About

Tailor-made real estate investments founded on integrity.

Blair Eklund founded Bespoke Holdings, Inc. in 2017 to offer tailor-made real estate investments founded on integrity and built for sound potential returns. Like a custom suit, Bespoke investments are expertly designed, aligned with current trends, and handled with experience and care

How we do it

Bespoke’s real estate investments are “a marriage of investing money and working with people’s lives,” says CEO, Blair Eklund. Trust and transparency are key. Bespoke builds partnerships with like-minded investors who are curious about real estate and desire long-term holding periods, passive income, and sound potential returns. Bespoke co-invests in each property with a primary focus on investor returns; fees are charged only after investors are paid. Bespoke Holdings does not have a brokerage license and will not threaten broker commissions, and brokers are welcome to invest in any syndicated property. Eklund founded Bespoke Holdings with the desire to build a community of spirited, trusting, and intentional investors.

“Saying what you mean and meaning what you say is at the core of the Bespoke model.”
– Blair Eklund, CEO

Bespoke’s unique property vetting process involves rigorous stress-testing and market research to syndicate sound investments with high return and limited risk. Eklund treats investors’ money like his own and invests his own money in every property. “I am humbled when someone invests with us,” says Eklund. “It is putting a lot of trust in Bespoke, and I take that very seriously.”

Bespoke Holdings’ customized investments go beyond the initial purchase. With diligence, care, and a strong desire to continuously improve, Eklund is building a community of confident and successful investors, brokers, tenants, and employees.

Our Leadership Team

We bring over 60 years combined experience in commercial real estate investments and property management to every aspect of our company.

Blair Eklund

CEO & FOUNDER

Certified Financial Planner™
Chartered Financial Analysis, Level II Candidate

Blair Eklund grew up watching his father and grandfather run a semi-tractor trailer manufacturing company in Muskegon, Michigan. He was raised to embrace honesty, loyalty, and diligent work from the generations that ran the family business. Eklund parlayed that work ethic and business sense into a decade of profitable trading on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. In 2010, he leveraged that capital to switch gears and focus on his passion for real estate. By 2014 he had successfully ventured into the commercial domain where he found a hole in the investment world; a hole he filled with the 2017 launch of Bespoke Holdings, Inc.

Eklund’s business acumen is evenly matched by his dedication and commitment to the people in his life, professionally and personally. Eklund always puts investors before himself, values those relationships above all, and sees his tenants as partners, supporting and mentoring their businesses. He is committed to his community through his roles in numerous nonprofits and is an especially dedicated family man. It is that balance between strength of expertise and of values that defines Bespoke Holdings’ approach.

blair@bespokeholdingsco.com | 720-845-6827

JOHN EMRICH

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Certified Financial Analyst ®

John Emrich started his investing career with the Prudential Corporate Finance Group in Newark, New Jersey. After completing his MBA in finance at UCLA, he spent five years in corporate finance, valuing businesses for KPMG Peat Marwick clients and completing acquisitions for AirTouch Communications. Soon after receiving his CFA charter, Emrich joined the Meridian Fund as a financial analyst investing in small capitalization growth stocks. After three years, he left the mutual fund world for a decade as a hedge fund portfolio manager.

Emrich then fulfilled a life-long dream and moved with his wife and four sons to Evergreen, Colorado. He subsequently served his community for over eight years as a volunteer firefighter and youth sports coach. Professionally during this time, Emrich was an early investor and active board member for an organic farmland REIT, and still serves as an independent trustee for nine mutual funds.

jemrich@bespokeholdingsco.com | 303-909-9181

Mark Berry

Head Property Manager

Real Property Administrator (RPA), BOMA
System Maintenance Technician (SMT), BOMA

Mark Berry brings proven leadership and an owner’s perspective honed through his 40-year tenure in commercial property management. Mark has overseen 60+ properties from Cheyenne, WY to Colorado Springs, CO, including medical, retail, office, and industrial product. He understands the value of strong tenant relations and works tirelessly to ensure customer satisfaction, especially through prompt, clear, and professional communication. Mark is actively involved in all aspects of the properties being managed.

Prior to his involvement with Bespoke Holdings Property Service, Mark was Senior Property Manager at IBC Holdings, leading a management team with a portfolio of industrial and office assets in Denver. He spent 16 years with Fuller and Company, where he was recognized as a Top Property Manager and received the Property Manager of the Year™ award. He lives in Denver with his wife of 33 years, Michelle, and enjoys spending time with his three daughters and grandchildren, and taking his Harley on the open road.

mberry@bespokeholdingsco.com | 303-475-5539

Ginny Lussier

Property accountant

Certified Property Manager (CPM),
Institute of Real Estate Management

Ginny Lussier has worked in the Real Estate Asset and Property Management field for over 15 years. Her portfolios have included commercial, multi-family residential, mixed-use commercial/multi-family residential, and single family residential throughout the country. She has managed asset management accounting departments for owner-operators, tenants-in-common, and third-party management groups. She has been hands-on with over and investor reporting to include budgets, financial reporting, and distributions. She enjoys the intricate details of real estate accounting and being a part of the asset management team.

glussier@bespokeholdingsco.com | 720-845-6657

Julie Nosal

Executive Assistant

B.S. Business Management

Julie graduated from Wilmington University with a B.S. in Business Management and has 11 years of experience reporting directly to the President and other top executives. In her time working as an Executive Assistant, she has completed several special projects such as Project Manager for office build-outs and obtaining certifications for the business. As an executive assistant, she ensures the smooth operation of the firm and timely project completion.

jnosal@bespokeholdingsco.com | 720-282-0478

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