Bob Brasler, Principal
bob@brasler.com
Robert M. Brasler is the captain of the team, raising capital, negotiating leases with tenants, qualifying brokerage relationships and working with government organizations on development related activities. As a member of Governor Rendell's transition team for Community affairs, Bob was able to amplify the Brasler Properties mission of redeveloping qualified Brownfield properties in PA as a response to the urban sprawl issues focused on by the current administration. He is actively guiding both the brokerage and the development sides of the business, drawing from many years of experience in the industrial real estate community. Bob was recently recognized along with a Chief Justice and past president of the US as one of Dickinson College’s 25 most influential alumnae. To learn more about Bob's experience
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Chris Brasler, President and CEO
chris@brasler.com
The President and Chief Executive Officer of Brasler Properties, Chris is the vanguard of the third generation in Brasler Properties. He has overseen the acquisition and development of over 3 Million Square Feet of Industrial space in Lancaster, Reading, Lewistown, York and Philadelphia. In the process, Chris has been responsible for acquisition, operations and development budgets totaling over $50 Million. Chris's hands-on approach to the due diligence process through acquisition, redevelopment, lease-up and disposition was honed through his entrepreneurial ventures prior to joining the firm. These include a start-up telecommunications company in the early 90's and the coordination of an investment syndicate, as well as the day-to-day operations, for a marine archeological survey and salvage firm. A licensed PA real estate professional since 1997 with advanced study in financing, construction, and business management, Chris manages the acquisition, rehab, leasing and fit up requirements of the properties. In addition, he constantly monitors market activities affecting the company's assets and adjusts the Brasler Operational Management and Investment Portfolio accordingly. Chris continues to be active in the business while residing with his wife and daughter in Sydney, Australia.
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Mark Bobb, Facilities Director
mbobb@brasler.com
Mark joined the team in 1999 and is responsible for day-to-day facility management, development construction and tenant improvements for the Brasler Portfolio. Drawing from over 25 years experience overseeing the maintenance and operations of large industrial facilities, including significant manufacturing operations, Mark supervises the Brasler on-site teams and contractors. His ability to run a team of servicing vendors with a keen eye toward necessary capital planning has led to savings in construction projects and ongoing operations while delivering consistent high quality output. Mark also oversees the capital budgets for new projects, spec writing, bidding, hiring, and ongoing operation of the physical assets. Mark, in 2007, among regular work duties, oversaw the installation of over 1.1 million square feet of new roofing.
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Gary McMillan
gary@brasler.com
Provides project management services for the construction of capital and tenant improvements. In a former position with RR Donnelley, Gary was instrumental in setting up among other operations, the 1,000+ employee, 650,000sf YBC distribution and package sorting facility. The experience of managing the transition into new properties makes Gary a very important piece of the Brasler Properties recent success. Increasingly, tenants are looking for turnkey solutions for getting up and running effectively while relying on their key managers to continue to focus on their core business expertise. Since joining the team in 2006, Gary has provided a successful turnkey solution for over 1 million square feet of tenant occupancies.
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Renee Kyle, Office Manager
renee@brasler.com
Renee joined the team in 2001 and currently oversees all in house operations as well as management of the day to day communications link to tenants, lenders and servicing banking institutions. Renee has an extensive background in accounting and operations which she draws upon when managing the accounts payable, payroll, taxes, lease administration and other operating duties pertaining to both the core Brasler Properties entity and the individual properties. Her attention to detail and responsiveness has created an efficient flow of information to and from all parties Brasler Properties does business with.
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Jay Halicki, Site Manager
jay@brasler.com
Joined the firm in 2003 to assist in the day to day management of site fire systems, risk prevention, and tenant relations at the York Business Center. In June 2007 Jay was promoted to site manager at the YBC. Jay's intimate knowledge of the significant site infrastructure, first response decision making skills and ongoing relationships in the community contribute to keeping communications open on site and with neighboring properties. Jay oversees the rest of the Brasler Properties onsite team and is also responsible for contractor safety and compliance and overall site security. Jay honed his skills in large facility and security force management while on staff for Caterpillar in the 1990's.
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Robert Cartwright, Senior Site Manager
york@brasler.com
Bob joined the Brasler team in 2002 to run the day to day operations and tenant relations at the York Business Center. His focus has been on identifying potential tenant issues related to the facility or site in a timely manner and resolving those problems without fuss and confusion to the tenants.
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