
Ray Helmuth
EXPERIENCE
Ray worked with The Excelsior Group for five years beginning in 2016. Ray managed corporate accounting and payroll, expanding his knowledge of financial software and automating processes where possible. He took on the role as the leader of the Excelsior sports teams and the fun committee. Ray is a true competitor and is great at getting everyone involved and feeling part of the team.
Ray was hired at Forte in 2022 as Accounting Manager. His has continued to gain responsibility to oversee corporate and property accounting, as well as payroll. He has experience with accounting programs such as Yardi, QuickBooks, and Skyline. Ray picked up where he left off at The Excelsior Group, helping out on the Culture Committee at Forte, organizing fun events for the team.
Ray supports all areas of Forte-Advisory, Property Management, Project Management, Portfolio Services and Workplace Solutions.
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TESTIMONIALS

“Trust is a very important issue for me when selecting a real estate broker. The trust I have in this team provides me great confidence that General Mills’ best interests are being considered throughout any type of real estate negotiation.”

"The healthcare advisory team has been a vital part of Children’s real estate strategy and development work for many years. Steve lives and breathes our mission with us and it is evident in his commitment to our organization. We are very thankful for his industry insight and extensive experience. He is a true pioneer in the healthcare real estate advisory realm!"
NEWS & UPDATES
Forte Principal Steve Brown selected as Broker of the Year by Minnesota Real Estate Journal
NEWS POSTForte Principal Steve Brown selected as Broker of the Year by Minnesota Real Estate JournalAt the annual Minnesota Real Estate Journal awards on May 1, Steve Brown, one of Forte’s three principals, was selected as the 2025 Broker of the Year for his stellar...
Considering a DIY Commercial Build or Renovation? Two Cautionary Tales
NEWS POSTConsidering a DIY Commercial Build or Renovation? Two Cautionary TalesBy: John Young, CCIM, Vice President-Advisory & Wally Tufvander, Vice President-Project ManagementIn our work with business owners from all types of industries, we often hear the desire to...
Managing risk in commercial real estate amid tariff changes
NEWS POSTManaging risk in commercial real estate amid tariff changesBy: Paul Donovan, COO-Forte and contributing partners: Dustin Benz, President-iSpace Environments and Erik Olson, Director of Business Development-Mission ConstructionThe current tariff landscape is...