Brad Schoenfelder

President of Midwest Region

With over 25 years of industry experience, 17 of which have been with Ryan, Brad has a breadth of market knowledge with particular expertise in office, industrial and retail projects. As President of the Midwest Region, Brad provides leadership and direction of the development, design, construction and real estate management teams in our Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Davenport offices with a goal of growing Ryan’s business in Iowa and throughout the Midwest. Having spent nearly a decade representing the owner’s side of projects, Brad brings an owner’s perspective to his role, enabling him to understand the challenges Ryan’s customers face and develop creative solutions for a mutually beneficial outcome. A strategic and thoughtful leader, Brad fosters deep relationships with each of Ryan’s employees, business associates and customers.


Affiliations & Memberships

Board of Directors and 2022 Investment Committee Chair, Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
MRED Advisory Council, Iowa State University's Ivy College of Business
Board Member, Des Moines Redevelopment Corp
Greater Des Moines Development Committee
Greater Des Moines Capital Campaign
Former Campaign Co-Chair of Real Estate and Industrial Segments, United Way of Central Iowa
Former Board Member, American Heart Association

We don't just build buildings, we build stories.

At Ryan Companies, we have the privilege of creating the spaces where people live their lives. Whether it's their residence, their place of work, or the space where they come to play, these are places where people thrive. And as experts in construction and commercial real estate, our creativity is fueled by your story. Together, we build value, build communities and build the backdrops for life.

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