Proven Leadership with 60+ Years Combined Experience
Our team brings institutional expertise and entrepreneurial execution to every investment.
Proven Leadership with 60+ Years Combined Experience
Our team brings institutional expertise and entrepreneurial execution to every investment.
Proven Leadership with 60+ Years Combined Experience
Our team brings institutional expertise and entrepreneurial execution to every investment.
Leadership
Scott Schmitt
Managing Partner
Scott brings over 30 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience in market analysis, leasing, acquisitions, financing, site planning, municipal approvals, design and construction. Prior to joining Onward in 2012, Scott’s leadership roles included Vice President of Real Estate Development for Shingobee Builders and Principal at Clearwater Development Group. He began his real estate career with the commercial real estate division of Kraus Anderson Construction.
Scott Schmitt
Managing Partner
Scott brings over 30 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience in market analysis, leasing, acquisitions, financing, site planning, municipal approvals, design and construction. Prior to joining Onward in 2012, Scott’s leadership roles included Vice President of Real Estate Development for Shingobee Builders and Principal at Clearwater Development Group. He began his real estate career with the commercial real estate division of Kraus Anderson Construction.
Scott Schmitt
Managing Partner
Scott brings over 30 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience in market analysis, leasing, acquisitions, financing, site planning, municipal approvals, design and construction. Prior to joining Onward in 2012, Scott’s leadership roles included Vice President of Real Estate Development for Shingobee Builders and Principal at Clearwater Development Group. He began his real estate career with the commercial real estate division of Kraus Anderson Construction.
Jon Lanners
Partner
Jon brings over 15 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience investing across the capital stack in both traditional and more esoteric real estate asset classes and commercial specialty finance as well as structuring and managing joint-venture relationships. Prior to joining Onward in 2022, Jon was a Managing Director at Castlelake where he focused on private market opportunities in commercial and residential real estate as well as small balance commercial loans. Jon started his career in investment banking at Piper Jaffray.
Jon Lanners
Partner
Jon brings over 15 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience investing across the capital stack in both traditional and more esoteric real estate asset classes and commercial specialty finance as well as structuring and managing joint-venture relationships. Prior to joining Onward in 2022, Jon was a Managing Director at Castlelake where he focused on private market opportunities in commercial and residential real estate as well as small balance commercial loans. Jon started his career in investment banking at Piper Jaffray.
Jon Lanners
Partner
Jon brings over 15 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience investing across the capital stack in both traditional and more esoteric real estate asset classes and commercial specialty finance as well as structuring and managing joint-venture relationships. Prior to joining Onward in 2022, Jon was a Managing Director at Castlelake where he focused on private market opportunities in commercial and residential real estate as well as small balance commercial loans. Jon started his career in investment banking at Piper Jaffray.
Stephanie Lunde
Partner
Stephanie brings over 25 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience in fee simple and note investing, financial negotiations, joint venture partnerships and organizational management. Prior to joining Onward in 2011, Stephanie led the asset management and loan workout of commercial real estate and gaming loans with an aggregate principal balance of over $2.5 billion as Executive Vice President of Presidium Asset Solutions.
Stephanie Lunde
Partner
Stephanie brings over 25 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience in fee simple and note investing, financial negotiations, joint venture partnerships and organizational management. Prior to joining Onward in 2011, Stephanie led the asset management and loan workout of commercial real estate and gaming loans with an aggregate principal balance of over $2.5 billion as Executive Vice President of Presidium Asset Solutions.
Stephanie Lunde
Partner
Stephanie brings over 25 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience in fee simple and note investing, financial negotiations, joint venture partnerships and organizational management. Prior to joining Onward in 2011, Stephanie led the asset management and loan workout of commercial real estate and gaming loans with an aggregate principal balance of over $2.5 billion as Executive Vice President of Presidium Asset Solutions.
Mark Peterson
Partner
Mark brings over 20 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience in asset management, leasing, tenant relations, acquisitions and joint venture partnerships. Prior to joining Onward in 2011, Mark held a leadership asset management position at Robert Muir Company, where he managed a 1.5 million square-foot retail portfolio and was responsible for property operations, including lease negotiations, tenant relations, and property maintenance. His real estate experience includes retail development at Opus Group and commercial development at Piper Jaffray.
Mark Peterson
Partner
Mark brings over 20 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience in asset management, leasing, tenant relations, acquisitions and joint venture partnerships. Prior to joining Onward in 2011, Mark held a leadership asset management position at Robert Muir Company, where he managed a 1.5 million square-foot retail portfolio and was responsible for property operations, including lease negotiations, tenant relations, and property maintenance. His real estate experience includes retail development at Opus Group and commercial development at Piper Jaffray.
Mark Peterson
Partner
Mark brings over 20 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience in asset management, leasing, tenant relations, acquisitions and joint venture partnerships. Prior to joining Onward in 2011, Mark held a leadership asset management position at Robert Muir Company, where he managed a 1.5 million square-foot retail portfolio and was responsible for property operations, including lease negotiations, tenant relations, and property maintenance. His real estate experience includes retail development at Opus Group and commercial development at Piper Jaffray.
Investments & Sourcing
Ron Sweet
Partner
Ron brings over 35 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience in fee simple and note investment sourcing and execution. Prior to joining Onward in 2012, Ron managed business development in the eastern region of the country for Guardian Investment Banking. He also served as Senior Vice President of the commercial real estate division at Marshall Group, where he sourced and originated CRE banking opportunities, and negotiated and structured CRE loans throughout the country with a transaction volume of over $2 billion.
Ron Sweet
Partner
Ron brings over 35 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience in fee simple and note investment sourcing and execution. Prior to joining Onward in 2012, Ron managed business development in the eastern region of the country for Guardian Investment Banking. He also served as Senior Vice President of the commercial real estate division at Marshall Group, where he sourced and originated CRE banking opportunities, and negotiated and structured CRE loans throughout the country with a transaction volume of over $2 billion.
Ron Sweet
Partner
Ron brings over 35 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience in fee simple and note investment sourcing and execution. Prior to joining Onward in 2012, Ron managed business development in the eastern region of the country for Guardian Investment Banking. He also served as Senior Vice President of the commercial real estate division at Marshall Group, where he sourced and originated CRE banking opportunities, and negotiated and structured CRE loans throughout the country with a transaction volume of over $2 billion.
David Oman
Managing Director
David brings 14 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience investing across the capital stack in both traditional and more esoteric real estate asset classes and commercial specialty finance. Prior to joining Onward in 2023, David was a Director at Castlelake, where he focused on private market opportunities in commercial and residential real estate as well as small balance commercial loans. David began his career at Lazard in the M&A and Strategic Advisory practice serving middle market clients in the industrials sector.
David Oman
Managing Director
David brings 14 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience investing across the capital stack in both traditional and more esoteric real estate asset classes and commercial specialty finance. Prior to joining Onward in 2023, David was a Director at Castlelake, where he focused on private market opportunities in commercial and residential real estate as well as small balance commercial loans. David began his career at Lazard in the M&A and Strategic Advisory practice serving middle market clients in the industrials sector.
David Oman
Managing Director
David brings 14 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience investing across the capital stack in both traditional and more esoteric real estate asset classes and commercial specialty finance. Prior to joining Onward in 2023, David was a Director at Castlelake, where he focused on private market opportunities in commercial and residential real estate as well as small balance commercial loans. David began his career at Lazard in the M&A and Strategic Advisory practice serving middle market clients in the industrials sector.
Augie Ewald
Director
Augie brings seven years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience investing across asset classes. Prior to joining Onward in 2022, Augie was an Associate on the acquisitions, development, and asset management team at The Excelsior Group. Previously, Augie was a member of the multifamily asset management group at PGIM Real Estate.
Augie Ewald
Director
Augie brings seven years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience investing across asset classes. Prior to joining Onward in 2022, Augie was an Associate on the acquisitions, development, and asset management team at The Excelsior Group. Previously, Augie was a member of the multifamily asset management group at PGIM Real Estate.
Augie Ewald
Director
Augie brings seven years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience investing across asset classes. Prior to joining Onward in 2022, Augie was an Associate on the acquisitions, development, and asset management team at The Excelsior Group. Previously, Augie was a member of the multifamily asset management group at PGIM Real Estate.
Francis Luzum
Director
Francis brings 13 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including investment and asset management experience across asset classes. Prior to joining Onward in 2021, Francis served as an asset manager for Principal Financial Group, where he was responsible for a portfolio of properties in the San Francisco Bay Area and the southeastern United States.
Francis Luzum
Director
Francis brings 13 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including investment and asset management experience across asset classes. Prior to joining Onward in 2021, Francis served as an asset manager for Principal Financial Group, where he was responsible for a portfolio of properties in the San Francisco Bay Area and the southeastern United States.
Francis Luzum
Director
Francis brings 13 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including investment and asset management experience across asset classes. Prior to joining Onward in 2021, Francis served as an asset manager for Principal Financial Group, where he was responsible for a portfolio of properties in the San Francisco Bay Area and the southeastern United States.
Chris Osmundson
Director
Chris brings over 15 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience in market analysis, leasing, acquisitions and development with a particular focus on multi-family assets. Prior to joining Onward in 2024, Chris was Director of Development and Chief Operating Officer at Alatus. Chris began his career at Dominium Development and Acquisition.
Chris Osmundson
Director
Chris brings over 15 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience in market analysis, leasing, acquisitions and development with a particular focus on multi-family assets. Prior to joining Onward in 2024, Chris was Director of Development and Chief Operating Officer at Alatus. Chris began his career at Dominium Development and Acquisition.
Chris Osmundson
Director
Chris brings over 15 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience in market analysis, leasing, acquisitions and development with a particular focus on multi-family assets. Prior to joining Onward in 2024, Chris was Director of Development and Chief Operating Officer at Alatus. Chris began his career at Dominium Development and Acquisition.
Grant Steiner
Director
Grant brings nine years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience investing across asset classes. Prior to joining Onward in 2016, Grant led the integration of new business units as a mergers and acquisitions analyst for ConAgra Brands, a Chicago based consumer packaged goods company.
Grant Steiner
Director
Grant brings nine years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience investing across asset classes. Prior to joining Onward in 2016, Grant led the integration of new business units as a mergers and acquisitions analyst for ConAgra Brands, a Chicago based consumer packaged goods company.
Grant Steiner
Director
Grant brings nine years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including experience investing across asset classes. Prior to joining Onward in 2016, Grant led the integration of new business units as a mergers and acquisitions analyst for ConAgra Brands, a Chicago based consumer packaged goods company.
Harper Williams
Director
Harper brings nine years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including cross-capital stack investment and credit ratings experience. Prior to joining Onward in 2021, Harper held a Summer Associate position in the acquisitions and asset management groups at Allianz Real Estate of America (now PIMCO Prime Real Estate). Previously, Harper was a Senior Analyst in the residential mortgage-backed securities group at Fitch Ratings.
Harper Williams
Director
Harper brings nine years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including cross-capital stack investment and credit ratings experience. Prior to joining Onward in 2021, Harper held a Summer Associate position in the acquisitions and asset management groups at Allianz Real Estate of America (now PIMCO Prime Real Estate). Previously, Harper was a Senior Analyst in the residential mortgage-backed securities group at Fitch Ratings.
Harper Williams
Director
Harper brings nine years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including cross-capital stack investment and credit ratings experience. Prior to joining Onward in 2021, Harper held a Summer Associate position in the acquisitions and asset management groups at Allianz Real Estate of America (now PIMCO Prime Real Estate). Previously, Harper was a Senior Analyst in the residential mortgage-backed securities group at Fitch Ratings.
Andie Miller
Senior Associate
Andie brings 15 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including asset management, development and leasing experience. Prior to joining Onward in 2025, Andie was a Senior General Manager at Jones Lang LaSalle, where she was responsible for maximizing value and implementing business plans for her clients and their assets. Andie began her career working for a private real estate firm in the Twin Cities where she managed operations across retail, industrial and senior apartment portfolios.
Andie Miller
Senior Associate
Andie brings 15 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including asset management, development and leasing experience. Prior to joining Onward in 2025, Andie was a Senior General Manager at Jones Lang LaSalle, where she was responsible for maximizing value and implementing business plans for her clients and their assets. Andie began her career working for a private real estate firm in the Twin Cities where she managed operations across retail, industrial and senior apartment portfolios.
Andie Miller
Senior Associate
Andie brings 15 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including asset management, development and leasing experience. Prior to joining Onward in 2025, Andie was a Senior General Manager at Jones Lang LaSalle, where she was responsible for maximizing value and implementing business plans for her clients and their assets. Andie began her career working for a private real estate firm in the Twin Cities where she managed operations across retail, industrial and senior apartment portfolios.
Operations
Michael Breen
Managing Director
Michael brings 17 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including fund and asset-level finance and accounting, valuation, reporting and risk management experience. Prior to joining Onward in 2023, Michael was a Director at Castlelake where he held roles focusing on fund accounting, risk management, and portfolio management. He has worked across many industries including commercial real estate, residential real estate, small balance commercial & industrial loan portfolios, specialty finance, oil & gas, and renewables. Michael started his career in public accounting at Boulay.
Michael Breen
Managing Director
Michael brings 17 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including fund and asset-level finance and accounting, valuation, reporting and risk management experience. Prior to joining Onward in 2023, Michael was a Director at Castlelake where he held roles focusing on fund accounting, risk management, and portfolio management. He has worked across many industries including commercial real estate, residential real estate, small balance commercial & industrial loan portfolios, specialty finance, oil & gas, and renewables. Michael started his career in public accounting at Boulay.
Michael Breen
Managing Director
Michael brings 17 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including fund and asset-level finance and accounting, valuation, reporting and risk management experience. Prior to joining Onward in 2023, Michael was a Director at Castlelake where he held roles focusing on fund accounting, risk management, and portfolio management. He has worked across many industries including commercial real estate, residential real estate, small balance commercial & industrial loan portfolios, specialty finance, oil & gas, and renewables. Michael started his career in public accounting at Boulay.
Alyssa Holzworth
Accounting Manager
Alyssa brings 14 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, with a particular focus on operational accounting and financial reporting. Prior to joining Onward in 2015, Alyssa held positions at CBRE and IBM focusing on financial reporting, budget analysis and cash flow forecasting.
Alyssa Holzworth
Accounting Manager
Alyssa brings 14 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, with a particular focus on operational accounting and financial reporting. Prior to joining Onward in 2015, Alyssa held positions at CBRE and IBM focusing on financial reporting, budget analysis and cash flow forecasting.
Alyssa Holzworth
Accounting Manager
Alyssa brings 14 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, with a particular focus on operational accounting and financial reporting. Prior to joining Onward in 2015, Alyssa held positions at CBRE and IBM focusing on financial reporting, budget analysis and cash flow forecasting.
Holly Winn
Project Manager
Holly brings 24 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, with a particular focus on investor support as well as investment and general operations. Prior to joining Onward in 2014, Holly was a Portfolio Associate at Presidium Asset Solutions, a professional asset management and loan servicer to commercial banks and other institutional and portfolio lenders across the country.
Holly Winn
Project Manager
Holly brings 24 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, with a particular focus on investor support as well as investment and general operations. Prior to joining Onward in 2014, Holly was a Portfolio Associate at Presidium Asset Solutions, a professional asset management and loan servicer to commercial banks and other institutional and portfolio lenders across the country.
Holly Winn
Project Manager
Holly brings 24 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, with a particular focus on investor support as well as investment and general operations. Prior to joining Onward in 2014, Holly was a Portfolio Associate at Presidium Asset Solutions, a professional asset management and loan servicer to commercial banks and other institutional and portfolio lenders across the country.
Founders
John Solberg
Founding Partner
John brings over 45 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including investment, design, development, construction and property management experience spanning more than 100 million square feet for some of the nation’s top commercial development companies. Prior to founding Onward in 2011, John was President and CEO of Opus Northwest, L.L.C. based in Minneapolis with a region extending west, including offices in Kansas City, St. Louis, Denver, Seattle, and Portland. Under John’s leadership, Opus Northwest consistently delivered commercial projects of the highest quality while consistently exceeding the company’s investment objectives.
John Solberg
Founding Partner
John brings over 45 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including investment, design, development, construction and property management experience spanning more than 100 million square feet for some of the nation’s top commercial development companies. Prior to founding Onward in 2011, John was President and CEO of Opus Northwest, L.L.C. based in Minneapolis with a region extending west, including offices in Kansas City, St. Louis, Denver, Seattle, and Portland. Under John’s leadership, Opus Northwest consistently delivered commercial projects of the highest quality while consistently exceeding the company’s investment objectives.
John Solberg
Founding Partner
John brings over 45 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including investment, design, development, construction and property management experience spanning more than 100 million square feet for some of the nation’s top commercial development companies. Prior to founding Onward in 2011, John was President and CEO of Opus Northwest, L.L.C. based in Minneapolis with a region extending west, including offices in Kansas City, St. Louis, Denver, Seattle, and Portland. Under John’s leadership, Opus Northwest consistently delivered commercial projects of the highest quality while consistently exceeding the company’s investment objectives.
Jim Fritcher
Founding Partner
Jim brings over 45 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including design and construction experience spanning low-rise to high-rise office, industrial, retail, multi-family apartment, residential condominiums, parking garages, mixed use developments, and educational facilities. Prior to founding Onward in 2011, Jim served as Executive Vice President at Opus West Construction Corporation, where he led a six-state operation reaching $500 million in annual volume.
Jim Fritcher
Founding Partner
Jim brings over 45 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including design and construction experience spanning low-rise to high-rise office, industrial, retail, multi-family apartment, residential condominiums, parking garages, mixed use developments, and educational facilities. Prior to founding Onward in 2011, Jim served as Executive Vice President at Opus West Construction Corporation, where he led a six-state operation reaching $500 million in annual volume.
Jim Fritcher
Founding Partner
Jim brings over 45 years of investment and real estate expertise to Onward, including design and construction experience spanning low-rise to high-rise office, industrial, retail, multi-family apartment, residential condominiums, parking garages, mixed use developments, and educational facilities. Prior to founding Onward in 2011, Jim served as Executive Vice President at Opus West Construction Corporation, where he led a six-state operation reaching $500 million in annual volume.
Brad Osmundson
Founding Partner
Brad brings over 40 years of legal and real estate expertise to Onward, including general counsel, development and transactional legal work spanning complex real estate transactions and mortgage conversions. Prior to founding Onward in 2011, Brad served as General Counsel of Opus Northwest and Senior Counsel at General Growth Properties.
Brad Osmundson
Founding Partner
Brad brings over 40 years of legal and real estate expertise to Onward, including general counsel, development and transactional legal work spanning complex real estate transactions and mortgage conversions. Prior to founding Onward in 2011, Brad served as General Counsel of Opus Northwest and Senior Counsel at General Growth Properties.
Brad Osmundson
Founding Partner
Brad brings over 40 years of legal and real estate expertise to Onward, including general counsel, development and transactional legal work spanning complex real estate transactions and mortgage conversions. Prior to founding Onward in 2011, Brad served as General Counsel of Opus Northwest and Senior Counsel at General Growth Properties.
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Providing accredited investors with institutional-quality real estate investments focused on consistent income and capital appreciation.
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10900 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 700
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-426-7087
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© Copyright 2025 Onward Investors |All Rights Reserved | Web Design by Nzube Ukomah
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Disclaimer: This is not an offer to sell or solicitation to buy securities. Offerings are made to accredited investors via private placement memorandum.
Providing accredited investors with institutional-quality real estate investments focused on consistent income and capital appreciation.
Connect
10900 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 700
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-426-7087
info@onwardinvestors.com
© Copyright 2025 Onward Investors |All Rights Reserved | Web Design by Nzube Ukomah
Privacy Policy
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Disclaimer: This is not an offer to sell or solicitation to buy securities. Offerings are made to accredited investors via private placement memorandum.