Jennie Kautz serves as a Director in Newmark’s Minneapolis office. In her role, Kautz partners with Senior Managing Directors Matt Elder and Steve Shepherd to expand the firm’s agency business in the Twin Cities while championing tenant representation opportunities across the broader team. With deep expertise in property management, asset management and leasing, she brings a unique, full-spectrum perspective that elevates every aspect of landlord and tenant representation.
Before joining Newmark in 2025, Kautz was an Asset Manager at Piedmont Realty Trust, overseeing the company’s Minneapolis portfolio and two assets in Northern Virginia, totaling 2.6 million square feet of Class A office space. She was instrumental in driving leasing success through delivering best-in-market spec suites and creating well-amenitized buildings in strong submarkets. Prior, she served as a Senior Property Manager for Piedmont’s Minneapolis suburban portfolio, managing four Class A office buildings totaling over 900,000 square feet.
Kautz is recognized for her ability to think creatively, collaborate effectively with prospects and tenants, add measurable value to properties and consistently get the job done.
Professional Affiliations
- Certified Property Manager (CPM®) designation, Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
- Real Property Administrator (RPA®) designation, Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
Education
Kautz graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Property Management and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.