:: About RERC ::

Senior Staff

Owen M. Beitsch, PhD, AICP, CRE

Thomas R. Kohler

David R. Darsey

Real Estate Research Consultants, Inc. (RERC) was formed in 1986, drawing its staff from among the largest and most experienced consulting organizations in the country. The founding principals have provided real estate advice and guidance to a wide variety of clients in virtually all segments of the real estate industry, supporting the unique and often innovative requirements of the firm’s clients. RERC and its staff are active in community and professional groups including NAIOP, ICSC, the Urban Land Institute, American Planning Association and Counselors of Real Estate. The latter organization is comprised exclusively of those whose career focus is based on counseling or advisory service. Membership to the Counselors, numbering about 1,000 people nationally, is provided by invitation only to individuals who have demonstrated excellence and expertise in the real estate industry. At this time, two of the firm’s founding principals have been members of this organization for almost two decades.

Our goal to achieve and maintain excellence is based upon:

The recruitment, development, and placement of experienced staff.
An ability to respond to our clients' needs accurately and in a timely manner.
A committment to develop long-lasting relationships with our clients to "get the job done".
Informed understanding of rapid changes in the way real estate products are being developed, financed, marketed, managed, and regulated.
A diverse client base.
A nationwide perspective with local emphasis.

Owen M. Beitsch, PhD, FAICP, CRE - Principal

Owen Beitsch

Owen M. Beitsch is a Principal of Real Estate Research Consultants, Inc.. His background includes public planning and finance as well as real estate development. Owen has been active in the management and execution of complex assignments since 1983, resulting in many projects that have effectively linked the public and private sectors together. He has particular interest and expertise in special district governments as vehicle for implementing plans and programs. Working in Florida and other states, he has advised clients on the use of fees, assessments, tax increment, and related devices usually associated with these district bodies.

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Thomas R. Kohler - Principal

Tom Kohler

Thomas R. Kohler joined Real Estate Research Consultants, Inc. as a Principal in early 2002. Mr. Kohler culminated over 26 years of public service as a senior executive with the City of Orlando, over 22 years of that time serving as Executive Director of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board and Community Redevelopment Agency. Known for getting "projects out of the ground", Mr. Kohler has assisted numerous communities with their redevelopment efforts. His expertise includes public/private ventures, implementation strategies, developing incentive policies, as well as public financing options. His extensive experience with the public sector has been an asset to private developers interacting with public agencies.

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David R. Darsey - Principal & Chief Financial Officer

David Darsey

David R. Darsey, Principal and Chief Financial Officer of Real Estate Research Consultants, Inc. has over 25 years of experience in real estate consulting and development. His experience in the fields of real estate market and financial analysis has included such diverse assignments as: Public-Private Partnerships – Municipal Revenue Bonds; Multi-Family Rental and For-Sale Housing; Large Scale Mixed Use Land Development; Office and Retail Commercial Development; Recreational and Resort Facilities; Community Planning and Development; and Public Assembly Facilities – Convention and Conference Centers, Arenas and Stadiums. Prior to joining RERC, Mr. Darsey was employed with Disney Development Company (DDC) as their Manager of Finance, Planning and Analysis. Before joining DDC, Mr. Darsey was a Manager in the Real Estate Advisory Services Department of Laventhol and Horwath, CPA’s (Orlando and Tampa).