Shared Services

Current Responsibilities

Janelle MacLean leads the growth and development of United Properties’ Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies, collaborating closely with business leaders to identify, measure, and enhance ESG practices, risks, and opportunities within the organization. She works in close partnership with executive and functional leaders to craft and implement the company’s comprehensive ESG strategy.

Janelle chairs United Properties’ ESG Advisory Group and UNITED Together, the company’s DEI Committee. She also leads six working groups focused on ESG.

Past Experience

Janelle joined United Properties in 2018 as a Senior Investment Analyst, bringing over a decade of commercial real estate experience. In this role, she conducted investment analyses and collaborated closely with asset management teams for both the Operating and Development portfolios.

Previously, she served as an Asset Manager at CSM and Welltower, where she managed a medical office portfolio valued at $750 million and made strategic decisions in Joint Venture partnerships. Janelle also has extensive experience in Property Management and Operations.

Professional and Community Involvement

Janelle is a dedicated advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the commercial real estate industry. She actively contributes to various organizations and initiatives focused on driving positive change such as the Real Estate Racial Justice Committee, Racial Equity in Real Estate Stakeholders, Downtown Minneapolis DEI Executive Round Table, and the Commercial Real Estate Diversity Collaborative (CREDC).

Additionally, Janelle serves on the board for ROHO Collective and is a member of the planning committee for the annual Avant Garden event, working in collaboration with the Walker Art Center.

Education

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

Sarah Veith is the Executive Vice President of People, Brand, & Culture for United Properties. She spearheads strategic initiatives aimed at attracting, developing, and engaging top talent in alignment with United Properties’ core values. As an integral part of the Executive Leadership Council and Strategic Leadership Team, she leads the company’s efforts in leadership and organizational development, enhancing the employee experience, talent acquisition, fostering diversity and inclusion, driving marketing and branding initiatives, and overseeing internal operations and administration. 

Past Experience

Sarah joined United Properties in 2016 and has more than 20 years of progressive human resources experience. Prior to joining United Properties, Sarah served as a human resources consultant with Salo, LLC at the University of Minnesota Foundation. She also spent more than nine years with Essilor Laboratories of America, where she served as a senior human resource business partner/director supporting over 35 locations and 1500 employees.

Professional and Community Involvement

Sarah is a member of the HR Executive Forum and Twin Cities Society for Human Resources Management.  

Sarah is part of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal 2021 Class of 40 Under 40 and was recognized in 2022 as a Notable Woman in Commercial Real Estate with Twin Cities Business.

Education

Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a concentration in Human Resource Management from St. Cloud State University.  Sarah is SPHR and SHRM-SCP certified.  She also holds a Certificate in Commercial Real Estate from Cornell 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 manages a team of administrative professionals and oversees all corporate operations, including annual budgeting, document management, and special projects for the Executive Team. 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 United Properties’ Charitable Giving team and leads our corporate giving efforts in the areas of affordable housing and sustainability.

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 Group (JAG), an all-sport booster club at Jefferson High School. Additionally, she is a pianist at her church and has been a volunteer for Gilda’s Club-Twin Cities and 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.