Forte Real Estate Partners’ Appointed Property Manager of Lexington Commerce Center

Minneapolis (July 11, 2025) – Forte Real Estate Partners is pleased to announce its newest property management assignment at Lexington Commerce Center, a premier Class A industrial facility located in Eagan, Minnesota. The 90,260-square-foot building, featuring 24-foot clear heights, was constructed by Opus in 1999 and has maintained 100% occupancy most of the last two decades. Phil Simonet of Forte Real Estate Partners has played a key role in leasing the property throughout its history.

“We are excited to partner with the property owner on the management of this asset,” said Amy Melchior, CPM, Executive Vice President of Property Management at Forte. “Forte brings a proven track record in tenant relations, professional accounting, and operational excellence to the tenants and Owner of the building. Chad Thomas, Senior Vice President of Property Management, will oversee day-to-day operations, manage tenant relationships, and ensure that Lexington Commerce Center remains a first-class destination for businesses in the Southeast market.”

Forte Real Estate Partners currently manages approximately 1.5 million square feet of commercial office, medical office, and industrial properties across the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin. The firm is consistently recognized for its excellence, ranking among the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Top 25 Property Management Firms and earning a spot on its Best Places to Work list for the third consecutive year in 2025.