Zipping Through 50 Years with Our Dedicated Team
This year, Gaughan Companies is proud to celebrate 50 years of providing exceptional service to clients throughout the Twin Cities and across the state. Every day, as our company grows, we continue to build a strong, dedicated team of individuals who carry on our tradition of excellence.
Celebrating 50 Years
In thanks and in celebration of our 50th anniversary, we held a team building event on October 17 at the Trollhaugen Zip Line in Dresser, Wisconsin. The Zip Line Tour features 3,000 feet of line across six different zips, including the 1,000-foot Dual Zip Line nearly 50 feet off the ground! With perfect weather, gorgeous fall colors, and a festive atmosphere, the Gaughan team really reached new heights that day.
Champ, one of our newest team members, also joined us on the trip to Trollhaugen. A yellow lab who will turn one on December 14, Champ belongs to owner Patrick M. Gaughan, and has been coming to the Forest Lake office since he was eight weeks old. Champ takes his role as office dog seriously and so will often become very attached to visitors. A welcome addition to the Gaughan Companies family during our anniversary year, the team wouldn’t be complete without Champ and his mellow personality.
About Gaughan Companies
Gaughan Companies was founded in 1969 by Patrick J. Gaughan and developed a reputation for consistent, reliable results in commercial construction, development, and management. In 1997, Patrick M. Gaughan, Patrick’s son, bought the company and has continued building that reputation by offering commercial construction, commercial real estate brokerage, association management, and property management, as well as facilities maintenance services.
For half a century, we have worked hard to surpass expectations on each and every project. We’re proud of the work we’ve done, and we look forward to continuing to provide the service and dedication our clients have come to expect during our first 50 years. We offer our thanks to all who have contributed to our growth and success.
Contact us to learn more about the Gaughan team and our capabilities.
Gaughan VP Panelist for 2018 East Metro Development Summit
On Friday, July 27, 2018, John Chirhart, Gaughan VP of Sales and Leasing, participated as a panelist at the 2018 Minnesota Real Estate Journal’s East Metro Development Summit, hosted at the University of St. Thomas. He was part of a panel that was comprised of experienced commercial real estate professionals.
The panel discussed current market-specific real estate metrics, new projects and trends, as well as opportunities for the future.
The MNREJ hosts educational and informative events throughout the year in order to provide local professionals with valuable information to better serve their clients or to assist in the quality of their business decisions.
John Chirhart has been involved in commercial real estate and development for 18 years—the past 9 years with Gaughan.
Gaughan is a full-service commercial construction, development, and real estate brokerage firm. Established in 1969, the company has now grown to over 150 employees. If our team can assist with your real estate needs, please contact us at (651) 464-5700 or info@gaughancompanies.com.
Gaughan Prepares for Multi-Family Development Project in Shakopee
The Shakopee City Council approved the 126-unit multi-family development for downtown Shakopee, proposed by Gaughan, at their July 3 meeting. Minnesota-based commercial real estate developer, Gaughan has an affinity for sites with the potential of the Shakopee project. Senior VP of Commercial Accounts Dan Hebert says, “[Gaughan’s] primary focus is redeveloping sites and revitalization of downtown markets.”
This piece of land on the north end of downtown faces the Minnesota River. The team at Gaughan has planned for an apartment community with five stories, underground parking, and a restaurant on the first floor.
Gaughan’s most recent multi-family development, Lighthouse Lofts Luxury Apartments located in the downtown community overlooking the lake, will open next month in Forest Lake, Minn.
Read the entire article from Finance & Commerce here.
Gaughan Senior Associate Speaks at Land Development Conference
On Friday, May 4, 2018, Gaughan Brokerage Senior Associate, Tom Opsahl, participated on a panel for the 14th annual Land Development Conference. This conference is hosted yearly by the Minnesota Real Estate Journal at the Golden Valley Country Club.
The topic of Opsahl’s panel was “Commercial Land Development Forecast for 2018 and Beyond.” The panelists discussed the current market conditions, development project updates for 2018, challenges with land development, financing for development projects, and the future of development.
The other four sessions at this year’s conference were “Municipalities: Your Partner for Land Development and What You Need to Know,” “Key Issues to Consider When Structuring Real Estate Joint Ventures,” “Frontiers: Lessons in Greenfield Development,” and “Residential Land Update and Opportunities.” We look forward to next year’s conference and the updates that we will be hearing based on the sessions this year!
Tom Opsahl joined Gaughan Companies in November of 2016 as a Sales & Leasing Associate. Earning his real estate license in 2002, he brings a wealth of commercial real estate knowledge and experience to our team. Opsahl is currently working with a local family in Prior Lake to sell their 495-acre historic property, as well as another 500-plus acre contiguous property in the Lino Lakes-Blaine area.
If our team can assist you with your Commercial Real Estate needs, please contact us at 651-464-5700 or info@gaughancompanies.com.
