Get to Know…Tracie Kranz

Senior Brokerage and Marketing Coordinator, Minneapolis

How long have you worked in CRE?         
8 years

Tenure with TW?
6 years

How did you get your start in the industry?
I worked in residential title for four years and a friend told me about an opening at CBRE working with its downtown office team. In 2014, I left CBRE with Reed Christianson and Erin Fitzgerald to start Transwestern’s Minneapolis office advisory team and now I support a team of 10 brokers.

What deal or project are you most proud of?
The Baker Center renovation project

Professional organizations?
I am the administrator for the SIOR Minnesota and Dakotas chapter with over 85 members.

Favorite TYP event?
Aeon Bowling! It has been such a fun project to run and watch grow over the years, and we raise thousands of dollars every year for a great cause. 

Interests/hobbies outside of work?
Hiking, cabin life, exploring new trails with my dog and cooking. I just bought a paddle board, so I am looking forward to start exploring more lakes.

Favorite spot in your city?
Anywhere with a patio and a cold drink.

If you could have lunch with one person, who would it be?
Albus Dumbledore

What’s the best piece of career advice you’ve been given?
Be a voice. Not an echo.