About Us Leadership Team
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 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 30 years, he along with partner Craig Ruppert founded Ruppert Properties in 2000. Bill studied Business Administration at the University of Baltimore and received his certificate in Real Estate Finance and Development from MIT Center for Real Estate.
Brandon is responsible for overall performance of the portfolio – including acquisitions, leasing and disposition. Brandon brings over 10 years of commercial real estate experience to the team. He was previously a Commercial Relationship Manager with BB&T Bank, where he managed and grew a $150 million commercial real estate loan portfolio. Brandon holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Maryland. He is active in NAIOP and serves on several Boards and Committees in Frederick, MD, where he was born and raised.
Brennan brings 12 years of commercial and residential real estate finance and accounting experience to Ruppert Properties. He 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.
Kate leads the property management team 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 currently serves on the Board of Directors for Federated Charities of Frederick and as Co-Chair of Frederick’s Downtown Safety and Services Initiative.
Matt is responsible for the oversight and management of the company’s tenant fit-out, renovation, and ground-up construction 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.