Scott Simcik

President/Broker, CFE

Mr. Simcik has 30 years of experience within the franchise industry. He owned and operated his own franchise company for 25 years until its acquisition. Through his tenure in franchising, he saw a tremendous gap in how franchise real estate services were being conducted in the United States and internationally. In addition to restaurant development and construction management services, he established a franchise real estate practice providing site search and selection and advanced lease negotiation for franchisors in all 50 states as an exclusive and approved strategic partner. His firm manages global real estate services for international expansion. FGP Commercial Leasing has professionally serviced over 800 franchisee assignments. Additional advisory services include providing franchisors with real estate Legal and Operational Strategy, Handbooks, Construction Design and Specification Manuals. His company’s greatest accomplishment is 200 consecutive franchisee assignments without a complaint. Mr. Simcik is a licensed real estate broker.

Mark A. Baker

Leasing Associate

Mark A. Baker, CCIM, has over 30 years of commercial real estate industry experience, beginning with a 10-year foundation in professional property management as a Certified Property Manager, then securing and closing hundreds of transactions valued at hundreds of millions of dollars, including property sales, leasing and management. Mr. Baker is also a commercial property landlord in Michigan.

Mr. Baker is the Principal and Broker for Michigan Commercial Properties LLC (www.michigancommercialproperties.com), specializing in the listing and sales of commercial/investment properties and 1031 tax-deferred exchanges. He is a full Realtor Member of the National, Michigan, Grand Rapids, Commercial Alliance and Commercial Associations of Realtors.

For qualified investors, Mr. Baker offers opportunities in passive investment funds designed for 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, real estate, energy and private equity. He holds a Series 22 Securities License and is affiliated with Concorde Investment Services (www.ConcordeIS.com) and is a broker/dealer member of FINRA/SIPC (www.finra.org). He is also a member of the Alternative & Direct Investment Securities Association (ADISA) (www.adisa.org).

Real Estate Leadership Academy (www.RealEstateLeadershipAcademy.com) is one of Mr. Baker’s companies, offering professional pre-licensing and continuing education to the real estate industry.

Active in both the industry and community, Mr. Baker has earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation (www.CCIM.com) and is a past president of the Institute of Real Estate Management, Chapter 62, and a member of the RE/MAX Hall of Fame.

He is an Eagle Scout dad and active member of the Boy Scouts of America-Troop 367 (www.scouting.org). Mr. Baker is a graduate of Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA. He is a husband and a father of three children and treat provider to one spoiled dog.

Craig Ramsay

Leasing Associate

Craig Ramsay brings over 14 years of commercial real estate experience to Veritas Realty. He specializes in retail tenant representation, land acquisition/disposition and landlord leasing and sales. Craig represents a variety of local and national retailers, including O’Reilly Auto Parts, Noodles and Company, Denny’s Restaurants, Taco Bell, KFC, Kool Smiles Dentistry, Resolution Dental, Athletico Physical Therapy and The UPS Store throughout the state of Indiana. During his real estate career, Craig has completed more than $100,000,000 in commercial real estate lease and sale transactions. Prior to joining Veritas Realty in 2015, Craig worked in retail brokerage for Sitehawk Retail Real Estate. Craig is a graduate of Ball State University and an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Jenna Crain

Executive Assistant

Jenna Crain serves as the Executive Assistant for Franchise Growth Partners. Ms. Crain has held previous administrative positions and works closely with FGP in managing all administrative aspects of the company. Ms. Crain assists FGP Commercial Leasing and FGP Franchisee Funding in all areas of client services and general office activities by coordinating calendars, client meetings and office work flow. She performs general clerical duties and responds to routine inquiries for all divisions of Franchise Growth Partners.

In 2009, Ms. Crain received a Bachelor of Science from Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.

Patrick Regan

Leasing Associate

I specialize in owner/user driven projects, retail shopping centers and land transactions in the commercial real estate industry.

I strive to provide great service to clients:

• Expeditious and well thought out response to questions
• Comprehensive market information to help clients determine appropriate path forward
• Proactive approach to accomplishing goals
• Good contacts within the industry to make buying/selling decisions easier

As a lifetime Omaha resident, my specific focus has been in projects located in Midtown Omaha and Downtown, but I also represent anchored retail shopping centers in other parts of Omaha, Sarpy County, and Lincoln.

Mike Houseman

Leasing Associate

Michael Houseman is the President of Wolverine’s North America division, overseeing a team of retail and restaurant experts who travel the country for our clients. As President, Michael maintains his focus on enjoyment for both the client and contractors. Wolverine’s National Retail team offers quality at a fast pace and a fair price. An experienced professional with 30 years in the construction industry, Mike’s success stems from his thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction and a strong belief in real customer service. His leadership allowed the small North America division to grow into a nationally recognized contractor for such companies as Spartan Stores, Taco Bell, and Red Robin.

Michael is the Vice Chair for the ABC State Board and the National Trustee for ABC’s Government Affairs Committee. He is active in his church and in his community, having served on the City of Walker’s Planning Commission and Community Relations Committee.

Bob Misko

Marketing & Business Development

Bob Misko serves as the Senior Vice President of Commercial Leasing. Mr. Misko coordinates FGP’s commercial leasing activities for our franchisor clients. He conducts market analysis and demographic services, market visits, franchisee communication and expert lease negotiations. Upon franchisor/franchisee approved locations and final terms of the letter of intent, Mr. Misko works closely with our legal department to review and finalize franchisee leases.

Prior to joining FGP, Mr. Misko (licensed real estate agent/broker) has worked in various real estate capacities including commercial loans, investments and limited partnerships. He has negotiated complex real estate transitions in all areas of retail, office and medical properties. Mr. Misko received his BA degree from Northridge University and his Masters from Azusa Pacific University. He’s currently a member of the National Association of Realtors.

Sean Gildea

Leasing Associate

Sean Gildea joined Henry S. Miller in 2014 as an Associate. His responsibilities include tenant representation, acquisitions and dispositions in Central Texas.

Prior to joining Henry S. Miller, Sean was a Leasing Associate with Tarantino Properties, responsible for tenant representation and project leasing. While at Tarantino Properties, Sean was responsible for leasing a portfolio of nearly 1,000,000 square feet and worked with several national and local landlords, including CWCapital, Byram Properties and McDonald Signet Limited. He also represented several tenants, including Taco Flats and George P. Bush for Land Commissioner.

Prior to joining Tarantino Properties, Sean was an Associate with Retail Solutions in the Austin office where he gained tenant representation and project leasing experience. Sean was previously an Assistant Project Manager for The Delbert Adams Construction Group. He assisted in the execution of several multimillion dollar renovations and new homes.

Sean graduated from McDaniel College (founded as Western Maryland College) with a B.A. in History, where he was a member of the lacrosse team. He is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and is a volunteer Coach with the West Austin Youth Association Lacrosse Club.

Juliette Ormberget

Site Search Specialist

Juliette joins the FGP team bringing over 16 years experience from small business markets in Austin and Los Angeles. Her balance of good business acumen with attention to soft skills resonates with both Franchisor and Franchisee alike, as she tenaciously searches for the perfect property.

As an FGP Certified Site Search Specialist, Juliette utilizes her innate sensibility in property search to encompass the criteria of the Franchisor and capture the vibe of the Franchisee.  Approachable yet professional, she shepherds the Franchisee, offering authentic support throughout the site search process.

She implements her role on the FGP team supporting finding the right property, while promoting the FGP mission, of maintaining a sustainable rent-to-sales ratio…enabling the launch of the Franchisee in their new commercial home!
Juliette holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Texas Christian University. She is an avid tennis player, a creative expressionist, and enjoys spending time with family.

Wyatt Pilcher

Leasing Coordinator

Wyatt Pilcher has been part of the FGP team for over 5 years, first as an intern, and now serving clients as a site search specialist. A licensed real estate professional, he brings his business knowledge and interpersonal skills to create a better tenant representation experience. He has worked on hundreds of deals, representing globally recognized brands such as F45 and Freddy’s Steakburger & Custard. Wyatt’s dedication to each brand is reflected in his site selection work for franchisees nationwide from Miami Beach to Los Angeles.

Chadd Soto

Assistant Vice President, Development & Operations

As Assistant Vice President, Development & Operations, Chadd brings 15 years of business development experience to FGP Commercial Leasing. In his role, Chadd works closely with Executive Leadership, differentiating FGP through fair and balanced contractual & financial negotiations. Chadd is focused on building equitable partnerships, and strategic sales alliances.
For the last decade, Mr. Soto serving at a Sr. Corporate Level and Independent Consultant specialized in successful healthcare leadership, negotiated hundreds of provider contracts, and deployed multi-year engagement partnerships. Chadd is an accomplished business professional with deep experience influencing a united direction while creating client value and developing rightful unions.
Chadd’s years of experience working with the public and private sector and his passion to innovate within markets makes him a great resource to assist clients with their real estate vision from inception to implementation. While serving in Healthcare, he designed and implemented a best-in-class member engagement model, effectively bringing preventative clinical care and member services into a customizable client experience. This initiative increased client engagement from 4,000 to 400,000 individuals. Chadd has successfully advanced several fitness facilities, working with franchisors and franchisees on suitable real estate transactions, facility design, and business plans moving their bottom line from red to black.
Chadd is a Buffalo New York native devoting much of his time to community youth athletics. He belongs to several Chambers across WNY, numerous Real Estate affiliations, the American Medical Association, National Athletic Trainers Association, and National Strength and Conditioning Association. Chadd holds a Masters of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Medicine from Canisius College.