Broe Real Estate Group (BREG), a prominent Denver-based real estate developer, has announced the appointment of Katie Vanderveen as senior vice president for Multifamily Asset Management. In her new role, Vanderveen will oversee the billion-dollar Colorado multifamily portfolio while also leading the acquisition strategy for Broe Residential.
BREG is known for its impressive portfolio, which includes award-winning developments like the $700M Country Club Towers community. The company manages a luxury living portfolio that encompasses over 1,500 units situated in some of Denver’s most desirable neighborhoods. The multifamily development segment at BREG complements its extensive national real estate investment portfolio.
Douglas Wells, CEO of BREG, expressed enthusiasm about Vanderveen’s appointment, stating, “Broe Residential represents Denver’s highest quality luxury living portfolios and we are poised to grow the portfolio both within Colorado and across the US.” He emphasized her extensive experience in the multifamily sector as the ideal fit to enhance Broe Residential’s reputation and direct its future growth.
Vanderveen brings significant experience to BREG, having spent six years at Pensam Capital. Her previous responsibilities included managing operations, capital allocation, and long-term strategy across a national portfolio of 14,000 units. With more than 20 years of multifamily experience, she is well-equipped to guide BREG’s long-term residential direction.
“Broe Real Estate Group has a well-earned reputation for its award-winning multifamily communities,” Vanderveen stated. “I look forward to showcasing BREG’s signature multifamily philosophy of high-quality, high-service developments that create resident-centered luxury communities.”
In related news, Cushing Terrell, a national architecture, engineering, and design firm, has expanded its Landscape Architecture practice in Denver, bringing on Senior Landscape Architect Chris Muir, PLA. Muir joins Cushing Terrell with nearly two decades of regional experience and a robust portfolio in landscape design.
This addition reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to meet the evolving needs of Front Range communities. The inclusion of landscape architecture as a standalone service from the Denver office signifies a deeper integration of site planning, placemaking, and sustainable design within Cushing Terrell’s multidisciplinary practice.
Laura Dougherty, the Denver studio director and practice lead for Landscape Architecture and Planning at Cushing Terrell, highlighted the importance of landscape architecture in their project approach. “With Chris on board in Denver, we’re reinforcing our commitment to client-centered, collaborative design at every scale,” she said. Muir’s extensive experience in multifamily residential, mixed-use, and civic projects is expected to strengthen the firm’s landscape architecture capabilities.
Muir, who previously worked with Norris Design as a senior associate, expressed his excitement about joining Cushing Terrell, saying, “Whether it’s a public plaza, an affordable housing community, or large-scale master plan, my focus is always on designing places people want to be while keeping constructability and cost in view.” His addition enhances the firm’s landscape architecture bench and broadens its collaborative design efforts with developers, municipalities, and nonprofits across various projects.
On another front, EEI Building Performance has announced the promotion of John Reis to director. With over 25 years in engineering and facility commissioning, particularly in healthcare and operational sustainability, Reis will now oversee multiple branch offices.
As a leading facility consulting firm founded in 1984, EEI Building Performance is renowned for enhancing building systems and performance through innovative solutions. Reis’s leadership is expected to uphold the firm’s commitment to efficiency, safety, and a high-performance team culture, ensuring a solid delivery of solutions across diverse projects.
Meanwhile, Malman Real Estate has welcomed Tyler Bray as a partner. With more than two decades of experience in commercial real estate brokerage, Bray brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record from his tenure at Cushman & Wakefield of Denver, where he excelled for 18 years.
In discussing his transition to Malman Real Estate, Bray remarked, “The move to Malman Real Estate was a clear next step. The firm’s sharp entrepreneurial mindset, combined with its momentum in the Denver market, offered the perfect platform to lead, build, and grow alongside Jake and Evan.” His background in retail and land transactions will undoubtedly enrich the firm’s capabilities.
Bray is recognized for his commitment to nurturing long-term client relationships and his results-oriented approach. His extensive client list includes major names like Invesco, Hines, JP Morgan Chase, and Comcast, reflecting his strong reputation in the industry.
Managing partner Jake Malman expressed excitement over Bray’s arrival: “Tyler joining the firm as a partner is a very exciting and big win for Malman Real Estate. Tyler’s experience, reputation, and transaction volume will elevate our firm, and I’m extremely grateful he came on board.”
Bray emphasized the importance of communication in his approach, ensuring clients feel informed at all times throughout the process. He aims to leverage his local connections and market insights to foster growth and drive results at Malman Real Estate.
“As a proud Colorado native with deep roots in this market, I’m thrilled to bring my experience, market knowledge, and long-standing relationships—local, regional, and national—to a company that’s truly building something special,” Bray stated. “Joining Malman Real Estate at this stage of its growth is energizing, and I’m excited to help drive its next chapter with a focus on delivering results and elevating the brokerage experience.”
Bray’s addition to Malman Real Estate follows a series of strategic hires aimed at establishing a comprehensive team poised for continued growth. The firm recently appointed Evan Kline as managing broker and introduced a Property Management division led by Michayla Danu. With a new Director of Operations & Marketing in Deb Stevens and brokerage specialist Alisha Stoltz, Malman Real Estate is focused on fostering excellence and longevity in its service offerings.
These leadership changes and expansions highlight a dynamic period for Denver’s real estate and design industries, reflecting growth, collaboration, and the commitment to creating high-quality, sustainable environments.
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