NEWS POST
Forte announces new property management assignment in Wisconsin

Forte Real Estate Partners has been appointed Property Manager of Sterling Ponds I, a 108,000 square foot, 28-foot clear, class A new construction industrial building located in the Sterling Ponds Corporate Park in River Falls, WI. This state-of-the-art facility was completed by RJ Ryan in July 2024. Bruce Carland of CBRE has leased 54,000 sf and is marketing the remaining 54,000 square feet available.
“We are excited to partner with the team to bring outstanding property management and accounting services to the tenants and property owner,” said Amy Melchior, CPM, Executive Vice President of Property Management at Forte.
Jan Murphy, RPA-Vice President of Property Management at Forte, is managing the property. Forte Real Estate Partners manages approximately 1.5 million square feet of commercial office and industrial properties across the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin. Forte is ranked on the Business Journal’s Top 25 Property Management Firms list and is a Midwest RE News 2024 Best of the Best-Property Management Firm.
Property Management
At Forte, our experienced, credentialed professionals pride themselves on managing your real estate as if it were their own by being proactive, diligent, and considerate. Most importantly, we strive to offer a physically and financially predictable experience for tenants and owners.

Amy Melchior, CPM
Executive Vice President | Property Management
o: 952-525-3338
amy.melchior@forterep.com

Jan Murphy, RPA
Vice President | Property Management
o: 952-746-1897
c: 952-228-8077
jan.murphy@forterep.com

Chad Thomas, CPM
Senior Vice President | Property Management
o: 952-525-3336
c: 612-382-4900
chad.thomas@forterep.com
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