As the Senior Vice President for Colliers’ Investment Services Group in Minneapolis-St. Paul, I lead my team to success through proven processes. My team focus is mainly on industrial, office, medical-office, and single-tenant net lease; both locally and nationally.

My broad real estate capital markets knowledge and expertise reflects my 30-year career experience in the commercial brokerage business. During this time, I have worked with nearly every major owner in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, either through Investment Sales or Landlord representation.  I have experience in multi-market cycles and have become one of the top brokers in the Minneapolis area, and globally transacting more than $2.5 billion.

Having been in the business since 1984, I know how to best benefit the client. My number one priority when serving a client is their experience, both for the buyer and the seller. This experience is built off of a vision and collaboration. A project is best completed through a thought out plan put into action.

As Senior Vice President for Colliers International’s Investment Services division, I specialize in single tenant and multi-tenant office and industrial investments. I am commited to my involvement  at every stage of the disposition process – beginning with the physical and financial assessment of the property and continuing through due diligence to closing. My clients comment on my   honest, hands-on approach and trust me as their advisor providing unparalleled market insight.

Since 2012, I have been working with my partners, Mark Kolsrud and David Berglund to grow the  The Colliers Minneapolis/St. Paul Investment Services Group and as of 2017 we have completed over $2 billion in sales.

Prior to joining Colliers International, I began my career working at CBRE in Downtown Chicago as a Research Analyst, assisting landlord and tenant representatives with pertinent market knowledge. 

Community Involvement/Leadership

• Former Chair of Golf "FORE" Diabetes
• Ronald McDonald House
• Childrens Hospital of MN Leadership Council

As a Senior Vice President for Colliers International’s Investment Services Group I specialize in office and industrial real estate investments to provide quality sales services to local and institutional owners in Minneapolis/St. Paul and the surrounding Midwest commercial real estate market. Since 2012, I have been working with my partners, Mark Kolsrud and Colin Ryan to grow the Colliers Minneapolis/St. Paul Investment Services Group and as of 2017 we have completed over $2 billion in sales.

I provide committed involvement in every stage of the disposition process, beginning with the financial and physical assessment of the property and changing market conditions and continuing through due diligence and closing.  Whether I am representing buyers or sellers, I apply a hands-on approach to see my clients through every step of the sales process.  As a strong proponent of an honest, straightforward style, I rely on my exceptional market knowledge to keep my clients well informed.

I began my career with Welsh Companies in 2004 as part of the Office Leasing Team and completed over 1,200,000 square feet in lease transactions before transitioning into the Investment Sales side of the business in 2008. My background has given me great perspective on how moments of liquidity can change with the rise and fall of demand in capital markets and fluctuations in commercial office and industrial space needs.

As a Real Estate Analyst for Colliers International, Lauren assists the Investment Sales team with underwriting, valuation and financial analysis.  Lauren works with her team to produce marketing materials for Investment Sales of all sizes and types.  Additionally, Lauren provides lease analysis, lease comparisons, and building valuations to brokers throughout the Colliers International Minnepaolis/St. Paul offices.

Prior to joining Colliers International in 2016, Lauren began her career at Jones Lang LaSalle as a Property Administrator for two downtown Minneapolis office properties.  During her time at JLL, Lauren received the 2015 Midwest Team Player of the Year award.