Business Details
34 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Real Estate Development in Milwaukee
Founded in 1992, our company was established with a vision to redefine real estate development through community-centric practices. We specialize in commercial real estate investment, development, and property management, prioritizing sustainable growth and neighborhood revitalization. Our team of experts brings decades of experience in navigating complex real estate opportunities, combining environmental stewardship with financial acumen. We hold industry-recognized certifications, including IREM's Accredited Management Organization status, underscoring our commitment to excellence.Through strategic partnerships and a deep understanding of Midwest markets, we deliver tailored solutions that generate attractive returns for investors while fostering vibrant communities. Our approach integrates innovative design, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation across industrial, multifamily, and mixed-use projects.
Services
Property Management
Industrial Development
Multifamily Development
Sale-Leaseback Financing
Brownfield Redevelopment
Commercial Investment
Mixed-Use Development
Build-To-Suit Solutions
Third-Party Management
Land Acquisition
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of Midwest commercial real estate expertise
- IREM Accredited Management Organization certification holder
- 24/7 emergency maintenance services available
- Specialized in sustainable brownfield redevelopment projects
- Recognized as Best Developer for 4 consecutive years
Associations and certifications
- IREM AMO Certified
What people say
Exceptional service
Community-focused developments
Timely responses
Sustainable practices
Experienced team
Services
Property Management
Our comprehensive property management services cover commercial and multifamily real estate with a team possessing 150+ combined years of experience. We provide strategic planning, financial oversight, and maintenance coordination while maintaining an ownership mindset for third-party assets. Our platform includes real-time performance tracking through Yardi software and 24/7 emergency response capabilities.
Industrial Development
We specialize in modern distribution centers and light manufacturing facilities ranging from 50,000 to 1M+ square feet. Our expertise includes site selection, entitlements, and build-to-suit solutions tailored to tenant operational requirements while aligning with regional growth objectives and transportation networks.
Multifamily Development
We develop Class A/B market-rate and workforce housing communities with 150-400+ units. Our designs prioritize energy efficiency, wellness-focused amenities, and walkable neighborhoods that foster community engagement while maintaining long-term asset value through sustainable construction practices.
Sale-Leaseback Financing
This financial strategy allows businesses to unlock equity from owned real estate while maintaining operational control. We structure transactions that provide immediate liquidity (up to 100% market value) with long-term NNN leases, enabling clients to reinvest capital into core business functions at higher returns.
Brownfield Redevelopment
Our team specializes in transforming contaminated sites into productive commercial properties. We combine environmental remediation expertise with urban design principles to create mixed-use developments that address community needs while meeting regulatory requirements.
People
Stewart Wangard
Founder & Executive Chairman
Stewart Wangard founded the company in 1992 with a vision to prioritize community development alongside real estate investment. He champions sustainable practices and stakeholder collaboration, driving initiatives that balance financial returns with neighborhood revitalization efforts across Midwest markets.
Matt Moroney
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO since 2023, Matt Moroney leads strategic growth initiatives with 20+ years of commercial real estate experience. He focuses on expanding industrial and multifamily portfolios while maintaining the company's community-first development philosophy and operational excellence.
Burton Metz
President of Investments
Burton Metz oversees acquisition strategies with expertise in capital markets and investor relations. He manages portfolio diversification efforts across industrial and multifamily sectors, leveraging 25+ years of Midwest real estate market knowledge to identify value-add opportunities.
Jamie Wolski
VP Property Management
Jamie Wolski directs property operations with responsibility for 3.3+ million square feet of commercial assets. She leads a team delivering day-to-day management, capital planning, and tenant relations services while implementing technology solutions for operational efficiency.
Nicholas Ganos
Director of Investor Relations
Nicholas Ganos manages investor communications and fund administration for the Midwest Multifamily Fund. He ensures transparency and strategic alignment between capital partners and development projects, drawing on 15 years of real estate finance experience.
Questions
What types of properties does Wangard develop?
We focus on industrial facilities, multifamily housing, and mixed-use developments across the Midwest, with expertise in both ground-up construction and adaptive reuse projects.
Do you offer property management services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive third-party management for commercial and multifamily assets, including maintenance, financial oversight, and tenant relations with 24/7 emergency support.
What is your development process?
Our seven-phase approach includes discovery, concept development, entitlements, capital structuring, design-build, lease-up, and long-term asset management for complete project lifecycle control.
Can you help with brownfield sites?
Yes, we specialize in environmental remediation and redevelopment of contaminated properties, transforming them into productive commercial or residential assets through public-private partnerships.
What financing options are available?
We offer sale-leaseback arrangements that unlock property equity while maintaining operational control, providing immediate liquidity for business expansion or debt reduction purposes.
How do you ensure property value retention?
Through proactive maintenance programs, technology integration, and strategic capital improvements guided by our in-house facilities team and leadership-level oversight of all operations.
