Meet the Global Ventures Team
Randall H. Langer
Chief Executive Officer
Randall H. Langer
Chief Executive Officer
As Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Randall personally oversees, curates and manages the firm’s relationships with institutional and private partners across the globe. A serial entrepreneur, Randall has more than 40 years of experience in commercial real estate in the U.S. and applies this same knowledge and passion to identifying opportunities abroad for our partners.
Experience
Langer Real Estate, Principal
Bristol Design Group, CEO
Supurb Surfaces, CEO
Cover USA, CEO
Education
Drake University, Bachelors of Business, 1976
Kellogg, Northwestern, MBA, 1994
Rudy Mulder
President
Rudy Mulder
President
Rudy is a real estate professional with over 25 years of development experience of multi-family, retail, and mixed-use properties. Throughout his career, he has developed a portfolio of projects totaling over $1 billion throughout the United States. In addition to his development experience, Rudy brings a diverse background of expertise in asset management, property management, construction management, brokerage, and acquisitions. His previous work includes projects with both the private and public sectors, including many acquisitions and developments in opportunity zones and tax increment financing districts, as well as many other state and federal programs for the development of properties across the country. Rudy has overseen multiple rollouts of national retailers, including one of the largest convenience store operators in the US, and has managed properties for several governmental agencies.
Prior to joining Global Ventures Group, Rudy was the Founder and CEO of a firm that managed the assets of major companies, including the Tribune Company, which had a national real estate portfolio valued in excess of $1 billion of property nationally. Throughout his career, Rudy has been an influencer and leader in the industry, having served on multiple boards and has been recognized with many awards for his developments and the impacts they have made on their communities.
Peter Desmond
Chief Operating Officer
Peter Desmond
Chief Operating Officer
As Chief Operating Officer, Peter engages our global partners to align their interests and implement projects. His previous experience in senior management at international real estate development firms brings deep knowledge of all aspects of development, from planning, feasibility and underwriting to financed marketing and operations.
Experience
Senior Development Manager: Richard Knorr International
Owner: Meridian Group
Director: Grace Brothers Ltd.
Vice President: Kenny Industries
Education
Master’s of Business: University of North Carolina
Bachelor of Science: University of Illinois
Member: Urban Land Institute
Member: Project Management Institute
Scott Sarver, AIA
Chief Design Officer
Scott Sarver, AIA
Chief Design Officer
As Chief Design Officer, Scott has 30 years of experience in planning and developing responsive and innovative architecture projects. He also serves as a Principal at RATIO|smdp, LLC, where his diverse portfolio of projects in more than 20 countries includes the Central I-Park in South Korea and the Samsung Headquarters in Beijing. Scott’s strong focus on culture ensures designs that exceed client goals while integrating seamlessly into the existing urban fabric.
Experience
DeStefano & Partners, Ltd., Principal
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Associate Partner
Education
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Kentucky, 1984
Laura Ballou
Managing Director
Laura Ballou
Managing Director, Business Development
As Managing Director of Business Development, Laura works to develop strategic partnerships and support all our ventures and initiatives. Her commitment to data driven insights helps to uphold brand standards and marketing efforts while ensuring each opportunity is thoughtfully planned and executed. Laura has more than ten years of experience in project management, leasing and consulting to both private and institutional owners of multifamily assets.
Experience
Education
Patricia Eggert
Office Director
Patricia Eggert
Office Director
With more than 15 years of experience in Office Director and Executive Assistant Roles, Patricia has been vital in the management and performance of many development, sales, and financial institutions. In addition, she has served as a Financial Advisor for Thrivent Financial and Operations Manager for Landmark Investments.
Advisory Board
Honorable Mark Steven Kirk
Advisory Board Member
Senator Mark Kirk
Advisory Board Member
Former United States Senator Mark Kirk has more than three decades of experience in government, with foreign policy, national security, and international trade as cornerstones of his public service. During his term as Senator, he served as subcommittee Chairman of Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, as well as National Security and International Trade and Finance. Prior to his service representing the State of Illinois in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, Senator Kirk held leadership positions at both the World Bank and U.S. State Department.
Experience
Education
Dodie McCracken
Advisory Board Member
Dodie McCracken
Advisory Board Member
A Founding Partner of Kirk Global Advisors, Dodie supports corporate, government, and nonprofit clients in a variety of media, marketing, public relations and communications capacities. She leverages strong relationships on Capitol Hill and with key officials around the globe to create dynamic, beneficial alliances for clients across diverse issues. She has previously worked as an Account Executive for Fleishman- Hillard and as the Co-Founder of Arcadian Partners.
Experience
Education
Susan Tjarksen
Advisory Board Member
Susan Tjarksen
Advisory Board Member
Susan brings more than 30 years of real estate experience, working with both private and public investment institutions. Prior to her work in brokerage, she was a leader in apartment and mixed-use development, having planned, built, designed, financed and delivered projects totaling more than $3.5 billion in revenue. She has founded several successful companies, including KIG CRE, a multifamily brokerage firm, and Enodo, Inc., an automate multifamily valuation platform.
Experience
Education