Our Team
Dan Baker
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Dan Baker is the Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of SugarOak. Mr. Baker has over 30 years of real estate experience in the areas of acquisition, development, property management, and leasing.
Mr. Baker is responsible for the strategic direction of the SugarOak Real Estate Funds including investment management, investor servicing, and capital markets. He serves as President or Managing Member of all SugarOak sponsored funds and is Chairman of the Investment Committee.
Mr. Baker is a former President of the Reston Rotary Club, Business Citizen of the Year for Herndon, VA, and a Paul Harris Fellow award recipient. He was a member of the Board of Directors for Bank of Potomac, F&M Bank, Triple Net Properties and the Herndon Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Baker is a graduate of Harvard University.
Tom Donaldson
President
Tom Donaldson is President of SugarOak and a member of the Investment Committee. As President, Mr. Donaldson is responsible for the overall strategic direction and management of the company.
With over 25 years of construction and development experience, Mr. Donaldson manages property redevelopment, construction services and tenant fit up for the SugarOak portfolio.
Mr. Donaldson is the former President of the Northern Virginia Building Association and former Chairman of the Custom Builders’ Council. He graduated from the University of Kentucky.
Philip Nickles
Vice President, In House Counsel
Philip Nickles is Vice President and In-House Counsel for SugarOak and is a member of the Investment Committee. As Vice President, Mr. Nickles leads the team responsible for the identification, due diligence, financing, and closing of all commercial properties.
Mr. Nickles’ education includes a BA in economics from the University of Virginia, a Masters in Business from the London School of Economics, and a JD with High Honors from the University of Texas School of Law. At the University of Texas, Mr. Nickles was a member of the Order of the Coif and the Chancellors Honor Society. He is a licensed attorney in Texas and the District of Columbia.
Lisa Spencer
Chief Financial Officer
As Chief Financial Officer, Lisa Spencer oversees all aspects of Accounting, Tax, Treasury and Forecasting for the Company’s portfolio.
Ms. Spencer joined the SugarOak team in 2010 and brings over 35 years’ experience in Finance, Accounting, Tax and Asset Management for investment, construction and property management companies.
Ms. Spencer is a graduate of University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting and American University with a Master’s of Science in Real Estate and Urban Development. Ms. Spencer holds a CPA license in the State of Maryland.
Brooke Marvin
Vice President of Operations, CPM®
As Vice President of Operations, Brooke Marvin oversees all aspects of Asset Management and Property Management activities and services for the Company’s portfolio.
Mr. Marvin joined the SugarOak team in 2013 and brings over 25 years’ experience in Leadership roles, Asset Management, Retail Development and Operations Management in various sectors across several international markets including Western Europe, Scandinavia and Canada.
Mr. Marvin is a graduate of the University of Texas, San Antonio with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration. His major was Finance and International Business.
2809 Emerywood Parkway, Suite 110
Richmond, VA 23294
Direct Phone: 804.308.1603
Cell: 571.237.0264
Email: andyw@sugaroak.com
Andy Walsh
President/Principal Broker
As Principal Broker and Director of Leasing, Andy Walsh oversees all aspects of SugarOak’s leasing portfolio, which includes over 300 transactions in 10 markets annually.
Mr. Walsh joined SugarOak in 2004, and brings over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate oversight, asset management and leasing responsibilities.
Mr. Walsh graduated from the University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.
Kim Helter
Property Manager
With 30 years of Property Management experience, Kim Helter leads SugarOak’s Northern Virginia market as Senior Property Manager.
Ms. Helter brings a vast knowledge of Lease Agreements, Budgeting and Vendor Management to SugarOak’s Team. She has been the point of contact on several acquisitions during her 5 years with SugarOak and is known for her excellent customer service, communication and follow-up skills.
Ms. Helter began her career in Dayton, Ohio, and has been working in the DC Metro area for the past 15 years.
Tonya Spangler
Property Manager
Tonya Spangler is Vice President of Leasing & Sales for the Illinois, Michigan, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia portfolio and Senior Property Manager for properties in Illinois and Pennsylvania. She brings over 25 years’ professional experience in sales and management.
As a veteran real estate manager, Ms. Spangler contributes informed expertise in operations, budgeting, financial objectives, and leasing. She joined SugarOak in 2005 and focuses on Tenant and Landlord relationships while promoting development, sales, and marketing efforts aimed at increasing value. Ms. Spangler negotiates and structures leases, renewals, and sale transactions with national, regional, and local businesses and oversees third party brokers to execute Company strategies.
Prior to joining the SugarOak team, Ms. Spangler developed a diverse skillset with leadership positions in marketing communications, retail management, shopping center management and as a licensed Realtor. Ms. Spangler is a graduate of California University of PA where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing.
8302 Dunwoody Place, Suite 135
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Direct Phone: 770.409.9700
Email: FawnB@sugaroak.com
Fawn Black
Property Manager
Fawn Black is the Property Manager of the SugarOak Atlanta portfolio with commercial properties in Roswell, Sandy Springs, John’s Creek and Peachtree Corners.
With over 20 years’ experience as property manager, Ms. Black maintains day-to-day relationships with tenants and facilitates daily operations and financials of these assets. She manages the Atlanta administrative and engineering staff and maintains multiple vendor relationships.
Ms. Black graduated with a BA in English from North Carolina A&T State University and graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Masters in Management.
8302 Dunwoody Place, Suite 135
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Direct Phone: 770-409-9700
Cell: 404-788-2438
Email: johns@sugaroak.com
John Simpson
Managing Broker
John Simpson is the managing broker for SugarOak Realty’s Atlanta Office and oversees the leasing of SugarOak’s Atlanta portfolio and the leasing of third party client assets.
His focus is on retaining existing tenants and conducting successful negotiations with potential new tenants.
Having joined SugarOak in 2012, Mr. Simpson is customer service and detail-oriented and focuses on understanding clients’ unique needs to yield great returns for property owners and tenants alike.
Mr. Simpson graduated with honors from Hampden-Sydney College, with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.
2809 Emerywood Parkway, Suite 110
Richmond, VA 23294
Direct Phone: 804-308-8825
Cell: 804-901-4454
Email: Allans@sugaroak.com
Allan Sharrett
Vice President - Sales & Leasing
Allan A. Sharrett is a Sales & Leasing Associate at SugarOak Realty’s Richmond, VA office, where he assists in managing the leasing and sales of the firm’s Central Virginia properties.
With over ten years of experience in the energy sector, including managing his own consultancy, Allan offers a unique perspective to SugarOak’s clients. He has a well-established network of connections in the energy and political spheres, positioning SugarOak as a leader at the intersection of real estate and renewable energy.
Mr. Sharrett graduated from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA, with a Bachelor of Arts in History.
481 Carlisle Drive
Herndon, VA 20170
Direct Phone: (540) 940-3376
Cell: (540) 656-2390
Email: mariar@sugaroak.com
Maria Ross
Property Manager
Maria Ross joined the SugarOak team in October 2018. Mrs. Ross is the Property Manager of the SugarOak Richmond portfolio and Vice President of Property Management and Leasing for Westwood Office Park in Fredericksburg, VA.
Mrs. Ross has 8 years of property management and leasing experience and has worked over 20 years in the banking industry. She understands the dynamics of managing and overseeing day-to-day operations and negotiating leases, managing rental income and overseeing maintenance requirements. With a warm and friendly personality and trustworthy reputation, she builds and sustains successful, long-lasting relationships with tenants, vendors and community.
Mrs. Ross is a mother of 4 adult children. She studied Business Administration at Campbell University.
481 Carlisle Drive
Herndon, VA 20170
Direct Phone: 703-435-9335
Cell: 703-861-5492
Email: natalieb@sugaroak.com
Natalie Brodersen
Vice President - Sales & Leasing
With over 10 years of commercial and residential real estate experience, Natalie Broderson oversees the leasing of SugarOak’s Northern Virginia portfolio and the leasing of third party client assets.
Since joining SugarOak in 2018, Ms. Broderson has taken on a myriad responsibilities including reviewing and negotiating lease and sale transactions, interfacing with clients and prospects to successfully define the parameters, lease terms, and other related details.
Ms. Broderson has a Bachelor of Arts from George Mason University, and a Masters from the George Mason School of Business.