Chief Executive Officer, Principal

ANNE BEHRENDT

Anne Behrendt is Chief Executive Officer of Doran Companies, one of the leading commercial real estate companies in the upper Midwest. As CEO and majority owner, Anne oversees every aspect of Doran’s growth and strategy. Since Anne joined the company over 10 years ago, Doran has developed, designed, or built an impressive portfolio of multi-family, hotel, commercial and mixed-use projects, managed millions of square feet of commercial space and residential communities, and secured $1.5 billion in new business.

Named a “Business Titan and Top Person to Know in 2020” by Twin Cities Business Magazine, a “Twin Cities Power Woman” by BisNow, one of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s “40 under 40” and top “Women in Business,” and presented with a “Best Place to Work Leadership Award” by the Star Tribune, Anne is held in high esteem by Doran employees and industry peers and partners. Anne received her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. She is a member of The Committee of 200 and serves on the board of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.

Chief Financial Officer, President, Principal

RYAN JOHNSON

As President and CFO Ryan Johnson is responsible for all aspects of the financial strategy for Doran Companies’ businesses and oversees the financial performance of projects and assets. Ryan is involved in every aspect of Doran’s integrated service model, and his leadership is essential to the continual evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives. As a Principal owner of Doran Companies, Ryan is responsible for cultivating and supporting investor relationships. He believes success is the outcome of hard work and brings that strong work ethic to his day-to-day leadership at Doran Companies.

Ryan received his M.B.A. from the Minnesota School of Business and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota. Ryan has been honored as “CFO of the Year” by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal. Active in several community initiatives, he serves as a treasurer of the Hennepin Theater Trust Board and has an active leadership role at St. Andrew Lutheran, and serves on the Board of Directors of the ICA Foodshelf.

Chief Operating Officer

TRACI TOMAS

As Chief Operating Officer, Traci Tomas charts a strategic path forward for Doran Companies’ certification as a woman-owned business and also oversees operational functions for the company, including asset management, human resources, IT and marketing. Traci is a licensed Minnesota real estate broker, a Certified Commercial Investment Member and a Certified Property Manager. She is an active member of multiple professional associations and was honored with a Personal Development Award from the Business Women’s Circle and named a Notable Woman in Commercial Real Estate by Twin Cities Business Magazine.

President of Development

TONY KUECHLE

Tony Kuechle is President of Development for Doran Companies and has more than 25 years of industry experience in development, financing, acquisitions and asset management. Tony has developed more than 3500 luxury multi-family units in some of the most exclusive areas of the Twin Cities and Denver markets. Most recently, he led the Twin Cities development of Birke in Minnetonka, and The Expo in downtown Minneapolis. Current developments include The Reserve in Maple Grove, Geddes in Centennial, Colorado and The Triple Crown at Canterbury Park, all luxury apartment communities with a combined value of more than $400 million.

President of Architecture

JOHN FERRIER

As President of Architecture, John Ferrier sets the strategic direction for the award-winning design team at Doran Companies, responsible for overseeing all architectural aspects of Doran’s design-build capabilities. With more than 28 years of experience leading architecture projects in the Twin Cities and across the country, John has deep design expertise in the commercial, industrial, residential, hospitality and retail sectors and is invested in understanding and executing a project to meet each client’s business goals. He is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), is a LEED® Accredited Professional, and Certified Interior Designer.

President of Construction

LOUIS ZACHARY

As President of Construction for Doran, Louis Zachary is influential in setting the vision, goals, and strategy for Doran’s construction team. Louis is a highly accomplished construction executive, with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. He has a proven track record in leading teams in successful execution and delivery of projects with multiple product types including office, industrial, retail, lodging and multi-family. His strength as a leader is evident in his ability to motivate teams to achieve results beyond expectations.

Before joining Doran, Louis was Senior Vice President of Construction at Oppidan. He also served as Regional Director at OPUS Design Build in Phoenix AZ, Director of Construction Services at CSM and Senior Construction Manager at Cushman & Wakefield. In each role, Louis has taken great pride in his work and has been instrumental in delivering quality projects for a variety of private and public owners, while being on time and within budget.

Through his commitment to excellence and a dedication to professionalism, Louis has continued to exceed industry standards by forming strong professional partnerships based on integrity, ingenuity, and reliability. With a broad base of construction knowledge, he brings a unique and comprehensive understanding of real estate development and how it relates to construction project delivery.

President of Special Projects

BRENT LINDSTROM

President of Special Projects, Brent Lindstrom brings his 25 years of experience of leading very specialized projects ranging from $10,000 to $53 million in value to the Doran team. Brent, whose strength is leading multiple projects across different market sectors such as industrial, retail, office, multi-family, hospitality and medical, drove the formation of Doran Special Projects in 2017. He enjoys the fast pace and customer focus this project type brings as well as coaching his team to constantly deliver quality, attention to detail, and success, no matter the scope of the project.

President of Whitecap Property Management

APRIL BARKEIM

As President of Whitecap Property Management, a division of Doran Companies, April Barkeim oversees all aspects of property management operations. She is a vital member of the senior management team, where she leads Whitecap’s current portfolio of multi-family apartments and is responsible for maximizing revenue growth by directing the portfolio’s overall financial performance and physical assets. In addition, April manages the planning and execution of new project lease-ups, including market analysis and developing new asset management strategies

April has over 20 years of commercial management and operations experience, overseeing portfolios of over 4 million square feet of product types, including office, retail, industrial and multi-family across the United States. She is an analytical leader that can dig into the details while strategically planning the path forward. Additionally, her principled approach is evident in building and leading strong teams based on trust and respect.