Appleton Office

John Pfefferle embarked on his real estate journey in 1966 following his college graduation. Establishing Pfefferle Realtors, which later evolved into NAI Pfefferle, in 1971 marked the inception of his influential career as CEO. His strategic expansion into commercial real estate encompassed management, sales, and development, with a keen focus on the Fox Cities area throughout the 1980s.

Over the past two decades, John’s leadership has steered the development and management of a substantial property portfolio exceeding $400.0 million. His enduring contributions to the Fox Valley real estate community are evident through his longstanding membership in the Fox Cities Board of Realtors and prior involvement on the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce board of directors. In recognition of his accomplishments, he was inducted into the chamber’s esteemed Business Hall of Fame in 2011.

John’s commitment extends beyond business realms; he actively engages with various community organizations. Currently, he serves as the president of the University of Wisconsin Health-Fox Valley Family Practice Clinic and holds a position on the board of directors of the Fox Cities Building for the Arts. His past affiliations include board memberships with the St. Elizabeth Hospital Foundation, Appleton Downtown Inc., Appleton Catholic Education Board, and the Outagamie County Board of Supervisors, where he chaired the property committee for eight years during his 12-year tenure.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from Marquette University

Career Summary

Amy Pfefferle Oelhafen is the president of Pfefferle Companies, Inc., overseeing the operations and client services of its subsidiaries, NAI Pfefferle and Pfefferle Management, based in Appleton. Leading a team of more than 120 employees and 20 licensed real estate brokers, Amy spearheads operations across offices in Appleton, Green Bay, Wausau, and Sheboygan. Her purview extends to
serving a diverse clientele, ranging from small businesses to municipalities and multinational corporations.

Beyond business, Pfefferle Companies is deeply embedded in the communities it serves. Amy and her team are actively engaged in various local organizations, dedicating support to multiple causes. They are recognized as regional thought leaders and valued advisors to numerous partner organizations. The company’s footprint spans the entire state, managing over 13 million square feet of commercial real estate, solidifying its position as one of Wisconsin’s largest commercial real estate firms.

Amy’s journey with Pfefferle Investments commenced in 1998, where she specialized in selling and leasing commercial properties statewide. Her expertise in facilitating business transactions is evident in her successful management of deals ranging from $300,000 to $17 million.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Norbert College

Achievements & Affiliations

• CoStar Power Broker Award, 2022
• Board of Directors, Riverview Gardens
• National Association of Realtors (NAR)
• Commercial Association of Realtors (CARW)
• Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA)
• Realtors Association of Northeast Wisconsin (RANW)
• Women in Commercial Real Estate
• Licensed real estate salesperson, state of Wisconsin
• Former chair, board of trustees, St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System
• Former board member, Appleton Downtown, Inc.
• Former board member, Octoberfest
• Former board member, Appleton Art Center

Career Summary

Tom Scheuerman currently works with select accounts and oversees investments in the Washington Street Investment Fund portfolio. Through 2020, Mr. Scheuerman was managing broker of NAI Pfefferle and was responsible for the overall operations of the commercial brokerage area including sales, leasing, administration, and business development.

Mr. Scheuerman joined the company from Valley Bancorporation, a bank holding company headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin. As vice president, he directed the internal audit and regulatory compliance functions for all bank and non-bank subsidiaries in Wisconsin. Prior to Valley, Mr. Scheuerman was an audit manager in the Madison, Wisconsin office of Grant Thornton. Throughout his professional career, he has overseen audits, including SEC audits of clients from the construction, wholesale, retail, non-profit and banking sectors.

Education

• Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh.
• Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Affiliations

• Member, American Institute of CPA’s
• Member, Wisconsin Institute of CPA’s
• Member, CoreNet
• Certified Public Accountant
• Designee, Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
• Licensed real estate broker, state of Wisconsin

Career Summary

Greg Landwehr is a distinguished partner and senior commercial real estate advisor at NAI Pfefferle, rising to the position of partner within the firm in 2020. His journey in commercial real estate began in 2006 upon acquiring his Wisconsin real estate broker’s license, marking the onset of an accomplished career trajectory.

Prior to his tenure at NAI Pfefferle, Greg held roles with Strategic Asset Services in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, where he conducted lender inspections across Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. His entrepreneurial spirit surfaced as he founded and developed PrintX Printing Solutions, originating from an American Business Forms franchise in Appleton. Earlier in his career, Greg served as an account executive at Moore Business Forms in Green Bay.

Education

• Master of Arts degree from Truman State University
• Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Achievements & Affiliations

• Second Place, Broker of the Year, NAI Pfefferle, 2022, 2021
• Third Place, Broker of the Year, NAI Pfefferle, 2020
• First Place, Broker of the Year, NAI Pfefferle, 2017
• Broker of the Quarter (7 awards), NAI Pfefferle
• CoStar Power Broker Award, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
• National Association of Realtors (NAR)
• Commercial Association of Realtors (CARW)
• Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA)
• Inspector certification for Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac multifamily properties, Mortgage Bankers Association
• Advisory board member, Total Health & Safety Solutions, LLC
• Licensed real estate salesperson and broker, state of Wisconsin
• Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
• Broker Price Opinion Resource (BPOR) certification
• Masters in Commercial Property (MICP) designation
• Mission pilot, Brown County Civil Air Patrol
• Friendship Family Host, Lawrence University

Career Summary

Elizabeth Ringgold is a partner/senior commercial real estate advisor at NAI Pfefferle’s Appleton office, where she specializes in retail, hospitality and office related real estate transactions. Elizabeth was named a partner in the firm in 2020. She started her career with NAI Pfefferle in 2004, when she relocated to Wisconsin and obtained her real estate license. She previously spent eight years in Tennessee as a licensed real estate salesperson with a large regional commercial real estate company, where she handled commercial property management and commercial leasing of office and retail properties.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from William Jewell College

Achievements

• First Place, Broker of the Year, NAI Pfefferle, 2022, 2014, 2011
• Third Place, Broker of the Year, NAI Pfefferle, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2012
• Broker of the Quarter (fourth quarter), NAI Pfefferle, 2022
• Broker of the Quarter (third quarter), NAI Pfefferle, 2017, 2010
• Broker of the Quarter (first and second quarters), NAI Pfefferle, 2014
• CoStar Power Broker Award, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018

Affiliations

• Board of directors, Appleton Downtown, 2013 – Present
• International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
• Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA)
• Commercial Association of Realtors (CARW)
• Commercial Council for Realtors Association of Northeast Wisconsin (RANW)
• Women in Commercial Real Estate
• Licensed real estate salesperson, state of Wisconsin

Career Summary

Manny Vasquez is vice president of business development and partner at Pfefferle Companies, a commercial real estate leader founded in Wisconsin in 1971. He is responsible for fostering relationships with a variety of clients, partners, and stakeholders including businesses, investors, owners/developers, municipalities, and economic development organizations. Manny works closely with the company’s sales and leasing team (NAI Pfefferle), as well as its facilities and property management group (Pfefferle Management), to offer comprehensive, best-in-class real estate services with a focus on industrial, office, retail, multifamily and investment property throughout the state of Wisconsin. Manny also helps the company and client base extend their market reach nationally and internationally by leveraging Pfefferle’s partnership with NAI Global, a network of 300+ commercial real estate offices around the world. He is actively involved in several non-profit organizations, which is a reflection of the company’s investment in and commitment to the communities it serves.

Prior to joining NAI Pfefferle, Manny led the Fox Cities Regional Partnership, a public-private economic development organization focused on business recruitment, retention and expansion in Wisconsin’s Fox Cities region.

Education

• Master’s degree in public administration from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
• Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and international affairs from Marquette University

Achievements

• Stephen Hintz MPA Award, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
• Rising Star Award, The Post Crescent
• 40 Under 40, New North Region

Affiliations

• Board of directors, Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin (CARW)
• Board of directors, Marquette University’s Center for Real Estate
• Board of directors, Centergy (Central WI Economic Development)
• Board of directors, Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce
• Board of directors, Greater Green Bay Chamber Economic Development Corporation
• Board of directors, Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region

Career Summary

As General Counsel for Pfefferle Companies, Inc., Joseph “Joe” Schuessler manages Pfefferle’s legal department and provides oversight and support to the brokerage, property management and development divisions of our companies. Joe is an accomplished attorney with over twelve years of professional experience encompassing litigation, transactions, compliance, and corporate counsel
roles, handling a diverse range of cases and business deals. He has given presentations at Lawrence University, the State Bar of Wisconsin, and before groups of real estate and business professionals. He is admitted to practice law in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Texas.

Joe’s community leadership experience includes service on the boards of nonprofit organizations such as Residential Services of Fond du Lac and the Fox Cares Foundation.

While not handling legal matters at Pfefferle, Joe enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his wife and two children.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from the University of Florida
• Juris Doctor degree from Notre Dame Law School

Affiliations

• Wisconsin State Bar Association
• Outagamie County Bar Association

Career Summary

John Roberts is a senior commercial real estate advisor at NAI Pfefferle, having joined the company in 2016. With extensive experience in the dynamic greater Green Bay and Fox Valley area, John brings a wealth of knowledge to his role.

Prior to joining NAI Pfefferle, he excelled in a competitive financial sales/account management role with American Express Global Corporate Services and as a business banking relationship manager with JP Morgan Chase Bank. Transitioning to commercial real estate brokerage in 2015, John swiftly established himself by delivering significant value and driving positive outcomes for his business and investor clients.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree with a major in economics, minor in business and subsequently completed several business graduate courses from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Affiliations

• Licensed Real Estate Broker, state of Wisconsin
• Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
• Commercial Association of Realtors (CARW)
• Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA)
• Realtors Association of Northeast Wisconsin (RANW)
• Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce
• Appleton North Business Association
• U.S. Navy Veteran

Career Summary

Adam Figurin is a senior commercial real estate advisor in NAI Pfefferle’s Appleton office. He specializes in landlord and tenant representation and in sales transactions, working with a variety of clients in the Fox Valley and Green Bay area. Adam works collaboratively with the NAI Pfefferle brokerage team to provide his clients the best results and service.

Adam was previously employed with Colliers International, Fox Valley, as a sales associate. He has also worked for both Northwestern Mutual and Otis Elevator Company.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in marketing & professional sales from Illinois State University.

Achievements and Affiliations

• Commercial Association of Realtors (CARW)
• Vice chairman, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Fox Cities
• Make-A-Wish, Young Wish Makers of Wisconsin (YWOW)
• Leadership Fox Cities Alumni
• Appleton Northside Business Association
• CoStar Power Broker Award, 2021

Career Summary

Nick Salm joined NAI Pfefferle as a senior commercial real estate advisor in 2024. With his experience as a licensed commercial real estate broker since 2016, he specializes in industrial sales and leasing, vacant land sales and development, retail and restaurant sales, and office leasing.

Prior to entering brokerage, Nick gained valuable experience in the mortgage and construction sectors, allowing him to establish a significant network throughout Northeast Wisconsin’s real estate markets. He was also formerly the director of business development at Faith Technologies where he spearheaded large-scale projects nationwide, including multifamily high rises, greenfield developments, industrial/manufacturing facilities, and office and retail spaces.

As a native of Appleton, Nick remains dedicated to his community, working closely with buyers and sellers to enhance the quality of life and business environment in the area.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts degree in communications and leadership studies from Ripon College.

Achievements and Affiliations

• Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA)
• Realtors Association of Northeast Wisconsin (RANW)
• Board of directors, Fox Valley Pop Warner
• Founder (2016) & president, Appleton Youth Football Association
• Chairman, board of directors, Great Lakes Independent Football Conference
• Wisconsin Football Coaches Association, 25 year honor (Appleton North High School)
• Safety director & master clinician, USA Football

Career Summary

As a senior commercial real estate advisor at NAI Pfefferle, Teresa Knuth specializes in representing clients in office and retail projects, investment real estate, industrial building sales and land development. Teresa is dedicated to understanding each client’s goals thoroughly. She applies her market knowledge and available resources to approach negotiations strategically, ensuring a personalized and effective service for her clients.

Bringing with her a substantial background in commercial brokerage, Teresa previously worked at Commercial Horizons in Appleton and Newmark Knight Frank and Colliers International in Minneapolis. Her experience in these roles has equipped her with valuable insights into the dynamics of the real estate industry.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in real estate studies from University of St. Thomas

Achievements

• Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce Future 15, 2022
• CoStar Power Broker Award, 2022, 2021, 2019
• Finance & Commerce Rising Young Professional, 2018
• Minnesota Commercial Association of Real Estate (MNCAR) Rising Star Award, 2017

Affiliations

• Commercial Association of Realtors (CARW)
• Economic development committee, Appleton Downtown Inc.
• Advisory committee member, Pulse Young Professionals Network
• Engagement committee co-chair, Pulse Young Professionals Network
• Board member, Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.
• Committee member, Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.
• Member, Brighter Female Futures, Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.
• Tourism development grant committee member, Fox Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Member, Women in Commercial Real Estate

Career Summary

Jonathan Glassco joined NAI Pfefferle as a commercial real estate advisor in 2020 following the completion of his Master’s of Business Administration from Tulane University. Jonathan joins NAI Pfefferle with sales experience from 8 years at Bergstrom Automotive. He also previously worked with Avison Young in Chicago where he worked closely with their development team.

Jonathan represents clients in industrial, office, retail, land, multi-family, hospitality and self-storage. He focuses on industrial properties and real estate investment sales, where he has become a Wisconsin leader in the specialized and sought after asset class of self-storage. Jonathan proudly conducts his business around the concept that “a client now is a client forever,” demonstrating that integrity, honesty, and professionalism is his top priority with every transaction.

Education

• Bachelor of Commerce degree in finance and accounting from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
• Master of Business Administration degree in international business and real estate development from Tulane University

Achievements and Affiliations

• Broker of the Quarter (Q4, 2023), NAI Pfefferle
• Member Associate of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR)
• Commercial Association of Realtors (CARW)
• Vice President, Tulane Real Estate Club
• Tulane Representative, National Real Estate Challenge, Austin, TX
• Tulane Representative, 2019 STR New York Conference
• Tulane Representative, Atlanta Entrepreneurial Hospitality
• STR Certified, Hotel Industry Analytics
• Canadian Securities Certified, Fixed Income Trading and Sales
• Canadian Securities Certified, Equities Trading and Sales
• Canadian Securities Certified, Personal Banking
• Canadian Securities Certified, Investment Dealer Compliance

Career Summary

Nick Schmidt serves as a commercial real estate advisor at NAI Pfefferle in the Fox River Valley area, where he has been a lifelong resident. Nick focuses on retail, vacant land and investment property sales and development. He has been involved in the sale, purchase or development of numerous retail centers and has worked with Alltel Wireless, Edward Jones, Snap Fitness, Subway and many other local and regional tenants.

Prior to joining the NAI Pfefferle team, Nick served as an escrow officer in the closing department of a local title company. This experience provided him with great exposure to many local lenders and real estate professionals, and an inside look at the title side of a real estate transaction.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in business administration
• Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Norbert College

Achievements and Affiliations

• Third Place, Broker of the Year, NAI Pfefferle, 2011
• National Association of Realtors
• Wisconsin Realtors Association
• Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin
• Licensed real estate salesperson, state of Wisconsin

Career Summary

Cindy Renard began her career with NAI Pfefferle in 2013 and is the senior broker assistant to several brokers in the Appleton office. Included in her extensive range of responsibilities, Cindy prepares offering memorandums and press releases, coordinates and manages company events, prepares and designs requests for proposals and creates and manages social media postings for NAI Pfefferle and Pfefferle Management. In addition to these tasks, Cindy assembles broker opinion of values (BOV’s), manages amendments and expiration updates, maintains CoStar/LoopNet, Crexi and REDI/Catylist listings, designs profile sheets, postcards, newsletters and brochures for internal and external mailings, Zipforms for document management and acquires comparable property data for brokers. She also collaborates with brokers on special projects and provides support to other offices as needed.

As marketing coordinator for the company, Cindy adeptly develops, coordinates and executes various marketing pieces and ensures all company websites are up to date. Her comprehensive skill set and commitment make her an invaluable asset to NAI Pfefferle, contributing significantly to the company’s ongoing success.

Achievements

• 2021 NAI Pfefferle Team Player of the Year
• Lean training

Career Summary

Linda Gill joined NAI Pfefferle in January 2009 and earned her real estate salesperson license in September 2017. As a senior licensed broker assistant, Linda supports multiple brokers with various responsibilities.

In her role, Linda efficiently prepares property contracts and amendments using Zipforms, designs profile sheets for effective property marketing and manages listing data on platforms like CoStar, LoopNet, Crexi, and REDI/Catylist. She assists brokers in gathering comparable property data and preparing proposals and broker opinions of value (BOV’s). Linda also maintains Realcore, a real estate management program, as a listing coordinator. Additionally, she manages sign requests and inventory for all offices within the company.

Prior to joining NAI Pfefferle, Linda gained valuable experience as a legal secretary at a local law firm.

Achievements

• Lean training
• Licensed real estate salesperson, State of Wisconsin
• 2020 NAI Pfefferle Team Player of the Year

Career Summary

Gaylene Muniz began her career in the NAI Pfefferle Green Bay office in February 2005, where she worked with real estate brokers and the Pfefferle Management group. In 2007, she transferred to the Appleton office, where she currently holds the position of senior licensed broker assistant, supporting the president of the company, Amy Pfefferle Oelhafen, and other brokers with various tasks.

Gaylene manages different aspects of real estate transactions, assists with property contracts, offers to purchase, amendments, broker opinions of value (BOV’s), Letters of Intent and Zipforms. Additionally, she designs profile sheets, enters and updates listings in CoStar/LoopNet, Crexi and REDI/Catylist, acquires comparable property data, arranges property showings and also oversees expirations for all brokers in the company.

Adding to her responsibilities, Gaylene is the Dollar General Coordinator, collaborating with Todd Platt, the developer overseeing Dollar General sites under construction in Wisconsin.

Prior to her tenure with NAI Pfefferle, Gaylene spent 12 years in San Antonio, Texas, working as a broker assistant/call specialist with the American Funds Group. This prominent money management organization provides a wide array of mutual funds to individuals, leading corporations, and institutions.

Affiliations

• Member, Women in Commercial Real Estate
• Member, American Legion Auxiliary Post 436
• Licensed real estate salesperson, State of Wisconsin
• Notary, State of WI Department of Financial Institutions
• Lean training

Career Summary

Brenda Nakhla began her career with the NAI Pfefferle Wausau office in November 2007. As senior broker assistant, now working part-time, remotely, she continues to provide invaluable support to the Wausau office along with lending her expertise to brokers in the Appleton, Green Bay and Sheboygan offices.

Brenda meticulously designs profile sheets and enters and updates listings on platforms like CoStar/LoopNet, Crexi, and the Central Wisconsin and Greater Northwoods MLS websites. She crafts detailed maps for various properties, assists brokers in preparing proposals and broker opinions of value (BOV’s) and curates the monthly Featured Listing Report. Additionally, Brenda aids Pfefferle Companies employees with their professional profiles and lends her creative touch to various marketing pieces for the company.

Prior to joining NAI Pfefferle, Brenda accumulated seven years of experience as a legal secretary, followed by two years as an administrative assistant to the CEO and COO of a health care company in Wausau.