Stew Stender is co-founder of Stewart Lawrence Group, a partnership formed with Larry Pobuda involved in acquiring and developing commercial real estate assets.

Professional Experience:

• APEX Asset Management Corporation, Co-Founder & President, 1994-2006
• Sterling Group, Co-Founder & Principal, 1990-1993
• Trammell Crow Company
• -Division Partner, 1987-1990 (Minneapolis)
• -Project Partner, 1986-1987 (Minneapolis)
• -Leasing Agent, 1982-1986 (Minneapolis)
• -Leasing Agent, 1982 (Chicago)
• IBM Office Products, Sales (Madison, WI), 1980-1981

Professional Affiliations and Recognition:

• NAIOP, The Commercial Real Estate Development Association
• -Board of Directors – Minnesota Chapter, 1988-1992, 2000-2005
• -President, Minnesota Chapter, 1991-1992
• -President’s Award Recipient, 1995
• -Active association and committee chair, 1982-Present
• Minnesota Real Estate Journal – Editorial Advisory Board 1998-Present
• Hennepin County, Condemnation Commissioner, 1990-Present
• Twin West Chamber of Commerce, Director, 1986-1989

Community Involvement:

• Minneapolis Institute of Arts
• -Trustee, 2005-Present
• -Co-Chair, Antiques Show & Sale, 2005 and 2006
• -Treasurer, Decorative Arts Curatorial Council, 2001-2004
• Wisconsin School of Business Dean’s Advisory Board, University of Wisconsin – Madison, 2009-present
• Mystic Seaport-The Museum of America and the Sea, Board of Trustees, 2006-2009
• American Folk Art Society, Member, 2005-Present
• Fairview Southdale Hospital, Trustee, 1988-2001
• MSP Airport Re-Use Task Force, Member, 1991-1992
• Behavioral Healthcare Providers (a Fairview Corporation subsidiary), Director, 1996-1999
• Plymouth Music Series of Minnesota (Vocal Essence), Director, 1986-1990

Academic Achievement:

• MBA, Finance (with honors), University of Minnesota 1982
• BBA, Marketing & Management, University of Wisconsin, Madison 1981
• Licensed Real Estate Broker, State of Minnesota