Dick’s Valley Service – New Building: Apple Valley, MN A new design build project for APPRO Development. We are constructing a second building for Dick’s Valley Service Apple Valley, MN – at the NE corner of Johnny Cake Ridge Rd and Upper 147th Street W. To watch the progress of this project, see the images below and check back frequently. …
Whether you’re launching a new business, expanding an existing one, or simply need to move locations for one reason or another, you’ll need to decide whether to lease, buy, or build a property. And with current construction lead times, it’s important to make this decision early on. If you don’t, you could be in for a long wait before you …
The truth about interest rates and financing. The headlines surrounding interest rates and financing can be scary…but, thankfully, the truth is much less so. Yes, interest rates are higher than they have been over the past few years. But, historically speaking, they’re still relatively low. And, the reality is, if you’re looking for a commercial or industrial property for …
Name: Roz Peterson
Role: CERRON Commercial Properties Sales Agent, CCIM
APPRO and CERRON help businesses find and/or create great spaces – what about that do you love?
Why should someone who doesn’t know APPRO and CERRON, choose our companies?
What is your earliest memory of selling, designing or building something?
What is your favorite quote?
Where is one place you have not been, but would really like to go?
Roz joined the CERRON team in 2006 and has been providing top notch property solutions for our clients ever since. In addition to her roles as a business owner and sales agent for CERRON, she has also been a State of Minnesota Representative (1/6/15 to 1/17/19) and is currently seeking election. Roz is passionate about everything she works on, always giving 110%.
Name: Kelly Leet
Role: Administrative Assistant, APPRO Development, Inc.
What makes our team unique?
What inspires and/or motivates you in what you do with APPRO & CERRON?
What is something people might be surprised to know about you?
What is your favorite quote?
t’s a super long quote from the 2006 movie, “Rocky Balboa.” Here is an excerpt:What is the best compliment you have ever received?
We are thrilled to have Kelly on our team! Kelly is very talented, positive and outgoing. She has already proven to be a strong team player and shines brightest when interacting with others! You will meet Kelly over the phone or when you visit our office, as she will be the first voice you will hear or person you will meet – we know you will enjoy getting to know Kelly as much as we have. We are thrilled to have her on our team!
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Name: Ben Peters, AIA
Role: Architect, APPRO Development, Inc.
The APPRO and CERRON team helps businesses find and/or create great spaces – what about that do you appreciate or enjoy?
I enjoy creating innovative, comfortable, pragmatic spaces.
Describe your role with APPRO and/or CERRON in ten words or less.
Why should someone who doesn’t know APPRO and CERRON, choose our companies?
What makes our team unique?
What inspires and/or motivates you in what you do with APPRO & CERRON?
What is something people might be surprised to know about you?
What is the best compliment you have ever received?
What is your favorite sport/event (to cheer on or to play)?
We are thrilled to have Ben on our team! He is thoughtful, positive, and very gifted in “all things design.” Ben is indeed an integral part of our team and we value his leadership skills within our organization. We anticipate great results from his many talents and skills to serve our clients in creating unique property solutions.
Name: Dalton Swager
Role: CAD Technician, CERRON Commercial Properties & APPRO Development, Inc.
The APPRO and CERRON team helps businesses find and/or create great spaces – what about that do you appreciate or enjoy?
Why should someone who doesn’t know APPRO and CERRON, choose our companies?
What is something people might be surprised to know about you?
We are excited to have Dalton as a member of our design team. He is always upbeat, flashing a smile in your direction, and eager to tackle the next project that comes our way. We look forward to seeing his contributions to our design build team.
Name: Gordy Schiltz
Role: Project Manager, APPRO Development, Inc.
Describe your role in ten words or less
What is something people might be surprised to know about you?
What is the best compliment you have ever received?
What is your favorite quote?
Gordy Schiltz is the most senior project manager on our team, having started with APPRO Development in 2003. He is honest, straight forward, devoted, and hardworking. Gordy takes great pride in a job well done, placing value on building strong relationships with both our subcontractors and the owners of each project we work on.
As a subcontractor you will meet Gordy during the initial or competitive bidding phase of a new project, as well as working together throughout the entire construction phase and into the final close out of a project. As a commercial property owner, you will meet Gordy during the initial planning and budgeting phase, work with him throughout the construction of a project, and as he wraps up the construction phase to turn the building over to you, on time and on budget.
Gordy is a pretty humble guy, but if you ask, he might be willing to share his stories of having survived being on a life raft in the middle of the ocean, eating insects, or hunting large game in Africa. We are fortunate to have Gordy and ALL the skills he brings to our great team!
Name: Cam Luong
Role: Project Manager, APPRO Development, Inc.
APPRO and CERRON helps businesses find and/or create great commercial spaces – what about that do you appreciate most?
What makes our team unique?
Cam has been a longtime APPRO team member, originally starting with our team in 2004. He is hard working, detailed, and has a sense of humor that keeps our group on our toes. Cam is respected for his expertise and strong work ethic by our team internally, as well as by the subcontractors, vendors, and owners with whom he interacts on a daily basis.
As a vendor or subcontractor, you will work with Cam on commercial or industrial construction projects from initial inception to final completion during bid, construction and final completion phases. As a building owner, landlord, or property tenant, you will work with Cam during all phases of construction, as he expertly manages the entire process to your satisfaction – striving to not only meet, but to exceed your expectations.
Cam cares deeply about his family, has a zest for all that life offers, and is a valued member of our APPRO and CERRON Commercial Property Solutions Team!
Name: Jim Connelly
Role: Designer, Project Manager, Co-Owner, APPRO Development
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What do you do outside of the office for fun?
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Jim is a an APPRO co-owner and has been a part of the APPRO team since 1996. He is an excellent leader, designer, and project manager. Additionally, Jim works with our team, leading us as we embrace the “Lean” principles throughout our organization. As a business owner you will meet Jim during the initial planning and design phases of a commercial construction project. As a subcontractor, you will meet Jim on projects he either manages or oversees in his design role. One of the things our team especially appreciates about Jim is that he has a great sense of humor, and has been known to pull a prank or two in his day…be on your toes is all I can say!
