"When people work, they do not simply make more, but become more."
Vocation of the Business Leader: A Reflection
Real Estate Experience:
FORT DES MOINES
Historic Renovation; $42M with 142 affordable housing units
CLEMENS
Historic Renovation; $13M Project with 44 market rate units and a restaurant (Bubba)
WILKINS
Historic Renovation; $26M Project with 60 mixed-units and the iconic DSM Tea Room
CHRISTIANSEN DEVELOPMENT
Historic Renovation: Currently under-development and serving as a co-developer
STANBROUGH REALTY
Historic Renovation: Currently under-development and serving as a co-developer
RWR Development
Historic Renovation: Currently under-development and serving as an owners rep
1115 Bell Ave
Successfully leased 13,652 SF of office space located in Ames, Iowa.
SONAR DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
Built a financial model for the initial phase of a $250M regional medical campus development
Business Experience:
CLIVE POWER EQUIPMENT
Served as a seller's agent and represented the ownership team in the successful sale
CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE REAL ESTATE
Built a financial dashboard that linked strategic objectives to financial outcomes
MODERN HEATING AND AIR
Provided a financial outlook for the owner to incorporate an open-book management approach
RPM - IOWA
Systematized cash management and lean accounting processes
THE DSM TEA ROOM
Developed a financial business plan to finance this hospitality company
CAMBAM CUSTOM FLORAL
Facilitated the creation of a business plan to guide the owner and her team
REALCLEAR SETTLEMENT
Established market segments to reduce waste and identify growth opportunities
BIKING FOR BABIES
Co-founded a successful non-profit to help transform the culture one pedal stroke at a time
“He who fails to plan is planning to fail.”
-Winston Churchill
REP is a relationship-driven development and consulting firm serving local developers and business owners in central Iowa.
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For over 15-years, we have helped individuals and organizations accomplish amazing feats – developing real estate, scaling businesses, expanding medical practices, starting nonprofits, securing investments, and advising owners at various stages - from the early onset to the transition to the next generation.
Wherever you are along the journey – we offer our experience and expertise to collaborate with you in successfully achieving freedom - profitably and purpose-fully.
JIMMY BECKER
Owner & Advisor
Jimmy Becker lives in Ankeny with his wife and eight sons. Like you, his community is where he works and the foundation for his earnest desire to support his neighbors and foster social change. Jimmy has a passion for people, purpose, and problem-solving, and finds great satisfaction in organizing chaos and delivering sustainable results.
TRAVIS HOERIG
Business Advisor
Travis Hoerig earned a Bachelor of Arts in finance with a minor in economics in 2023. He is originally from a small town in Northwest Ohio and lives in Urbandale. Travis is known for his strong work ethic, commitment to his community, and dedication to his faith. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball and volleyball and values spending quality time with friends.
DREW KUETER
CPA & Tax Advisor
Drew Kueter earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance in 2023. Raised in Des Moines and now living in Urbandale, Drew is a Certified Public Accountant who enjoys helping clients navigate financial challenges with confidence. He has a passion for supporting small businesses and nonprofits as they grow. Outside of work, Drew enjoys going on long runs, playing board games, and spending quality time with his wife and two children.
LYDIA CLEGHORN
Client Services Advisor
Lydia Cleghorn earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies in 2026. Born and raised in the Des Moines metro and proud to continue calling it home, Lydia is known for her dependability and passion for building meaningful connections. Outside of work, Lydia enjoys spending time with loved ones, trying new coffee shops, and being involved in her church community.
