Each week, we’ll feature one of the CARW Next Gen participants. There are fourteen commercial real estate professionals involved in the program – each with their unique story to share and individual motivation for involvement. This week’s featured Next Gen’R is Bryan Johnsen with Tri City National Bank. To find out more about Bryan and his answers to the five questions we asked him, click on the link below.
Bryan Johnsen | Vice President – Commercial Lending
Tri City National Bank
e: B.Johnsen@tcnb.com | p: 414.525.7664
Q: Which projects are you most excited about?
A: The new Bucks Arena, the Couture and the Ikea.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant?
A: I recently ate at 5 O’clock Steakhouse and it rocketed to the top of my favorite restaurant list. Otherwise, a more established regular favorite for me is Bel Air Cantina.
Q: What Made you choose Commercial Real Estate?
A: Coming out of grad school I wanted to be in Finance somewhere and I liked what Tri City had to offer. Most of the bank’s commercial loans are in real estate, so I guess I fell into it.
Q: What is your biggest takeaway from our NextGen Meetings?
A: A more in-depth knowledge of the entire process from start to finish of a commercial development. I have been so focused on the financing part, so it is good to dip my toes in all the other parts as well.
Q: If you could have lunch with anyone in the world, who would it be?
A: Warren Buffett. He is a step ahead on everything, so I want his secrets.
CARW NextGen began in early 2017 and was designed for commercial real estate professionals with five or fewer years in the industry. We have a mix of professionals from brokers in every sector and finance professionals. The team meets monthly and hears from panels of seasoned professionals from a variety of areas in the commercial real estate space. From architects to developers and engineers to elected officials; this group is gaining new insights and access to a variety of information and people who will help make them more effective in their careers. For more information about the program and schedule, click HERE.