36 | B2B MAGAZINE · 2018/2019
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NAI NP DODGE
RDG PLANNING & DESIGN
STEPHANIE CLARK
CRYSTAL CUNNINGHAM, LEA SCHUSTER, AMY HAASE
“There’s no mistaking the fact that commercial real estate is a male-dominated industry,” says Commercial Real Estate Broker Stephanie Clark. “But each year, more and more women get their start in the field.” Clark joined NAI NP Dodge in 2016 and is proud to be part of a company that values diversity, she says. “Women bring a certain dynamic to the table. At NAI NP Dodge, men and women are supportive of each other and we partner on deals particularly when it’s needed at the beginning of one’s career. Agents helping agents is a wonderful thing.” The company’s president, Deb Graeve, is also female, Clark points out. “To my knowledge, she is the only female president of a commercial brokerage in Omaha,” Clark says. “Deb hires for competency and is supportive of our career goals.” It’s a good time to be in what she calls a “dynamic industry.” “Omaha has a great deal of development happening right now,” she says. “Unlike stocks or bonds, commercial real estate is a tangible asset. People like to own real property.” As a broker, Clark’s focus is to help owners find tenants for their buildings and to help businesses of all sizes find spaces to fit their unique needs. “I think like an owner when it comes to buying and selling. People generally want to do business with people they like and trust,” she says. “In addition, I work with the long term in mind. Long-term relationships are important to me. I’m not looking for a deal as much as a valued relationship with my clients.” 12915 W. DODGE ROAD OMAHA, NE 68154 402.255.6070 NAINPDODGE.COM
RDG is a multi-disciplinary firm of architects, planners, interior designers, landscape architects, artists, and graphic designers. “Our diversity fosters purposeful problem-solving and design solutions for places, spaces, and things from an atmosphere of energy and engagement that is special to RDG. What also makes RDG unique is our deeply seeded belief in collaborating with mission-driven clients for the betterment of our communities. We seek meaning in all we do. We ‘Create. Meaning. Together,’” Environmental Graphic Designer Lea Schuster says. ‘Create. Meaning. Together.’ is the company’s ‘Why’; the core of how the RDG team works together with its clients. Interior Designer Crystal Cunningham says, “This, along with RDG’s culture and collaborative nature, continually raises the bar to produce the best solutions. The space at RDG matches the company’s effort to collaborate,” she says. “RDG is creative with open communication. Our office is designed for staff to work together, with communal space to swap ideas, which is important as the best projects come from collaboration.” Principal and Urban Planner Amy Haase says that company culture is one of RDG’s best assets. “The culture a leadership team creates is one of the most important aspects of a successful business. It must be part of every decision. Creating a strong culture where people feel engaged and valued is what we strive to do every day,” she explains. “Equally, if not more important, is RDG’s staff. RDG employees are some of the most creative problem solvers I have ever had the pleasure to be around, many of those being women. They take great pride in their work, communities, and families.” 900 FARNAM ST., SUITE NO. 100 OMAHA, NE 68102 402.392.0133 RDGUSA.COM