Awards & Achievements

Roers Companies has earned its highest placement yet on the Inc. 5000, ranking No. 218 among the fastest-growing private companies in America in 2026. Within the list, Roers Cos. ranked No. 2 among Minnesota companies and No. 4 among real estate companies nationwide, placing the company among leading businesses both locally and across the real estate industry. The recognition comes...

Roers Companies continues to expand its impact in affordable housing, earning the No. 5 spot on Affordable Housing Finance’s 2026 list of the Top 50 Affordable Housing Developers in the nation. The ranking marks a significant jump from last year’s No. 13 placement. The annual list recognizes developers based on the number of affordable and workforce housing units that started...

The RoCo Awards are a signature event at Roers Companies. On Thursday, April 9, 2026, employees and guests gathered to recognize the individuals and teams who set the standard for excellence across the organization. When reflecting on the achievements of 2025, there is no shortage of accomplishments worth celebrating. Each RoCo winner represents what it means to live out our...

Roers Companies has once again earned national recognition on the 2026 National Multifamily Housing Council’s (NMHC) 50 rankings, the annual ranking of the nation’s top apartment owners, managers, developers, builders, and syndicators. For the fourth consecutive year, Roers Cos. has made the Top Developer's list, securing the 19th spot among the largest apartment developers in the country. Additionally, Roers Cos....

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal has released its 2026 list of the Largest Real Estate Developers in the Twin Cities, and Roers Companies is proud to be ranked No. 2! The annual list ranks developers based on square footage broken ground in the metro area over the past three years, highlighting active development across the Twin Cities. This year’s ranking...

Finance & Commerce has named Shane LaFave, chief operating officer at Roers Companies, to its 2025 POWER List. This recognition represents his fourth time being named among Minnesota’s most influential commercial real estate development leaders. In his interview, Shane emphasized that while development challenges are often viewed through financing and deal-making, long-term success is driven by collaboration, disciplined execution, and...

Roers Companies is proud to share that our Owner and Co-founder, Brian Roers, has been recognized as the 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Donald McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University (CSB/SJU). The Entrepreneur of the Year Awards celebrate alumni who launch and lead ventures, seize opportunities, and create lasting value...

Roers Companies is proud to share the outstanding results from this year’s 30th Annual MADACS Awards Gala, hosted by the Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA) on September 19. The MADACS Awards (Multi Housing Achievement in Design, Advertising, and Community Support) are among the most prestigious honors in Minnesota for the multifamily industry. The event recognizes excellence across property management, marketing,...

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Utah recognized Solis at Jackson Station as a Project of Distinction at the annual Excellence in Construction awards banquet. This award celebrates outstanding execution, innovation, and craftsmanship in the state’s most notable construction projects. Located in Salt Lake City, Solis delivers 363 affordable housing units and an impressive lineup of resident amenities, including...

We’re proud to share that Roers Companies has once again been named a Top Workplace for 2025, marking the third year in a row we've received this recognition from Energage in partnership with The Minnesota Star Tribune. Roers Cos. has earned a National Standard distinction — an accolade that celebrates organizations doing the right things to cultivate a strong, healthy...

Roers Companies has been recognized among the nation’s leading affordable housing developers, earning the #13 spot on Affordable Housing Finance’s 2024 Top 50 list. This achievement reflects our continued efforts to expand access to affordable, high-quality housing in communities across the country. In 2024, we launched five new affordable housing developments, totaling 1,034 units across four states — including two...

Fresh off being named Roers Companies’ 2024 Project of the Year at the internal RoCo Awards, The Blakeley has now earned recognition as one of Finance & Commerce’s Top Projects of 2024. An independent panel of judges assessed projects based on degree of difficulty, creativity in design, innovative construction techniques, cooperation among contractors and management, and sustainability efforts. Located in...

The Austin Business Journal has once again recognized Roers Companies as a leader in the region’s rental housing development. In its recently published list of most active multifamily developers, Roers Cos. secured the No. 10 spot, reflecting the company’s momentum in and around Austin, Texas. As Austin continues to experience population growth and strong demand for housing, our team is...

Roers Companies is proud to announce that we were named Commercial Property Management Company of the Year at the 2025 Minnesota Real Estate Journal Awards on May 1, 2025. This marks the second consecutive year Roers Cos. has earned this top honor, highlighting the work and dedication of our property management team. Winning this award back-to-back reflects the commitment, innovation,...

Roers Companies has once again secured its place among the nation’s top multifamily firms, earning recognition on the 2025 National Multifamily Housing Council’s NMHC 50 rankings. This prestigious annual list highlights the largest apartment developers, builders, owners, managers, and syndicators in the United States. For the third consecutive year, Roers Cos. has been named a Top Developer, ranking #20 among the...

We’re proud to announce that Roers Companies has been named a 2025 Top Workplace by USA Today! This national recognition is awarded based solely on employee feedback gathered through the Energage engagement survey, reflecting the strong workplace culture we've built. Roers Cos. employees shared their experiences, helping to assess engagement, organizational health, and overall job satisfaction. We’re grateful to our...

The RoCo Awards represent the pinnacle of recognition at Roers Companies, shining a spotlight on the top performers who went above and beyond in 2024. The winners exemplify the best of company culture, demonstrating innovation, leadership, and dedication in their roles. On Thursday, January 16, 2025, team members and guests gathered for a spectacular evening of celebration. Congratulations to this...

Roers Companies has claimed the No. 1 spot on the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2025 list of Largest Real Estate Developers in the Twin Cities! This recognition, based on metro square footage broken ground between 2022 and 2024, marks a major achievement in the company’s impact on the region. This is the first time Roers Cos. has earned the top...

Owners and Co-Founders Brian Roers and Kent Roers have been named to the prestigious POWER Developers list by Finance & Commerce! This recognition underscores their visionary leadership and contributions to the multifamily real estate industry in Minnesota. Since founding Roers Companies in 2012, Brian and Kent have guided and grown the firm, transforming it into a national leader in multifamily...

Roers Companies has been recognized as the Property Management Company of the Year (Gold) by Multi-Housing News at their Annual Excellence Awards. This prestigious honor, the highest in its category, underscores the hard work, dedication, and care the Roers Cos. property management team brings to multifamily communities across the country. “Our property teams strive to create meaningful, welcoming communities, and...

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal revealed the 2024 Fast 50 rankings, naming Roers Companies as the No. 1 fastest-growing private company in the Twin Cities. This recognition highlights our strong financial performance from 2021–23, tracking revenue growth year over year. Our team celebrated this achievement alongside other honorees on October 24, 2024, recognizing the hard work and dedication it took...

Roers Companies is proud to announce its recognition as one of the largest residential property management firms in the Twin Cities, securing the #17 spot on this year’s Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal list. As of August 1, 2024, Roers Cos. manages an impressive 2,168 units across the metro area. This milestone reflects the commitment, hard work, and expertise of the...

The 29th annual Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA) MADACS Awards proved to be a standout event, bringing together over 1,500 industry professionals to celebrate achievements in the multifamily sector. Roers Companies was pleased to be involved as a Diamond Sponsor and to have several team members recognized among the finalists. A special congratulations to Mike Eden (Maintenance: Roving) and Keri-Lynn...

Roers Companies has been listed as one of the Top 100 Largest Private Companies of 2024 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, ranking #92 on the list. The ranking is based on 2023 revenue. To qualify, a company must have headquarters in Minnesota, be a for-profit operation and not issue stock to the general public. We're honored to be acknowledged...

Roers Companies is proud to announce our ranking as No. 344 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious compilation of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This recognition comes as a result of the company's impressive three-year revenue growth of 1,261%, solidifying our position as a leader in the multifamily real estate industry. “We’re thrilled to be ranked No....

Roers Companies has been listed as one of the Top 50 Multifamily Property Management Firms of 2024 by Multi-Housing News (MHN), ranking #48 on the list. The ranking is based on several factors beyond the sheer number of units. MHN factors in the diversity of properties—ranging from affordable housing to market-rate apartments and senior living communities. Additionally, our strong occupancy...

Roers Companies is thrilled to announce that we have been named one of the Star Tribune's Top 200 Workplaces for 2024! This prestigious recognition places us among the best organizations in Minnesota for employees. The Top 200 Workplaces list is based on feedback from our employees, collected through an independent survey conducted by Energage. This survey measures various aspects of...

We're excited to share that Roers Companies has landed #34 on the Austin-area commercial construction companies list, ranked by billings of local projects. This achievement is particularly meaningful as we continue to establish ourselves in the vibrant Austin market. Our team's efforts and the support of our partners have been instrumental in achieving this ranking. We are proud to contribute...

Roers Companies is pleased to announce our placement among the top 10 on Affordable Housing Finance's recent list of Affordable Housing Developers. This ranking reflects our ongoing efforts to address the need for affordable housing across the nation. In 2023, we initiated six affordable housing projects, adding a total of 1,185 units. These projects are part of our commitment to...

Roers Companies is thrilled to announce that we have landed #16 on the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's 2024 list of largest general contractors in the Twin Cities. This prestigious ranking highlights our team's dedication and hard work, especially as we make our debut on this esteemed list after launching our general contracting division in 2022. Roers Companies has consistently focused on...

Finance & Commerce's prestigious Top Projects list recently named Roers Companies' Risor of St. Louis Park as one of the best projects of 2023! Since opening in November, Risor has set a new standard for vibrant, community living for its active 55+ residents. The Top Projects awards celebrate projects throughout the state of Minnesota based on the degree of difficulty,...

This week, Roers Companies joined the Austin Business Journal's list of largest Austin multifamily developers for the first time, entering the list as the eighth most active company in the region! During 2023, Roers Companies developed or delivered 895 units in the Austin area. This exciting milestone highlights our dedication to the Austin, Texas market and our focus on delivering...

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has named Brian Roers and Kent Roers, Owners and Co-Founders of Roers Companies, as finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Heartland Award. The program celebrates entrepreneurs from the Dakotas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and Kansas. Brian and Kent Roers were selected from a competitive pool of regional entrepreneurs, recognizing their commitment to...

The Roers Companies team celebrated with industry members at the 2024 Minnesota Real Estate Awards on Thursday, April 18! We're thrilled to announce that Roers Cos. was named Multifamily Property Management Company of the Year, and our very own Lara Page was recognized as the Female Real Estate Lawyer of the Year! This is an incredible honor. Additionally, Roers Companies...

Roers Companies earned national recognition today on the National Multifamily Housing Council’s (NMHC) 2024 NMHC 50, the annual ranking of the nation’s top apartment owners, managers, developers, builders, and syndicators. Roers Cos. secured the 12th spot among the largest apartment developers in the country, with 3,291 units breaking ground throughout 2023. Additionally, Roers Cos. landed at No. 21 among the...

We're excited to announce that Roers Companies has once again been recognized as a top workplace. This week, we joined the USA TODAY Top Workplaces 2024! Winners are identified solely based on employee feedback gathered through the Energage employee engagement survey. Companies were chosen based on the results of surveys taken over 12 months in 2023. Thank you to all...

Roers Companies has secured the #2 spot on the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal list of Largest Real Estate Developers in the Twin Cities! With over 3.75 million sq. ft. of development in the Twin Cities since 2021, this accomplishment is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our employees and partners. This also marks the fifth straight year in...

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin recognized The Wildwood at Main as a Silver Project of Distinction winner at the Excellence in Construction award banquet on Thursday, January 18, 2024. This award highlights the quality, professionalism, and merit of the most impressive construction projects in Wisconsin. The Wildwood at Main provides 172 affordable units to the Sun Prairie,...

Finance & Commerce unveiled its POWER 30 Developers list, highlighting influential figures in Minnesota's development community. The selection process involves interviews with respected community members and a review of Finance & Commerce's archives to identify individuals with significant achievements and influence in the state's real estate development sector. Roers Companies proudly celebrates the inclusion of our very own Executive Vice...

Congratulations to our Chief Financial Officer Tom Cronin, who was selected as one of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's 2023 CFO of the Year Honorees! MSPBJ announced and recently celebrated honorees at a luncheon. Colleagues and family joined Tom at the celebration. Tom has made a significant impact in a relatively short time at Roers Companies. Since joining in March...

Roers Companies is among the largest residential property management firms in the Twin Cities as ranked by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal in their annual list! We are incredibly proud of our growth trajectory in recent years. As of August 1, Roers Cos. managed 1,813 units in the Twin Cities metro area to land 16th on this year's list. Congratulations,...

The Roers Companies team celebrated the best-of-the-best alongside industry peers at the Minnesota Multi Housing Association (MHA) 2023 MADACS Awards. Roers Cos. was pleased to be a 2023 MADACS Awards Platinum Sponsor and even prouder to have finalists nominated in four categories at the September 22 event. This is the biggest multifamily industry awards event in Minnesota with the purpose...

We are excited to unveil the winners of the 2023 RoCo Awards! Roers Companies hosted our third-annual RoCo Awards ceremony on Thursday, July 27, which included a celebration with the team and loved ones to recognize the individuals and properties that were voted by their peers as best-in-class. Please join us in congratulating this year’s winners! Customer Service Award: Mike...