The Sherman Agency, Inc

Since 1981, Hal has enjoyed a successful career in the sales, leasing, exchange and management of residential and commercial real estate plus a few business opportunities. He began his career in real estate as a leasing agent in Ft. Collins, Colorado while attending Colorado State University. After graduating college, Hal ventured to Clearwater, Florida where he worked for U-Stor on the construction of self-storage projects and then served as a consultant to the same company where he evaluated the feasibility of the development of other self-storage projects in various parts of the country. He was later the Rocky Mountain representative for Mail Boxes, Etc. now known as the UPS Store, a national retail franchise. During his time as their representative, Hal helped negotiate leases for the company and successfully placed franchisees into numerous new sites in Colorado.

Hal joined The Sherman Agency, Inc. (SAI) in 1985 and now serves as its President. Hal learned from the ground up, thereby gaining proven expertise in investment real estate, as owner, investor and broker. He understands the steps involved in identifying a solid real estate investment then taking it from acquisition to rehab to lease-up to occupancy to ROI. Whether the property type is self-storage, office, multi-family, industrial or retail, he can evaluate the merits of an opportunity and determine its feasibility. Hal has purchased, sold, and exchanged properties for his own account and his clients and has assisted investors in exchanging equities from one state to another in order to achieve their desired benefits. “We specialize in innovative and creative solutions to complex real estate problems,” said Hal. “Our solutions have resulted in profitable transactions which have benefited business owners/investors and tenants for many years.”

In addition, Hal continues SAI’s strong commitment to community. “We strive to be good neighbors in the areas where we own and manage our properties. We are committed to the Arts, and it shows in many of our projects. Several of our properties are recognized by the public art that is our signature.” Hal takes great pride in having been involved in the management & leasing of Denargo Market, a collection of historical warehouses near Coors Field which sat on nearly 19 acres and consisted of 150,000 sq. ft. of commercial spaces. When the property was finally sold for redevelopment, its location was at the very heart of the re-creation of Denver’s Platte Valley. Hal also serves as an active board member for the Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort Condo Association, which consists of 350+ residential condominiums, a health club, and short-term rental program.

A 3rd generation Colorado native, Hal enjoys all the state has to offer, often with his college-aged son. An avid skier and cycler, both road and mountain, he has participated in the Copper Triangle cycling event since 2006 which supports the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s. He also has participated in the Triple By-Pass cycling event as well as Ride the Rockies that raises funds for local non-profits in the communities it passes through.

Through SAI, Hal is honored to be able to make a contribution to the building of communities and, ultimately, the creation of family legacies. “We understand the role the business of real estate plays in all of our lives,” Hal said, “And we deeply respect the importance of our role as advisors.”

Laurie Hodges has been with the Sherman Agency, Inc. since 2002. She began her career with SAI in our accounting department, working in various capacities, then rose to become the company’s accountant in 2016 and was promoted in late 2018 to our CFO and Operations Manager. Laurie has been an integral part in managing the daily finances, examining tenant financials as well as analyzing the company’s overall monetary health, channeling a strategic leadership role. Ensuring that, as the company grows, the finances are monitored and managed with unprecedented precision. Her strengths in judgement, honesty and ‘big picture’ thinking is critical in her role as CFO. In addition to overseeing financial performance, Laurie, as the Operations Manager, works to consistently improve the quality, productivity, and efficiency of our company’s policies, procedures and technology. She oversees high-level HR duties, analyzes organizational processes and efficiencies. Her past experience as a Licensed Real Estate Broker, a series 6 license holder as well as an accountant and office manager, gives her a well-rounded perspective on not only her responsibilities, but an understanding of the industry as a whole. Laurie has been in the Real Estate/Property Management industry for a total of 27 years.

In addition, her exemplary time and project management skills have aided her in coordinating, and then leading, the entire staff through two accounting software conversions. The Sherman Agency is not only a family-owned business; it is a family. Laurie is committed to ensuring that it continues to be so. One of her passions is the ongoing growth and development of SAI’s team members. Just as she steadily sought to advance in both her knowledge of the industry and her expertise in accounting and business administration, she seeks to provide growth opportunities for those who report to her. At the heart of everything she does for SAI is her commitment, teamwork and collaboration.

Laurie graduated from Gordon College in Massachusetts with dual bachelor degrees in Accounting and Business Administration and moved to Colorado in 1993. One of the great joys in her life is raising her four children, who range in age from 13 to 25. She has a passion for travel, traveling to 11 countries thus far. Her favorite destinations are Jamaica and Greece. Her garden is worthy of aspiration and is appreciated for its beauty, as well as its ability to provide sustenance for her family. She greatly enjoys cooking and has provided services as a personal chef and master baker. One of Laurie’s life philosophies is to look at all situations as the “glass being half-full” which helps her keep a positive attitude in most of her endeavors. Her friends and co-workers would say that she brings to mind a poem by Maya Angelou, “Just like moons and like suns, with the certainty of tides, just like hopes of springing high, Still I rise.”

Brandi Keith joined The Sherman Agency, Inc. in July 2020 as the Administrative Broker Assistant providing support to the agency, from the CFO, brokers, and day-to-day operational functions ensuring that the office runs smoothly and effectively commensurate with company goals and productivity. Through her varied experience which spans across the executive suite industry, oil and gas, non-profit, and SaaS, Brandi brings knowledge in project management, policies, processes and procedures, event planning, and executive support to The Sherman Agency, Inc.

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Brandi made the move to Denver in 2006 just before the rapid influx and considers herself a Coloradoan. Brandi began her undergraduate degree at Georgia State University and graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2010 with a bachelor in Psychology and minor in Marketing.

Brandi’s first passion is travel and adventure, which has brought her to many places around the globe from Amsterdam to Aruba. Brandi enjoys to cook and host dinner parties, practice yoga, laugh and spend time with family – especially her chosen family of friends.