Brett Bosworth
President
R&R Equity Partners
West Des Moines, Iowa
Brett Bosworth’s 37-year career in the commercial real estate industry showcases not only his professional success but also his commitment to community service.
Bosworth’s varied career spans 15 years in commercial real estate leasing and 22 years in equity attraction and acquisitions. His experience demonstrates the diverse set of skills that has contributed significantly to the growth and success of R&R Realty Group in West Des Moines, Iowa.
What has kept Bosworth in the commercial real estate industry for more than three decades? This industry veteran says he most enjoys developing relationships and successfully matching partners with the right investments.
“Brett has a remarkable ability to foster relationships and cultivate new business opportunities over the long term,” said Mark Rupprecht, president of R&R. “This ability has resulted in hundreds of millions of real estate transactions that have helped increase the value of R&R Realty Group’s commercial real estate portfolio. Brett has brought new opportunities to R&R for development and acquisitions that helped drive the company’s growth in the Iowa and Nebraska markets.”
Bosworth says that he owes much of his success to the CRE veterans who have served as his role models.
“I was fortunate to have an exceptional mentor, Daniel Rupprecht, who started R&R Realty Group, a company I dedicated my entire career to solely because of the values and ethics he built his company on,” Bosworth said. “My advice to anyone: When you pick a company to work for, make sure the leader is someone you want to follow.”
Mentors aren’t the only factor behind Bosworth’s success. He also brings a talent for closing deals, serving his clients and navigating he ups and downs of commercial real estate.
“Building unbreakable trust with our partners has been the foundation of my work,” Bosworth said.
Bosworth said that he has built his career on identifying partners who understand and value what R&R Realty offers.
“I believe honest and authentic communication is the best way to overcome the challenges in our industry, along with sharp problem-solving skills,” he said.
Bosworth added, “Coming from Iowa, I based my career on the ‘Farmer Analogy.’ I spent the first 10 years of my career planting seeds and focusing on relationship-building, the next 10 years fertilizing those relationships and building trust and then, most recently, harvesting those relationships for mutually beneficial real estate investments.”
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Bosworth’s impact on the community has also been significant. One of his most noteworthy service organizations is one he co-founded, the Ut Fidem Foundation. The foundation focuses on enriching the spiritual lives of students at Dowling Catholic High School and helping them learn to keep the faith. Bosworth’s heart for service has touched numerous organizations around Des Moines, including serving as the President of the Mercy Hospital Foundation, Serra Club, Junior Achievement, Catholic Tuition Organization, VP of Iowa Catholic Radio and board chair of Childserve.
In his leisure time, Bosworth enjoys playing pickleball, attending Mass with his family and occasionally savoring a glass of wine. His story is not just one of professional achievement but also a testament to an individual’s profound impact on the commercial real estate industry and the community.
