Todd Raufeisen is an accomplished commercial real estate developer, entrepreneur, and business leader with decades of experience in property development, corporate leadership, and strategic planning. As president and CEO of Dirt Dog Real Estate Company, Todd Raufeisen oversees the development of commercial properties for nationally recognized tenants throughout the United States. His work encompasses every stage of the development process, from identifying potential sites and securing government approvals to negotiating leases, managing construction, and completing property sales.
Todd Raufeisen's expertise includes working with major brands such as Starbucks, McDonald's, Dutch Bros, Jersey Mike's, Aldi, and Advanced Auto Parts. He manages a substantial portfolio of projects across multiple states, coordinating with investors, engineers, contractors, government officials, and corporate tenants. His accomplishments include completing hundreds of real estate transactions while maintaining an active pipeline of 30 to 50 projects annually.
His previous leadership roles include serving as managing broker of Optimum Commercial Real Estate, where he led marketplace sales volumes for three consecutive years, and president and CEO of Raufeisen Development Company, which developed numerous corporate retail properties and the 143-acre SoLa mixed-use development in Lafayette, Colorado.
Before entering real estate, Todd Raufeisen enjoyed a successful career in manufacturing. He acquired Heeren Company in 1988 after progressing through sales and management positions. Under his leadership, the company became a top supplier to John Deere and Caterpillar, and achieved significant growth as a Parker Hannifin distributor.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, Todd Raufeisen is committed to community service and youth development. He has volunteered with Junior Achievement and the chamber of commerce, and served on the executive board of the John Deere Classic PGA Tour event for 14 years.