Luther Group Team

Jason Luther is the President and Manager of Luther Group. In 2011, Jason launched Luther Group as a comprehensive real estate development firm. Jason has been directly responsible for over 40 major real estate projects in the healthcare and commercial market sectors valued at a combined total of more than $250 million. Jason is responsible for overseeing the direction of the firm and ensuring successful projects for all of Luther Group’s clients.

Jason graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with dual majors in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse in 1998. He also earned a minor in Geography at that time. Following this, Jason pursued a Masters of Healthcare Management from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, which he completed in 2001. 

Andy Fishler is a principal of Luther Group and leads the brokerage team. Andy started in the real estate industry as a broker in 2001. He has specialized in selling and leasing freestanding and multi-tenant retail properties with a strong specialty in grocery stores and retail investment properties. Andy has extensive experience in all facets of commercial real estate including investment property sales, land development, lease and contract negotiation, acquisitions and dispositions. Andy has successfully completed over $300 million in real estate transactions throughout his career.  

Andy graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration with degrees in Real Estate, Finance & Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2001 as well as an MBA from the University of Wisconsin in 2016.  Andy also holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation and Masters in Commercial Property (MICP) from the Mike Lipsey School of Real Estate. 

Dan Cowell is a principal of Luther Group and leads the development, design and construction team.  Dan has been a commercial and healthcare real estate professional for 25 years. Dan is a real estate expert with extensive experience in all aspects of the development and construction processes. Throughout his career, Dan has overseen more than 40 projects nationwide that are valued at over $600 million. 

Dan graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Advanced Technical Studies and Construction Management from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale in 1995. Dan is a published author and an Adjunct Professor in the Center for Real Estate at Marquette University in Milwaukee. 

Mark Eisenmann is the chief investment officer of Luther Group and has specialized in real estate development and finance for more than 20 years. Prior to joining Luther Group, Mark was the chief financial officer of a national healthcare building development company, where he secured over $1 billion in financing and managed the sale of over $800 million in healthcare real estate assets. Earlier in his career, he served as a commercial real estate officer of U.S. Bank, where he structured 

credit facilities as large as $45 million and managed a $140 million commercial real estate portfolio.

Mark received Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in both real estate and urban land economics and finance, investment, and banking from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.  He is a member of the University of Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association and NAIOP. 

Dave Merrick is the chief of acquisitions and strategic holdings of Luther Group and has been a commercial real estate professional for more than 25 years, with the last 15 years at the development executive level. Dave’s extensive real estate background includes ground-up development, value-add redevelopment, acquisition and investment analysis. Throughout his career, Dave has developed, acquired and leased more than 3.5 million square feet of commercial real estate. 

Dave graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Urban Geography / Economics from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Dave received a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Dave is a member of the National Association of Realtors and Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin.   

Lynda Anderson is the chief of staff of Luther Group. Lynda has worked in the real estate industry for more than 20 years. Prior to joining the Luther Group, Lynda was the marketing manager of a national healthcare real estate company. As the marketing manager, Lynda authored and edited hundreds of complex proposals and other presentation documents that resulted in more than $500 million worth of project awards across the United States. 

Prior to her real estate career, Lynda served as the customer service manager and office manager for a national bulletin board and sign manufacturing company. 

Ed Aumann is the chief accounting officer of Luther Group and is a Certified Public Accountant with over 30 years of diversified business management experience. Ed has a strong background in several industries including food and hospitality and commercial real estate. While CFO for the Bartolotta Restaurant Group, he led the financial team in the opening of several restaurants and catering venues. 

Accurate and informative financial reporting, analysis and recommendations of project feasibility and cost reduction strategies are among his strengths.  Ed graduated from Lakeland College (Summa Cum Laude) with degrees in Accounting and Marketing.  

Matt Riesterer is the asset manager for Luther Group.  Matt's real estate experience includes financial modeling, property management, lending, brokerage and private equity.  Matt oversees asset management activities for the portfolio in addition to leading the underwriting
of new acquisitions and developments. Throughout his career, Matt has been directly involved in more than $150 million of acquisition, development and disposition transactions. 

Matt graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.  Matt is a real estate licensee in the State of Wisconsin.

Teri Shaver is a project executive for Luther Group. Teri has 25 years of project management experience, including 16 years in the medical and commercial construction industries. Throughout her career, Teri has managed the development and construction of more than 50 projects spanning medical, commercial and manufacturing industries. 

Teri graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Teri is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and is certified by Project Management Institute (PMI).