Beyond the Skyline

Lisa Christianson, a senior vice president at Colliers, talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter about the transition from owning her own firm to joining Colliers, what advice she has for people looking to start their own business, and some predictions for where she thinks the market is going in 2025.

Nick Erickson, senior director of housing policy at Housing First Minnesota, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Erickson talks about Housing First Minnesota’s legislative agenda and how he got into the homebuilder advocacy business.

State Rep. Esther Agbaje talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter about housing policy and the Minnesota Legislature.

Tim Worke, CEO of the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Worke discusses opportunities and challenges in the construction industry and previews the 2025 Minnesota Construction Summit.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter about the mayor’s plan for downtown Minneapolis, how it works in tandem with other plans put forward by groups and talks about his favorite Bob Dylan songs.

Dan Lindh, CEO of Presbyterian Homes & Services, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Lindh talks about his long career with Presbyterian Homes & Services, the changes he has seen in the senior housing industry, his retirement plans and more.

Tina Gassman, president of Greater St. Paul BOMA talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter. Gassman discusses the concerns of building owners in the capital city and breathing life into its downtown.

St. David’s Center CEO Julie Sjordal talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Sjordal talks about the downtown Minneapolis YWCA acquisition and remodel, how the sale came together and why it was more complicated than a typical real estate transaction.

Chris LaTondresse, CEO of Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative, talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter. LaTondresse discusses his first year on the job, his aims for the future of Beacon and how he thinks more affordable housing can be built.

Julie Sommese of PACE Equity talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Sommese discusses the growth of C-PACE lending in Minnesota and some of the projects she has assisted in the Twin Cities and beyond.

Interview: Rick Martagon, executive director, Building Strong Communities by Finance & Commerce

Shaun Hainey, the program manager for Northland Connection at Northspan, talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter. Hainey talks about community and business development, his previous career and what he finds compelling about his work.

Ann Duginske Cibulka, Ryan Company’s vice president for real estate development in health care, talks to Finance & Commerce reporter Dan Netter. Duginske Cibulka talks about her work at Ryan, how health care development does and does not obey the whims of the market and highlights why she thinks health care systems might want to start thinking differently about where they provide outpatient servic...

Michael Grage, associate principal, and Troy Malmstrom, associate principal and director of computational design & fabrication, at architecture firm GBBN talk to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Grage and Malmstrom talk about how their company is using augmented reality to break down communication barriers with clients and end users, among other topics.

Apadana Energy President Lev Buslovich talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Buslovich talks in depth about Apadana Energy and some of its projects, ranging from electric vehicle charging stations for apartment buildings to a complex solar PV installation on a Minneapolis parking ramp next to Target Field.

David Nguyen and Sara Riegle of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans talk to Finance & Commerce reporter Dan Netter about the importance of housing developments, the work of ending veteran homelessness and what cities can do to be more friendly to the much-needed development in their areas.

Minneapolis Public Housing Authority Executive Director Abdi Warsame talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter. Warsame was recently recognized nationally by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials as one of its two Outstanding Professionals of the Year.

Dunwoody College of Technology President Scott Stallman talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Stallman discusses Dunwoody’s history and future, efforts to improve diversity in the construction trades, the ongoing need for skilled labor, and other topics.

Home Line housing attorney Daniel Suitor talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter. Suitor discusses how he found himself working in the tenants’ rights space, doing policy work and rent payment methods.

Ulteig President and CEO Doug Jaeger talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Jaeger talks about the growing demand for clean energy, the evolution of electric utility systems and efforts to streamline the process for reviewing and approving clean energy projects.

Ben Johnson, the director of the Minneapolis Arts and Cultural Affairs Department, talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter. Johnson discusses the Arts and Culture Vibrant Store Front Initiative, an idea meant to invest in Minneapolis artists so they can have studio space to work and hold events in.

Cecil Smith, president and CEO of the Minnesota Multi Housing Association, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Smith talks about opportunities and challenges in multifamily development and operations.

Mikeya Griffin, executive director of the Rondo Community Land Trust, talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter. Griffin talks about the land trust’s mission and its relationship with the city of St. Paul.

David Wood, founder and president of Ancoats Construction, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Wood discusses following in his father’s footsteps, his reason for starting Ancoats and the labor challenges in the construction sector.

In this episode, Emily Nicoll, managing director and city leader for Transwestern’s Minneapolis office talks to F&C reporter Dan Netter. Nicoll discusses her move to Transwestern, servant leadership and connecting with other women in commercial real estate.