Kansas City, Missouri-based VanTrust Real Estate celebrated15 years of business with the announcement of a new executive leadership team, reinforcing its commitment to thoughtful growth and long-term strategic focus.
The company has elevated four senior leaders to key C-suite roles:
- Andy Weeks has been named Chief Development Officer (CDO). With over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate, Weeks founded and led VanTrust’s Columbus office and has played a key role in expanding the company’s development capabilities in multiple markets.
- Jeff Dillon has been named Chief Investment Officer (CIO). Dillon joined VanTrust in 2011 and has helped grow the company through his acquisition and disposition strategies. He will continue to guide the firm’s investment strategy and capital deployment across its national platform.
- Julia Taylor has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO). A trusted advisor since the company’s inception, Taylor has served VanTrust as both external and internal legal counsel. Her deep institutional knowledge and leadership experience make her exceptionally well-suited to oversee operations across the company.
- Sandy Broadfoot has been named Chief Legal Officer (CLO). Based in VanTrust’s Phoenix office, Broadfoot has been with the company since 2015 and provides comprehensive legal leadership for all regions.
In addition to these promotions, Ryan Bennett will continue in his role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a position he has held since 2022. Bennett was recently recognized as a CFO of the Year honoree by the Kansas City Business Journal, highlighting his exceptional leadership in financial strategy and operations.
