
Haverkamp Group
Ames, Iowa
Creating Communities Where People Love to Live
AUM
$500mm
Years of experience
30+ yrs
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About Haverkamp Group
Brent Haverkamp grew up in a small, blue-collar farming community in northwestern Iowa, where hard work and perseverance were a part of everyday life. While Brent’s mother came from a local farm family, his father made a bold decision as a young man to immigrate to Iowa from Holland without knowing how to speak any English. Perhaps this is where Brent developed his entrepreneurial spirit. In 1992, six months after graduating from Iowa State University, Brent bought his first rental property. In 1994, after accumulating a few more rental properties while working for the university, Brent bet on himself and started both a computer network consulting company and—with the building of an 8-plex—Haverkamp Properties. Over the next 30 years and multiple market cycles, Brent’s vision and entrepreneurial spirit have led to today’s Haverkamp Group. An organically grown, vertically integrated, self-managing collection of companies focused on: real estate development, construction, and management. Still, with all that Brent has achieved personally and professionally, when asked what the proudest moment of his career has been, his response was, “I hope I haven’t seen that yet.”
We believe lasting wealth is built by owning and carefully managing real estate over time. Our strategy is deliberate: we grow our portfolio steadily, focusing on total returns including long-term appreciation and consistent cash flow. By holding properties long term, we reduce the volatility common in short-term deals. Haverkamp Group is large enough to operate at scale yet nimble enough to maximize each asset’s performance—buying when value is compelling and selling when timing is optimal. We invest alongside our owners. If we won’t commit our own capital, we will not ask you to. Your money is treated as our own. We focus on returns that come from the real estate itself rather than relying on fees. This keeps our interests fully aligned with yours.
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Iowa and Nebraska.
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Team
Brent Haverkamp
Founder & CEO
In 1992, six months after graduating from Iowa State University, Brent bought his first rental property. In 1994, after accumulating a few more rental properties while working for the university, Brent bet on himself and started both a computer network consulting company and—with the building of an 8-plex—Haverkamp Properties. Over the next 30 years and multiple market cycles, Brent’s vision and entrepreneurial spirit have led to today’s Haverkamp Group. An organically grown, vertically integrated, self-managing collection of companies focused on: real estate development, construction, and management. Still, with all that Brent has achieved personally and professionally, when asked what the proudest moment of his career has been, his response was, “I hope I haven’t seen that yet.”
Paul Wilken
Chief Operating Officer
Paul has over 25 years of experience in real estate investment and management. As Chief Operating Officer at Haverkamp Group, he plays a vital role in driving the company’s operations. Since joining Haverkamp in 1999, Paul has held key positions, including CFO and Chief Investment Officer. Paul’s expertise in financial management and investment strategy helps Haverkamp Group stay competitive in the multifamily real estate market. His leadership encourages a culture of adaptability, making the company a trusted name in real estate development.
Tanya Betts
Chief Financial Officer
As Chief Financial Officer of Haverkamp Group, Tanya leads the company’s financial strategy, overseeing areas such as strategic planning, tax optimization, and capital management to drive long-term growth. In addition, she continues to manage accounting and human resources functions, ensuring operational excellence across the board. Since joining Haverkamp Group in 2021, Tanya’s leadership has been instrumental in aligning financial operations with the company’s vision for success.
Jessica Mortvedt
Chief Marketing Officer
As Chief Marketing Officer of Haverkamp Group, Jessica leads marketing and investor relations strategies to drive growth across all business units. She oversees product positioning, market research, and the development of comprehensive marketing plans. With 17 years of experience in marketing and public relations—and a background as a former NBC Affiliate Reporter—Jessica leverages her expertise in brand strategy and storytelling to strengthen Haverkamp Group’s market presence.
Jake Englin
Director of Acquisitions & Development
Jake manages acquisition and development projects for Haverkamp Group. He joined in 2023 with nine years of experience managing $1.5B in assets and handling complex transactions in commercial real estate.
Zack Ludwig
Chief Operations Officer - Haverkamp Construction
Zack leads development and construction for Haverkamp Construction. He joined Haverkamp in 2003 and has 20 years of experience in multifamily design and project management.
Dave Hyman
President - Haverkamp Properties
Dave oversees property operations for more than 5,300 units. He has been with Haverkamp Properties for over 20 years, starting as a maintenance technician while attending Iowa State University.
Chris Lenoir
President of Haverkamp Investments
At Haverkamp, we build communities where people genuinely enjoy living—and invite investors to participate alongside us in those projects. As President of Haverkamp Investments, I work with accredited investors and real estate sponsors to connect capital to private real asset opportunities. Our focus is simple: disciplined underwriting, thoughtful due diligence, and alignment between investors and operators over the long term.We operate as a FINRA‑registered broker‑dealer, which means everything we do is built around compliance, transparency, and investor protection. I spend much of my time ensuring capital is raised the right way—with clarity, honesty, and a long-term mindset. At the core, I enjoy building relationships with investors who are thinking beyond short-term noise and looking to allocate capital with purpose and discipline.My approach to business is grounded in integrity and guided by my faith as a follower of Christ—something that shapes how I think about stewardship, trust, and long-term responsibility.
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