New Member Spotlight: Brent Ellifson, Continental Properties
New Member Spotlight: Brent Ellifson, Continental Properties
Briefly tell us what you do and how long you have been in the Commercial Real Estate industry: I just joined Continental, but I have been doing entitlements, due-dilligence, design management and construction management of hotels, multifamily and commercial properties for the past 7 years.
Which project or professional accomplishment are you most proud of? Hampton Inn Pearl District in Portland, OR was a really exciting hotel project, very unique design and localization that inspired me to bring to all projects.
How would like to be more involved in NAIOP Wisconsin? I’m excited to attend events and network with others.
Tell us about your family: Wife and two young daughters.
Who is your favorite author or what is your favorite quote? So be sure when you step, step with care and great tact, and remember that life’s a great balancing act- Dr Suess.
What is your favorite restaurant? Why? Norske Nook because it reminds me of my grandmothers cooking, and the pie isn’t half bad either!
What’s your favorite vacation destination? Recently travelled to Boston and LA and liked each for different reasons.
What is your favorite adventure movie? Just saw Top Gun 2 and really enjoyed it!
Favorite series you binge-watched? Stranger Things.
Cats or dogs? Do you have pets? Dogs, but we have no pets.
What are your hobbies? Wakeboard, snowboarding, sand volleyball.
How do you find a moment of peace to calm or center yourself? Walk outside to a quite nature area.
What is one item you cannot live without (after your family, of course)? Chocolate.