Meet the Experts Behind the Success.
A Team Committed
to Your Success
We’re committed to building impactful, lasting relationships with investors and clients — and cheering for them when they achieve their real estate goals!
Founded by commercial real estate veterans Chad Behnken and Chris Terry, the firm provides highly personalized attention to each client, expert market knowledge and concept-through-completion involvement in real estate projects.
Core is also distinguished by both founders’ extensive backgrounds in banking and finance, which translates to deep knowledge of loan processes and project financing options.
Associate Tyler Cain and Office Manager Sammie Davis round out the Core team, providing exceptional operational and project support.

Core Cares
We are committed to being a positive force in our communities. Our co-founders have volunteered with or served on the Boards of the American Red Cross of SE Minnesota, Boys &
Girls Club of Rochester, the Commercial Builders Council of the Rochester Area Builders, Habitat for Humanity, Red Wing Port Authority, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, Rochester Sports Commission, Rochester Sports Foundation and YMCA of Red Wing.
Our Team

Co-Founder and Principal
Chad Behnken, Co-Founder and Principal at Core Real Estate Group, is an experienced commercial real estate professional with specialties in real estate sales and development, investment sales and multi-family development and management.

Co-Founder and Principal
Chris Terry, Co-Founder and Principal at Core Real Estate Group, is a seasoned commercial real estate professional with decades of experience in construction, development, finance and investment. For the past 13 years, he has focused on commercial development and construction projects throughout the Upper Midwest and nationally.

Associate
Tyler Cain, Associate at Core Real Estate Group, recently entered the commercial real estate profession after a 1-year stint in residential realty and a 14-year career as a professional basketball player in Europe. The skills that made Tyler successful on the basketball court – perseverance and a relentless work ethic – are reflected in his tenacious and dedicated approach to property transactions.

Office Manager
Sammie Davis, Office Manager at Core Real Estate Group, is an experienced customer service professional who joined the commercial real estate industry in 2022. A versatile team player, Sammie excels at overseeing the firm’s operations, coordinating development projects and delivering exceptional service to Core’s investors, clients, vendors, property managers and commercial tenants.
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