Mr. Retrum co-founded the Business Aviation Group, LLC (BA Group) to provide aviation based real estate consulting services to high net-worth individuals, airports, FBOs, and businesses. Today, along with the dedication and experience of his partners, Mr. Retrum has grown the company into a full-service aviation real estate company, assisting clients in holistic design, feasibility, and development of aviation facilities, as well as real estate transaction, marketing, and general consulting services.
Aviation industry veteran and entrepreneur, Iver L. Retrum has strong background in business and general aviation, with a focused expertise in real estate development, transactions, and valuation. His professional background includes leadership roles with aviation companies such as Signature Flight Support, ARINC Direct, and SunBorne XVI, Ltd., as well as more broad development and finance experience with McClurg Century Investments. He has command of a broad palate of professional capabilities, sharpened from over 25 years of frontline experiences in aviation operations, and real estate development.
Mr. Retrum’s aviation real estate experience started with his six-year employment at SunBorne XVI, Ltd (SunBorne), and the development of Centennial InterPort, a 125-acre aviation campus at Centennial Airport. Mr. Retrum was integrally involved in all aspects of the InterPort project, including the successful negotiation of ground leases totaling 7-acres, and over 309,000 SF of build-to-suite and existing office/hangar leases. During his time at SunBorne, Mr. Retrum also acquired his Colorado real estate license, as well as co-founded Hangar Network, LLC, an industry leading web-based real estate listing service.
Mr. Retrum co-founded the Business Aviation Group, LLC (BA Group) to provide aviation based real estate consulting services to high net-worth individuals, airports, FBOs, and businesses. Today, along with the dedication and experience of his partners, Mr. Retrum has grown the company into a full-service aviation real estate company, assisting clients in holistic design, feasibility, and development of aviation facilities, as well as real estate transaction, marketing, and general consulting services. Hangar Network, LLC has been acquired by BA Group, and is currently being absorbed into what is now known as Aviation Property Network or APN. This new subsidiary of BA Group is continuing to develop its well-known industry listing service by adding a national team of affiliated and regionalized aviation real estate professionals. Mr. Retrum plays a wide-ranging role within the company from Managing Broker, Director, and Partner.
Mr. Retrum is a 2013 recipient of Airport Business Magazine’s 40-under-40 award. He has contributed valuable service to the aviation industry as the founding chairman, and 8-year board member of the Colorado Aviation Business Association (CABA), as well as a past chairman of NBAA’s Local and Regional Groups Committee. Iver is commercially rated pilot and lives in Littleton, CO with his wife Dr. Jessica Retrum, and son Lars.
David’s passion for business aviation is reflected in his four decades of rewarding experiences and meaningful assignments. His knowledge of the aviation industry is extensive and provides perspectives not only from the operational and financial viewpoint, but also from the sales and marketing arenas.
David’s Passion For Business Aviation Is Reflected In His Four Decades Of Rewarding Experiences And Meaningful Assignments. His Knowledge Of The Aviation Industry Is Extensive And Provides Perspectives Not Only From The Operational And Financial Viewpoint, But Also From The Sales And Marketing Arenas.
David’s passion for business aviation is reflected in his four decades of rewarding experiences and meaningful assignments. His knowledge of the aviation industry is extensive and provides perspectives not only from the operational and financial viewpoint, but also from the sales and marketing arenas.
David has held key leadership positions in the airline support industry, maintenance repair and overhaul sector, and general aviation (FBO) services. Previous employers include Butler Aviation, Raytheon Aircraft Services, Signature Flight Support, XJet World and Jet Aviation, a General Dynamics company.
In addition to David’s business career, he also is involved in many civic and charitable organizations. He recently served on the board of directors for McKinney National Airport and is currently on the board for Challenge Air for Kids and Friends. He has been involved with Challenge Air for the past 17 years including a stint as their chairman. He currently serves on a committee to provide development and guidance to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s new FBO certificate program.
Prior, Dave was active in the Hobby-Pearland Chamber of Commerce and served a year-long term as chairman of the board. He was a founding board member and past president for the Houston Aviation Advisory Council and served as past president of the Kentucky Aviation Association. Dave has been active in other service-based organizations including Kiwanis, Rotary and Jaycees over the years.
David is a graduate from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and holds a BS degree in aviation management. He is a licensed pilot, has three grown children, three grandchildren, has been married for 42 years and resides in Dallas, Texas.
Barry Sherman is an owner and principal of the Business Aviation Group, having more than 25 years of experience in the commercial development, design and construction industry as a senior executive and business owner. He has extensive experience in the planning, design and construction of aviation hangars, FBOs, ROM facilities and similar industrial commercial-type projects in locations across the country valued up to $25 million.
Barry Sherman is an owner and principal of the Business Aviation Group, having more than 25 years of experience in the commercial development, design and construction industry as a senior executive and business owner. He has extensive experience in the planning, design and construction of aviation hangars, FBOs, ROM facilities and similar industrial commercial-type projects in locations across the country valued up to $25 million.
Barry has led the entitling, design and construction process of more than 30 facilities nationwide, including conversion type, single-story facilities and multi-story urban facilities. He has assembled and trained teams of architects and engineers in understanding the key development features required to create a success development project.
In addition to his design and construction experience, Barry offers expertise in financing and budgeting, real estate transactions, site analysis and entitlement, facilities planning, contractor selection and oversight, land use regulations and managing relationships with regulatory agencies.
Barry serves as the Principal in charge of all construction/development projects for the BA Group and its subsidiaries. As well as being a licensed architect, Barry holds construction licenses in various states across the country. He completed a bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Environmental Design from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He lives in Denver, CO, with his wife, Kori.
Boasting 16 years in commercial real estate, Jessica excels in appraisal, market research, and asset analysis. Recently, her focus has sharpened on aviation, with an impressive 16 projects annually, specializing in hangars, developments, and FBOs. While she partners with National Valuation Consultants for appraisals, her broader expertise flourishes at Capital Peak Aviation, handling consultations, valuations, and in-depth market analyses.
Jessica has more than 16 years of commercial real estate experience. She is experienced in appraisal, market studies and research analysis of income producing, owner-occupied, vacant land and mixed-use assets. Over the past five years she has focused primarily on aviation, completing on average 16 aviation assignments per year. Areas of specialized focus include hangar, developments and FBOs. She has provided value analysis on several thousand commercial real estate properties across the country to a variety of clients, including financial institutions, pension funds, and private equity investors.
Jessica’s appraisal practice is used in part with National Valuation Consultants. Capital Peak Aviation is for valuation services where Jessica is not acting as an appraiser including consulting, valuations, rent analysis, demand studies, and market research.
Monet has 20+ years of experience in construction, real estate development, and urban planning. She excels in land development and project management. She previously led the development of 40 grocery stores for a major chain. Monet began as a public agency planner and holds a degree in City and Regional Planning. She’s also involved in civic groups, including an affordable housing advisory committee and various community organizations.
Monet has more than 20 years of experience in construction operations, real estate development, and urban planning.
She has extensive experience in the real estate and construction industries and is highly skilled in land development, construction, and project and contract management. Before joining BA Group, she served as development director for a preferred developer for a major grocery store chain. She led the team in entitlement, development, and delivery of 40 grocery stores in more than a dozen western states.
Monet began her career as a public agency planner in Southern California. She holds a bachelor’s of science degree in City and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, CA.
In addition to her work at BA Group, Monet is actively involved in civic groups. She currently serves on a rural homes affordable housing advisory committee and previously served as an owners’ representative and board member for the Lone Cone Library, as president of the Wright Stuff Community Foundation, and as secretary and grant writer for the Norwood Youth Organization.
Kendra has 15+ years of project management experience in tenant improvement design and development. She worked at Worksuites, adding 23 spaces, leading a rebranding effort, and expanding into new markets. Kendra holds a PMP certification. She also enjoys volunteering at her son’s school and spending time outdoors in Colorado with her family and their German Shepherd, Maxine.
Kendra has more than 15 years of project management experience in tenant improvement design and development.
Before taking on her role at BA Group, Kendra worked for a Dallas-based company named Worksuites. Since 2006, Kendra and her former team have brought 23 new spaces to Worksuites’ portfolio, led a company rebranding effort in space design in 2018, and helped expand into two new markets from 2020-2022.
Kendra has a long successful history of working through a project beginning with space selection, design, team implementation, and construction.
Kendra received her PMP in 2016 from the Project Management Institute.
When she is not project planning, Kendra loves to volunteer at her son’s charter school and be outdoors in all seasons of Colorado alongside her Husband, 12-year-old son, and a 130lb German Shephard named Maxine.
Ian is an experienced business development executive specializing in business and general aviation. Regarded as a successful leader and passionate about helping people, businesses, and products thrive. A connector of people and ideas, Ian builds strong relationships and networks, currently serving as the co-chair of the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) Young Professionals Council. Ian is also licensed to sell Real Estate in Iowa.
Ian is an experienced business development executive specializing in business and general aviation. Regarded as a successful leader and passionate about helping people, businesses, and products thrive. A connector of people and ideas, Ian builds strong relationships and networks, currently serving as the co-chair of the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) Young Professionals Council. Ian is also licensed to sell Real Estate in Iowa.
Aron is a dynamic leader with extensive experience in real estate, management consulting, and business development. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran and former management consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton, where he led high-impact projects across the defense and civil sectors. Along with a lifelong passion for aviation, Aron leverages his analytical expertise and leadership experience to drive business growth and transformation.
Aron is a dynamic leader with extensive experience in real estate, management consulting, and business development. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran and former management consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton, where he led high-impact projects across the defense and civil sectors. Along with a lifelong passion for aviation, Aron leverages his analytical expertise and leadership experience to drive business growth and transformation.