Our people make this company what it is today

Principals

Leadership

Nathaniel Hagedorn

Nathaniel Hagedorn

Founder / Chief Executive Officer

With 20 years of commercial real estate experience, Nathaniel is responsible for the overall strategy of the company and is principally focused on that NorthPoint Development continues to live into our Core Values, maintains the unique culture we have created for our team members, and supports the leadership teams running the various business units. 

Nathaniel has helped raise in excess of $16.5B in capital over the last eight years for our various real estate investments. To date, our firm has developed and managed in excess of 169.4+ million square feet of commercial space and over 5,900 apartments. The network of companies has grown to nine companies, including a real estate development and management company, an international logistics company, and a warehouse and supply chain integration company. 

Chad Meyer

Chad Meyer

Founding Partner / President

With 23 years of industrial engineering and construction experience, Chad is responsible for the general oversight and growth of development, brownfield redevelopment, and design-build industrial construction for NorthPoint Development projects nationwide.

Kelly Clark

Kelly Clark

Founding Partner / Chief Operating Officer

With over 23 years of experience in asset management, business development, and operations, Kelly provides the leadership, management, and strategic vision that drives the firm forward. 

As a CAPS designate through the National Apartment Association and a Lyceum Program graduate, Kelly plays an active role on the legislation/government affairs committee and is a past president of the Apartment Association of Kansas City. Kelly was also honored as part of the Women Who Mean Business Class of 2023.

Mark Pomerenke

Mark Pomerenke

Founding Partner / Chief Investment Officer

As Chief Investment Officer, Mark oversees NorthPoint Development’s investment activity, develops and structures capital relationships, and evaluates new development opportunities. Mark joined the team in 2012 and has held various project management and executive roles. These experiences provide a deep and direct development expertise across many asset classes. 

Mark earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame.

Brent Miles

Brent Miles

Founding Partner / Chief Marketing Officer

With over 19 years of real estate and economic development experience, Brent is responsible for all leasing and requests for proposals for our expanding industrial portfolio. In addition, Brent also serves as head of incentive and taxation, incentive offers and approvals, and government relations. 

Brent earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Affairs and his Master’s Degree in Public Policy.

Larry Lapinski

Larry Lapinski

Partner / Chief Development Officer

With 23 years of consulting experience in various market sectors, including industrial, office, senior living, and retail, Larry is responsible for overseeing various projects from entitlement through construction. His civil engineering background and national experience help ensure project efficiency.

Jed Momot

Jed Momot

Partner / Chief Strategy Officer

With over 15 years of development and construction experience, Jed is responsible for industrial sourcing opportunities and strategic initiatives. These initiatives include speculative industrial development, pursuing build-to-suit opportunities, and brownfield redevelopment. 

Jed has gained a broad range of experience across various asset classes, including industrial, retail, multi-family, senior living, and government. Jed earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Jeremy Davis, CPA, CCIFP

Jeremy Davis, CPA, CCIFP

Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer, Jeremy is responsible for overseeing internal and external reporting, managing banking and lending relationships, along with the debt portfolio, collaborating with investors on new projects, and assisting with strategic initiatives.

Jeremy is a CPA and Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) through The Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals.

Katelyn Lawing

Katelyn Lawing

Executive Vice President of Accounting & Finance Operations

As Executive Vice President of Accounting & Finance Operations, Katelyn is responsible for overseeing the strategic finance and accounting operations of NorthPoint Development. Her expertise lies in promoting efficiency and innovation through open communication and collective problem solving, leading to more effective teams and strong financial performance. Prior to this role, Katelyn has held various roles across asset classes and business units gaining invaluable experience to lead strategic initiatives across teams. Prior to NorthPoint, Katelyn gained experience in the audit sector at Ernst & Young and earned both a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Accounting from Missouri State University.

Jenna Bishop

Jenna Bishop

Partner / Executive Vice President of Operations

As the Executive Vice President of Operations at NorthPoint Development, Jenna is responsible for providing leadership and strategic vision for effective business operations. She leads 160 million square feet of industrial property management and the Human Resources, IT, Risk Management, and Software teams.
Since joining the team in 2013, she has previously managed diverse portfolios, including multifamily, senior living, and self-storage. Throughout her career, her passion has been building empowered teams and driving value in both new construction and stabilized assets.

Evan Fitts

Evan Fitts

Partner / Executive Vice President

With over 16 years of legal and real estate development experience, Evan heads NorthPoint’s internal legal department, with a particular focus in capital, joint venture, and fund structuring.  In addition to his legal role, Evan serves as a member of NorthPoint’s executive committee, capital committee, and investment committee.  Evan earned a BA from the University of Tennessee and a JD from the University of Missouri, and prior to joining NorthPoint was a Shareholder in the Real Estate Development group of an AMLAW 100 law firm in Kansas City.

Charles Blaschke

Charles Blaschke

Vice President of Energy & Sustainability

With over 15 years of experience in the sustainability and energy industries, Charles is responsible for overseeing the company’s sustainability and energy vision across our portfolio. Charles has advised the UN, IFC, and governments with hundreds of public speaking engagements and presentations internationally. He is a graduate of Missouri S&T and co-founded Taka Solutions, a revolutionary energy efficiency, finance, and technology provider.

Team Member Spotlight

Nick Crawford

Cruising Compassion: Meet Nick, the Driving Force Behind Food on the Move

Based in our St. Louis office, Nick embodies the spirit of community service as he takes the reins of the St. Louis Area Foodbank’s Food on the Move initiative. Week after week, he fearlessly navigates the substantial truck and trailer through the bustling streets, ensuring that the St. Louis Area Foodbank reaches those in need.

Designed to cater to individuals residing in regions with limited access to healthy food and resources, their custom-built trailer provides a welcoming space where neighbors can freely choose the nourishment they require.

Nick’s unwavering commitment and genuine passion for making a difference exemplify the core values we hold dear at our company. His contribution serves as an inspiration to us all, reflecting the profound impact one individual can have on a community.

Jenna Washnieski

Supporting the Personal and Professional Development of Teams

As our Leadership Coach and EOS Facilitator, Jenna partners with our leadership teams as they develop and implement annual plans, creates, and leads workshops to support our teams’ personal and professional development, and works one-on-one with team members who want to dig deeper into becoming the leaders they’re meant to be. Jenna says she “loves sitting alongside leaders as they imagine the immense possibilities in their businesses and helping them get clear on the steps to make those dreams a reality.”

Mid-Atlantic Team

Habitat for Humanity | Team Build Project

Our Mid-Atlantic team partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help a single mother of two revitalize their home. Through the Team Build project, they helped build a new deck, install door frames, and crown molding, and put in new flooring and windows. Members of the team said they were proud to partner with an organization that is helping families like this, and they look forward to future Team Build opportunities with Habitat for Humanity.

Join Our Team

We strive to inspire, share, commit and join together to achieve a common goal

Our culture was founded first. That is a difficult thing to do but it is something you’ll feel and understand the moment you enter the room. Our success has and will be greatly influenced by our ‘take ownership’ mentality. NorthPoint team members run at problems, not away from them. If you’re ready to level up your career, experience a new kind of company culture, and play a critical role in serving our clients and communities, reach out today.

 

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