Who We Are
When I started this company, I had one goal: Deliver projects that speak for themselves. My belief is that our work is defined solely by the impact it leaves behind. Our team spends countless hours designing the best building for each individual community in which we invest. No two buildings are identical, and each one distinctly reflects its neighborhood’s ethos. As we strive to connect people to places of value, we attempt to be on the forefront of the intersection of technology and the built environment.
We are a team of passionate planners and investment managers who share a common goal of creating a better tomorrow. Whether it is building to core or donating our time and resources to local charities, doing what is right radiates through all of our decisions. Thank you for joining us on this journey.
Sincerely,
People
Tony Simmons
Tony Simmons formed The Simmons Group as an opportunistic real estate development company, focusing on historic redevelopment and new construction, handling transactions from inception through disposition. Since opening the Twin Cities office, The Simmons Group has solidified itself as a market leader in innovation, value creation, and long-term focus.
In 2016, Tony joined the executive board for the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, one of the nation’s strongest voices in preservation. As a leader in Historic Preservation, Tony is passionate about bridging the gaps between past, present, and future to create unique spaces for work, life, and recreation. Tony studied Political Science at Arizona State University while a member of the Sun Devil Football Team.
Rob Johnson
Rob Johnson joins The Simmons Group as the VP of Construction and oversees both adaptive re-use and ground-up projects from initiation through delivery. For the past 28 years, Rob has owned and operated J&J Construction, Inc. in Grand Forks, ND, specializing in high-end custom homes and complex commercial construction. An experienced investor, Rob owns and operates a large self-storage facility and owns several rental properties across the United States.
Rob serves on the board for the Forx Builders Association and has won numerous awards including Home Builder of the Year in 2016. Rob studied Architectural Drafting at North Dakota State School of Science.
Dylan Johnson
As an analyst at The Simmons Group Dylan handles research and financial modeling of prospective and current projects. He grew up in the Real Estate and Construction industry though he didn’t begin his career there. Before joining The Simmons Group Dylan was a National Account Manager for Coyote Logistics and an Account Executive with Landmark Personnel.
He studied Marketing and Leadership at the University of North Dakota.
Britt Morque
Britt Morque is a Brand and Marketing Strategist with a background in Sales and Ad Design.
Britt is also a partner and Vice President of Spinnaker Air; an aviation company specializing in private jet charter, management, and acquisition. A unique blend of industry experience helped Britt create a multi-faceted business model incorporating every aspect of private travel. Britt graduated with honors from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. She has a BA in Business Marketing.
Eric Kaphingst
Eric joins The Simmons Group with a diverse background spanning several industries. Beginning his career, Eric worked for a Fortune 150 production home builder, establishing an understanding of the construction process and fostering his passion for real estate. Adding to his professional experience, Eric spent 10 years as a top performer creating successful public/private partnerships with municipalities and state enterprises across the nation; eventually building and leading teams and consulting start-ups. During this time, Eric also completed several value-add projects.
As a developer, Eric is motivated by the vision of what could be; the intersection of the past, present, and future. In his spare time, Eric enjoys creating adventures with his wife and two boys, crossing items off his honey-do list, and drinking the occasional IPA. Eric was a national championship rower for the University of Minnesota while studying marketing and entrepreneurial management at the Carlson School of Management.