Successful investing takes experience, instincts, and discipline to capitalize on the ever-changing markets. Onward's Executive Team has average industry experience of 30 years and has worked together for over a decade managing through multiple real estate cycles.
Our team shares a passion for real estate investment. But challenge us to a few frames of bowling and that passion is momentarily reappropriated.


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Scott Schmitt
As Managing Partner, Scott is responsible for identifying commercial real estate opportunities in target markets and overseeing Onward’s investment and asset management activities. He brings over 25 years of commercial real estate expertise to his role, including experience in market analysis, leasing, acquisitions, financing, site planning, municipal approvals, design and construction. Prior to joining Onward, Scott’s leadership roles included Vice President of Real Estate Development for Shingobee Builders and Principal at Clearwater Development Group. He began his real estate career with the commercial real estate division of Kraus Anderson Construction.