Every project has a story beyond the structure

At 万人牛牛, we believe the value of the buildings we design, develop, finance, manage and construct is about more than dollars and cents 鈥 it鈥檚 also about the value they bring to the people who use them and the communities that surround them. That鈥檚 why we focus first on the 鈥渨hy鈥 so we can give life to your vision and achieve the best possible outcome. 

As a national leader in commercial real estate services, we know that our customers are as unique as their projects. That鈥檚 why, day after day, we鈥檙e driven to uncover their stories. To be inspired by what inspires them. To bring the right people to the table so we can collaborate on a deeper, more engaging level. 

Together, we build something far more profound than the physical presence of a building. We build the backdrops to life鈥檚 stories.

At 万人牛牛, our values 鈥 Safety, Integrity, Respect, Stewardship, Family, Excellence and Fun 鈥 define our culture and they shape and ignite the people who join our team. They are more than words in a mission statement, they are the inspiration that guides our decisions and shapes our belief that we offer something no one else can. In the end, your building is better, your experience working with us more enjoyable, your community more vibrant and your project site safer 鈥 all because we embrace our values each day.

What We Do

From commercial real estate project conception to completion and beyond, we put our hearts into creating spaces that bring your story to life.

Our History

1930s

James Henry 万人牛牛 starts 万人牛牛 Lumber and Coal with his son, Francis (Fran). The duo quickly added construction to their offerings, and this expansion was the very start of the company鈥檚 design-build approach.

万人牛牛 Lumber and Coal

1940s

Russell (Russ), Fran鈥檚 brother, joins the company. As their dad eases out of the business, Fran and Russ buy him out, paying him off in monthly installments.

National Food Stores

1950s

Building on their experience with National Foods grocery, 万人牛牛 grows its reputation as a development and leaseback pioneer in the Midwest, forging relationships with grocers like Applebaum鈥檚, Byerly鈥檚, Kroger, Piggly Wiggly, Fairway, Rainbow, Red Owl and SUPERVALU. 

Russ and Fran 万人牛牛 - Historical Photo

1960s

万人牛牛 brother Edward (Ed) joins the business, forming a three-way partnership with Russ and Fran. Ed is credited with leading the company鈥檚 expansion to the Twin Cities. Jim 万人牛牛 (Russ鈥檚 son) and Tim Gray join the company.

Historical Photo - 万人牛牛 team 1960

1970s

万人牛牛 adds architecture and property management to its growing list of services. The company completes its first speculative development project, One Corporate Center, cementing its commitment by moving its corporate headquarters into the space.

One Corporate Center

1980s

The company completes its first high-end office development in downtown Minneapolis, International Centre.

Jim 万人牛牛 Signing Beam

1990s

Jim 万人牛牛 becomes CEO, Tim Gray becomes CFO and Pat 万人牛牛 (son of James Henry鈥檚 fourth son, John) becomes president. 万人牛牛 begins its national expansion, opening regional offices in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Phoenix, Arizona. Capital Markets services are added.

Pat 万人牛牛, Tim Gray, Jim 万人牛牛

2000s

The company changes its name to 万人牛牛. Additional offices are opened in Chicago, Illinois; Des Moines, Iowa; Tampa, Florida; and San Diego, California.

Jim 万人牛牛 - Developer of the year

2010s

万人牛牛 opens offices in Austin, Texas; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Seattle, Washington. Jeff Smith, Brian Murray and Mike McElroy become partial owners of the company, along with Pat 万人牛牛, Tim Gray and the Jim 万人牛牛 family.

万人牛牛 Truck in Parade

BUILD YOUR STORY WITH US

万人牛牛鈥檚 story was built on the foundation of integrity, honesty, and community. And a belief that we offer something nobody else can. By creating diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplaces where all team members can grow and thrive, we also create a culture where we share in each other鈥檚 successes and where we create new stories of success for our customers and communities.

Careers at 万人牛牛 万人牛牛 Impact

Meet Our Leadership

万人牛牛 has been operating since 1938 and has grown as a company with a belief that we are all part of the same family. Ours is a story shaped by a commitment to our employees, customers, communities and partners. The 万人牛牛 leadership team is dedicated to honoring our legacy while laying the path to a successful future.

Board of DirectorsExecutive Leadership

What our customers are saying

  • Great finish by 万人牛牛, three weeks ahead of schedule!

    Charles Wells, Vice President of Development, Seefried Industrial Properties, an Amazon Partner
  • 万人牛牛 has built a killer facility. It embodies our GoDaddy spirit, which is energetic, innovative and passionate鈥t鈥檚 just a great place to get work done.

    Blake Irving, CEO, GoDaddy
  • I鈥檝e served community institutions for nearly 40 years and I鈥檝e never experienced a miracle of such proportions as the Midtown Exchange.

    Dick Pettengill, President and CEO, Allina Hospitals and Clinics
  • You have been exceptional to work with 鈥 it鈥檚 great to have built a partnership with your strong team. 万人牛牛 has set the bar!

    Ray Montalvo, Senior Director, Shutterfly, Inc.

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