Phil has developed extensive and longstanding relationships with brokers, owners, developers and many users of space. This network of contacts gives his clients a rare level of access to market information. He has worked with many major corporations and owners including 3M, Imation, Dow Chemical, UPS, Rorke Data (Avnet), First Industrial Realty Trust, Investors Real Estate Trust, Opus, and Wellington Management, Inc. Over the years, corporate and landlord clients alike have depended on and benefited from his experience, expansive market knowledge and integrity.

In 1988, Phil began his real estate career at KOLL (formerly The Shelard Group) where he represented local and national clients. His primary focus is on the sale and leasing of industrial properties and the representation of users, owners, developers and investors in the acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate.

After eight years at KOLL, Phil joined with Fred Hedberg in 1996 to form Paramount Real Estate Corporation. Their common philosophy led to the creation of one of the most highly respected commercial real estate companies in the Twin Cities. In 2021, Paramount merged with Forte Real Estate Partners.

• MNCAR – Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors
• NAIOP – National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
• TCN Worldwide
• Minnesota Chamber of Commerce