ABOUT US

Leadership Team

Craig Ruppert

CEO

As the founder and chief executive of parent company Ruppert Companies, Craig established the culture and values at Ruppert Properties and continues to provide strategic and financial oversight. His decades of business experience and exposure to numerous industries has provided for innovative business concepts and ideas applicable to each of the companies under the Ruppert umbrella.

Bill Meissner

President/Managing Partner

Bill is the President and Managing Partner of Ruppert Properties and is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the company including investment strategy, leasing, construction, property management and financial operations. With the Ruppert Companies for 31 years, he along with partner Craig Ruppert founded Ruppert Properties in 2000. Bill attended the University of Baltimore and completed the Real Estate Finance and Development Executive Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Bill is an active member of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), NAIOP National Private Developers Forum, and the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

Kate Layman

Vice President

klayman@ruppertproperties.com

Kate leads the property management division with 20 years of operations and real estate management experience. Before joining Ruppert in 2019, Kate was with Avison Young where she oversaw a diverse portfolio of commercial property for national and local clients, specializing in construction management and new client transitions. Kate received her Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Marketing from DePaul University and holds her Certificate in Real Estate Investment from Cornell University.

Brennan McMeeken

Chief Financial Officer

bmcmeeken@ruppertproperties.com

Brennan is responsible for the company’s accounting and financial activities at both the property and asset level with a focus on financial reporting, investment analysis, lease administration and budget forecasting. Prior to joining the company, Brennan worked in finance and asset management roles for San Diego and Baltimore area developers. He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from San Diego State University and Master of Business Administration from Frostburg State University.

Matthew Poffenbarger

Vice President of Construction

mpoffenbarger@ruppertproperties.com

Matt manages all construction activities and oversees the company’s tenant fit-out, renovation, and ground-up projects. Prior to joining Ruppert, Matt worked in project management for Morgan Keller Construction and Forrester Construction. Matt received his Bachelor of Science in Geoscience from Pennsylvania State University.

Nick Pirone

Director of Investments

npirone@ruppertproperties.com

Nick is responsible for identifying investment opportunities and leading the acquisition process. He also oversees leasing activity during stabilization periods for value-add assets and development projects. Prior to joining Ruppert, he held a senior position with one of the largest capital markets firms on the East Coast. Nick holds his Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Sales Marketing from Arizona State University.

Avison Young Selected as Exclusive Leasing Agent for Westview Corporate Center

Frederick, MD – Avison Young, a leading global commercial real estate services firm, has been appointed as the exclusive leasing agent for Westview Corporate Center, a premier Class A office product owned by Ruppert Properties and located in Frederick, MD. Avison Young brings decades of experience and expertise to the ...

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Engage USA Leases 40,000 SF at 200 Monroe Avenue

Frederick, MD – Ruppert Properties announced today that the company has completed a new lease with Engage USA for 40,000 square feet at 200 Monroe Avenue in Frederick, MD.  Engage USA is a database management company that specializes in fundraising campaigns and this new facility will provide them with the ...

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Property Brief Q1 2024

PROPERTY BRIEF | Q1 2024 Ruppert Properties brings you the latest from industry sources and the Ruppert team. Click Here To View Ruppert Properties, LLC | Frederick, MD

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