Our people make this company what it is today
Principals
Leadership
Nathaniel Hagedorn
Founder / Chief Executive Officer
With 22 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 more than $19.9B in capital over the last nine years for our various real estate investments. To date, our firm has developed and managed more than 169.4+ million square feet of commercial space and over 5,900 apartments. The network of companies has grown to eight companies, including a real estate development and management company, and a warehouse and supply chain integration company.
Chad Meyer
Founding Partner / President
With 25 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 Hill
Founding Partner / Chief Operating Officer
With over 24 years of experience in asset management, business development, and operations, Kelly provides the leadership, management, and strategic vision that drives the firm forward.
Kelly is a CAPS designate through the National Apartment Association and a Lyceum Program graduate. Kelly actively serves on the Board of Directors as the past president and co-chair of the Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee for the Apartment Association of Kansas City.
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
Founding Partner / Chief Marketing Officer
With over 21 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
Partner / Chief Development Officer
With 25 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
Partner / Chief Strategy Officer
With over 17 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
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
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.
Evan Fitts
Partner / Chief Legal Officer
With over 17 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
Vice President of Energy & Sustainability
With over 16 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
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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.