Ronald J. Allen and Jason Bartz partner with Ben Bakker to expand NDC scope of services
BRADENTON, FL | February 1, 2023 – The Bradenton-based NDC family of companies has added a full-service commercial real estate brokerage to its scope of services with the launch of NDC Commercial Real Estate, announced Ronald J. Allen and Jason Bartz. The two have partnered with Ben Bakker, a lifelong resident of Bradenton with extensive experience serving commercial real estate clients in the Manatee-Sarasota market.
“Adding commercial real estate brokerage services is a natural progression of our business growth from development, construction and property management to a comprehensive range of commercial real estate services,” said Allen, CEO of all NDC companies. “With his strong ties to the community, extensive business experience, and shared values with our team, Ben is uniquely qualified to be our partner as we continue to grow in the Tampa Bay region.”
Bakker joins NDC after a decade with Michael Saunders & Company where he was an award-winning top sales advisor, following over 13 years in sales and customer service in the sign industry. He also served as vice president of HJB Properties, a family-owned commercial property entity, where he oversaw management, development, leasing and tenant relations for multiple parcels of commercial real estate, office buildings and warehouses that he and his family held throughout Manatee County.
Joining Bakker in the new company are licensed real estate agents Darrin Desmarais and David Marcinko.
“I’m excited to be part of taking NDC’s suite of services to the next level, and to partner with my colleagues and friends at NDC,” said Bakker. “I can’t think of a better way to serve clients and the community at the same time. NDC’s reputation for integrity, a client-centric approach, and community commitment aligns perfectly with my vision for what a business should be.”
“With development, construction, property management and commercial real estate brokerage under a single umbrella, our clients have a one-stop shop for business site selection, construction, and ongoing asset management including sales and leasing,” said Bartz, president of NDC Asset Management, a commercial and multi-family property management company. “Ben has the expertise, shared vision and values that align with the NDC family.”
Bartz came to know Bakker when Bakker supplied signage to NDC Construction and its clients. As they served together on the board of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce group for young professionals, Bartz recognized that Bakker shares NDC’s commitment to responsible growth, revitalization and redevelopment of the community NDC serves.
A graduate of Leadership Manatee, Bakker chairs the Manatee Chamber’s Downtown Redevelopment Committee and served on the Chamber’s Manatee County Infill Redevelopment Taskforce. He also is beginning his tenth year serving on the City of Bradenton Planning Commission. He is past chair of the Manatee Young Professionals, Leadership Manatee Alumni Association and Manatee Tiger Bay Club. He was also a founding board member of Realize Bradenton, which brings people together to create a vibrant and prosperous Bradenton area.
Bakker was named one of 2014’s “People To Watch” by Biz941 Magazine, was awarded a medal of honor as a “Magnetic Man of Manatee County” for distinguished citizenship, and was named to the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s “40 under 40” list. His awards at Michael Saunders & Company included Top Rookie, the Raving Fan award for positive feedback from clients, and the John McMahon Award, which was awarded by his peers for excellence in mentoring and teamwork. He is a six-time winner of Saunders’ award for top sales production.
About the NDC family of companies
With roots in Southwest Florida dating from the 1960s, the Bradenton-based NDC family of companies has built or been a partner in building over 275 projects, many in the Tampa Bay area. Affiliated businesses include NDC Development Company, NDC Construction Company, NDC Asset Management, a commercial and multi-family property management firm, and NDC Commercial Real Estate, a full-service commercial real estate brokerage. The NDC family of companies has earned a reputation for quality service, integrity and community commitment. Information:ndcconstruction.com | ndcassetmanagement.com | ndc-commercial.com