Barry Sturges, CPM
CEO/Managing Director
Over 50 years ago, Barry Sturges founded Sturges, Griffin, Trent & Company (now Sturges Property Group), a full-service real estate company, which became Northern Indiana’s largest commercial/industrial real estate service provider. He created Sturges Development Group in 1988, specifically for commercial and residential development projects. As the CEO and Managing Director, Barry is responsible for managing the company’s Fort Wayne office and is involved in all facets of Sturges Development projects, including acquisition, financing, planning, and infrastructure. He has developed over 35 major projects in northern Indiana. Barry is a CPM (Certified Property Manager) designee and a member of National Association of Realtors, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and the Indiana Commercial Board of Realtors. On the local level, he is involved in Turnstone Center for Disabled Children & Adults, the Fort Wayne Airport Authority Board, and Greater Fort Wayne, Inc. and is a member of the NE Indiana Regional Chamber.
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President
Brad Sturges began his real estate career in 2001 and currently serves as President of Sturges Development Group. His role includes planning, acquisition, financing, and leasing of current commercial projects. He also oversees financial, operational/management, marketing, business development and overall strategy for all Sturges-related companies. Brad is a member of ICSC and previously served on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Commercial Board of Realtors. Currently, Brad is a Board Member for the Embassy Theater and Turnstone Center for Disabled Children & Adults.
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Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Cynthia Wilkin has been a part of the Sturges Development team since 1995. Previously, she served as the Executive Director of the Home Builders Association of Fort Wayne. As the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for SDG, Cynthia negotiates lot sales for residential projects and maintains strong relationships with local home builders and Realtors. Additionally, as Development Coordinator, she handles permitting, procures bids from contractors, and oversees the progress of our residential developments from beginning to end. In her time with Sturges Development Group, Cynthia has completed over fifteen residential subdivisions and sold more than 1,500 residential lots with a combined transaction value of over $25 million.
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Ryan Doerffler, CPA
Corporate Controller
As CFO of the Sturges family of companies, Ryan oversees the accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting for all of our managed properties. Not only that, but Ryan also works hard overseeing the accounting and human resources for our affiliate companies. Prior to joining Sturges Property Group, Ryan worked on both the Finance and Accounting teams at General Growth Properties, a publicly traded real estate investment trust in Chicago. He also has five years of experience in public accounting with a focus on hotel and hospitality clients. Ryan is a CPA and holds a BSBA in Finance and Accounting from Valparaiso University.
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