J. Barry Winter

MARKETING MANAGER

As Marketing Manager for Weststar Commercial’s in-house marketing division Barry draws on his more than three decades of experience.

Barry’s professional expertise in commercial real estate marketing has evolved throughout the many years by having worked closely with top national commercial developers, prime contractors, mechanical and engineering firms, and assorted commercial real estate enterprises. Barry also has successfully served the needs of a multitude of corporations such as Hensel Phelps Construction, Mortenson, Weitz-Cohen, Trautman & Shreve, Coldwell Banker, Martin Marietta, Quantum, Oracle, Asamara Oil, PSCo of Colorado, Ball Aerospace to name a few of the assorted power hitters in real estate development, industrial, technology, energy, mining, aeronautics and exploration firms throughout the nation.

His ability to intuitively comprehend the needs of both the client as well as each of the respective brokers lends itself as a key position in supporting Weststar in marketing a property to its fullest extent.

Patricia Gehrke

PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT

Patty has been a commercial property accountant with Weststar since May 2015.  She has an accounting degree from Colorado State University and more than 10 years of property management accounting experience prior to coming to Weststar.

Patty has 2 children and loves to be outdoors—usually riding her bicycle!

Beth DaVisio

CONTROLLER

Growing up, Beth lived in five different states but always considered her place of birth, Colorado, home. She earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Metropolitan State University in Denver. She has more than 30 years of property management accounting experience. She started working at Weststar in 1998 as the only accounting person.

Marcie Boxer

PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT

Marcie is a 4th generation Denver native who graduated from Overland High School. She attended Arizona State University and the University of Colorado, Boulder. Marcie has worked in the accounting field since college and has worked at Weststar for 18 years.

She enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, traveling and cooking.

Nikki Kreger

PROPERTY MANAGER

Born in South Dakota, Nikki moved to Colorado when she was three-months-old and has called it her home ever since. She took a brief break from Colorado when she attended college in California. Nikki has worked in all facets of property management for more than 20 years with the majority of those years at Weststar. She has experience in all types of commercial and community management including commercial buildings, single family HOAs, condo complexes, high rises and townhomes. When she isn’t working, Nikki enjoys spending time with her two children and being outdoors.

Scott Dubé

PROPERTY MANAGER

Scott has been a self-motivated asset in his successful management of both commercial and residential real estate properties along the front range.

His expertise in dealing with complex commercial property budgets and financials, including bidding, contract management, lease and conflict resolution has also proven to have been a strength not only for Weststar, but equally for owners and tenants alike.

Scott’s extensive knowledge about multiple facets of commercial management, including landscaping, snow-removal, HVAC systems, store-fronts, roofing, and Triple Net leasing, helps him develop successful relationships with his tenants, owners and vendors to ensuring he provides the highest level of property management services.

Sheldon Hayutin

SENIOR BROKER

As a native of Denver, Colorado, and having graduated from the University of Denver’s Business School early in life, Sheldon has been in touch with the needs of companies within this market throughout his successful career. His experience working the family business of Jake’s Auto Parts Stores, as well as handling all the real estate transactions for their company, expanded his reach along many facets of multiple industries.

When the family sold its business in 1982, Sheldon acquired his real estate brokers license upon which he began his new career with Shames Makovsky Realty a short year later. During this period, he found great reward and prolonged success in specializing in warehousing, manufacturing, and retail, along with the handling of other unique business transactions for his clients. Since that time, Sheldon has been honored by the loyalty that many of his customers have shown to him over the last 28 years, with many of them calling upon his expertise for further repeat sales.

Since joining Weststar Commercial several years ago, his presence is welcomed daily with his broad smile, down-to-earth mannerisms, and his keen ability to understand the nuances of the commercial real estate markets. He is highly respected throughout the community and within the industry, and plays a large role in continuing to help his clients grow ever more successful.

Tim S. Hakes

SENIOR BROKER

Tim is a conscientious, down-to-earth, seasoned veteran of the commercial real estate brokerage industry in the greater metro Denver area and Front Range. He facilitates the acquisition, disposition, and development of all types of commercial property. Over the multitude of years, Tim has built a distinguished reputation for his honesty, integrity, and reliability.

His attention to detail results in transactions that are well-executed, and that define his character as one who cares about the needs of his clients. His familiarity with all metro area sub-markets ensures that his clients are kept abreast of supply and demand factors, absorption of space, and continually changing market conditions.

As a member of the Denver Board of REALTORS®, Tim is an annual recipient of its Million Dollar Roundtable Award. In addition to this honor, he is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

Tim Hakes is a graduate of Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa
and holds degrees in Business and Recreation.

Lev Cohen

SENIOR BROKER

Lev’s years of expertise working with corporations of varying sizes across industries has given him a keen insight into helping companies continue to grow.

His hard work and determination in the mortgage industry, property management, development, and marketing has served him well in his understanding the specialized needs of his clients. As a commercial real estate broker, Lev has grown a reputation in the industry as one who strives to satisfy those he works with.

Lev’s expertise in leasing retail centers both large and small, as well as dedicated efforts in the selling and leasing of a wide range of industrial properties, and sales of large retail box assets makes him a strong player for developers, owners and tenants alike.

As passionate as Lev is about his career, he is equally committed to the community. He is involved in mentoring young athletes through his coaching, as well as in organizing and operating many ice hockey camps in the area.

Having graduated with a BSBA from the University of Denver’s, Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management, Lev’s well-rounded layers of experience has benefitted him and the community.