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Chicago & Midwest  + Midwest  + Office  |  October 25, 2024
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

Mortenson, UMFREA Select CBRE as Leasing Partner for Minneapolis Hub

Mortenson and the University of Minnesota Foundation Real Estate Advisors (UMFREA) have selected CBRE as the leasing partner for the first phase of The Minnesota Innovation Exchange, a 12-acre hub of innovation and economic development in the Twin Cities.

“CBRE is a fantastic addition to our project team. Their national and local expertise, combined with their enthusiasm for the significance of this project to Minnesota, makes them a perfect fit alongside UMFREA, Mortenson, and HGA,” said Dan Lessor, Vice President of Development at Mortenson.

When complete, The MIX will feature approximately three million developed square feet zoned for several uses, including research and development, innovation, multifamily, hospitality, retail, and similar destination spaces. 

Pat Mascia, Managing Director, UMFREA, is leading the foundation’s project, along with Mortenson’s Dan Lessor, Vice President, Real Estate Development; Brent Webb, Business Development Executive; and Bob Solfelt, Principal in Charge. Bowen and Jerry Driessen, First Vice President, lead CBRE’s leasing team.

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
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