Meet The Team

• Chris Bennett
• VP, UX & Design

Chris has lived and breathed RealtyAds since its inception in 2019 and currently serves as the Vice President of User Experience and Design. In his current role, he drives the development of all RealtyAds branded materials, as well as creatives for the ever-growing client roster. Chris oversees a talented team of graphic designers who ensure all creative outputs are on-brand for RealtyAds and clients -- and they never miss a beat! On the weekends, you’ll find Chris playing his guitar, on a patio somewhere enjoying food/drinks with his wife and dog, or (and most likely) maintaining the crispiest-edged lawn in the western suburbs of Chicago.

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• Dan Benson
• Software Engineer

Dan joined RealtyAds in 2022 as a Software Engineer and has a flair for problem-solving and innovation. He specializes in developing robust and scalable solutions. His expertise spans across front-end and back-end technologies, enabling him to craft seamless user experiences while ensuring the reliability and efficiency of underlying systems. He attended the Rithm School, where he earned his full stack engineer certification. As a classical musician in percussion, he obtained a B.A. from Illinois State University and a graduate diploma from the New England Conservatory. Committed to staying updated on industry trends, Dan is always eager to explore new technologies and methodologies to enhance his craft. Outside of RealtyAds, Dan enjoys running, traveling, and performing as a percussionist with various local orchestras across the Midwest.

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• Carter Burch
• Associate Director, Strategic Account Management

Carter joined RealtyAds in 2022 as a Sr. Associate on the account management team and has since transitioned onto the strategic growth team as an Associate Director. A Chicago native and 2019 graduate of Columbia College Chicago, she brings over 5 years of experience managing relationships and demonstrating value through data-driven results. In her current role, she works with her clients to identify key areas to drive success through leveraging digital channels to influence leasing activity. Outside of the office, Carter can be found enjoying Chicago's newest brunch spots with her friends or exploring hiking trails and golf courses with her family in southern Utah.

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• Maggie Brundige
• Director, Account Management

Maggie joined RealtyAds in 2024 as a Director of Account Management. With almost 10 years in direct client relationship management, she works closely with clients on a daily basis to provide strategic solutions to fulfill their unique leasing and brand goals. She has a background in sales and marketing, understanding the intricacies of digital campaigns, and provides tailored solutions to brokers, asset managers, and marketing teams. Maggie graduated from Monmouth College with a B.A. in Business Administration & Public Relations. She has always been passionate about helping others and serves on the Young Professionals Committee of Female Strong, a nonprofit that curates programs and initiatives to empower female youth. Outside of the office, Maggie can be found logging miles on the Chicago lakefront trail, walking her pup Tatum, or exploring Chicago's food scene.

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• Natalie Cevallos
• Junior Graphic Designer

Natalie joined RealtyAds in 2023 as a Jr. Graphic Designer and is passionate about creating compelling visuals and elevating brands. After graduating with her B.F.A. in Fine/Studio Arts from Florida State University, she went on to study design at Chicago Portfolio School. With a background in painting and fine arts, Natalie brings a unique blend of creativity and technical skill to her work. While she spends her days crafting impactful designs, Natalie enjoys exploring new neighborhoods, attending concerts, and visiting art galleries in her free time.

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• Matt Ebert
• Director, Account Management

Matt joined RealtyAds in 2023 as a Director of Account Management. He has spent 10+ years in commercial real estate, helping his clients achieve success in onsite operations, tenant experience, and leasing. At RealtyAds, Matt enjoys advising ownership groups and brokerage firms on accomplishing their leasing goals with proactive targeting strategies. He values time spent strategizing with the account management team to maximize their client impact. Matt graduated with a B.B.A. in Marketing and Management from the University of Iowa and has an M.B.A from DePaul University with a concentration in Management. In his free time, Matt can be found traveling with his wife, hiking with his dog, adding to his vinyl collection, and indulging in the greatest pizza city in the world.

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• James Ekdahl
• SVP, Engineering

James joined RealtyAds in 2021 and currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Engineering. His role is pivotal in ensuring RealtyAds clients receive the best possible service and experience. In his role, James oversees the engineering team by providing technical guidance, fostering collaboration, and ensuring quality assurance through strategic planning. His efforts are focused on delivering high-quality products and solutions and driving innovation and growth within our organization, all of which directly benefit our clients. Outside of the office, James finds that cooking is a fantastic outlet for creativity and a great excuse to entertain guests.

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• Ryan Foley
• Director, Growth

Ryan joined RealtyAds in 2022 as an Associate Director of Growth and has since grown into his current role as a Director of Growth. Ryan brings over 8 years of experience in brokerage, asset management, and PropTech sales. Throughout his career, Ryan has established himself as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to his clients, offering tailored solutions to help meet their goals and objectives. He specializes in helping his clients leverage a digital strategy to drive leasing activity and combat vacancy across their portfolios. Ryan holds a B.B.A. in Business Management from the University of Iowa. Outside of work, Ryan is an avid runner who enjoys training for his next marathon, playing golf, and spending time with friends and family.

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• Sara Heath
• Junior Software Engineer

Sara joined RealtyAds in 2022 as a Jr. Software Engineer and is an adept programmer, debugger, and problem solver. Driven by curiosity and with a passion for creativity, she takes pride in providing high-quality software solutions and contributing to impactful features. Sara graduated from Rithm School, where she gained hands-on experience building full-stack applications using a variety of languages and technologies. When Sara isn’t busy coding in the office, you can find her creating art through drawing, painting, and mosaics, playing video games, or attending a health and wellness event like a sound bath or yoga retreat.

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• Steven Horvat
• Principal Software Engineer

Steven joined RealtyAds in 2023 as a Principal Software Engineer. He has over 10 years of experience designing software solutions in the digital marketing space and leverages this expertise to develop innovative automation and AI tools to solve complex industry challenges. Steven holds a B.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring Chicago's cocktail scene with his fiancée Claire, commiserating over the latest Chicago sports disappointments, and comforting their anxiety-ridden dog, Olivia.

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• Scott Jana
• Head of Sales

Scott joined RealtyAds in 2023 as the Head of Sales and leverages 20 years of expertise in the commercial real estate, PropTech, and AdTech industries. With a wealth of experience, Scott brings a distinctive perspective to address the challenges prevalent in CRE. In his current role, Scott oversees the day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives of the growth team and collaborates closely with clients, ensuring seamless delivery of solutions tailored to their specific needs, ultimately empowering them to achieve their objectives. Scott graduated with a B.A. in Real Estate & Finance from Florida State University. Beyond his professional endeavors, Scott enjoys unwinding on the Olympia Fields Country Club's golf course and relishing the lakefront's serenity with his son, Leo.

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• Caitlin Kronkhe
• Director, Marketing Strategy

Caitlin joined RealtyAds in 2022 as the Director of Marketing Strategy. In her current role, she leads initiatives that enable brand growth and influence sales activity. After graduating from the University of Iowa, she gained experience building go-to-market strategies in compliance, payments, and CRE technology. Specializing in nurturing prospects and generating demand, she enjoys working at companies driven by innovation. Caitlin has assembled marketing departments for startups across the Midwest, including one of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing companies, VizyPay. Outside the office, you'll find her enjoying warm weather on a patio, attending workout classes, or heading to Lake Okoboji.

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• Pat Lyne
• Senior Graphic Designer

Pat joined RealtyAds in 2023 as a Senior Graphic Designer with nearly a decade of experience working in design roles across Chicago and New York City. He graduated with a B.F.A from the University of Iowa and, with his background, brings a unique and creative perspective to the RealtyAds brand. When he steps away from the screen, Pat enjoys painting, taking care of his plants, and spending time with his dog, Buster.

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• Charlie McComas
• VP, Growth

Charlie joined RealtyAds in 2022 and currently serves as a Vice President of Growth. He has worked in the real estate software industry for over 10 years, gaining experience, most notably as one of the early employees at VTS. In his current role, he spends significant time helping to educate and grow relationships with strategic investors, owner/operators, and brokerage clients. Charlie graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill, where he also played lacrosse. Outside of the office, he and his wife enjoy chasing around their 3-year-old silver lab, Moon, going to Stone Harbor, NJ, and watching sports, playing golf, and boating around Annapolis, MD.

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• Anna Meline
• Associate Director, Account Management

Anna joined RealtyAds in 2020 as the Company’s first account manager and is currently an Associate Director on the team. In her role, she spearheads client relationships with a focus on delivering top-tier service to boost deal activity through the most widely used digital channels. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a focus in Entrepreneurial Management & Communications, which helped emphasize relationship building in both personal and professional settings. Anna's role encompasses overseeing accounts of all sizes, ranging from national clients to local ownership groups, and everything in between. Outside of work, Anna can be found trying out one of Chicago's many patios, traveling, or going on adventures with her 1-year-old Dachshund.

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• Varun Nalamada
• VP, Finance & Strategy

Varun joined RealtyAds in 2023 as the Vice President of Finance & Strategy. He leads the Company's finance, strategy, and analytics functions and works closely across departments to identify opportunities to enhance RealtyAds' value proposition for all users. Before RealtyAds, Varun was a private equity investor at Capstreet, focusing on enterprise software businesses primarily in the PropTech space. Varun began his career in investment banking at Lazard and graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.A. in Economics and minors in Financial Economics and Corporate Strategy. Outside of the office, Varun enjoys traveling to off the beaten path destinations, uncovering hidden food gems, and catching any competitive basketball game that’s on.

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• Jess Ohlson
• Senior Director, Account Management Operations

Jess joined RealtyAds in 2021 and in her current role as Sr. Director of Account Management, oversees the AM team to help deliver results for all RealtyAds users. With over a decade of experience in customer service, account management, SaaS, and AdTech, Jess is a people-focused leader who is passionate about creating the best experiences for her clients and team. Outside the office, you might catch her cruising on her Vespa, enjoying time with family, checking out a local brewery, or chilling at home reading and catching up on the latest shows.

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• Krista Plemmons
• AR/Operations Specialist

Krista joined RealtyAds in 2021 as the Office Manager, earning the affectionate title of “Chief Happiness Officer” among her peers due to her willingness to tackle any task. Since then, Krista has been promoted to her current role as our A/R & Operations specialist, where she continues to Excel, in more than just spreadsheets. Her journey reflects a commitment to being a “lifelong student” and serving others with compassion and inclusivity. Beyond the office walls, Krista appreciates leisurely moments as an essential part of her well-rounded lifestyle. Whether tackling her latest DIY project, cuddling up with her beloved cats, nurturing her garden, or diving into a challenging puzzle, Krista embodies a zest for life that would make any grandmother proud.

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• Harry Quaid
• SVP, Growth

Harry joined RealtyAds in 2019 as one of the pioneering members of the team and currently serves as the Sr. Vice President of Growth, where he collaborates with some of the largest landlords and brokers across the globe to help enhance their digital presence. Before his tenure at RealtyAds, Harry spent five years as part of Cushman & Wakefield's Office Tenant Representation Group, where he negotiated over one million square feet of office, lab, and industrial leases nationwide. Through these experiences, Harry gained a deep understanding of the intricacies of the commercial real estate landscape and has established himself as a trusted source within the industry for his clients. Harry graduated with a B.A. in Real Estate & Finance from the University of Missouri and currently lives in Chicago’s vibrant River North neighborhood. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, catching a live concert at one of Chicago’s many venues, hitting the links when the weather permits, and visiting Wrigley Field to watch the Cubs hunt for another championship.

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• Fitz Roddy
• Senior Associate, Account Management

Fitz joined RealtyAds in 2023 as a Senior Associate on the account management team. He assists clients in leveraging the power of RealtyAds to provide their assets with a sustained digital presence to help them find, advance, and close more deals. He brings over 5 years of experience in tech sales and consulting to his current role and holds a B.A. in Marketing from Miami University's Farmer School of Business. Outside of work, you can find Fitz traveling, reading, on the golf course, or enjoying a Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field with friends and family.

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• Pierce Ruppert
• Senior Associate, Account Management

Pierce joined RealtyAds in 2023 as a Sr. Associate on the account management team. Pierce held an internship with a Chicago tenant rep brokerage team at JLL and then worked in management consulting for several years before joining RealtyAds and further pursuing his passion for commercial real estate. He works closely with his clients to help drive leasing activity and grow their digital presence. Pierce has a B.S. in Finance from the Farmer School of Business at Miami University. Outside of the RealtyAds office, you can find Pierce playing tennis with friends, trying new dinner spots in Chicago, and enjoying his summers on Lake Michigan in Holland, Michigan.

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• Zach Sisti
• Software Engineer

Zach joined RealtyAds in 2022 as a Software Engineer. He specializes in data integrations and maintains full-stack responsibilities. Throughout his professional experiences, he has excelled at accessing, manipulating, and structuring data. Zach graduated with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas. In his free time, he enjoys watching classic films and staying active by playing rugby.

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• Madison Snorek
• Graphic Designer

Maddie joined RealtyAds in 2023 as a Jr. Graphic Designer and has since grown into her current role as a Graphic Designer. She focuses on developing external and internal visual content that adhere to marketing strategies, brand standards, and business goals. She received her B.A. in Design Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has always had an affinity for all things creative. Outside of work, she enjoys going for walks, thrifting, and seeing new movies at the theater.

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• Owen Sorensen
• Senior Associate, Account Management

Owen joined RealtyAds in 2022 as a Sr. Associate on the Account Management team. He enjoys getting to know his clients while helping them combat vacancies. He has spent the majority of his career in real estate, at companies like Cushman & Wakefield. Owen received a B.A. in Marketing & Finance from Butler University. While account management is his primary job function by day, Owen also enjoys grilling and chilling with his loved ones.

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• Adam Sparks
• VP, Strategic Accounts

Adam joined RealtyAds in 2023 as the Vice President of Strategic Growth. Over his 15+ years in commercial real estate, SaaS, and AdTech, Adam has brought a strategic mindset to helping his clients navigate complex business challenges and realize their company objectives. As the VP of Strategic Growth, Adam collaborates with some of the largest ownership groups and brokerage firms across the globe to help increase leasing activity and enhance digital exposure for their properties. Adam holds a B.A. in Marketing & Finance from the University of Kansas. Outside of the office, Adam can be found running on Lake Shore Drive, golfing across Chicagoland, searching for the city's best burger, or at home with his wife, son, and French bulldog.

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• Aaron Wertheim
• Junior Software Engineer

Aaron joined RealtyAds in 2022 as a Jr. Software Engineer. In his role, he specializes in full-stack engineering and enjoys problem-solving and advancing RealtyAds AI. In addition to his software development skills, Aaron graduated from Flatiron School and also received a B.F.A. in Acting from Oklahoma City University. He has performed in various productions across Chicagoland. Outside of RealtyAds, Aaron enjoys Cubs and Bulls games, beach days, and street festivals.

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• Victoria Wesp
• Marketing Strategy Associate

Victoria joined RealtyAds in 2023 as a Marketing Strategy Associate. In her role, Victoria works to develop and implement marketing strategies that drive platform engagement and enhance brand visibility. Leveraging strong analytical skills and market insights, she collaborates with teams cross-functionally to identify key market trends and assist in crafting dynamic marketing content across various channels. After graduating with a B.B.A. in Marketing from Kansas State University, Victoria worked at Stream Realty Partners as the National Marketing Coordinator, assisting with implementing digital strategies and supporting marketing communications across 15+ offices. Outside of the office, Victoria is an avid hockey fan, loves traveling, and volunteers to tutor students.

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• Austin Zimmerman
• Senior Director, Strategic Accounts

Austin joined RealtyAds in 2021 and currently serves as the Sr. Director of Strategic Growth. In his role, he is primarily responsible for overseeing the digital success of some of the largest ownership groups and brokerage firms across the globe. As a former office tenant rep broker at Avision Young, Austin understands the gaps and challenges in the existing leasing playbook in the CRE market. He graduated from Bucknell University with a major in Economics. When not in the office, you can find Austin running on the Lake Shore Trail, trying Italian restaurants throughout the city, or spending time at his most sacred place, the golf course.

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