Our Team

President

Michael Staenberg

President of The Staenberg Group, Michael, pays meticulous attention to detail on every project, including design, construction, leasing and management. Known for his endless energy and competitive edge, he leads the company with dedication and passion. Michael understands that the simplest decisions impact the experience of the people coming to a shopping center, and his involvement verges on the extreme, from insisting upon energy-conserving white roofs to choosing planters that are attractive to shoppers. He is equally passionate about philanthropy and not only generously gives his funds, but his time and expertise to help others in the community.

Leasing Representative

Emily Ackley

With four years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Emily previously served as a Transaction Specialist at Cushman & Wakefield’s Portfolio Services Center located in St. Louis, MO. Emily has supported and managed a multitude of client accounts which include H&R Block, Dean Foods, FleetPride, GameStop and Citizens Bank, giving Emily a wide-range of exposure across the retail and industrial markets. During her time at Cushman & Wakefield, Emily saved over $2.5 million across her clients and completed nearly 250 lease negotiations. Away from her desk, Emily keeps an active lifestyle full of walking, hiking and running. If you can’t find her outside then she’s either cooking or reading! 

Controller

Cyrus Beckham

As Controller, Cy is responsible for the oversite of accounting, budgeting, tax compliance, financial reporting, and lease administration.

Prior to joining The Staenberg Group, Cy served as Controller for several companies across different industries including real estate, healthcare, and manufacturing.  

Cy received his undergraduate degree in Finance & Banking from the University of Missouri and an MBA from Lindenwood University.  Cy is also a licensed real estate broker in the state of Missouri.  

Chief Investment Officer

Brad Bishop

As Chief Investment Officer, Brad helps develop both short and long-term investment plans for The Staenberg Group, and he brings more than three decades of experience in the financial services industry. Throughout Brad’s career, he has served as Director of Family Office Investments at the Commerce Trust Company and helped establish the Trust Company at TIAA-Cref. Most recently, he was a partner at Matter Family Office where he maintains a consulting relationship and is a member of their investment committee. Brad carries his professionalism and leadership through to his community service, and serves as a board member for nonprofits such as the APA and Forest Park Forever.

Vice President - Leasing & Development

Max Gansline

As Regional Director, Max, leads The Staenberg Group’s Denver office and is a licensed Employing Broker in the State of Colorado. His primary responsibilities include the development and leasing of new and existing properties throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Prior to joining The Staenberg Group, he was a Leasing Representative for THF Realty, leasing the Colorado portfolio. Max is a graduate of The Leeds School of Business at The University of Colorado at Boulder, and serves as a board member and a president for local organizations. Max is committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged and at risk youth in the Denver area.

Director of Acquisitions

Trent Gherardini

As Director of Acquisitions, Trent leads the charge on all forms of acquisitions and dispositions for The Staenberg Group. Trent prides himself on cultivating strong industry relationships and utilizing experience to maximize value for all potential acquisitions. Before joining The Staenberg Group, Trent was one of Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors’ original employees, specializing in transactional advisory services for seniors housing and healthcare real estate. Throughout his real estate career, Trent’s track record includes a total volume exceeding $500M. Trent is a graduate of DePaul University in Chicago, and outside the office, enjoys cooking, wine, traveling, and the great outdoors.

General Counsel

Scott Heitland

As General Counsel, Scott is responsible for managing all of the legal affairs for The Staenberg Group, including the facilitation of all real estate acquisitions, sales, leases, financing, construction and development agreements. He brings twenty five years of transactional legal and business expertise in a variety of areas, including commercial real estate, mergers and acquisitions, complex contracts, joint ventures, and debt/equity financings. Scott practiced at Lewis Rice for 12 years, and his most recent project prior to landing at TSG was leading the operations of a private consulting firm that designed and assisted in the implementation of specialized strategic initiatives for companies across the globe. Scott received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and graduated with High Distinction and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Virginia.

Asset Manager

Nick Javas

As Asset Manager for The Staenberg Group, Nick oversees the Midwest and Eastern US properties in the company’s portfolio. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of each property including, but not limited to: contract negotiations, tenant relations, managing repair projects, and capital improvements. With over ten years of management and supervisory experience, Nick has worked in various industries including restaurants and drug/alcohol recovery centers across the US, specializing in both facility and personnel management. Nick is an ACoM (Accredited Commercial Manager) through the Institute of Real Estate Management, and member of its St. Louis Chapter. He spends time volunteering and believes that helping others in business and the community go hand in hand. 

Leasing Representative

DJ LaPoint

DJ brings four years of real estate experience to the Staenberg Group after working as a Transaction Coordinator at Cushman & Wakefield’s Portfolio Services Center.  During his time at Cushman & Wakefield, he serviced two accounts, including H&R Block and National Vision, Inc., by completing over 450 deals while successfully negotiating large rent savings for his clients.  DJ is a graduate of the Trulaske College of Business at the University of Missouri with a major in Management.  Outside of work, you can find him playing a round of golf, barbequing, or in the stands at a Mizzou football or basketball game.

Senior Vice-President Leasing & Development

Timothy Lowe

As Vice President of Leasing & Development, Tim has the primary responsibility to lead, direct and oversee all leasing and development activities for the portfolio including third party brokerage services. Prior to The Staenberg Group, Tim spent over twenty five years with Westfield and CBL. His major accomplishments include the redevelopment of several regional shopping centers across the country, leading the Airport Concession Management division at Westfield, which developed, leased and managed retail and food & beverage programs at various major U.S. airport locations, and the negotiation and acquisition of the retail space lease at the World Trade Center. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri-St.Louis with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a major in Accounting. Tim is passionate about giving back to the community and advises several St. Louis nonprofits.

Assistant Controller

Sharon Moen

As Assistant Controller, Sharon is responsible for the day to day accounting for the retail centers, office buildings, and the development properties currently under development. Sharon is dedicated to her job and brings over twenty years of experience working in real estate management and banking industries to The Staenberg Group. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis and has a Bachelor’s degree in Management & Organizational Behavior and a minor in Accounting. In her spare time Sharon enjoys attending theater productions and traveling.

Finance Manager

Tom Omnus

Tom has an extensive background in real estate.  Prior to joining The Staenberg Group, Tom served as VP of Finance for a major St Louis real estate company.  He has been a business consultant advising many real estate companies across the country.

Tom received his undergraduate degree in Finance from the California State University Long Beach and his MBA from the University of California Irvine.  Tom is also a licensed real estate broker in the state of Missouri.  

Senior Vice-President Asset Management

Darren Ridenhour

As Vice President-Asset Management, Darren’s responsibilities include the day-to-day management of The Staenberg Group’s Management team. Before joining The Staenberg Group, he rose through a variety of managing roles at THF Realty, eventually becoming Vice President-Asset Management. Darren is a graduate of Missouri State University where he earned a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting. Away from the office, he serves on the Board for the Gateway Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Lease Analyst

Lauren Rohrbach

As Lease Analyst, Lauren, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of TSG’s tenant portfolio, which include reconciling year-end operating expenses, handling collections and receivables, abstracting the lease inventory and managing tenant accounts. Prior to joining TSG, Lauren spent ten years with Regions Bank in St. Louis as a Financial Services Specialist and Branch Service Leader. Lauren holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Art History from the University of Missouri. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys her family, reading, and a good round of golf.

Loan Administrator/Risk Management

Sharon Werner

As Loan Administrator and Risk Management, Sharon wears many hats and handles all loan and risk management functions for The Staenberg Group. She works with lenders, legal counsel, and the financial analysts for the financing of new and existing projects, as well as the acquisition and sales of properties. Sharon is also responsible for coordinating the appropriate insurance coverage and managing claims, and she has more than thirty five years of career experience in loan administration. Prior to The Staenberg Group, she served as Loan Administrator with THF Realty, Inc. and held similar positions, including Letters of Credit, with Bank Midwest and Bank of America.

Leasing Representative

Van Lucas

As Leasing Representative, Van is responsible for the leasing of new and existing properties in the Rocky Mountain region, as well as assisting in ongoing developments.  A recent graduate of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder with a dual major in Finance and Real Estate, Van is quickly adapting to the world of commercial real estate.  Having grown up in Colorado, Van enjoys all things outdoors as well as spending time with friends and family in Crested Butte, CO.