Business Details
45 Years
experience
Expert Property Management & Real Estate Investment
Woodspear Properties has been a trusted leader in real estate investment and property management since 1981. Founded by John Woodward and Steven Spierer, our company was built on principles of integrity, long-term relationships, and exceptional service. With over four decades of experience, we specialize in managing multifamily communities, industrial properties, and commercial spaces across the Western United States. Our team of seasoned professionals, including Director of Acquisitions Craig Lessard and General Counsel Zakary Kessler, oversees a portfolio of 3,078 apartment units, 15 industrial projects, and multiple land developments. We prioritize client satisfaction through transparent communication, strategic financial planning, and hands-on property management.Our expertise in value-add investments and stabilized assets has delivered consistent returns for partners while maintaining high tenant retention rates. Headquartered in Denver with regional offices in California and Washington, we combine local market knowledge with national industry standards. Our commitment to excellence extends to every property, ensuring both residents and commercial tenants benefit from well-maintained, desirable spaces. As a privately held company, we maintain agility in decision-making while adhering to rigorous financial and operational accountability. This balanced approach has solidified our reputation as a reliable, forward-thinking real estate partner.
Services
Real Estate Investment
Property Management
Commercial Leasing
Residential Rentals
Land Development
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of real estate investment expertise across Western U.S. markets
- Hands-on management of 3,078 apartment units and 15 industrial properties
- Proven value-add strategies increasing revenues by up to 65% post-renovation
- In-house team of licensed legal and financial professionals oversees all operations
- Commitment to long-term tenant relationships and community enhancement
Services
Real Estate Investment
We strategically acquire multifamily, industrial, and commercial properties across the Western United States. Our disciplined approach focuses on long-term cash flow and capital appreciation through stabilized assets and value-add opportunities. With over 40 years of market expertise, we identify undervalued properties and implement targeted improvements to maximize returns for investment partners.
Property Management
Our comprehensive management services cover 3,078 apartment units, 15 industrial projects, and multiple land developments. We provide hands-on oversight including financial reporting, maintenance coordination, tenant relations, and lease negotiations. The in-house team ensures properties maintain high occupancy rates while preserving asset value through proactive maintenance and modernization programs.
Commercial Leasing
We manage leasing operations for 850,000+ square feet of industrial and commercial space. Services include tenant screening, lease structuring, and property marketing. Our regional managers maintain strong relationships with logistics companies, manufacturers, and distributors seeking flexible warehouse, manufacturing, and office spaces in key Western markets.
Residential Rentals
We offer modern apartment communities in Colorado, California, Washington, and Arizona. Properties feature updated amenities, secure access systems, and energy-efficient designs. Our regional managers implement resident retention programs while maintaining rigorous maintenance standards to ensure comfortable living environments and high tenant satisfaction scores.
Land Development
Our redevelopment division focuses on transforming underutilized land into productive assets. Current projects include converting vacant industrial sites into mixed-use developments and optimizing zoning for higher-density residential or commercial use. We coordinate entitlement processes, infrastructure improvements, and construction management to unlock land value.
People
John A. Woodward
Manager
Co-founder with 40+ years of real estate law and investment experience. Oversees major acquisition decisions and daily operations. Holds law degrees from Southwestern University and manages legal strategy for all property transactions.
Steven F. Spierer
Manager
Co-founder and legal expert with extensive dispute resolution experience. Leads litigation strategy and transactional law matters. Serves on multiple community boards and contributes to real estate education programs through his weekly internet radio show.
Craig M. Lessard
Director of Acquisitions
15+ years in real estate acquisitions with $400M+ in completed transactions. Manages portfolio expansion and debt structuring. Holds BS in Commercial Real Estate from Colorado State University and oversees all property management personnel.
Zakary A. Kessler
General Counsel
Licensed attorney with expertise in commercial real estate law and finance. Manages legal matters for $1B+ portfolio. Former mortgage analyst with $450M+ in investment experience. Serves as 2025-26 Chair of Colorado Bar Association's Real Estate Section.
Tiffany Dickason
Regional Manager, Colorado
20+ years in multifamily management overseeing 2,000+ units. CAM-certified with expertise in staff development and resident experience enhancement. Former Regional Manager at Botnick Realty implementing successful training programs for property teams.
Questions
What types of properties does Woodspear Properties manage?
We manage multifamily apartments, industrial warehouses, commercial office spaces, and land development projects across the Western United States.
How long has Woodspear been in business?
Since 1981, providing over four decades of real estate investment and management experience.
In which states do you operate?
We actively manage properties in Colorado, California, Washington, and Arizona.
What investment strategy does Woodspear use?
We employ a buy-and-hold strategy focusing on stabilized assets and value-add opportunities that generate long-term cash flow and appreciation.
Do you offer tenant improvement construction services?
Yes, our asset management team handles tenant improvement projects for commercial and industrial spaces in our portfolio.
Reviews (2)
Annmarie Sandoval
Nov 20, 2020
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Woodspear has owned our complex for the last few years now and they have done an exceptional job. They truly care about how well the units and grounds are taken care of. I know alot of the residents have been happy with the changes they've made! Once Covid hit, the company really stepped up and proved that they are more than just a management company. They genuinely care. My family is forever grateful for them in these tough times.
Stephani Shaner
Dec 08, 2019
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My husband and I got screwed over by a complex managed by Wooodspear. When contacting the complex we discovered they made a mistake that caused a large collection debt in our name without us knowing anything about it. When I asked why no one contacted us to tell us the mistake was made before it went to collections I was told "its not my job to call you". I contacted Woodspear about it was told that it's already I collections and they dont have the files for the complex, so there's nothing they can do. She said oncs you are no longer a resident they dont feel it necessary to call you. Everyone
