matt Thornton
Chris did an amazing job of staying on task to help me find the perfect building and literally dug it up for me.
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Professional Summary
Chris specializes in investment, industrial, office, land, multifamily, and hospitality transactions throughout Rapid City and the Black Hills. With more than two decades of experience in real estate research, institutional multifamily operations, revenue management, and brokerage, he brings a disciplined, market-driven approach to every assignment.
Clients rely on Chris for strategic pricing, financial analysis, and structured negotiation informed by institutional experience. He advises property owners and investors with clear communication and data-backed recommendations from evaluation through closing.
Experience & Background
Chris began his career in Denver as a research associate with The Meyers Group, leading new development research and publishing reports on market trends and absorption.
In 2003, he joined UDR, Inc., a national multifamily real estate investment trust, where he served as Director of Pricing and Revenue Management. He led the nationwide rollout of yield management software across more than 230 properties, contributing to sustained revenue growth.
After relocating to South Dakota in 2010, Chris built the only team in Western South Dakota solely focused on commercial real estate sales and leasing. Over the past 16 years, Rapid City Commercial has led the region in both sales and leasing volume. In the last five years, the team has completed more than 550 transactions totaling over $425 million in volume, ranking #1 in the KW Commercial North Central Region and among the top 20 nationwide.
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Broker Associate
With 18 years of experience wearing many hats throughout her commercial real estate career, Gina started her real estate journey with corporate firm JLL as a brokerage coordinator for their Chicago industrial team, supporting their business development, supply chain consulting and site selection projects. After returning home to South Dakota, she joined KW Commercial in June of 2017 as marketing & listing coordinator, becoming familiar with Rapid City’s market and changing focus from business-to-business sales to direct-to-consumer marketing. Recognizing the steady growth of the area and the opportunity to make an impact, in 2021, Gina took the natural next step to leasing agent helping tenants and landlords lease commercial property in an increasingly competitive market.
Broker Associate
Professional Summary
Dan focuses on industrial, multifamily, land, and campground transactions throughout Rapid City and the Black Hills region, with an emphasis on investment properties. Since entering commercial real estate in 2022, he has developed experience in small-bay industrial projects and owner-user acquisitions.
Dan approaches each assignment with a practical and analytical mindset, evaluating transactions from both sides to help structure mutually beneficial outcomes. Known for being straightforward and strategic, he works with clients as an advisor and partner rather than a sales-driven intermediary.
Experience & Background
Prior to beginning his real estate career, Dan served as a combat medic in the United States Army, with assignments in Germany and Colorado supporting infantry and military police units. His military background instilled discipline, adaptability, and attention to detail that continue to inform his professional approach.
After returning to Rapid City, Dan earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from Black Hills State University. During this time, he obtained his South Dakota real estate license and joined Rapid City Commercial, supporting clients in acquisition, investment analysis, and transaction execution across Western South Dakota.
Broker Associate
Hannah has been a part of the Rapid City Commercial Team since 2018. She has taken on the role of Operations Coordinator and specializes in Transaction Coordination. Leveraging her administrative skills and a keen eye for detail she has helped the team excel in meeting the needs of their commercial real estate clients from contract to close. In February of 2022, Hannah received her South Dakota Real Estate license, allowing her to better serve clients.
Hannah was born and raised near the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri but has called the Black Hills her home since moving here in 2010. She met and married a Hill City local and together they have two children. Before joining Rapid City Commercial, Hannah spent six years working at Rapid City Schools and Black Hills Works assisting people of all ages with special needs. She learned American Sign Language during that time, as well as took courses to develop braille classroom materials. Outside of work Hannah enjoys hiking, spending time with her family, and having friends over good food and board games.