EXECUTIVE GROUP

We possess a diverse collection of talented real estate professionals with backgrounds in development, finance, acquisitions, asset management and property management. The quality of our work and service paired with our diverse industry experience creates a unique and unparalleled Metro Commercial Properties brand experience. Please scroll through the profiles below for more detailed background of our 5 executives.

Janet Herlyck | Patrick Ryan Foley | Chris Cannon | Tony Hepner | Patrick Althoff

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Janet E. Herlyck, CPM®

Executive Vice President

Janet Herlyck joined Metro Commercial Properties in September of 2013. Janet is an Illinois native but has resided in Arizona since 1984. She graduated from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia with a degree in Business Administration.

After graduating from Liberty University in 1984, Janet relocated to Arizona and worked for such companies as Rothman’s Development Company and Carlson Real Estate Company, managing and developing commercial properties. Through her impressive career she is experienced in assisting with management, acquisition and disposition of retail and office buildings and portfolios of over 1 million square feet.

Janet is responsible for oversight of various portfolios and is involved in sourcing additional development and management opportunities.

Janet is a Certified Property Manager through the Institute of Real Estate Management, a Certified Shopping Center Manager through the Institute of Shopping Center Managers and holds an Arizona Associate Broker’s license. She is a member of the National Forums – Office Development for the National Association for Industrial and Office Properties.

Patrick Ryan Foley

Co-Managing Principal, and Designated Broker

Patrick Ryan Foley joined Metro Commercial Properties in 2000, leading the construction management and development services functions for the company. During his 14 years with the company, he has worked diligently within several departments to attain a broad understanding of the commercial real estate industry, including brokerage, property management, construction management and development.

After eight years with the company, Patrick took on a leadership position within the company as COO, responsible for due diligence and underwriting oversight, entitlements, architectural design and engineering coordination, and construction team oversight for all ground up developments. Patrick also oversees the construction of all tenant improvement projects performed within the company’s managed projects.

Prior to joining the company, Patrick worked for J.D. Power and Associates, working in the automotive division assisting manufacturers in identifying quality control issues and implementing solutions to improve customer experience and retention. Patrick is an Arizona native and graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor in Science degree.

Chris Cannon, RPA

Vice President – Property Management Division

Chris Cannon joined Metro Commercial Properties in September of 2013. Chris is originally from the Buffalo, NY area and has resided in Arizona since 1995. Before moving to Arizona, he attended Jamestown Community College in Jamestown, NY and Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA and holds a degree in Business Administration. Chris is a licensed real estate agent in Arizona and also holds the designation of Real Property Administrator (RPA) from the Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI).

Upon relocating to Arizona, Chris began his career in commercial real estate as part of the Pensus Group, a local partnership that had acquired the iconic Park Central Mall with the intent on repurposing the once-thriving shopping center located on Central Avenue into a mixed-use development. After spending five (5) years as part of the team that successfully repositioned Park Central, Chris spent time exploring individual real estate opportunities before then rejoining the commercial real estate industry as part of Carlson Real Estate Company. During his thirteen (13) year tenure at Carlson Real Estate, he was actively involved in all aspects of developing and managing assets within a portfolio that included office, flex, industrial and retail properties with a focus on property management and the management of tenant improvement projects.

Chris’ responsibilities with Metro Commercial Properties include overseeing the Property Management, Accounting and Engineering staff which total 20+ team members. He is also tasked with managing an existing client base along with identifying and securing new property management assignments.

Tony C. Hepner

Co-Managing Principal

Tony Hepner joined Metro Commercial Properties in May of 2006. As CFO, Tony leads the property management and asset management functions, and has responsibility for the financial and human resource functions of the staff, and has primary responsibility under any court appointed receiverships. Tony remains actively involved in the conceptualization, design and capitalization of Metro’s development projects, as well as lease negotiations.

Tony’s previous experience includes working for Principal Financial Group at its headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, working within its commercial real estate division, where he managed third party property managers and leasing brokerage relationships, repositioned investment assets, and arranged dispositions of properties for internal clients in Texas, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico.

During Tony’s 15-year tenure at Principal, he migrated into a role as Director of Acquisitions & Disposition procuring over $800 million of new office, retail, and multifamily investments in multiple cities.

Tony is an Iowa native and graduated with honors from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa with a degree in Finance.

Patrick H. Althoff

Founder-Director

Throughout his impressive career, Patrick Althoff worked for Southern Pacific Industrial Development Company, developing rail served industrial business parks in Southern California. Pat then joined Majestic Realty Company, a regional office and industrial development company in Los Angeles where he worked as a commercial real estate broker.

In 1983, Pat returned to Arizona and joined Del Webb Realty and Management Company, Commercial Realty Division, where he earned distinction as Top Commercial Producer from the Arizona Board of Realtors. In 1987, Pat joined Calmat, a NYSE company, as Vice President of Calmat Properties Company and was involved in the reclamation of land and development of commercial buildings in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

In 1995, Pat began devoting 100% of his professional time to developing Metro Commercial Properties, where he contracted with the Principal Financial Group and other institutional investors for property management and development services.

Pat is an Arizona native, graduating with honors from University of Arizona in 1975 with a degree in Business and Regional Economics. Pat also attended Arizona State University and completed course work for a Masters degree in Industrial Technology.