companies continues to increase their downtown Minneapolis presence with the addition of Senior Associate, Jeff East to their Commercial Real Estate Brokerage office located at 100 South Fifth Street. Jeff’s area of expertise includes office and industrial leasing, sales, and new business development.

Jeff has spent the majority of his seventeen year career in Toronto, Canada representing Tenant’s and Landlord’s in the downtown office market. He achieved ongoing success while securing transactions such as 150,000 sq.ft. with Public Works Canada, 40,000 sq.ft with Price Waterhouse Coopers, and 40,000 sq.ft. with Integrative Proteomics.

Jeff is a graduate of the University of Minnesota where he attended on an athletic scholarship.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Politics and retains dual citizenship in the United States and Canada.

Gaughan Companies Executive Responsibilities | Our Team:

Gaughan Companies Executive Vice President | Penny Yohnk

As Executive Vice President for Gaughan Companies, Penny Yohnk is directly responsible to the company’s owner, Patrick Gaughan, for maximizing the firm’s operating performance.  By identifying ways to maximize profits and decrease expenses, Penny works closely with the Controller to analyze financial reports, prepare operating budgets, oversee revenue generation and secure financial longevity for Gaughan Companies.   Directly supervising all human resource functions, she has implemented sound policies and procedures for over 100 Gaughan Companies’ professionals, thereby maintaining a healthy, safe and productive work environment, both in the office and in the field.

Gaughan Companies Strengths in Leadership

Overseeing a broad array of responsibilities spanning several departments, Penny consistently demonstrates keen leadership, outstanding management skills and the ability to solve problems.  Penny is instrumental in driving the firm to achieve its overall corporate goals though implementation of the company’s vision and close following of our mission statement.  The result is consistent achievement of the financial objectives as evidenced by the firms ten percent annual growth over each of the last five years.   By executing aggressive business plans, formulating policies, overseeing sound financial practices and strategic marketing, Penny drives the innovative development, growth and corporate governance for Gaughan Companies.

Penny’s History of Success

With over 20 years of experience in Property & Asset Management, Penny has a long history of building solid relationships through exceptional performance coupled with strong management skills. She majored in Business Management at the University of Minnesota. A consummate professional always seeking to improve, Penny holds the CRM, CCAM and AHM designations.  Penny has been with Gaughan Companies since 2004.   Prior to joining Gaughan Companies Penny spent 10 years as the General Property Manager with a national commercial and residential property management firm.   Penny’s continued success at every level has earned her the reputation of being an ethical and passionate business leader with a motivational personality and an objective viewpoint.  She is actively involved with multiple local charities and nonprofit organizations.

Since 1969, Gaughan Companies’ vast level of knowledge, experience and innovation has fulfilled all of your commercial real estate needs.

Gaughan Companies Property Management Responsibilities | Our team:

Gaughan Companies Property Management Team:  Kristen Ives

Kristen Ives:  One of our property manager of commercial
properties, Kristen’s primary responsibilities are to maintain over 700,000  square feet of commercial real estate assets, consisting of office, retail and  industrial properties in top physical and financial condition.

In addition, Kristen is responsible for developing and maintaining strong, positive Working relationships with tenants, vendors, owners and brokers.

Gaughan Companies Strengths in Property Management

Prior to coming to Gaughan Companies, Kristen was the Senior Commercial Property Manager at Sherman Associates, Inc. overseeing commercial property management operations.  She has an extensive background in property management, property accounting and leasing thereby providing her the ability to view real estate assets from all
points of view.

Kristen’s proficiency in financial and real estate management provide her with the skills
to create detailed budgets and the ability to implement and maintain them
within acceptable variance ranges. Kristen utilizes a strong attention to
detail, open communication providing excellent customer service and strong
professional relationships.

Kristen’s History of Success

Kristen has a Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate from St. Cloud State University. She has received the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) and CPM
(Certified Property Manager) designations. Kristen has also received her paralegal certificate from the Minnesota Paralegal Institute.

Since 1969, Gaughan Companies’ vast level of knowledge, experience and innovation has fulfilled all of your commercial real estate needs.

Property Management Services | What We Do

With property management services as one of our key factions, expansion and growth expected in the coming years. 

 

Its important to point out that we do so much more as a full service company:

 

•Budgeting and comparison

•Rent forecasting

•Tenant relationships

•Lease renewal negotiations

•Vendor management

•Contract negotiations

 •Financial analysis

•Monthly financial reporting

•Insurance review

•Real estate tax monitoring

•Capital improvements

•Preventative maintenance

 

In order to keep up with our high standards for property managment, we reach high when selecting our employees / team members. 

Gaughan Companies received additional accolades. Association management team member Tanya Kenney received a nomination for “Association Property Manager Rookie of the Year.” This nomination is acknowledgement of her skills and strengths in association management.

 

Property management services isn’t all that we do, check us out.

Property Management | Finding the best

Gaughan Companies

Relationships matter when it comes to property management.

 As we all know, the economy is tough, the main part that matters in overcoming obstacles.  A great property management company is; resourceful, working hard, and being proactive.  We understand that business is personal. 

The cost to a business renting space continues to be a value to the business owner that has the right people working for the best interests.  Our staff is held together with exceptional leadership to bring you the value that you expect from a property management company.

Gaughan Companies wins award

Forest Lake Times
Date: Thursday, June 16, 2011

The property management team at Gaughan Companies, Forest Lake, has received
a state award. During the annual meeting and vision awards program on Thursday,
June 2, at the International Market Square in Minneapolis, Sterling Oaks II
Homeowners Association, Forest Lake, was a top contender for “Association of the
Year”, The nomination was an acknowledge of the association’s board of
directors, homeowners and professional management by Gaughan Companies. Sterling
Oaks, located on 207th St. N., consists of 25 townhomes built in 2005.

Gaughan Companies received additional accolades. Association management team
member Tanya Kenney received a nomination for “Association Property Manager
Rookie of the Year.” This nomination is acknowledgement of her skills and
strengths in association management.

http://forestlaketimes.com/2011/06/15/gaughan-companies-wins-award/

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