DIRECTOR OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

SHANE BENNETT

Shane Bennett oversees Menlo Group’s project management department. In his role, Shane coordinates with clients on their commercial real estate renovations, tenant improvements, ground-up construction and other projects. He enjoys building relationships with clients and learning about their visions, needs and goals, while providing desired outcomes. 

Shane joined Menlo Group after a successful 22-year career in dental office design, construction, and equipment and technology sales. He represented Patterson Dental in both St. Louis and Phoenix before joining Henry Schein in 2013. Shane is married to his wonderful wife Alyson, and they have five children: one boy and four girls. In his free time, Shane enjoys side-by-side ATV adventures and supporting his family members in meeting their individual goals and aspirations.

FIELD SUPERVISOR

REX PHELPS

Rex Phelps joined the Menlo Group Project Management Division in 2024. As Field Supervisor, he plays a crucial role in ensuring construction projects are completed accurately and efficiently. An Arizona native, Rex is excited to play a part in the Phoenix Valley’s growth. He also enjoys collaborating with and learning from the other members of the Project Management Team.

Rex is married with three sons, who keep him busy with their sports schedules. When not at the ball field, Rex and his family enjoying being outdoors and hunting.

PROJECT COORDINATOR

LAUREN WANER

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

KODY MILLER

Kody Miller, MBA, is Chief Operating Officer at Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate. In his role, he leads the company’s recruiting efforts, manages business operations and strategy, and oversees a variety of special projects. Kody played an integral role in Menlo Group’s acquisition of a property management company and the expansion of that service offering.

Prior to working at Menlo Group, Kody established a successful career in operations, supply chain and finance. He worked for two years at British Petroleum, where he successfully renegotiated a three-year supply helicopter lease contract that saved the company $30 million. Kody then spent over six years at Intel, serving most recently as a Senior Strategic Finance Analyst.

Kody holds a degree in Accounting from Arizona State University and an MBA from Michigan State University. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, reading self-development books and participating in water sports. Kody is married with four young children, and the family enjoys serving at Feed My Starving Children together.

PRESIDENT, MBA, SIOR, CCIM, OFFICE, MEDICAL, DENTAL, INDUSTRIAL, INVESTMENT

TANNER MILNE

Tanner Milne, MBA, SIOR, CCIM, has been involved with commercial real estate development and brokerage since 2003. He has facilitated and negotiated transactions with values in excess of $550 million, carrying projects from site acquisition to final close out. This experience provides clients value in understanding the critical path of buying, selling and leasing commercial real estate. Tanner founded Menlo Group in 2008 with the objective of delivering unparalleled value to clients through service, innovation and solutions. As a leader in the East Valley dental, medical and professional office condo markets, Tanner has helped many of the Valley’s top doctors, dentists and entrepreneurs locate space while negotiating favorable deals on their behalf.

After earning a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, Tanner went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University. He has also earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member and Society of Industrial and Office Realtors designations. Tanner enjoys reading business books in his spare time. Some of his favorites are Good to Great, Think and Grow Rich and How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. Tanner is married with five beautiful children. He loves good food, Brazil and the beach.

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