Our Management Team

Al. Neyer Inc. has been a family business since its formation over 100 years ago. Today, all of our associates are considered an extended family, dedicated to the quality and integrity that drives our business.

01/30/08 Check out this video from CETconnect.org, Greater Cincinnati PBS and much more. Publisher's Beat - David Neyer	David F. Neyer President/CEO Dave Neyer is responsible for the development and mentoring of our real estate development, design, construction and management professionals, as well as maintaining and expanding partner and client relationships. Dave served as a project engineer for the Keebler Company for five years before joining Al. Neyer Inc. He held the position of vice president for 11 years and was named president and CEO in 1998. Mr. Neyer received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. He is an active member of TEC, the CEO roundtable/network, NAIOP, the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, as well as community and charitable organizations.
	William L. Neyer Executive Vice President, Design-Build  Bill Neyer has more than 25 years of experience in every phase of development and construction. He is responsible for our design-build team of architects, designers, engineers and construction professionals.  Prior to being named executive vice president, Bill worked in project management, accounting and finance. He has led the development of office, manufacturing, warehouse and retail facilities. Mr. Neyer received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Cincinnati.
	James T. Neyer, P.E. Vice President, Real Estate Development Jim Neyer leads the real estate development activities of Al. Neyer, Inc.  Prior to joining Neyer in 1997, Jim gained 13 years of experience as senior project manager and director of real estate development with Opus Corporation in Minneapolis. Mr. Neyer received his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Marquette University. He is an active member of NAIOP, the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, and other professional and community organizations.
	J. William Blackham Chief Financial Officer Bill Blackham oversees all financial functions related to Al. Neyer, Inc.’s real estate development projects and portfolio of properties. Prior to joining Al. Neyer in 2008, Mr. Blackham was president and chief executive officer of Eagle Hospitality Properties Trust, Inc., a publicly traded real estate investment trust until its 2007 acquisition. A 30-year real estate industry veteran, Mr. Blackham received his Bachelor of Science degree from the Carroll School of Management of Boston College and a Master of Business Administration degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to involvement in industry organizations, he serves in Cincinnati as Honorary Consular for the Republic of Brazil.
	Cassie J. Belmonte, CPA Vice President, Finance and Accounting Cassie Belmonte works closely with our investor partners and financing sources.  She joined Al. Neyer Inc. in 1995 as controller and was named vice president in 1998. Cassie's previous experience includes 13 years with KPMG where she held area senior management positions in human resources, accounting and auditing. Ms. Belmonte holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University. She is a member of NAIOP, the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, CREW, Commercial Real Estate Women, the Financial Executives Institute and AICPA, the American Institute of CPAs.
	Lew Bonadies, LEED AP  Vice President, Marketing  Lew Bonadies is responsible for marketing our brand and projects, for developing strategic partnerships in the industry and in the communities we serve.  Lew has over 25 years experience in business-to-business marketing in capital equipment, technology and manufacturing.  He joined the Al. Neyer team in 2003. Mr. Bonadies is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, and holds an MBA from Wright State University with a concentration in Finance, Insurance and Real Estate.  Lew is a LEED Accredited Professional and a member of the US Green Building Society, and has a driving personal interest in green building.  He is also a memeber of the Urban Land Institute, CoreNet Global, the corporate real estate executive network, and the American Marketing Association.  Lew is a highly rated speaker at conferences and seminars, presenting a variety of topics with an engaging point of view.
	Patty Cole  Director, Asset Management  Patty Cole oversees Al. Neyer’s portfolio of commercial properties including both its land inventory and buildings.  She has 11 years portfolio management experience in the real estate industry with a background in public accounting.  Patty’s proactive management style and established relationships with our investors, lenders, tenants, and brokers ensures the operational and financial performance of the portfolio, valued at more than $170 million.  Patty creates value for our investors with her demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage transactions, critically evaluate property characteristics, and position assets in the marketplace. Patty is a Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  Patty earned the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation in 2005 and is active in the local CCIM chapter.  In addition, Patty is a member of IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management), a CPM candidate, member of CREW, and a member of the OSCPA (Ohio Society of CPAs)
	Robert Read Thrun, A.I.A. Vice President, Architecture and Engineering Services Rob Thrun has lead the architecture and engineering teams at Al. Neyer, Inc. since 1999. Prior to joining us he held positions as managing partner of A.M. Kinney Associates, studio director/design principal for CUH2A and project architect/project designer for The Kling-Lindquist Partnership. Rob has been responsible for many of our residential, office, academic, industrial, and mixed-use projects including the Luxottica world headquarters, Delta Airlines Reservations complex and the St. Xavier Park urban development. Mr. Thrun holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor's degree from Colby College. He has received the AIA Award for Design Excellence for five projects, as well as numerous other awards. He holds professional registration in 12 states.
	Christopher P. Dobrozsi, CCIM  Director, Real Estate Development Chris Dobrozsi leads major Al. Neyer real estate development initiatives, like Linden Pointe on the Lateral. Chris joined us in 1987.  He had previously been a member of the architectural engineering team at BHDP, Baxter, Hodell, Donnelly & Preston. Recent Neyer projects under Chris' leadership include International Paper, and Cintas Corporation and Sara Lee Foods corporate headquarters. Mr. Dobrozsi received his Bachelor of Science in architectural engineering technology from the University of Cincinnati. Chris earned the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation in 2003.
	Robert J. Acker Director, Real Estate Development Rob Acker has prime responsibility for major commercial real estate development initiatives for Al. Neyer and our investor partners. Rob has 15 plus years experience in real estate development and redevelopment in Cincinnati and major markets in the Midwest and Southeast. He has an impressive list of mixed-use, retail and hospitality projects to his credit, including a position in England with a major British hotelier’s real estate group. Rob is a highly creative thinker, able to express his ideas visually with a few strokes of pencil, and sell his concepts with enthusiasm and solid financial projections. He is an energizing presence on a development team. Rob is a graduate of Purdue University, and holds an MBA in Real Estate Finance from the University of Cincinnati.
	Mark Scheper Director, Business Development Mark Scheper is a real estate industry professional with over 20 years in the office, medical office, and industrial markets. He is a skilled listener and advisor, and draws on a wide range of experience from build-to-suit projects, expansion, historic renovation and urban mixed-use development. Mark works as part of our integrated sales, preconstruction and design team to help our corporate, development and municipal clients achieve their vision and objectives through real estate solutions. Mark earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Thomas More College.
	Mark Vella  Director, Business Development Mark is responsible for directing new business development efforts for Al. Neyer, as well as serving as senior manager on several major projects. Mark Vella works with companies and municipalities to help define their project goals and set them on the right course of action. Mark earns high marks for his professionalism and industry knowledge from the corporate real estate executives, chief executive officers, tenant representatives and economic development directors he has advised during his two decades of work in real estate and design-build project management. He maintains excellent relationships with key commercial brokers throughout the United States, providing an advantage for companies requiring national leasing and marketing services. Mark is a registered Professional Engineer. At Al. Neyer, he has directed design-build services and, most recently, national accounts development. In 2002, Mark helped launch Al. Neyer's National Market Expansion Program, focusing on the specific needs of companies considering additional locations in new cities. He works with fast-growing companies like Champion Window Manufacturing and Aliance Entertainment/Great Escape Theatres, helping them increase their national presence with multiple-city expansions. Mr. Vella received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Pennsylvania State University.