agents
Aaron A. Hyde, Sales Associate
Designations:
Phone: 515-309-0916
Mobile: 515-953-8834
Fax: 515-440-0500
Email: aaron@fergusoncres.com
Description:
Aaron began at Ferguson Commercial Real Estate Services demonstrating early on that his drive and determination, along with his people and communication skills, make him an asset in any transaction. His number one priority is customer satisfaction and he is committed to doing whatever it takes to meet their need.
He believes it’s important to have integrity and loyalty, but to also be there for clients from start to finish and beyond. In doing so, Aaron has developed this impressive roster of clients.
Aaron is an active participant in local, regional, and national organizations. He is a member of the Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association, Iowa CCIM Chapter, National Association of Realtors, and the Iowa Association of Realtors. Aaron has previously served as an Ambassador for the Greater Des Moines Partnership, on the Two Rivers Metro Arts Planning Board, as well as past Chairman of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Robert D. Ray Golf Scholarship Benefit. Aaron currently serves on the Iowa Commercial Real Estate Expo Board.
Aaron has a Bachelor of Arts in Real Estate from the University of Northern Iowa.
Andy Sass, Sales Associate
Designations:
Phone: 515-309-0914
Mobile: 515-802-0217
Fax: 515-440-0500
Email: andy@fergusoncres.com
Description:
Andy is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Economics: Business Analysis; and is a licensed real estate salesperson in Iowa. While at UNI Andy was an active member of Rho Epsilon, was an integral part in the success of the 2011 UNI NAIOP team that finished runner up in the commercial real estate development competition in Minneapolis, and a Toys for Tots volunteer.
Andy brings valuable insight through experience in agriculture, land development, and applied research. Andy has managed site preparation on residential and commercial development projects where he shaped an extensive understanding of client/customer focus with a commitment to superior service. As a member of the research team at AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Andy's knowledge of the commercial real estate industry was built from extrapolating and interpreting economic data and commercial mortgage backed security analysis.
Differentiators that enable Andy to be successful are his enthusiasm, firm commitment to client satisfaction, and his ability to apply creative problem solving.
Craig L. Crossland, Sales Associate
Designations:
Phone: 515-309-0912
Mobile: 515-975-5191
Fax: 515-440-0500
Email: craig@fergusoncres.com
Description: Craig is a 2004 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa where he received a B.A. in Real Estate. During his time at UNI, Craig’s ambition and leadership skills were highly evidenced by him being elected to three consecutive terms as a Senator for the Northern Iowa Student Government. During his senior year, Craig was appointed by President Emiliano Lerda to serve as his Director of Administration and Finance.
In addition to Craig’s involvement in Northern Iowa Student Government, he also was extremely involved with his fraternity (Sigma Alpha Epsilon), the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, and also served on many University committees and Advisory boards. Currently, Craig is a member of the Iowa Chi Housing Corporation for the Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter at the University of Northern Iowa.
Craig’s solid educational foundation coupled with his detail-oriented and result-driven approach will provide a great service to meet any of his clients needs.
Darin E. Ferguson, CCIM, SIOR, President
Designations: CCIM, SIOR
Phone: 515-440-0600
Mobile: 515-778-6683
Fax: 515-440-0500
Email: darin@fergusoncres.com
Description: As the founder of Ferguson Commercial Real Estate Services, Darin began this company in 1999 with the realization of his dream to own a full-service commercial real estate company. Through experience, determination, knowledge, and commitment to providing the best possible service to his clients and the Des Moines community, Darin has led FCRES to being one of the top commercial real estate companies in the region.
Representing both buyers and sellers of commercial real estate assets, Darin is involved in conducting complex negotiations, planning growth patterns for clients with expansion goals, conducting comprehensive market surveys and developing targeted marketing plans for available properties.
Darin is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Finance and Real Estate and is a licensed real estate broker in Iowa. He has also earned the designations of Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR).
An active participant in local, regional, and national organizations, Darin holds memberships in the International Council of Shopping Centers, the Urban Land Institute, the National Association of Realtors, the Iowa Association of Realtors, and the Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association.
Darin has been a proud sponsor of the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society of Iowa, and completed his first Team in Training fundraiser marathon in June 2000, and the Ironman competition in 2005. He received the designation of “Man of the Year” from the Iowa Leukemia-Lymphoma Society for his fund raising efforts in 2001 and 2010. Darin was also a past recipient of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s Outstanding Business Leader, and of the Des Moines Business Record’s second annual “Forty Under Forty” class, where forty young professionals are honored each year for their achievements and their involvement in the Des Moines community.
Fred Adams, Sales Associate
Designations:
Phone: 515-309-0921
Mobile: 515-240-9394
Fax: 515-440-0500
Email: fred@fergusoncres.com
Description: Fred Adams joined Ferguson Commercial Real Estate Services during the spring of 2008. Fred’s many years of experience includes the successful management of facilities and building services for several of the nation’s largest distribution and customer service companies; such as Meredith Corporation, Neodata Services, and Electronic Data Services.
Being a property manager, as well as a lifelong central Iowa resident, Fred has an unparalleled knowledge of the commercial real estate markets in the Des Moines metro area and throughout Central Iowa. During extensive business travels throughout the country he gained an advantage of property needs outside our neighboring area as well.
Fred possesses the ability to clarify the needs of his clients, along with enthusiasm and outstanding service to conquer each of their goals. These attributes make him an invaluable partner in helping clients satisfy all their commercial real estate and property acquisition needs.
Mike Macri III, CCIM, Sales Associate
Designations: CCIM
Phone: 515-309-0910
Mobile: 515-229-2313
Fax: 515-440-0500
Email: mike@fergusoncres.com
Description:
Since joining Ferguson Commercial Real Estate Services, Mike has built a reputation for creative and critical thinking that exemplifies his professionalism and ability to solve complex problems. Mr. Macri represents nearly 1 million square feet of property in the Des Moines Metropolitan area on behalf of various Landlords. In addition, he has built a working relationship with a multitude of investors, tenants, government agencies and developers nationwide with employees locally and globally.
Mr. Macri provides a well rounded knowledge base with experience in:
v Complex Lease Negotiations
v Site Analysis and Selection
v Development, Build-to-Suits and Tenant Improvement Ventures
v Tenant/Buyer Representation
v Project Feasibility Studies
v Landlord/Buyer Representation
v 1031 Exchanges
Mr. Macri’s excellent track record of growth and turning adversity into opportunity, combined with a strong work ethic and ability to think on his feet, makes him an asset on any client’s team!
Pat Schneider, Sales Associate
Designations:
Phone: 515-309-0903
Mobile: 515-240-1828
Fax: 515-440-0500
Email: pat@fergusoncres.com
Description:
Regardless of the challenge, Pat Schneider provides superior client service. “I pride myself on always being there for my clients, working solely in their best interests, and doing whatever it takes to meet my clients’ needs.”
Pat’s unwavering dedication to delivering service has grown out of her extensive professional background. Before her career in commercial real estate, Pat served as the head of the United Way Foundation of Iowa. Previously, she worked for US West Communications for more than 23 years in various sales and marketing capacities.
As a native of Des Moines, Pat’s knowledge of the commercial real estate industry includes a complete understanding of the marketplace. Her continuing involvement with a number of non profit organizations such as Bras for the Cause, Des Moines Playhouse, Eyerly Ball Mental Health, and many otheres is further proof of her commitment to enhancing the community.
Shannon J. Morton, Sales Associate
Designations:
Phone: 515-309-0919
Mobile: 515-508-1930
Fax: 515-440-0500
Email: shannon@fergusoncres.com
Description:
Shannon returned to his Iowa roots, and Ferguson Commercial Real Estate Services after working in the real estate industry in both New York and Chicago. He is a University of Iowa undergraduate wth a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, awarded certificate for senior studies in Philospy and Ethics of Politics, Law and Economics.
Shannon participates in the local community and currently serves on the board of directors for the newly founded Des Moines Social Club.
Shannon is energetic, enacious and is distinguished from other brokers via the ability to rapidly network. He builds long-term relationships with sijple principles of establishing trust, focusing on results, along with what's right and what's good for his clients whether working with small mom-and-pop businesses to large Fortune 500 companies.
He is a University of Iowa undergraduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy; awarded certificate for senior studies in Philosopy & Ethics of Politics, Law and Economics. New York University Real Estate Institute advanced graduate studies in Real Estate Science.