President - U.S. Operations
Ewoud founded Westplan in 1994 and began structuring US real estate investments in 1996. Before moving with his family to the U.S. in 2002, Ewoud also structured and developed real estate projects focused on in-fill, multi-family, residential projects in The Netherlands. Prior to founding Westplan Mr. Swaak co-founded HRS Makelaardij (a real estate agency) in 1991 in The Netherlands which he sold in 1997.
He obtained a Master of Science degree in Economics from Erasmus University in Rotterdam, The Netherlands and studied Real Estate Science at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA.
Ewoud serves as Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for Georgia and South Carolina. He is also a member of the Real Estate Honorary Board at Georgia State University, the Board of the Netherland-America Foundation, the Board of Advisors of the Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Directors of the C5 Youth Foundation of Georgia and the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO). He is married to Kimberle and has two children: Evan and Isabella.
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President and CFO - The Netherlands Operations
Patrick manages the operations for the office in The Netherlands and is the CFO of Westplan. Before joining Westplan in 1998, he worked at a Rotterdam based investment bank as an independent financial derivative trader and as Manager of Corporate Finance.
He obtained a Master of Science degree in Economics from Erasmus University in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Patrick serves as a lecturer at the Amsterdam School of Real Estate of the University of Amsterdam and is a board member of the Entrepreneurs Organization The Netherlands (EO) and founder and former Board Member of Stichting Transparantie Vastgoedfondsen. This foundation aims to advance transparency and professionalization in the market for closed-end real estate funds. Patrick is married to Fraukje and has three children: Trijntje, Jelle and Gilles.
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Executive Vice President - U.S. Operations
Prior to joining Westplan in 2007, Rob was a Senior Vice President and Team Leader with Wells Fargo Bank working with both public and private real estate companies across a five state territory. He had previously been a Senior Vice President with Wachovia Bank’s real estate group in Atlanta.
Rob obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Auburn University and a Masters in Business Administration from Georgia State University.
He also held a Series 7 securities license. Rob has been actively involved with numerous industry organizations including Urban Land Institute and the Atlanta Apartment Association.
Rob is married to Marissa and has two children: Mason and Hudson.
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Vice President – U.S. Operations
Prior to joining Westplan in 2009, Tom was a Sr. Vice President with Ultima Real Estate Services, LLC, where he directed the asset management and leasing of a portfolio that included office, retail, multi-family and golf course properties. Previously he was a Principal with Capmark Services L.P. where he headed the asset management and surveillance groups.
Tom graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography.
He holds a Georgia real estate brokers license and is a member of NAIOP, BOMA, the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors and the University of Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association.
Tom is married to Vicki and they have three sons: Alexander, Shawn and Christopher.
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Vice President Investor Relations - The Netherlands Operations
Prior to joining Westplan in 2002, Taco was Managing Director of a brokerage company and Partner in FDC, an insurance brokerage company.
Taco has a Bachelor’s degree in Sales and Marketing from the Business School of The Hague, The Netherlands and is currently completing his Master of Real Estate at the Amsterdam School of Real Estate at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Taco is married to Marie-Louise and has four children: Liselotte, Tom, Juliette and Justine.
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Senior Vice President Finance - The Netherlands Operations
Prior to joining Westplan in 2001, Robert worked at Driebergen Accountants and Ernst & Young.
Robert has a Bachelor’s Honours Degree in Accountancy majoring in Accountant and Management Consultant, qualified to certify.
Robert is married to Heidi and has a baby son: Julien.
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Vice President – U.S. Operations
Prior to joining Westplan in 2005, Pieter was a lawyer in the Corporate and Litigation Departments of the law firm Van Doorne in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. He has been advising international corporate clients on Mergers and Acquisitions and Dutch Company Law, presenting their cases in Court and acting as Liquidator in Bankruptcies of Dutch Companies.
Pieter holds a Master of Law degree from VU University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands with a major in Business Law.
Pieter is married to Marielle and has a baby son: Floris.
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Acquisition Officer - U.S. Operations
Prior to joining Westplan in 2007, Emory worked with Cushman and Wakefield’s Apartment Brokerage Services Group where he performed an analyst role for over $2.5 billion in multifamily sales.
Emory graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bucknell University where he earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration.
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Asset Manager - U.S. Operations
Prior to joining Westplan in 2009, Kate was a Development Manager with Inland American Communities Group, Inc. She previously worked for FirstWorthing and Crow Holdings in Dallas, Texas in commercial real estate analysis roles.
Kate graduated from Rice University with a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Economic Analysis.
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Controller - U.S. Operations
Prior to joining Westplan in 2007, Debby was Controller for Magnum Communications for over 12 years reporting directly to the President.
Debby earned her Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Accounting from Indiana University and attended the Florida Atlantic University Masters Program in Boca Raton, Florida. She obtained her Certified Public Accounting license in 1990. She was licensed in the State of Georgia for professional selling, purchasing and investing in residential real estate from 2005 to 2008.
Debby is married to Jason and has a son, David, and a granddaughter, Diana.
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Executive Assistant - U.S. Operations
Brooke came to Westplan from an Atlanta area homebuilder where she worked as a software trainer for almost 5 years. Prior to that, she developed her technical background by working administratively for multiple computer resale companies on both the sales and purchasing sides.
Brooke joined the Westplan team as Executive Assistant in April 2008. Brooke is married to Brett, and they have one son, Jack, born August 4, 2009.
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Executive Assistant - U.S. Operations
Prior to joining Westplan in 2008, Annette worked for an Orthopedic Clinic in Atlanta as a Medical Administration Consultant. Annette has 12 years experience in the field of Medical Administration. This included the planning, developing and implementation of efficient health information systems for multiple health care facilities in the fields of family practice, behavioral health, physical and occupational therapy.
Annette is married to Andrei and has a son: Chase.
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Chief Building Engineer – U.S. Operations
Prior to Joining Westplan in April of 2009, William worked for Ultima Real Estate Services for 12 years. He progressed to the position of Chief Building Engineer in 2001. He has extensive hands-on building maintenance experience and has had responsibility of over one million square feet of office and retail properties.
Bill and his wife Lori have been married for 29 years and have one son, Geno.
Property Manager – U.S. Operations
Prior to joining Westplan in 2009, Jennifer was an Assistant Property Manager with Ultima Real Estate Services, LLC, where she managed a portfolio that included office and retail properties. Previously, she was an onsite-real estate agent with Morris & Raper Realtors and a member of The Million Dollar Club.
Jennifer graduated from the University of Georgia, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. In 2009, she received her paralegal certification from Emory University. She holds a Georgia real estate license and is a member of BOMA and the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors.
Jennifer is married to Matt.
Senior Accountant – U.S. Operations
Prior to joining the Westplan team in April of 2009, C’Done was a Senior Accountant responsible for commercial real estate portfolios held by German investors in the United States market. C’Done has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Fort Valley State University.