Midwest Real Estate News inducts Bryn Feller, Dominic Martinez into 2024 Hall of Fame

MINNEAPOLIS (March 3, 2025) — Northmarq is excited to announce that Managing Directors Bryn Feller and Dominic Martinez have been selected by Midwest Real Estate News for the 15th Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame class.

The annual Midwest Real Estate Hall of Fame features the most notable players across the commercial real estate industry. Inductees are highlighted in the publication’s Winter 2025 Special Edition magazine.

Below is content originally published by Midwest Real Estate News.

Bryn Feller

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Throughout her career of more than 18 years, Bryn Feller has led and completed over 1,000 commercial real estate transactions totaling more than $5.5 billion in sales. These transactions span a wide range of asset types and reflect the breadth of experience she has cultivated in the industry. At Northmarq, Feller is a perennial top producer, a team-player and thought-leader, always investing in her teammates and providing the highest quality of service to her clients.

"I have had the honor of working with Bryn over the past four years, and throughout this time I have not only become a better salesman, but a better person," said Christian Tremblay, vice president at Northmarq.

Feller has had a vast impact on the industry having sold over $5 billion of net-lease assets, speaking on countless real estate panels and being a thought leader in the net-lease space.

Feller's colleagues, though, say that while these accomplishments are impressive, Feller's true legacy goes beyond the numbers.

"The most meaningful impact I've had comes from mentoring the next generation of commercial real estate professionals," Feller said.

Early in her career, Feller launched the Shared Analyst Program at Stan Johnson Company, now part of Northmarq, which has served as a springboard for over 25 analysts and associates.

Feller has led countless training sessions for analysts and brokers at Northmarq. Northmarq officials say that people line up to attend these sessions to hear Feller's cutting-edge industry knowledge. Feller has earned a reputation as the resident economic expert in the office, where she provides her insights about current and future implications of the economy on the commercial real estate business.

"Bryn is an incredibly strong mentor and leader," said Nick O'Brien, assistant vice president of acquisitions at CREA, LLC. "Like all great mentors, she selflessly guides you to identify what is best for you and your life; and then drives you towards accomplishing your dream. She has had a significant impact on my life, and I absolutely would not be where I am today without her years of mentorship, leadership and friendship."

A critical part of Feller's mentoring journey has been championing the careers of women in commercial real estate.

"Despite progress, our industry remains heavily male-dominated, and I've made it a personal mission to advocate for and mentor talented women, helping them break into and thrive in this competitive field," Feller said. "By fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment, I've witnessed how diverse leadership can transform our industry for the better. I'm especially proud of the role I've played in helping women achieve their potential, and I remain committed to furthering these efforts."

Feller says that none of her success would have been possible without the support of her business partners, Isaiah Harf and Christian Tremblay.

"Together, we've built something far greater than any of us could have achieved alone," Feller said. Their collaboration, insights and relentless drive have been essential in shaping our success, and I'm deeply" grateful for the role they've played in both our business achievements and our shared commitment to fostering the next generation of talent in commercial real estate."

Dominic Martinez

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Dominic Martinez serves as the managing director of Northmarq's St. Louis Investment Sales office, where he co-leads the Multifamily Investment Sales (IS) team with a focus on the Midwest region. Since joining Northmarq in 2021, Martinez has played a pivotal role in transforming the Midwest Multifamily Investment Sales team. What began as a three-person team has expanded into a 12-member powerhouse, completing 79 transactions totaling more than $2 billion and 15,000 units sold across the Midwest since 2021.

This impressive growth has been achieved during a period of significant market challenges, underscoring the Northmarq Midwest team's emergence as a dominant force in the industry. Reflecting on his journey, Martinez acknowledges that one of his greatest challenges was stepping away from a larger team to establish his own presence in an untested market.

"We have had to make a name for ourselves, especially in markets where we had very little transaction history. However, in a short timeframe, we have established ourselves at market leaders in multiple MSAs. We overcame this challenge by continuous hard work and sticking with
the fundamentals."

Specializing in the disposition of multifamily assets, Martinez has closed over $2.3 billion in transactions, representing more than 17,000 units across eight states. His contributions have solidified his team's status as a market leader. By the end of 2023, in only its third year of operation, the St. Louis office had achieved the highest sales volume in the market, surpassing all competitors.

Martinez attributes his success to a strong financial foundation, holding a CPA license and leveraging his early career experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where he worked with publicly held funds. He combines these technical skills with excellent communication abilities to deliver exceptional results. "At the end of the day, no matter how skilled someone is, hard work is far more important," he says. "Being willing to sacrifice hours, weekends, and nights with family often gets overlooked."

Beyond executing transactions, Martinez has focused on building a robust team culture and expanding Northmarq's reach. His leadership has ensured access to best-in-class resources to better serve a diverse client base, which ranges from individual private owners to large private funds and publicly traded REITs. This comprehensive approach allows Martinez to provide tailored solutions for clients, helping position and sell assets effectively.

Martinez's career began in 2016 as a CPA at PwC, where he gained invaluable experience working with publicly held funds. He later transitioned into commercial real estate, bringing his financial expertise to the multifamily investment sector. His unique background allows him to offer a differentiated, niche approach to asset sales, helping clients maximize value.

Martinez is an active member of the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and has received numerous accolades, including being named a 2023 Connect CRE Top Broker in the Midwest and earning the CoStar Power Broker designation from 2020 to 2024.

As he continues to lead Northmarq's St. Louis Investment Sales office, Martinez remains committed to driving growth, delivering results, and setting new benchmarks in the Midwest multifamily market.

Prior inductees from Northmarq include:

• Isaiah Harf (2023).
• Parker Stewart (2022).
• Brett Hood (2022).

Learn more

Visit Northmarq’s Investment Sales page.