Ben Adank Joins Sara Investment Real Estate as Vice President of Development

Ben-Adank_VP_Development_Sara-Investment-Real-EstateNewly created position will enhance acquisition efforts of quality real estate projects

March 25, 2015 (Madison, WI) — Sara Investment Real Estate, LLC, a commercial real estate investment and development company, announces the appointment of Ben Adank as Vice President of Development and member of the executive team. In this newly created position, Adank will oversee the strategic direction of development opportunities for commercial properties throughout the Midwest. The role was formerly managed by Traci Dalsin, now president of Sara Investment Real Estate.

Prior to joining Sara Investment Real Estate, Adank served at RFP Commercial, Inc. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he brokered the acquisition and sale of 3.5 million square feet of investment property; completing more than $200 million in real estate transactions over the course of his career. Prior to RFP, Adank served in the financial services industry for nearly a decade, where he received his certified financial manager license and several awards for client service. He is also involved in professional groups, including the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and serves as a board member, executive committee member and social committee chairman for the Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin (CARW).

“We are thrilled to have Ben join our team,” said Traci Dalsin, president. “Ben brings a wealth of experience developing relationships within the commercial real estate and financial communities. His track record of success will enable us to advance our vision of quality projects and further streamline the acquisition and development of commercial properties throughout the upper and lower Midwest.”

About Sara Investment Real Estate, LLC:

With offices in Madison, WI and St. Louis, MO, Sara Investment Real Estate, LLC develops, leases, finances and manages high quality properties throughout the upper and lower Midwest. We build successful partnerships with investors, tenants, financial institutions, other developers and employees to complete and manage quality projects. Our commercial real estate opportunities are available to select investors through a network of individual and wealth management partners. Sara Investment Real Estate was founded in 1997 and owns and operates more than two million square feet in 25 cities valued at more than $200 million.

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