Shared Services

Current Responsibilities

Janelle MacLean leads the advancement of United Properties’ Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies. She partners with business leaders to identify, measure, and strengthen ESG practices across the organization, while also addressing key risks and opportunities. Janelle works closely with executive and functional teams to shape and implement the company’s comprehensive ESG approach.

She chairs United Properties’ ESG Advisory Group and UNITED Together, while also overseeing six ESG-focused working groups.

Past Experience

Janelle joined United Properties in 2018 as a Senior Investment Analyst, bringing more than a decade of commercial real estate experience. In that role, she conducted detailed investment analyses and collaborated with asset management teams across both Operating and Development portfolios.

Earlier in her career, she served as an Asset Manager at CSM and Welltower, where she oversaw a $750 million medical office portfolio and directed strategic decisions in Joint Venture partnerships. She also has significant experience in property management and operations.

Professional and Community Involvement

Janelle is a strong advocate for expanding opportunities and representation in commercial real estate. She contributes her expertise through leadership roles with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Minnesota Real Estate REDI Program (Steering Committee Chair), the Commercial Real Estate Collaborative Professionals’ Team (Co-Chair), and the Peace in Practice Development Committee. She also serves on the Board of ROHO Collective and is a member of the Real Estate Racial Justice Group.

In addition, she is a Market Leadership Advisory Board Member for the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Minnesota, participates in the ULI Greenprint Community, serves on the ULI Minnesota Management Committee, and is an active member of ULI.

Education

Janelle holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of St. Thomas. She also earned the Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation from the Building Owners and Managers Institute.

Current Responsibilities

As Vice President of Brand & Communications, Molly is responsible for overseeing the development, supervision and maintenance of the company’s brands. She works closely with other members of the organization to ensure the vision, brand strategies and execution of corporate, commercial development and senior living brands are implemented effectively.

Past Experience

Molly joined United Properties in 2019, bringing more than two decades of experience in real estate, management, and sales & marketing. Before joining United Properties, Molly worked as a sales manager and real estate broker for Home Services of America-Edina Realty, leading and mentoring over 80+ realtors in the Minneapolis market.

Professional and Community Involvement

Molly holds an At Home with Diversity (AHWD) designation from the Minnesota Association of Realtors and has completed multiple Ninja Leadership mastery courses. In addition to being a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Minnesota, she is also a dedicated volunteer, devoting her time to the Golden Valley Humane Society and her daughter’s magnet arts school, where she assists students in art-based courses.

Education

Molly earned her bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and Marketing from St. Cloud State University.

Current Responsibilities

As Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Laura provides strategic advice to management and transactional support and guidance to the Company. She also manages the company’s insurance portfolio and claims, as well as the organization’s dispute resolution needs.

Laura is also a member of United Properties’ Strategic Leadership Team which establishes the company’s overall strategic plan and oversees the organization’s broader operational initiatives.

Past Experience

Laura joined United Properties in 2019 as United Properties’ first in-house legal counsel and has since established a strong legal team and implemented strategies to effectively manage risk. Before joining United Properties, Laura served as Senior Counsel at Empire State Development where she worked on complex multi-party real estate development projects in the New York Metro Area, including the $1 billion redevelopment of Belmont Park into a 435,000 square foot retail complex and hotel. She has also worked for the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation and Empire State Development.

Education

Laura received her Bachelor of Arts and her Juris Doctor degrees from Indiana University Bloomington.

Current Responsibilities

In this role, Ann is responsible for overseeing and integrating core operational and people functions. She ensures operational efficiency, business continuity and a high-performance work environment aligned with company goals. Ann leads a cross-functional team of professionals including HR, administrative support and office services. She also serves as a liaison between United Properties and our external partners in Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, and Marketing Communications, providing communication and direction on corporate matters. Ann chairs our Charitable Giving team, leading our corporate giving efforts aligning with our business goals and employee engagement priorities.

Past Experience

At the start of her career, Ann worked in Property Accounting at United Properties, where she supervised a team of accountants responsible for the financial reporting of over 50 buildings. In 2007, she moved to the development side of the business and spearheaded the office relocation to RBC Gateway in 2022. Before joining United Properties, Ann served as an assistant controller at the University of Minnesota Foundation.

Professional and Community Involvement

Ann has been a parent volunteer for the Bloomington Public Schools, serving as the founding president of the Jefferson Athletic Foundation, an all-sport booster club at Jefferson High School. Additionally, she is a pianist at her church and has been a volunteer for the Bloomington Athletic Association.

Education

Ann received her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Northwestern College in Iowa.

Current Responsibilities

As Vice President of Technology, Kevin spearheads the Technology vision, bridging the gap between corporate technology and property technology for United Properties. Deeply versed in the intricacies of the company’s business dynamics, Kevin collaborates closely with executive leadership. His aim is to accentuate the company’s competitive edge by optimizing operational efficiencies while leveraging PropTech solutions to foster cybersecurity and modernize real estate processes.

Past Experience

Kevin joined United Properties in 2015, having worked in a variety of IT roles both within and outside of commercial real estate. Prior to this, he demonstrated exceptional leadership as a Manager at NorthMarq Capital, a close affiliate of United Properties, and also in commercial real estate.

Education

Kevin earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota in 2007 and also holds a variety of IT licenses and certifications, including CAPM, CRISC, and ITIL Foundation.

Professional and Community Involvement

Kevin is a member of the Real Estate Cyber Consortium, participates with MRI User Group, and also is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Minnesota.