Team

With extensive industry knowledge and decades of experience, our team stands out in Northern Colorado as the experts you can trust. Our company culture is rooted in the family business values that Palmer Properties originally started with. These individuals come together each and every day to combine their talents and provide our clients the best service and support possible.

SPIRO PALMER

President & CEO

As founding principal of Palmer Properties since 1978, Spiro leads the team and focuses on the execution of current projects and the creation of new opportunities. He is known for his commitment to building strong relationships and lasting partnerships while improving the options local businesses have to operate in. Under his leadership, Palmer has developed and managed in excess of 1 million square feet of office, retail, and mixed-use projects. Spiro is also known for being actively involved in the community, playing key roles in several local non-profit organizations.

jim PALMER

DIRECTOR | PARTNER | EMPLOYING BROKER

As Director, Partner, and Employing Broker for Palmer Properties, Jim’s focus includes acquisitions, dispositions, and lease negotiations. He plays a lead role in the management of the entitlement process, due diligence, and overall project investment analysis. Jim holds a degree in Real Estate Finance & Construction Management from the University of Denver, Daniels College of Business.

AKI PALMER

Director | Partner

As Director and Partner of Palmer Investment & Development as well as Director at Cushman & Wakefield, Aki oversees the entire portfolio of commercial and retail development and investments. He specializes in structuring partnerships with both silent investors and owner/users to maximize leverage and minimize risk. Aki holds a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Real Estate & Finance from Colorado State University.

Shayne Barrieault

Controller

HILLARY CARNICELLO

Chief administrative officer

Hillary joined Palmer Properties in 2020 and serves as Chief Administrative Officer, with a background in human resources, management, marketing, and real estate. She is a CSU alum, graduating Magna Cum Laude in Communication Studies, a member of the Society For Human Resource Management, and a Colorado Associate Real Estate Broker.

Tom Hoogendyk

Tax and financial advisor

Tom joined the Palmer Team in 2020, bringing with him over 45 years of accounting and consulting expertise. He has extensive experience in real estate taxation, tax strategy, tax protests, strategic planning and implementation, investment, networking, company expansion, and merger & acquisition consulting services. He has directly served over 800 businesses in Northern Colorado alone. Tom continues to be very active in supporting our community by serving on over 15 boards throughout the past 20 years.

pROPERTY MANAGEMENT DIVISION

operations team

lisa brown

OPERATIONS MANAGER - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Lisa has been in commercial real estate for over 25 years, starting her career in Southern California. She joined Palmer Properties in 2018 to support the growth of their property management division, and has since grown into overseeing the Operations Team to ensure high-quality performance within the division and deliver results for our owners, partners, and tenants.

Jenifer garcia

lease analyst

Jenifer supports the Palmer team as our Commercial Lease Analyst supporting tenants, owners, and the operations team in overseeing and managing lease terms and details, as well as supporting AR and property account details. She is a graduate of Colorado State University, majoring in Real Estate Finance and Marketing.

BRITTNEY KENNEDY

Senior property manager

Brittney brings to Palmer Properties a strong background in real estate and community management, with a focus on customer service and support. She is known for her relationship-based approach in working with tenants, vendors, and partners, and works hard to find sustainable solutions that make a difference. In 2020 she was recognized as the Continental Properties Leasing Agent of the Year. She is a graduate of Colorado State University, majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Communication Studies.

Amber DeHart

property manager

Operations Team

ZACH SPERIDON

Facilities Technician

Jeremiah Aguirre

Facilities Technician

KENT PECK

Dayporter

Abel rangel ramirez

Dayporter

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES DIVISION

MIKE LYNCH

Construction Manager

As Palmer Construction Services Construction Manager, Mike facilitates all of our construction projects including tenant finishes, property renovations, and capital improvements. Mike holds a degree in Accounting from Central Washington University and is a licensed General Contractor.

Megan Russell

Project coordinator

Interested in joining our team?

Palmer is currently accepting applications for the job openings listed below. If you do not see a position opening that interests you, please email us at hcarnicello@palmerpropertiesco.com to share your information and resume with our Hiring Manager. If a position becomes available that matches your qualifications and interest, you will be notified.

Open Positions:

I've leased my retail space for the past 10 years with Palmer Properties managing the space. They have been great to work with and always react promptly to requests for maintenance issues or issues that arise from time to time with other tenants, or customers utilizing the property. It has been a great partnership between my organization and the Palmer Properties team.

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