Name/Title/Company: Stephanie Rechner, Industrial Specialist, Wangard Partners

Briefly tell us what you do, and length of time in the CRE industry: I lead the leasing efforts for Wangard’s industrial portfolio and support our continued growth through acquisitions and new development. I’ve been in the commercial real estate industry for just over four years, with experience across several areas. After earning my degree in Real Estate and Finance from UW–Madison, I began my career with JLL’s Industrial Brokerage team in Milwaukee. I then relocated to Denver and joined Prologis as an Investment Analyst/Associate, evaluating acquisitions, dispositions, and development opportunities across the Americas. I later led Prologis’ Investment Committee process, collaborating with teams globally. Following that, I joined Hines as a Development Associate, where I focused on industrial ground-up development in the Denver and Phoenix markets.

What project or professional accomplishment are you most proud of?: One of my proudest accomplishments was being part of a small team at Prologis that played a key role in several large portfolio dispositions and supported the acquisition of Duke Realty in October 2022. Additionally, I had the opportunity to travel to France to work with international stakeholders and implement new investment evaluation processes.

How would you like to be more involved in NAIOP Wisconsin?: Since returning to Wisconsin, I’m eager to stay actively involved in NAIOP. While in Colorado, I participated in the Developing Leaders Mentor/Mentee Program and was assisting the board with the upcoming cohort. I’m looking forward to continuing that momentum here by deepening my engagement and building connections in my home state.

Tell us about your family: I come from a close-knit family of five. My interest in industrial real estate grew from my parents—my mom owns Crossmark Graphics, a printing manufacturer in New Berlin, and my dad works as an account rep for Steelcase, an office furniture distributor. They live in Dousman, not too far from where I grew up in Pewaukee. I’m the middle child between two brothers. My older brother recently joined our family business and lives in Waukesha with his wife and their energetic Boxer puppy. My younger brother is heading off to Warner University in Florida to play baseball.

What are your hobbies?: I love to be outdoors and go hiking or swimming. In the winter, I enjoy downhill skiing. I'm also a big foodie and love to travel.

What is your favorite resturant and why?: Temaki Den in Denver, CO. I went three times in my final two weeks in Denver and I don't think there is a better sushi spot.

What music are you listening to, and first and last concert you attended? I'm a big country music fan. My first country concert I attended was Hunter Hayes at Summerfest and my most recent shows have been Turnpike Troubadours, Shane Smith and the Saints, & Whiskey Myers at Red Rocks.