John E. Mannillo
101 Fifth Street East, Suite 204
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
651 292-8306
john@mannillowomack.com
CREDENTIALS
Professional Qualifications
Minnesota Licensed Real Estate Broker
Real Property Administrator (RPA), professional designation, (Building Owners and Managers Institute)
Realtor
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Long Island University
Real Estate Development, Management, Tenant Representation, Leasing and Construction
Management
Major Projects:
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Owned, managed, and leased the Pioneer - Endicott Buildings and Jackson Parking Ramp (1978-83).
400,000 square feet of office, retail and parking ramp in downtown Saint Paul. Sold the complex to
the First National Bank. I continued working for Jensen, Durfee and Associates, managing the
property. This included the project management for the largest historic tax credit project in Minnesota.
This was a total restoration of 80% occupied buildings, completed in 10 months and on budget of
$10.5 million.
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Developed an Economic Reuse Analysis and Business and Marketing Plan for the development of Fort
Snelling, consisting of 27 historic buildings on 141 acres. The Upper Bluff portion of a Military Fort,
considered the most historic site in Minnesota, has never been part of another municipality. Saving the
structures for reuse meant establishing a plan for utilities, police and fire protection and services
common to other municipalities. This included the development of the infrastructure and municipal
services necessary. 1993 to 2008.
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Created the original Saint Paul BOMA Market Report, 1995. Chaired the Market Report Committee
until 2001. This organized all downtown commercial buildings into a quality class, accurately
reporting rental rates, operating expenses and occupancy of all competitive office properties. It also
reported on owner occupied properties as well as government buildings in the downtown market.
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Pioneered the Façade Easement Program with the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota. The Gilbert
Building became one of the first buildings in the state to utilize the Internal Revenue Service tax
incentive which encouraged the preservation of historic facades by allowing charitable contributions of
privately owned properties. I recently coordinated a $2,000,000 program for exterior building
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improvements, incorporating an historic facade assessment.
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Coordinated the initial Saint Paul District Cooling marketing effort from 1993 to 1995. It was
necessary to identify likely users along with the adequate cooling loads to justify the phased expansion
of the system. This required meeting with building owners to explain the benefits of a cooperative
system.
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An owner and the manager of Madison Creamery, Madison, Nebraska. The production facility was
developed by a group of investors of which I was a principal from 1979 to 1981. The plant was
renovated to produce a butter/margarine blend.
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Founder and Chair of the Downtown Building Owners Association (DBOA) in 2003. This
organization represents independent competitive building owners.
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Established and Chaired the Saint Paul BOMA Broker’s Group.
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Leasing broker for 213 East Fourth Street, Saint Paul HomeStyles 30,000 square foot building (1997).
Organized initial Property Management & Leasing program.
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Represented Harvey Wilkins regarding sale to Saint Paul School District #625 for new location of St.
Paul Literacy Center (1993, 1997).
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Represented Saint Paul Association of Union Gospel Missions in purchase of Women’s Naomi Center,
77 East Ninth Street, St. Paul, Minnesota (1992).
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Real Estate Broker representing sellers of the Powers Dry Goods Building, 72,000 sq. ft. and
Fairbanks Morse Building, 53,000 sq. ft. (1988, Lowertown, Saint Paul) for home of the Metropolitan
Council.
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Mears Park Centre renovation project. Present location of Metropolitan Council’s. 125,000 square
foot office complex, Saint Paul, Minnesota (1987-1988). Project Manager for owner; $12.5 million
project. Organized initial property management system.
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Gilbert Building, Saint Paul, Minnesota. A 40,000 square foot multi-tenant office building renovation
and historic restoration (1986). Owner, Manager, Construction and Leasing Coordinator. $3.25
million project.
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Saint Paul Union Depot, restaurant, office and parking complex (1983-85). Management and Leasing.
$6 million project.
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Grand Garage and Gallery of Stillwater, Minnesota (1984-85). Retail shopping mall, Management and
Leasing.
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Broker of numerous sales of commercial and residential properties in Saint Paul (1975-present).
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Multiple properties in Lowertown area of Saint Paul (1978-present).
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Over 40 residential and commercial properties in the Summit Hill and Crocus Hill areas of Saint Paul
(1975-81), representing owners, buyers and tenants.
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Historic Reuse Economic Studies
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University of Minnesota Music Education building. As the second oldest building on campus,
commissioned by the University of Minnesota for an economic analysis and advise on the Request for
Proposals.
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Shoreham Yard Roundhouse, owned by Canadian Pacific Railroad in Northeast Minneapolis.
Commissioned by the City of Minneapolis.
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Willmar Regional Treatment Center Reuse Study 2002. Responsible for economic analysis of the 28
building campus. Commissioned by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
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Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center Reuse Study 2002. Responsible for the economic analysis of
the 187 acre campus. Commissioned by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
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The Alexander Baker and E. W. Backus School Reuse Study 2001. Commissioned by the
International Falls Area Blandin Community International Partnership.
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LeDuc House Reuse Study 1999. Responsible for economic analysis of restoration of historic home,
barn and 4.5 acres in Hastings, Minnesota.
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Fort Snelling Minnesota Reuse Study 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002. Responsible for economic analysis of
restoration of 27 historic buildings and possible uses of 141 acres. Commissioned by the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources.
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The Minneapolis Scottish Rite Temple Study. Responsible for economic analysis of restoration and
future use of this site (1994). Commissioned by the Minnesota Valley of the Scottish Rite.
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The Stillwater Territorial Prison Reuse Study. Responsible for the economic analysis of remaining
structures on this site (1994). Commissioned by the City of Stillwater and the Minnesota Historical
Society.
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The Minneapolis Armory Reuse Study. Worked with a team coordinated by the Center for Urban
Design at the University of Minnesota. Responsible for the economic analysis, specifically the
operations of this historically significant structure (1990 and 1997).
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The George Washington Armstrong House, Quinlan Home Reuse Study. Developed plan, specifically
the economic analysis for saving the last historically significant home in Downtown Saint Paul
(1990). Commissioned by the Minnesota Center for Arts and Education with support from the City of
Saint Paul.
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The Old Main, University of Minnesota-Duluth. Developed economic Reuse plan for original
Administration Building for the Normal School in Duluth. Commissioned by the Minnesota Historical
Society (1990).
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The Gillette State Children’s Hospital. Developed the economic Reuse study to save the historically
significant West Wing of this Building in Saint Paul. Commissioned by the Saint Paul HPC and the
Minnesota Historical Society (1989).
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Sherburne County Courthouse, Elk River, Minnesota. Developed plan and pro-forma to save one of
the last country-style courthouses in Minnesota. Commissioned by the Minnesota Historical Society
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and National Trust (1988).
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Johnston Hall, Fairbault, Minnesota. Developed plan and pro-forma to save this historic 19th century
seminary school. Commissioned by the Minnesota Historical Society and the National Trust (1986).
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Elks Club, Dickinson, North Dakota. Consulted with owners to develop plan to save the largest
downtown building in an economically depressed small town (1985).
Other Related Experiences and Awards
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Director of Metro Bank of Saint Paul, and Firstar Metro Banks, Minnesota (First Wisconsin). (19851991). The Metro Banks were a group privately owned banks which I served as a director of the Saint
Paul office. It was purchased by First Wisconsin who merged it with other Minnesota acquisitions to
create the Firstar Banks, where I remained on as a director.
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Award for National Excellence from President Ronald Reagan and the Department of Housing and
Urban Development, Secretary Samuel Pierce, for the Saint Paul Downtown District Heating System
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The Rudy Bruner (national) Award (1995) for Excellence in Urban Environment, Lowertown Urban
Village.
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2007 Golden Bloom Award, the city of Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Garden Club for Mears Park,
first place of 93 entries.
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Chair’s Award, Saint Paul BOMA, for the Marketing and Leasing Committee, 1996.
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Certificate of Appreciation, City of Faribault, Minnesota (1986).
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Saint Paul Area Board of Realtors Commercial MLS Committee.
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Finalist in Entrepreneur of the Year in Minnesota Real Estate. (1989)
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Regional Director and Vice President of the Building Owners and Managers International Association
(1985-1987).
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President of Saint Paul Building Owners and Managers Association (1982-1984).
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Member of Ramsey County Board of Equalization (1988-1992).
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Prepared and instructed leasing and restoration seminars both locally and nationally.
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1992 Neighborhood Leadership award from City of Saint Paul.
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1991 Heritage Preservation Award of Recognition from the Saint Paul HPC and the Saint Paul Chapter
of the American Institute of Architects.
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1991 Neighborhood Honor Roll. District 17.
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2004 Saint Paul Department of Parks and Recreation award for Volunteer of the Year, by Mayor
Randy Kelly.
Civic Participation (Past and Present)
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Chair of the Friends of Mears Park Committee, 1994 to present, I have built the membership to over
60 gardeners and cleaning volunteers. This includes raising annual funds from individuals and
surrounding property owners. I have also raised funds and coordinated the park’s Holiday lighting
with the Department of Public Works.
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Chair of the Mears Park Redesign Committee, 1990 to 1992. This included raising funds, hiring a
consultant and an artist to coordinate with Public Art Saint Paul, Lowertown Redevelopment
Corporation, the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department Planning and Economic
Development.
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Originally created the Lowertown Art and Music Festival in 1978 and chaired the event for five years.
Related to this I chaired Saint Paul’s 125 anniversary event at the Union Depot in 1979.
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Tour guide and panel member for the 2007 National Trust Conference.
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Member of the Saint Paul 2007 Fire Chief Selection Committee.
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Chair and founder of the Downtown Building Owners Association.
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Chair and founder of the Lowertown Commercial Club (1978) later to merge with the Downtown
Community Development Council.
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Chair and founder of Saint Paul Citizens Alliance for Responsible Economics (CityCare).
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Chair of the CapitolRiver Council Development Review Committee since 1989.
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Chair of the New York Eagle Conservation Committee.
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Chaired and helped develop the Downtown Office Leasing Guide (1987- 1989)
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Board Member of the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Chair of Scenic Minnesota.
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Chair of Scenic Saint Paul.
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Member of the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board appointed by Mayor Norm Coleman.
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Member of the Saint Paul Police Retirement Awards Association.
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Member of the Midway Chamber of Commerce.
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Member of the Ramsey County Historical Society.
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Board Member of the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota.
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Board of Directors of the Saint Paul Salvation Army and Chairman of the Property Committee.
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Member of the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Area Associations of Realtors.
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Coordinated Lowertown Plaque Program.
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Coordinated and negotiated the consistent extended opening of the Saint Paul Skyway System.
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Negotiated the Saint Paul District Heat contract on behalf of its customers.
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Chairperson of a task force which developed the 10-year Comprehensive Plan for Downtown Saint
Paul. (1979)
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Chairperson of the Town Square Operational Advisory Committee.
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Coordinated and negotiated St. Paul Skyway Security.
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Chairperson of the District 17 World Trade Center Committee.
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Chairperson of the Downtown Community Development Council.
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Chairperson of Board of Directors of the Saint Paul Downtown Council.
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Riverfront Commissioner, appointed by Mayor George Latimer.
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Parking Commissioner, appointed by Mayor George Latimer.
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Chairperson for the Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission, appointed by Mayor George
Latimer.
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Chairperson of the Saint Paul Skyway Governance Committee, appointed by Mayor James Scheibel.
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Chairperson of the Mears Park Redesign Task Force.
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President of the Northern Clay Center.
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Member of the Lowertown “Small Area Plan” Task Force.
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Chair of Brite Lites City Nites, St. Paul.
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Member of the St. Paul Business Task Force appointed by Mayor James Scheibel.
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Trustee of the Lowertown Future Fund
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Chair of the Downtown Development Committee
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Real Estate Consulting
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Coordinated marketing of the Saint Paul District Cooling System for District Energy, Inc. (1990Present).
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Negotiated on behalf of private building owners with the St. Paul District Heating System (1983).
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Consulting Broker for purchase of Saturn School of Tomorrow Project for the Saint Paul School
District 625.
Current and Former Clients
Minnesota Public Radio
Union Gospel Mission
Space Center, Inc.
Kowalski’s Supermarkets
City of Lexington, MN
American Engineering, Inc.
Minnesota Thunder
Minnesota Private Colleges
Minnesota Mutual Life Ins.Co.
University of Minnesota
Hillcrest Development
Victory Parking ,Inc.
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American Composer’s Forum
American Lung Association of MN
Johnson, West & Company
Alan Weinblatt & Associates
City of Montgomery, MN
Minnesota 2020
Harvey Wilkins Auto Dealerships
Associated Hearing and Speech
U.S. Census Bureau
Wellington Management
Henry Zaidan
Saint Paul School District 625
DANABO Home, Minneapolis
Direct Ag.
GoFast.net
Continental Cablevision
Barr Engineering, Inc.
United Railway Federation
Cooks of Crocus Hill
Macalister College
Sherman Rutzick & Associates
Welsh Companies
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