Lauren Blass
About Lauren Blass
Lauren Blass serves as the President of Blue Ribbon Industries and has held various leadership roles in commercial real estate, including Principal at Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners. With a strong background in financial analysis, marketing, and real estate law, he focuses on enhancing community living in northwest Arkansas through large-scale project development.
Work at Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners
Lauren Blass has held multiple roles at Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners. She currently serves as an Associate Brokerage since 2019, contributing to the firm's operations in Rogers, Arkansas. Prior to this position, she worked as Vice President Operations from 2016 to 2019, where she played a key role in managing operational strategies. Additionally, she was an Executive Broker from 2011 to 2016 in the Fayetteville, Arkansas area, focusing on commercial real estate transactions.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Blass studied at the University of Arkansas, where she earned a degree in Business with a focus on Marketing Management, Small Business Entrepreneurship, and Real Estate Finance from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in financial analysis, marketing, and real estate law, which are essential to her roles in commercial real estate and development.
Background
Before joining Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners, Lauren Blass held various positions in the industry. She worked as a Key Account Specialist at Triad Retail Media for four months in 2011 and served as Brand Manager at CBS Collegiate Sports Properties from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she was the Director of Operations at Apollo Event Group from 2009 to 2016, where she gained significant operational experience.
Achievements
Lauren Blass is recognized for her role as a cross-functional leader and effective problem solver. She has facilitated process development and work scheduling, enhancing operational efficiency. In her current position at Blue Ribbon Industries, where she has served as President since 2020, she oversees a diverse team of over 150 employees and focuses on large-scale project development aimed at improving the quality of living in northwest Arkansas.