Avison Young Adds Two investment Sales Brokerage Experts to Denver Office
Global Commercial Real Estate Advisor, Avison Young, has added two investment sales brokers to its Denver office. Leslie Brown, CCIM, has been named senior vice president of investment sales, and Mason Bodie joins as senior associate of investment sales.
“Leslie and Mason each bring highly complementary skill sets that directly strengthen our investment sales platform in the Denver region,” said Katie Kruger, market leader and principal of Avison Young’s Denver office. “Leslie’s deep experience in land advisory and her proven ability to unlock value for developers adds a critical layer to our middle-market capabilities, while Mason’s institutional investment background and capital markets expertise enhance our ability to structure and execute increasingly sophisticated transactions. Together, they expand both the depth and breadth of our offering, positioning us to better serve clients across the full lifecycle of investment sales in the Denver market.”
Brown has more than 12 years of experience advising clients across investment sales and residential development. Her work has centered on helping developers unlock value through land entitlement, assembly, and land packaging, the process of positioning vacant land for development and bringing it to market for institutional and private buyers.
Brown comes to Avison Young from Colorado Craft Brokers, where she served as founder and broker-owner. There, she led a team of independent professionals to bridge real estate opportunities between Colorado’s mountain resort markets and the Front Range of Denver. Brown has advised clients in Main Street and middle-market transactions. She closed more than $250 million in commercial real estate transactions, managing each deal from valuation to closing.
“Building my company over the past 12 years was deeply meaningful, making this a highly intentional move. I joined Avison Young because of its trajectory and the leadership Katie Kruger has built as market leader for the Denver region. I’m focused on helping position the firm as the premier middle-market commercial real estate advisory by aligning deep Colorado market expertise with the capabilities of a global platform,” said Brown.
Bodie is an experienced commercial real estate professional with a proven track record managing institutional equity investments, structured capital positions, and large-scale real estate portfolios exceeding $1 billion in value. With deep expertise across common equity, joint-venture equity, preferred equity, and unitranche debt, Bodie brings a uniquely comprehensive understanding of both investment strategy and hands-on asset performance.
Most previously, he served as director of asset management at Walker & Dunlop Investment Partners, where he led asset management for multiple institutional vehicles and served as the primary point of accountability for post-closing performance. Mason oversaw business plan execution including value-add construction and lease up, on-going sponsor compliance, portfolio risk monitoring, restructuring strategies, and investment realization. Prior to that, he managed a $1.5 billion healthcare real estate portfolio at Welltower, acting as the primary relationship lead for joint-venture equity partnerships with Invesco Real Estate.
SAR+ Announces 8 Promotions
SAR+ is celebrating eight promotions this spring: Stephen Kirmse to senior associate, and Christina LoConte, Madison Wilson, Casey Alexander, Macy Huffaker, Alastair Huber, Robert Peebles, and Matthew Breen to associate. Each of these individuals has made a meaningful impact at SAR+. Their dedication and leadership across a wide range of projects continue to elevate the firm’s practice.
Stephen Kirmse | Architect | Senior Associate
Stephen has been a valued member of the SAR+ team for over 13 years, bringing thoughtful design leadership and a deep understanding of complex project delivery. Since earning his master’s degree in Oregon and returning to Colorado, he has contributed to a diverse range of building types, guiding projects through public review and approval processes and playing a key role on several of the firm’s largest multifamily developments. In addition to his project work, Stephen is actively involved in the firm’s business operations, supporting staff scheduling and helping to uphold quality standards across our construction documents. Known for his steady leadership, strong mentorship, and collaborative approach, Stephen is an integral part of our team, and we’re excited to see him continue to grow in this new role
Christina LoConte, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CDT | Architect | Associate
Christina LoConte brings a diverse range of experience across healthcare, sports, higher education, and multifamily housing. She is engaged across all phases of a project, with particular strength in exterior detailing and a strong technical understanding of building systems and documentation. Christina is passionate about creating spaces that are both high-performing and thoughtfully designed, with a focus on supporting human well-being, and is currently leading construction administration for The Oasis in Cherry Creek North. Beyond her project work, she actively contributes to SAR+’s office culture through initiatives that uplift and connect women across the firm, as well as participation in internal DEI efforts and special interest groups.
Robert Peebles | Design Professional | Associate
Robert Peebles brings a diverse background spanning laboratory, residential, office, and educational design. Inspired by early experiences exploring cities, he is passionate about contributing meaningful architecture to urban environments. He approaches design as a blend of art, psychology, and technical rigor, with a focus on creating engaging, people-centered spaces. Robert is currently working on an affordable/workforce housing development in Gunnison and a boutique hotel in Copper Mountain, and is also actively involved in SAR+’s single-stair initiative, helping raise awareness and explore solutions for Denver’s missing middle housing. In addition, he helps lead sustainability efforts across the office, supporting the integration of high-performance strategies throughout the firm’s work.
Casey Alexander | Architect | Associate
Casey Alexander works across a wide range of project types—from mountain master planning and workforce housing to urban infill and adaptive reuse. Her work is grounded in a people-first approach, shaping connected, community-driven places. She holds a Master of Architecture from UC Berkeley and is driven by a belief in design’s ability to foster community and social responsibility. Casey is currently contributing to the Ball Arena Redevelopment and the reimagining of the Winter Park base area, and is also actively involved in sustainability efforts across the office, while helping advance a more inclusive studio culture through her engagement in equity-focused initiatives and internal leadership efforts.
Alastair Huber, AIA | Architect | Associate
Alastair Huber brings over 20 years of experience across a broad range of project types, including airports, healthcare, education, and multifamily housing. A long-time member of Denver’s architectural community and former chair of the Colorado Building Enclosure Council, he has a deep focus on durability and long-term performance through high-quality building envelopes. At SAR+, he leads major projects such as WonderBlock in Ogden, Utah and is known for his hands-on, detail-driven approach.
Madison Wilson | Architect | Associate
Madison Wilson brings experience across project types ranging from tenant improvements to large-scale master planning, primarily in commercial office, retail, and hospitality sectors. Dedicated to Denver and its continued evolution, she serves as a Commissioner on the Lower Downtown Design Review Commission. She is on the Ball Arena Redevelopment team, focusing on entitlements for the vertical development while contributing to the Infrastructure Master Plan shaping the site’s horizontal framework. Madison is also the Project Architect for the Gems and Minerals Exhibit Hall renovation at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, where she plays a key role in coordinating across disciplines to support the exhibit hall renovation.
Matthew Breen | Architect | Associate
Matthew Breen is an experienced architect and project manager with over a decade of experience in multifamily and mixed-use design. He has led several key housing projects, including Deer Valley Ski Rail, The Village at Mines Park, and Conifer Commons in Winter Park, while contributing to a range of other affordable housing developments. He is also involved in a large workforce housing development in Gunnison. Matthew brings a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to delivering impactful, community-focused projects.
Macy Huffaker, AIA | Architect | Associate
Macy Huffaker is a Denver-based architect with over eight years of experience and a strong focus on sustainable design and mass timber construction. She led the design of the Mines Park student housing project at Colorado School of Mines and is currently serving as project architect for MSU Denver’s 12-story mass timber residence hall. Macy is also a passionate mentor and collaborator, continually pushing innovation within the AEC industry, and is actively engaged in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment through her involvement in initiatives that promote connection, mentorship, and growth within the firm.
