Fifty-Seven-Plus Years in Commercial Real Estate

Fifty-Seven-Plus Years in Commercial Real Estate describes the opportunity Dick Clotfelter seized from a solid family background, an excellent education, and confidence building in the US Marine Corps to grow into a successful real estate career.

Dick’s experiences of nearly six decades in commercial real estate includes many successes, some extremely pressurized situations, and countless problems solved thanks to creativity and relationships developed over the years. Starting as a trainee in commercial real estate property management, Dick steadily moved through successes in sales, in management, and as a corporate officer. All provided a basis to learn about the key elements of real estate—finance, pension investment, valuation, and ultimately the institutional mind set.

Always involved in his community, Dick demonstrates how his achievements transferred beyond commercial real estate development and influenced positive outcomes for community needs and shaping the environment in which we live.

Ultimately, Fifty-Seven-Plus Years in Commercial Real Estate shows how anyone with a positive attitude, willingness to take sensible risks, and a commitment to learn and participate can succeed.