VICE PRESIDENT, RETAIL

NICHOLAS ALDINI

Nicholas Aldini is Vice President at Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate, specializing in retail leasing, acquisitions, and sales. He helps tenants, buyers, landlords, and sellers achieve their real estate goals through creative strategies and market expertise. Passionate about building generational wealth, Nicholas is dedicated to guiding clients toward smart, long-term investments.

Before entering commercial real estate, Nicholas spent six years in high-level recruiting for companies like PayPal, DISYS, and TEKsystems. His ability to build strong relationships and negotiate effectively earned him Recruiter of the Year, the Team Player Award, and a place in the Presidents Club.

Nicholas holds dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Advertising and Public Relations from Northern Arizona University. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, pickleball, cooking, snowboarding, and scuba diving. He also values time with his wife, his large extended family, and his dog, Leroy.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, MBA, SIOR, CCIM, PROFESSIONAL/MEDICAL/DENTAL OFFICE, INVESTMENT

RICH ANDRUS

Rich Andrus, MBA, SIOR, CCIM, specializes in the sale and leasing of office and investment properties. He primarily focuses on medical and dental tenant/buyer and landlord/seller representation. He is passionate about educating his clients and ensuring their real estate decisions benefit their business strategies. Since joining Menlo Group, Rich has successfully negotiated nearly 500 commercial real estate transactions worth nearly $300 million in considerations.

Rich’s negotiation abilities stem from his time at Cardinal Health, a Fortune 500 medical supply company, where he managed multiple product business lines. At Cardinal Health, Rich negotiated hundreds of contracts valued at more than $100 million, earning him West Coast Sales Representative of the Year and Region Manager of the Year.

Rich graduated from Utah State University with dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Finance and Marketing and dual minors in Economics and Spanish. He then attended the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, earning his Master’s in Business Administration. When not in the office, Rich enjoys spending time with his wife and their four active children. He is also passionate about music, baseball and his church.

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VICE PRESIDENT, INVESTMENTS

ALEX BLUTH

Alex Bluth, MRED, is a dedicated learner, having a passion for continuously educating himself on all aspects of commercial real estate. Alex completed his graduate program at Arizona State University, where he received a Graduate Degree in Real Estate Development (MRED) from the W.P. Carey School of Business in 2022.

Following graduate school, Alex began his career in commercial real estate as an analyst for George Oliver. The George Oliver company concentrates on the redevelopment of Class-A office projects and new development of ground-up industrial projects, granting Alex a deep working knowledge of real estate deal cycles, asset management, underwriting, and ultimately what it takes to generate successful returns for investors.

After his time at George Oliver, Alex moved to brokerage, where he now practices as an advisor in commercial real estate investment sales and development.

Alex is married with two young daughters. When he does get free time, he enjoys reading, waterskiing, and playing the guitar.

VICE PRESIDENT, MEDICAL/DENTAL OFFICE

RYAN EDWARDS

Ryan Edwards, MRED, brings to Menlo Group a strong background in commercial real estate, marketing, and business development. Leveraging Menlo Group’s proprietary resources, he delivers exceptional advisory services to clients. He is known for his proactive approach, strong communication skills, and deep market knowledge.

Ryan began his brokerage career with two years at SVN in Salt Lake City, followed by three years at the Phoenix-area firm Commercial Properties Inc. Before joining Menlo, he completed more than 200 transactions totaling more than $60 million in consideration. Most recently, Ryan served as Director of Business Development at LeaseHero, where he helped grow the lease administration company and provided fractional real estate services to high-growth healthcare companies across the country.

Ryan holds a marketing degree from Brigham Young University and a Master’s in Real Estate Development from Arizona State University. Outside of work, he enjoys sports, especially tennis, football, and basketball. Ryan is married and has two daughters. He is also fluent in Spanish.

VICE PRESIDENT, CCIM, INDUSTRIAL & FLEX

TOM ELLIXSON

Tom Ellixson, CCIM, specializes in the leasing, sale and acquisition of industrial and flex properties in the Metropolitan Phoenix area. He has a strong knowledge of the industrial market and always puts his clients first to ensure they reach their ideal outcome. Since joining Menlo Group in 2017, Tom has closed nearly 130 deals worth nearly $78 million in total considerations. Tom holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation.

Previously, Tom was one of the top producers for W.B. Mason, one of the largest privately held office supply companies in the U.S. He is also a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, where he earned a degree in Food Marketing. He enjoys playing basketball, rooting for his hometown Philadelphia sports teams, and taking advantage of the outdoor activities Phoenix has to offer. Above all, Tom enjoys spending time with his wife and their young sons.

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VICE PRESIDENT, MBA, SIOR, CCIM, MEDICAL/DENTAL OFFICE

MARK HASLIP

Mark Haslip, MBA, SIOR, CCIM, specializes in the sale and leasing of office and investment properties with an emphasis in medical and dental tenant/buyer representation. He has helped many of the Valley’s dentists and doctors start up, relocate and expand their practices. Mark’s ability to establish relationships, clarify issues and provide novel solutions will bring positive results to your real estate needs. To better serve his clients, Mark earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation in 2019 and the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS designation in 2022.

Mark graduated Cum Laude from the University of Utah, majoring in Psychology and minoring in both Chemistry and Biology. He earned a Master’s in Business Administration from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Prior to joining Menlo Group, Mark managed a multi-million dollar territory for Henry Schein Dental, a Fortune 500 dental supply and equipment company. He was a consistent top producer at Henry Schein, earning numerous accolades such as Traditional Sales Equipment Champion, Business Solutions Champion and Rookie of the Year.

In his spare time, you can find Mark spending time with his wife and their six children. He enjoys all things sports, but his favorites are golf and fly fishing.

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

TANNER MILNE

Tanner Milne, MBA, SIOR, CCIM, has been involved in commercial real estate development, brokerage, and property management since 2003. Over the course of his career, he has worked on transactions of all sizes, from helping thousands of small business owners to handling lease up for large REITs. This wide-ranging experience gives clients a clear advantage by providing insight into the full lifecycle of buying, selling, leasing, developing, and managing commercial real estate.

In 2008, Tanner founded Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate with the vision of finding a better way—offering exceptional service and leveraging best-in-class technology to deliver superior results. He began by establishing himself as a market leader in the East Valley’s dental, medical, and professional office condo sectors, helping many of the Valley’s top doctors, dentists, and entrepreneurs find ideal spaces and negotiate favorable deals.

Over time, Tanner’s focus has expanded to building repeatable systems and scalable processes that have allowed Menlo to recruit top talent and become a respected, values-driven firm throughout the Arizona marketplace.

Tanner earned a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Arizona State University. He holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS (SIOR) designations—credentials reserved for a select group of commercial real estate professionals recognized for their expertise and performance.

A passionate learner, Tanner reads more than 50 books per year. Ask him his current favorites, as they are always changing. He is married with five wonderful children, and enjoys good food, traveling to Brazil, and spending time at the beach.

In recent years, Tanner has also found deep fulfillment through his work with the Academy for Creating Enterprise, teaching individuals in developing countries how to start income-generating activities that lift families out of poverty and help shape brighter futures.

Tanner has kept a blog for several years and feels these two posts help others get a better sense of what makes him tick:

• My Why
• Playing the Game

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VICE PRESIDENT, CCIM, MEDICAL/DENTAL/VET OFFICE, OFFICE

JASON TRIANO

Jason Triano, CCIM, specializes in the representation of buyers and tenants looking for dental, medical, veterinary and professional office space. Since joining Menlo Group in 2018, Jason has negotiated purchase and lease assignments valued at more than $70 million in total considerations. He has helped many startups to sign their first lease and established practitioners to expand or relocate their practices. Jason has also successfully worked through several sale/leaseback investment assignments for property owners who have chosen to capitalize on the strong resale market and remain in their space as a tenant. Prior to working at Menlo Group, Jason served for seven years as Vice President at Bank of America in a Business Development role, providing lending solutions to physicians, dentists and veterinarians across the Southwest for their real estate and practice needs.

Jason is a 2001 graduate of the Arizona Institute of Business, where he earned a degree in Business Management. He is a member of the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association and has earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation from the CCIM Institute. A CCIM is a recognized expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate. Jason is actively involved with his community as a volunteer for Feed My Starving Children and a Henry’s Member of ICAN, where he works on a team to organize and raise capital to help local, at-risk youth. He is also married to a Phoenix native and has two daughters.

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VICE PRESIDENT

ANDREW WEHN

Andrew Wehn serves as Vice President at Menlo Group. As a commercial real estate advisor, he primarily focuses on industrial and office properties in Scottsdale and the surrounding areas.

Andrew brings a decade of experience in high-level client service from his time at First Republic Bank. During his 10-year tenure, he held roles as Account Manager, Underwriter, and Chief of Staff to the bank’s top-performing team, where he refined his expertise in relationship management and operational excellence.

Andrew is excited to be part of the growing commercial real estate landscape in Arizona and looks forward to serving clients with the same five-star customer service he was known for at First Republic. He believes that exceptional care and dedication are the true differentiators in business and puts that into action at Menlo.

Andrew earned his Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Arizona State University and is passionate about applying his analytical background and service-driven mindset to support business owners across Scottsdale and the Greater Phoenix area.

Outside of work, Andrew enjoys playing guitar and bass, playing chess, and staying involved in his local church community. He has also volunteered with Meals on Wheels.