The Drake Team

Jon Hauser
Managing Partner
Jon Hauser founded Drake Real Estate Services in 1999. Jon manages each project on a daily basis. In addition, he seeks new opportunities in the marketplace, fosters and maintains strong relationships within the real estate and lending communities, and ensures the company achieves its financial objectives. Jon was formerly the Director of Real Estate for Boston Market Restaurants and Einstein Bros. Bagel Co. Prior to that, he represented national retail clients and a portfolio of landlords as a retail real estate broker. He has a Business Degree from Drake University and is a Certified Commercial Investment Member.

Brian Fox
Director of Construction
With a degree in civil engineering and over 15 years of field experience, Brian Fox brings a wealth of knowledge to the Drake team. He spent 8 years with a prominent Denver commercial contractor completing jobs in multiple municipalities which spanned from Colorado Springs to Longmont. His experience in commercial construction across the Denver Front Range enables him to navigate the unique requirements of each city and bring jobs to successful completion. Additionally, his attention to detail and ability to incorporate the needs of his clients makes him a valuable asset to the team.

Cheryl Karklin
Director of Operations
Cheryl is primarily responsible for all Drake’s real estate transactions, ensuring all obligations are met on time during the acquisition, development and disposition. She oversees the day-to-day management of each project which includes tracking contract deadlines, entitlements, construction loans, letter of credits, tenant building signage and corresponding with all tenants up until delivery. Cheryl is a Graduate of Metropolitan State University of Denver and joined the Drake team in 2011.

Laura Mullaney
Accounting
Laura Mullaney handles the accounting and bookkeeping for the company, including accounts payable and receivable, as well as the company’s payroll, insurance and benefits. Laura comes from the CPA firm of Sather & Associates, who handles all of the company’s finance and tax strategies.

Korina Hammerl
Office Manager
Korina joined the Drake team in September of 2022 as the office manager and development coordinator. She keeps the office running smoothly while supporting the Drake development team. She manages the insurance portfolio for all Drake properties and developments, as well as Drake employee health and dental insurance. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2017. Korina brings her interpersonal skills to the team to help create meaningful connections with clients. Additionally, with the majority of her work experience being in the medical field, her attention to detail and critical thinking skills help support the team’s overall operations.