Parker Braun – Managing Broker
Parker has a diverse background spanning industries such as healthcare, insurance, automotive, and broadcasting, Parker brings a depth of knowledge and innovation to his leadership at Allied Commercial. He thrives on introducing fresh ideas and crafting personalized experiences for each client’s journey. His passion is in helping clients achieve success, whether through the sale or leasing of retail, office, industrial, land, or multi-family properties. Parker’s client-first approach ensures tailored solutions and meaningful results. He is committed to building meaningful relationships, often turning clients into trusted friends along the way.
When he’s not at the office, Parker is dedicated to his church and supports various missions throughout Northeast Indiana, including work with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. At home, he enjoys quality time with his wife, Samantha, and their crazy dachshund, Toast.
Dave Horacek – Vice President of Brokerage
Dave Horacek joins Allied Commercial as Vice President of Brokerage for the Fort Wayne market. With a wealth of expertise in commercial real estate, Dave is dedicated to providing clients with forward-looking market insights and strategic guidance that inform decision-making, maximizing value and opportunities. His accolades include recognition as a CoStar Group 2023 award winner and CoStar Power Broker, along with receiving the 2024 Crexi Platinum Award for the Fort Wayne Retail market. Before transitioning to commercial real estate, Dave served as the Director of Complex Corrections and Escalation Management at Lincoln Financial Group, where he led multiple teams and focused on enhancing customer experiences and implementing process improvements.
Throughout his time in brokerage, Dave has earned the respect of his industry peers through active listening, deep market knowledge, and exceptional communication skills. Outside of work, Dave enjoys quality time with his wife and three children, and actively coaches and participates in youth sports throughout Fort Wayne, IN.
Ricky Kerns – Vice President of Acquisition
With over 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate sector across Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, Ricky is renowned for his strategic approach and deep understanding of market dynamics, financial analysis, and valuation techniques. As a trusted advisor to property owners and investors, he has successfully facilitated numerous transactions, guiding clients through the complexities of buying, selling, and managing commercial properties. Ricky excels at uncovering often-overlooked value drivers that enhance profitability and provides tailored solutions to meet each client’s unique needs. His own investments in a diverse commercial real estate portfolio offer him firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities landlords and tenants face. Known for his integrity, reliability, and commitment to exceptional service, Ricky is dedicated to ensuring client success.
In addition to his real estate expertise, Ricky has spent the past 12 years as a business broker, facilitating transactions across the Midwest. With a specialization in business planning, financial assessment, financing, and mergers and acquisitions, he has helped countless business owners navigate the intricate process of buying and selling businesses.
Andrew Tuggle – Director of Marketing
Andrew Tuggle serves as Director of Marketing for Allied Commercial, where he leads all marketing initiatives with a data-driven approach and creative vision. His expertise in commercial real estate marketing stems from both family exposure to the industry and entrepreneurial experience building successful marketing campaigns. Andrew focuses on enhancing Allied’s brand visibility through strategic analysis of the competitive landscape, implementing robust backend systems that provide real-time insights, and ensuring maximum property exposure with transparent KPI tracking. His aggressive yet analytical marketing philosophy helps Allied’s clients achieve faster results and better outcomes in the Fort Wayne commercial real estate market.
When Andrew isn’t crafting marketing campaigns or analyzing market trends, he’s juggling multiple passions. Family comes first – he treasures time with his wife and kids above all else. An avid reader of business and self-help books, his office shelves are packed with titles on personal development. He maintains his health through regular workouts and feeds his entrepreneurial drive by running both a software company and marketing consulting business. This diverse experience across industries gives him fresh perspectives that benefit Allied’s clients every day.
Kaleb Haimes – Broker
Kaleb works with a passion for ensuring the marketable interest of all Allied has to offer. As the Marketing Coordinator, he handles all facets of brochure production, listing creation/management, social media and graphic design. Along with handling the day-to-day marketing associated with the Brokerage, Kaleb is also responsible for designing and implementing Allied’s Business Development resources, such as proposals and market updates. Kaleb remains a licensed broker and handles transactions primarily in the retail and industrial sub-markets, as well as business acquisitions.
When not in the office, Kaleb enjoys watching Arsenal Football Club, going on drives, and riding his motorcycle. A motorsport enthusiast, he enjoys racing wherever he can at karting venues and track days. In his spare time, Kaleb likes to hang out with friends and play video games. He received a collegiate scholarship to play a video game competitively, in which he was one of the top players in the world at the time.
Nate Ulman – Broker | Listing Manager
Nate is a crucial piece in ensuring the success of any listing at Allied Commercial. Nate assists the brokers on each listing, ensuring that they have all the tools they need to succeed. To a client, he is the main touch point aside from the broker. He is in charge of keeping performance reports on properties up to date and ensuring that they reach the client. Aside from this, Nate is the heart and soul of the Allied “cookbook” and is responsible for maintaining the progress of each property through each stage.
Brevin Slusher – Broker
Brevin Slusher is a Commercial Real Estate Broker at Allied Commercial, where he plays an essential role in driving growth and building strong, impactful client relationships. With a strategic mindset and a deep understanding of the commercial real estate market, Brevin specializes in identifying opportunities that meet the unique needs of property owners, investors, and business leaders, providing them with tailored solutions to maximize value and achieve their goals.
A former college golfer, Brevin brings the discipline, resilience, and strategic thinking honed on the course into his real estate career. The dedication and focus required in competitive sports mirror his professional approach, empowering him to tackle complex real estate challenges with a results-driven outlook. His athletic background also informs his teamwork and perseverance—qualities he leverages as he guides clients through multifaceted property acquisitions, sales, and leasing processes.
Max Nuevo- Broker
Max brings five years of industrial real estate expertise from the Los Angeles market to Northeast Indiana, offering clients unique perspectives on market dynamics and investment strategies that drive business growth. As a bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, Max expands Allied Commercial’s ability to serve Fort Wayne’s diverse business community with the same personalized approach that defines the firm. His active involvement as an AIR member and AIR Next candidate keeps him ahead of market trends, while his tech-savvy approach combines cutting-edge analytics with genuine care for client success. Max specializes in industrial properties throughout Fort Wayne and surrounding areas, serving as a true business advisor who understands operational needs before suggesting solutions. His straightforward philosophy – “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore” – reflects his commitment to helping clients build long-term value through strategic real estate decisions.
When not analyzing investment opportunities or touring warehouses with clients, Max maintains an active lifestyle through regular workouts and golf. Family time remains his top priority, balancing his professional dedication with personal values that align perfectly with Allied Commercial’s culture. His combination of big-market experience and commitment to Northeast Indiana’s growth makes him an invaluable resource for businesses looking to expand or optimize their industrial real estate portfolios.