The skills of Ruppert Properties’ senior management team combine the industries of real estate, construction, project management, commercial landscape contracting, public relations, banking and more. Together, each member of the team is complimentary and provides partnering firms with a wealth of industry experience. Key members include:
Craig Ruppert
CEO/Partner |
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From the origination of Ruppert Landscape Company in the 1970s to the present day Ruppert Companies, Craig has been responsible for the overall development and success of each company under this umbrella (Ruppert Nurseries, Ruppert Properties and Ruppert Ventures). As the president and chief executive, Craig’s responsibilities include financial management, personnel development and strategic planning with an eye on the development of future business opportunities. |
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- Board Member and past Chairman, Easter Seals Greater Baltimore-Washington Region
- Retired Director, Federal Reserve Board (Class B, Fifth District; Richmond, VA; two terms)
- Retired Board Member, First Community Financial Corporation (Phoenix, AZ)
- Retired Board Member, Lee Development Group (Silver Spring, MD)
- Member, Montgomery County Farmers Club
- Board Member, Rodgers & Associates (Germantown, MD)
- Board Member, Sandy Spring Bank (Olney, MD)
- Board Member, St. Paul’s Honduras Clinic (Damascus, MD)
- Member, World President’s Organization (Chesapeake chapter)
- Retired Member and past Chairman, Young President’s Organization (Washington Metro and U.S. Capital chapters)
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Bill Meissner
President/Partner |
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With Ruppert Companies for 15 years, Bill is the managing member of Ruppert Properties and is directly responsible for identifying, analyzing and developing the company’s investments and real estate opportunities.
- Board Member, American Energy Services (Philadelphia, PA)
- Board Member, American Electrical Services (Frederick, MD)
- Member, Mid-Atlantic Venture Association (MAVA)
- Member, National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP)
- Member, NAIOP Industrial Development Forum III
- Board Member, Navtrak (Salisbury, MD)
- Board Member, StrategicHire (Sterling, VA)
- Member, The Washington Dinner Club (Washington, D.C.)
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Dean Rasco
Construction Manager |
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A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Dean is experienced in construction project management and is responsible for the company’s construction and facility management activities, including the management of base building contractors, tenant fit-outs, building repairs and general property management.
- Member, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce (Frederick, MD)
- Member, National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP)
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Kim Meissner
Real Estate Assistant |
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With over a decade of general contractor experience in all aspects of project administration and project management experience, Kim’s activities include support of sales/leasing; construction management; property/tenant management; and back office operations. |
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Ken Hochkeppel
Chief Financial Officer/Partner |
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A long-time Ruppert employee and partner, Ken oversees all Ruppert Properties financial management. His background incorporates three decades of financial and industry experience, including an MBA degree from George Mason University and a BS degree from Rutgers University. |
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Cheri Baker
Public Relations |
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A 20-year Ruppert Companies veteran, Cheri’s education and expertise is in marketing, special events and public relations.
- Board Member, Greater Frederick Advertising Federation (Frederick, MD)
- Member, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce (Frederick, MD)
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