Thomas Brenneke
President, Guardian
Portland, OR 97205
Thomas is the leader of the company's executive group.
Phone (503) 802-3613
Thomas is the leader of the company's executive group.
Property Types
Retail, Multifamily
Markets
Portland
Languages
English
Bio
Tom Brenneke joined Guardian in 1984 and became the company president in 1998. He purchased the company in 2002 and set forth a strategic plan to diversify the property management service business into a vertically-integrated management, development, and investment company. Tom has directed major company growth initiatives that have resulted in 90 acquisition/development transactions. This translates to an ownership track-record of 9,500 multifamily units in four states. The company’s current development and acquisition pipeline consists of 930 multifamily units and 185,000 square feet of commercial space. Tom has also spearheaded the company’s growth and evolution in the government-assisted housing sector where the company is distinguished as one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest private affordable housing developers.
Tom serves as the Board President of the non-profit lobbying organization, More Housing Now!, which advocates for supply-oriented solutions to housing affordability challenges. He is a current member of the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) and serves on its Workforce Housing committee. Tom is a founding Board member of De La Salle North Catholic High School and is a big supporter of the school’s Corporate Internship Program, giving young adults a unique introduction to the business world. He is also a member of the Administrative Council for St. Mary’s Cathedral Catholic Church in Northwest Portland and leads the council’s real estate committee. Tom is a Certified Property Manager®, Oregon Principal Broker and Washington Designated Broker. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Portland.
