Who We Are

Collaboration Real Estate is comprised of career-long industry experts, driving value and working collaboratively to envision and execute on a variety of projects centered around the growth of secondary and tertiary markets.

Meet the Team

  • Michael Stessman

    PRINCIPAL

    Michael “Mike” Stessman has over 25 years of development experience, culminating in the founding of Collaboration Real Esate.

  • Jonathan Koester

    PRINCIPAL

    Jonathan Koester has been instrumental in development of large- and small-scale multifamily and commercial projects nationwide.

  • Johnny Dorn

    PRINCIPAL

    With over 15 years real estate experience, Johnny is a Nebraskan through-and-through. As a former pitcher with the Cornhuskers, he understands that teamwork and people are at the core of each project.

  • Erick Tjarks

    PRINCIPAL

    Erick Tjarks has spent his entire career in real estate - leaning on his experience to help groups strategize, finance, and equitize their projects.