Meet Our Team

Matt Robertson

CEO

Matt’s process driven approach and keen market insight has assisted clients in consistently capturing unseen revenue for their assets. Investors, owners, and buyers appreciate Matt’s passion for the industry and personal approach, which has helped him develop long-term relationships as a trusted advisor and consultant. Matt joined NAI Business Properties in September 2009 and became an owner in June of 2012. Prior to joining NAI, Matt brokered commercial transactions since 2004. Matt has taken the lead in developing a strong presence in the office, industrial and investment market as well as pioneering a commercial management and valuation division.

Haley Vannatta

Broker

Haley grew up on a farm in Wyoming and later attended Northwest College then graduated from MSUB in 2020 with a degree in Business Administration. She spent 20 years in the marketing and advertising world before selling her business and jumping feet first into commercial real estate in 2018. Haley values the opportunity to help maximize real estate assets and lease negotiations! As a small business owner for 13 years she has unique insight into the challenges and frustrations business owners face. She loves working with people to help them achieve their business goals.

Zach Robbins

Commercial Sales Agent & Legacy Advisor

Zach is a third generation Montanan born and raised in the Billings area. Zach earned a Mass Communication, English, and master’s in education degrees from Montana State University-Billings. He worked in education teaching at the college level as well as the high school level before deciding to move into the private sector. Zach worked as a financial advisor for a year and a half before making the transition to real estate. Since 2004 Zach has been brokering deals and investing in his own real estate portfolio by utilizing the 1031 exchange process, thus making it an easy conversion to real estate.

Ben Rose

Evaluations Director

Ben Rose joined NAI Business Properties in 2018 as a Real Estate Analyst. Ben works on all aspects of completing property evaluations throughout Montana. Since joining the team, he has completed hundreds of commercial, agricultural, and residential evaluations. Prior to joining NAI, Ben was previously a Commercial Loan Officer administrating SBA loans in many different markets. Ben, a Montana native, is a graduate from Rocky Mountain College.

Brenda McNaney

Appraisal Director

Brenda attended Montana State University in Bozeman and Billings where she graduated with a Business Finance degree in 2008. Starting in 2007 Brenda held various positions in commercial lending including credit analyst and commercial lender. From 2011 - 2019 Brenda began her work in valuation services with Western Security Bank. This consisted of extensive appraisal reviews of all property types including retail, office, industrial, agriculture, subdivisions, land, residential, and special use properties.

In 2019, Brenda earned the Appraisal Institute General Review Specialist Designation (AI-GRS), becoming the first person in Montana to do so. The following year, she joined NAI Business Properties as a real estate analyst, conducting numerous evaluations of different property types across Montana. In November 2020, Brenda partnered with Dave Thomas of Thomas Appraisal Services, and she received her Certified General Appraiser license through this collaboration.

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Ben McMaster

Real Estate Analyst

Ben joined our team in January 2022. Ben is a Montana native and grew up in Huntley, Montana. Ben is a graduate of Billings, Montana State University where he earned his degree in History. Ben comes to our team with a background in sales and management. In his free time, you’ll find him hiking, camping, fishing, watching football, or hanging out with friends and family.

Elli Petrik

Real Estate Analyst

Elli joined NAI Business Properties in October 2020 as a Real Estate Analyst. Elli has assisted in completing commercial, agricultural, and residential property evaluations throughout the state of Montana. Originally from Michigan, Elli graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and moved to Montana shortly after to begin working at NAI. Most recently, Elli has transitioned to staying at home full-time with her daughter, Harper, while continuing to work for the valuations department.

Stephanie Nelson

Management Director

Stephanie joined the Rove Partners team in 2021 when she relocated back to her hometown of Billings. As Management Director, Stephanie oversees all Rove Management operations and is responsible for the portfolio’s financial performance, leasing, budgeting & reporting, project management, and client, tenant and vendor relations. She is passionate about delivering an exceptional experience for owners and tenants alike, all with an eye toward finding opportunities to maximize the value of assets in her care. Prior to joining Rove Management, Stephanie spent over 11 years working for a regional investment and development company in the Puget Sound and has experience in multiple facets of commercial real estate, including investment, development, leasing and operations. Stephanie holds a BA in Business Administration from Linfield University and she is currently a CPM Candidate.

Steve Nitz  

President

Graduated with a BS in Construction Engineering Technology from Montana State University, and immediately went into the US Air Force.  After 8 years he left the military, received a Master's Degree in Public Administration, and went into property management.  After 27 years of leading management operations, he is switching from the day to day property management to focusing on project management.

Aaron Hefty

Self-Storage and Facilities Manager

Aaron specializes in the management of self-storage facilities, as well as providing facilities support and guidance to the broader portfolio. Aaron started with Rove Management in early 2022 and quickly became the resident expert in self-storage management and operations. Aaron is BOMI Certified in Air Handling, Water Treatment Plumbing Systems, as well as Energy Management and Controls. Aaron is a gifted problem solver with a penchant for taking care of details to ensure all facility operations are running smoothly!

Daniel Nitz

Associate Property Manager

Dan began his property management career in 2016 as a maintenance technician, and since then he has built on his skillset, acquiring both his real estate and property management licenses. He recently earned his project management license, bringing an additional skillset to add value for our clients and tenants. Dan currently serves as the Associate Property Manager with full oversight of a portfolio of medical office and office properties. He graduated from Montana State University with a degree in Political Science.

Amber Wilson

Accounting and Operations Manager

After joining the management team in 2021, Amber quickly assumed oversight of all of the accounting functions for the team. Amber is the point person for all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, as well as monthly reporting. Amber brings a keen focus on customer service and a passion for precision to her role! She holds an accounting certificate from Cornell University.

Jackie Kindfather

Accounting and Operations Assistant

Jackie joined EPSI in 2016 as an administrative assistant. She brought with her over 20 years of experience in residential property management, including lease administration. Jackie currently assists with all aspects of accounting and day-to-day operations for Rove Management’s portfolio, and her excellent attention to detail helps ensure smooth operations across the board!

Seth Kraft

Assistant Property Manager

Seth is the first point of contact for his portfolio of properties, handling all tenant requests, vendor coordination and lease compliance and administration. A native of the Billings/Laurel area, Seth joined the team in 2022 with a background in banking - he brings strong communication and problem solving skills, helping to ensure that all of our tenant and client needs are met and exceeded!

Daniel Nitz

Associate Property Manager

Dan began his property management career in 2016 as a maintenance technician, and since then he has built on his skillset, acquiring both his real estate and property management licenses. He recently earned his project management license, bringing an additional skillset to add value for our clients and tenants. Dan currently serves as the Associate Property Manager with full oversight of a portfolio of medical office and office properties. He graduated from Montana State University with a degree in Political Science.

Derrick Becktold

Maintenance Supervisor

Derrick oversees the Rove Management facilities team, including technician oversight & training, set up and maintenance of preventative maintenance schedules for the managed portfolio, property troubleshooting, capital project oversight, and new facility onboarding. Derrick joined the maintenance team in 2006.

Charlie Elston

Senior Chief Maintenance Technician 

Charlie joined the maintenance team in 1996. He has experience with all building systems and is passionate about helping preserve and enhance the useful life of all equipment in his care! Charlie is a licensed boiler engineer and brings particular expertise in all things mechanical.

Matt Munson

Chief Maintenance Technician

Matt is the resident expert in all things related to HVAC - he joined the team in 1993, and has been honing his expertise ever since! 

Blake Heiser

Senior Maintenance Technician

Blake came on board in 2010 and currently focuses on a portfolio of medical office, office, and retail properties. Blake is an expert problem solver and takes great pride in proactively looking for ways to better the properties in his care.

Shawn Cox

Maintenance Technician

Shawn joined the maintenance team in 2019 - he is the point person for a portfolio of properties and is always looking for cost effective solutions to best serve his clients and properties!

Chris Gauslow

Maintenance Technician

Chris joined the maintenance team in 2023. Chris bring an extensive background in various maintenance related trades, including several years working in apartment complex maintenance.

 Fred Lubke

Maintenance Manager, Helena

Fred brings decades of property maintenance experience to his role caring for Rove’s Helena portfolio. Fred is experienced in all facts of general maintenance, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing and brings a wealth of Helena connections and vendor relationships to our assignment.