We are LaPour

Jeffrey S. LaPour is founder and President of LaPour Partners, a commercial real estate and hospitality development firm, active in the western US. Over the past 20 years, he has led development ventures as a principal on over 4M SF of office, industrial, and hospitality space. The firm has a specific focus, and successful history on complicated transactions.

LaPour began his career at Hilton Hotels, followed by a tenure in commercial brokerage before launching the development firm. Mr. LaPour studied Liberal Arts at the University of Nebraska, serves on the Board of Directors of NAIOP Southern Nevada and is a member of Urban Land Institute (ULI).

Lisa Chasteen serves as Vice President of Asset Management and Leasing at LaPour. Within this role, Lisa is responsible for all aspects of leasing and asset management as it pertains to fully developed commercial and industrial buildings for LaPour. Over 20 years experience in the industry has cultivated her ability to maintain consistent year over year results with high occupancy, strong tenant relationships, modern TI design for new spaces, and a strong presence within the brokerage community.

Lisa is involved in both NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association) and Urban Land Institute (ULI) initiatives. Lisa provides keen insight into the current industrial market changes and combines her knowledge and developed skillset making strategic transactions, creating impactful marketing, and property improvements to generate high occupancy levels and successful projects.

Two decades with Jeff speaks volumes about collaboration and loving your work. Lisa is a fan of the movie Tremors a 90’s cult classic which is sometimes described as bemused, improvisatory, and wilfully low-key, not unlike Lisa herself. No nonsense straight up and uncomplicated, which is why there is no procrastination over her brunch order, it will be the eggs benedict every time.

Kari Laurent, serves as Vice President of Development for LaPour. Kari is responsible for coordination and management of the firms development activities as well as project underwriting. Her experience includes the oversight of over $350 million in completed project capitalization.
Prior to joining LaPour, Kari worked in sales and marketing for MGM Resorts International’s Project City Center. Kari is a graduate from the University of Nevada Las Vegas-Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies. Kari offers diversity by blending her experience with a focus on modern day initiatives.

When Kari is not dreaming the impossible for the next development project, she’ll be dreaming of a White Christmas. A rarity in Las Vegas but not impossible. Her love of the film of the same name shines a light on her eternal optimism and a seasonal crooner. Kari has the gift for inventive thought when it comes to the complex, not unlike Lionel Sternberger the creator of the humble yet delicious Cheeseburger, Kari’s favorite.

Matthew Hoyt, serves as Vice President of Finance and Operations for LaPour Cos. Matthew is responsible for oversight of the firm’s financial activities as well as placement and procurement of project debt and equity. His experience includes 15 years in commercial mortgage banking where he established relationships with numerous capital sources including Life Companies, Commercial Banks, Investment Banks, Pension Funds, and Institutional Debt Funds for all phases of the development process, land acquisition to construction, through permanent financing. His finance experience encompasses all income producing property types: office, industrial, hotel, retail, multifamily, storage, CTL, and land, among others. Matthew sits on the Board of Directors for NAIOP Southern Nevada Chapter and Chairs its Membership Committee. He also sits on the Advisory Committee for the Lied Center of Real Estate at UNLV and Chairs its Mentorship Program. 

Prior to joining LaPour, Matthew spent 15 years at CommCap Advisors, a Las Vegas based Commercial Mortgage Banking Firm. Matthew holds a BSBA from the University of Nevada Las Vegas with a Major in Real Estate.

Kyle Walker serves as Vice President of Construction for LaPour. He is responsible for delivering best practices and processes for all phases of construction for our entire development portfolio which includes office, industrial, mixed-use, and hospitality. From project pursuit to completion, Kyle’s primary role is to oversee and manage all parties connected to the construction of a project and all due diligence activities. His experience includes 18 years in pre-construction, purchasing, contract negotiations, value engineering, cost control, logistics planning, risk management, schedule management, and safety.

Prior to joining LaPour, Kyle spent 18 years working with several well-known general contractors in California and Arizona to deliver multiple successful design-build projects including Camelback Collective, a mixed-use hotel and office development in which LaPour was the developer and owner back in 2018.

Kyle holds a BS from California State University, Chico with a Major in Construction Management. He is USGBC LEED accredited and has completed OSHA 30-hour and 10-hour safety certifications