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WHAT WE DO
With decades of identifying and delivering the highest-quality residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial real estate products throughout the United States, Marengo Companies has the ideal combination of innovative thinking, experience, relationships, and pragmatic problem-solving skills to formulate and execute creative and strategic results for our clients.
Marengo integrates these skills and acts as a unique bridge between the development team, government entitling agencies, and community leaders to best address the complex and costly entitlement requirements that challenge all of our clients. It is the ability to speak both languages that sets Marengo Companies apart.
Throwing away the traditional playbook of “over ask and under deliver” - Marengo Companies listens and formulates a comprehensive strategy that is in our client’s best interest.
We work closely and collaboratively with our strategic partners (land use counsel, civil engineers, brokers, etc.) to act as the “air traffic controller” for our clients. While we address the full spectrum of entitlement activity and work collaboratively with all participants (local, state, federal, civic, neighborhood), our strength lies in our ability to uniquely design and implement a tactical program to maximize each of our client’s needs.
The net benefit of utilizing this integrated approach is an efficient and cost-effective result for our clients. Our breadth and reach expand across the political aisle to best navigate through the changing and challenging landscape of land use throughout the United States.
Put us to work for you. We look forward to working with you to achieve and exceed your real estate goals.
MEET THE TEAM
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Partner
Luke Vaughn has been directing strategic messaging for political candidates, issue and ballot causes, and private land use firms for fifteen years. As a political consultant, Luke has specialized in strategic planning and coalition building, including working with issue-based organizations and the business community for the last ten years. He has been a principal at a D.C. based consulting firm that specializes in public affairs and securing the approval of unique and challenging real estate projects through negotiations with local, state, and federal governments. Luke is a native of Syracuse, NY, and a graduate of Hamilton College.
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Partner
Sophanna Lawson brings nearly twenty years of expertise in real estate sales, leasing, management and development, working within a dynamic firm that specializes in developing, constructing, managing, joint ventures, and strategic investments across multiple asset classes. With a deep understanding of operational complexities and strategic planning, she excels in optimizing efficiency across all facets of project management. As a licensed real estate professional, Sophanna has successfully led the sales, leasing, marketing, and management of both residential and commercial properties - consistently driving growth and maximizing value.
Partner
Lynn Abram is a highly skilled real estate professional with extensive experience in commercial real estate sales and leasing, managing a diverse portfolio exceeding 3.5 million square feet. Her expertise spans various property types including, office spaces, warehouses, retail locations, and build-to-suit projects. With a background as a Lease Contracting Officer with the General Services Administration, Lynn brings comprehensive knowledge of the federal real estate transactions to her work. Committed to excellence, Lynn consistently exceeds client expectations and make a significant impact on the on the commercial real estate landscape through her leadership and expertise.
Partner
Dallas R. Evans has over 30 years of entrepreneurial, executive and financial management experience. Evans has held senior-level positions in both private and public sector organizations. His portfolio of work also included providing consulting services to local governments and community-based organizations on the redevelopment of their real estate holdings. While serving as Deputy Mayor of Operations for the District of Columbia Government, Mr. Evans’ primary responsibilities included management of the District’s 44 million square feet of real estate assets. Mr. Evans holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland, College Park and a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Real Estate Development and Finance from American University, Washington, DC. Mr. Evans holds an Independent Real estate Broker’s license in the District of Columbia.
Partner
Cheryl Stovall has over twenty-five years of experience in commercial real estate development and operations, including all facets of multi-family development, re-development and management. With her extensive background in large-scale, multi-unit real estate development, Cheryl successfully evaluates the architectural, financial and market feasibility of project concepts, designs, and land use. Her ability to manage the process from inception to stabilization provides insight and continuity throughout all phases of the project.
Director
Browning Altizer brings a multidisciplinary background in real estate investment, finance, and strategic development to his role supporting Marengo Companies. Prior to joining the team, Browning worked in acquisitions at Aulder Capital and co-founded Third Door Capital,where he has led the sourcing, underwriting, and operation of commercial assets in Northern Virginia. Browning also brings hands-on expertise in artificial intelligence tools and visual design, essential in driving internal alignment and external buy-in. Browning holds a Master's in Real Estate Finance and Investment from NYU and lives in Alexandria, VA.