David S. Dickerson
David S. Dickerson is President and Chief Executive Officer of Gem Real Estate Group. David was a founding principal of the company in 1993.
David’s role with Gem affords him the responsibility of overseeing the daily operation of the firm. This includes coordinating the activities of Gem’s Agency Services, Advisory Services, and Information Services teams. He also leads Gem’s strategic marketing efforts.
With more than 15 years of real estate experience in commercial and industrial real estate valuation, consulting and brokerage, David has unique insight into the regional market. His expertise extends to a variety of property types including: Downtown and suburban office buildings, industrial warehouse and manufacturing facilities, regional and neighborhood shopping centers, apartments, health care, special use properties, and mixed use vacant land. Recent clients include Fortune 500 companies, institutional investors, mortgage lenders, financial conduits, public and private corporations, governmental and public sector agencies, and financial and legal counsel.
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Contact David Dickerson: dickerson@gemcompanies.com
Thomas E. Sherick
Thomas E. Sherick is a Senior Vice President of Gem Real Estate Group, having joined the organization in 1998 as a member of the Appraisal and Litigation/Valuation Team. In 1994, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati with concentrations in finance and real estate. In 1999, he was instrumental in the opening the Cincinnati Gem office, and is currently a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Tom earned his MAI designation in May, 2008. He is also an associate member of the CCIM Institute, and is also currently pursuing his CCIM designation.
Tom is a member of the Appraisal and LitigationValuation Team, providing comprehensive real property appraisal and caluation advisory services. Tom’s experience involves the review and analysis of a broad range of real property types. This experience includes land development (Commercial, Mixed-Use, and Residential) and investment real estate (Office, Industrial, Single-Tenant Retail, Multi-Tenant Retail, and Multi-Family). Before coming to Gem, Tom was with Property Advisors Corporation inCincinnati, Ohio.
Contact Tom Sherick: sherick@gemcompanies.com
Cynthia L. Hatton Tepe
Cynthia L. Hatton Tepe is a Senior Vice President of Gem Real Estate Group. Cindy has been a member of the Gem team since 1994.
Cindy earned a Bachelors of Science from Wright State University. She is currently a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser for Ohio.
An appraiser since 1987, Cindy specializes in the appraisal of market-rate and subsidized multi-family projects. Her analyses of subsidized projects include appraisals for the HUD Market to Market program for HUD approved Private Administrative Entities (PAEs) and rent studies for property owners. In addition, Cindy performs appraisals for the HUD Multi-family Accelerated Processing (MAP) program for HUD approved MAP lenders under guidelines for Section 202, 223(f) and 221(d)(4) loan programs and for USDA Rural Development loan programs. She has completed market studies and appraisals for multi-family projects seeking Low Income Housing Tax Credits. In addition, Cindy performs appraisals and provides testimony for real estate tax complaints and litigation.
Some of Cindy’s appraisal and advisory service clients include: banks and life insurance companies, government agencies, municipalities, investors, accountants, attorneys, financial consultants and numerous private individuals. She has analyzed a variety of property types, including office buildings, industrial warehouse and manufacturing facilities, regional, neighborhood and community shopping centers, apartments, condominium developments, and special use properties, such as self-storage facilities, churches and vacant land.
Cindy is Past Chair of the Dayton YWCA Board of Directors. She has also been an active member of the Downtown Dayton Kiwanis Club and past President of the Downtown Dayton Chapter of American Business Women’s Association.
Contact Cindy Hatton Tepe: hattontepe@gemcompanies.com
Steve Ireland
Steve Ireland is a Vice President of Gem Real Estate Group. Mr. Ireland is a proud graduate of Wake Forest University and joined the firm in December of 2009. As the newest member of Gem’s Sales and Leasing Team, Steve looks forward to an active role in enhancing the brokerage functions of Gem’s Dayton office and bringing his 25 years of direct business to business relationships to work for Gem. He is hoping to expand the new business development function of Gem with Jon Hazelton as well as concentrating on investment real estate for Gem’s clients.
Steve brings more than 25 years of industrial sales experience to Gem. His expertise should go a long way to enhancing the already extensive experience of the Gem Real Estate Group.
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Contact Steve Ireland: ireland@gemcompanies.com
Amanda Hussong Cox
Amanda H. Cox is the Vice President of Sales for Gem Real Estate Group. Amanda joined the Gem team in June 2005.
Amanda is an experienced real estate professional with a passion for helping her clients meet their real estate goals. Whether working with a large university or a local non-profit, Amanda brings to every project customized market data and personal attention that extends past the close of the deal. Amanda has effectively assisted her clients in securing space or tenants in downtown and suburban office buildings, shopping centers, and industrial/warehouse space.
Amanda began her real estate career in 2005, as the Director of Marketing for Gem. She worked with the management team to develop a successful marketing communications strategy and re-branding for Gem, as well as a new corporate website. Amanda’s marketing background brings added value to every client that she serves.
Amanda’s professional affiliations include the National Association of Realtors, Ohio Association of Realtors, Dayton Area Board of Realtors, Rotary Club of Dayton, Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce andKettering Oakwood Moraine Chamber of Commerce.
List of Clients: Lexis Nexis, Greeentree Group, Wright State University, Soin International, Premier Health Partners, Coolidge Wall Co., LPA, United Way of Greater Dayton, UES, MGR Assets Inc., Lion Apparel, RNA Healthcare, The Antioch Company.
Contact Amanda Hussong Cox: cox@gemcompanies.com
Michelle R. Campbell
Michelle R. Campbell is Director of Operations and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial planning and management for the Gem Real Estate Group. She has been with the company since 2005. Under Campbell’s direction, financial accounting and reporting, budgeting, management payroll, human resources, benefits administration, marketing, purchasing, IT and other technology issues and administrative assistance are conducted for the company and its various joint ventures.
Contact Michelle Campbell: campbell@gemcompanies.com
Alan S. Cohen
Alan S. Cohen is a Senior Vice President of Gem Real Estate Group. Alan joined the firm in July 2005 and has built a solid network of industry contacts as well as a reputation for integrity and client-centered results.
A native Ohioan and graduate of The Ohio State University, Alan’s real estate career spans thirty years. His experience as Vice President of Real Estate for an international franchising operation gives Alan a corporate perspective and unique strategies for site selection and demographics. Alan specializes in sales and leasing of retail, office and light industrial properties.
Contact Alan Cohen: cohen@gemcompanies.com
Sheri Simpson
Sheri Simpson began her real estate career with Frydman & Associates, a commercial real estate firm in theDayton area, in 1978.
During her 30-year career, Sheri has managed accounts for commercial properties, gaining a broad understanding of real estate transactions, including commercial leasing, real estate listings and related real estate dealings. Managed properties include office buildings, strip shopping centers, multi-tenant warehouse buildings, single-tenant warehouse buildings, and free-standing fast food restaurants. She has broad experience in tenant relations and is proficient in computer accounting programs, providing property owners with information they need, including developing budgets, providing monthly financial statements, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Sheri came to Gem in 2005 and has herOhioreal estate license.
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Contact Sheri Simpson: simpson@gemcompanies.com
Jon G. Hazelton
Jon G. Hazelton is a Senior Vice President of Gem Real Estate Group. Mr. Hazelton joined the firm in May 1998. As a member of Gem’s Sales and Leasing Team, Jon has played an active role in enhancing the brokerage functions of Gem’sDayton office. He has also been responsible for contract real estate advisory services and has overseen the new business development function of Gem.
Jon brings more than 30 years of experience in the banking industry to Gem. His expertise includes financing commercial and industrial developments. This involved office, retail, multi-family and investor-owned industrial and commercial projects.
Contact Jon Hazelton: hazelton@gemcompanies.com
J. Timothy Logan
J. Timothy Logan is a Senior Vice President for Gem Real Estate Group. Tim joined the firm in the first quarter of 2000 as a member of the Sales and Leasing Team.
Tim has been active in expanding the brokerage functions of Gem’s Daytonoffice, including representation of new business park developments. He has also been responsible for contract real estate advisory services and new business development for Gem.
Tim presents over 30 years of real estate experience to Gem Real State Group. and its clients. His applied knowledge extends through all areas of the commercial real estate field. Tim’s primary area of expertise has become the retail and commercial development arenas, especially land development assignments.
Contact Tim Logan: logan@gemcompanies.com
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