Let's do this right.
Development
make it stand out.
Architecture
something to be proud of.
Construction
great places to live, work and play.
Property Management
Over achieve. Over deliver.
Expo
Minneapolis, MN
Sq Ft: 787,165 Units: 368
Doran Role
The Moline
Hopkins, MN
Sq Ft: 470,000 Units: 241
Doran Role
Bringing it all together.
Creative thinkers. Accomplished doers.
At Doran, we believe success is driven by delivering exceptional services and forming lasting relationships. We bring passion and creativity to everything we do, and hold ourselves accountable for the results. Doing what’s right for our partners and our projects is what earns us customer loyalty, community respect and industry recognition.
Doran Companies is fortunate to develop and build projects in many different communities and one way we show our appreciation and respect for these communities is to incorporate original public art into the exterior design and landscape.
Doran Companies’ employees spend thousands of hours each year helping at many schools, associations and non-profits. In addition, Doran Companies contributes financially to community projects, causes and charities as a way to share our talents and resources in an effort to strengthen the fabric of our communities.
Examples of recent contributions: U of MN Marching Band, Carlson School of Business, Gopher Athletics, Hiawatha Academies, Free Bikes 4 Kidz, and Feed My Starving Children.
Significant accomplishments.
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2019
Finance & Commerce
Top Projects Award
The Milwaukee Road Depot Banquet Center Historic Renovation – Doran Special ProjectsMinnesota Multi-family Housing Association
MADACS Award Leasing Manager
Amy Fix, 610 West
MADACS Award Best Landscape
The Reserve at Arbor Lakes
MADACS Award Property of Excellence: Built after 1999
610 WestMinnesota Real Estate Journal
Best Suburban Multifamily Development
The Reserve at Arbor LakesMinnesota Real Estate Journal
General Contractor of the Year Finalist
Developer of the Year Finalist
Best Historic Renovation/Hospitality Finalist
The Depot – Doran Special ProjectsTwin Cities Business Magazine – Best of Business
Best Commercial Real Estate Developer
Best Commercial Property Management
Commercial General Contractor FinalistMinneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
Named one of the 20 Largest Commercial Property Managers in the Twin CitiesMinneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
Named Second Largest Real Estate Developer in the Twin CitiesStar Tribune
Top 150 Workplace -
2018
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
40 Under 40
Anne Behrendt, Chief Operating OfficerMinneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
Women in Business Award
Anne Behrendt, Chief Operating OfficerMinneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
Most Admired CEOs
Kelly Doran, Chief Manager and FounderMinnesota Real Estate Journal
Best Suburban Multifamily
The MolineMinnesota Real Estate Journal
Executive of the Year
Kelly Doran, Chief Manager and FounderFinance & Commerce – Reader Rankings
Best Commercial Property Manager
Best Commercial Real Estate Developer
Best Office Interiors
Best Large ContractorTwin Cities Business Magazine – Best of Business
Commercial Real Estate General Contractor Finalist
Commercial Real Estate Developer Finalist
Commercial Property Management FinalistMinnesota Multi-family Housing Association
MADACS Award Leasing Consultant
Tayler Nicholson, Mill & Main
MADACS Award Best New Development, Market-Rate
The MolineMinnesota Construction Association – Award of Merit
New Project over $15 Million
The Moline
New Project over $15 Million
610 WestStar Tribune
Top Workplace -
2017
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
Top 100 People to Know
Kelly Doran, Chief Manager and FounderMinneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
CFO of The Year
Ryan Johnson, Chief Financial OfficerMinneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
Top Real Estate Developers FinalistMinnesota Multi-family Housing Association
MADACS Award Market-Rate Community Manager
Ali Bichler, Property Manager, Mill & MainMN Daily – Grapevine Awards
Best Property Management Company
The Bridges and The KnollTwin Cities Business Magazine – Best of Business
Best Commercial Real Estate General Contractor
Commercial Real Estate Developer Finalist
Commercial Property Management FinalistFinance & Commerce – Reader Rankings
Best Commercial Property Manager
Best Commercial Real Estate Developer
Best Office Interiors
Best Large Contractor
Best ArchitectMinnesota Construction Association – Award of Merit
Renovation, Expansion or Tenant Improvement
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The DepotStarnet Design Award
Doran Construction for 3rd Party Build project
EncoreStar Tribune
Top Workplace -
2016
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
Named a “Top General Contractor”Minnesota Construction Association
General Contractor of the YearTwin Cities Business Magazine – Best of Business
Best Commercial General Contractor
Commercial Real Estate Developers Finalist
Commercial Property Management Firm FinalistMpls.St.Paul Magazine
RAVE (Residential, Architects, Vision, and Excellence) Award
Mill & Main -
2015
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
Named a “Top General Contractor”Minnesota Construction Association
General Contractor of the YearStar Tribune
Top Workplace -
2014
MN Daily – Grapevine Awards
Best Apartment Complex
The Knoll -
2013
Finance & Commerce
Progress Minnesota Company AwardFinance & Commerce
Top Projects Award of Excellence
Mill & Main -
2012
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
Best of Real Estate Awards Best in Real Estate
The Edge on Oak -
2011
Minnesota Construction Association
Awards of Excellence Project of The Year
Sydney Hall -
2010
Minnesota Shopping Center Association
STARR Award – Mixed Use – Redevelopment
Sydney Hall and Dinkydome
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
Best of Real Estate Awards Best Overall
Sydney Hall
