Managing Partner

Aaron Maciej

Mr. Maciej brings 15 years of experience in construction and development to the team along with a degree in Real Estate (emphasis in Marketing) from St. Cloud State University. He also brings knowledge in nearly all areas of commercial real estate, from finance to valuations to sales. His knowledge of the construction process was obtained by previously managing the operations for a commercial contractor, which involved processing loan draws and working with sub-contractors.

Mr. Maciej currently wears many hats from day to day but specializes in underwriting projects for development. His knowledge for development analysis, as well as operations, is vast and his attention to detail is impeccable.

Chief Manager

Brandon Laubach

Mr. Laubach has over 20 years of experience in real estate finance & development. He has a degree in Real Estate Finance with a minor in Business from St. Cloud State University as well as a degree in Manufacturing from St. Cloud Tech College. Previous to Vincent Development, he owned a commercial general contracting company as well as a commercial real estate brokerage for many years.

His deep knowledge and passion for real estate become immediately evident when working with him. Building lifelong relationships is a major key to his success in the industry and overall business model.

Managing Partner

Dale Creed Francis

Mr. Francis has decades of experience in the financial sector and economic industry. He is a Co-founder & Managing Partner of Minneapolis-based Vincent Companies, a privately held firm with multiple specialized divisions, including Vincent Real Estate, Vincent Development, and Vincent Data Centers. The Vincent Companies have built a strong reputation on being open, honest, and transparent.

Aside from co-hosting the podcast Trends With Benefits: Real Estate Investing, he is also Co-founder of a Chicago-based hedge fund.

In addition to his traditional business interests, Mr. Francis is a public speaker and author. His book, Preventative Wealth Care® – got protection?, has been extremely popular with investors and financial professionals alike. It’s available in paperback and e-book on Amazon.

Project Manager

Riley Hirsch

Mr. Hirsch brings nearly 10 years of key experience to the team. After earning his B.S. degree from Bemidji State University, he began his education in the real estate industry by becoming a Land Surveyor for KLD Land Surveying & Engineering. Prior to college and his career as a land surveyor, in 2009 he won the coveted Herb Brooks Award. This highly respected award is given to the most qualified hockey player in the Minnesota state tournament who strongly represents the values, characteristics, and traits that defined Herb Brooks.

As a Project Manager for Vincent Development, Mr. Hirsch wears many hats in his daily activities of orchestrating and progressing the overall development plans of multiple projects which the Company continuously has at various stages.

Executive Assistant

Natalie Larson

Ms. Larson is a highly motivated individual working on her Bachelor’s in Business Administration at Minnesota State University in Mankato. Natalie skillfully manages administrative duties and client relations for Vincent Companies. As Director of Client Services and Executive Assistant, she ensures the smooth operations and efficient handling of client inquiries and provides support to Vincent’s executives. She’s excellent at building relationships, bringing new ideas to the table, and exceeding in her role.

Controller

Jason LaPlant

Jason plays an instrumental role in financial operations and functions at Vincent Companies. He brings over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting, with the majority focused on the real estate and development sector.

Managing Partner

Ryan Litfin

Ryan earned his degree in Finance & Economics from Gustavus Adolphus College and over the better part of two decades has proceeded to successfully build a reputation as an industry leader and educator for investors, institutions, and financial professionals alike.

He is a Co-founder & Managing Partner of Minneapolis-based Vincent Companies, a privately held firm with multiple specialized divisions, including Vincent Real Estate, Vincent Development, and Vincent Data Centers. The Vincent Companies have built a strong reputation on being open, honest, and transparent.

Ryan is also a co-host for the Trends With Benefits: Real Estate Investing Podcast.

Chief Operating Officer

Anna Horton

Ms. Horton is a driven and dependable executive with a proven record of leading from the front to promote unity and collaboration. She prioritizes integrity, professionalism, work ethic, and culture from virtually every business level. A solid operations and marketing vision created a dynamic asset skill in executing business plans, accountability, and providing the pulse that keeps a business running smoothly.

With over 15 years of experience in challenging and result-driven business environments, she’s a dynamic problem solver with strong organizational, analytical, and follow-through capabilities. Ms. Horton consistently strives to improve and maintain a strong emphasis on company culture and high client service standards.