Team

Michael began his career in Real Estate in 1998 as a Sales Associate and began his work as a Multifamily Investment Agent with a focus on Central and Northern Indiana. Since then he has expanded his focus to include a significant portion of the Midwest. Michael has unparalleled expertise in this region as well as in the representation of a myriad of sellers and buyers, including local and regional private investors, syndicators, REITs and financial institutions.

Cory graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in 2008 with a degree in Business Management. He joined Michael’s team in the fall of 2008 and is focused on business development, property analysis and valuation, and investor relations.

During Cory’s tenure with Michael, he has closed over $110 million in combined assets.

A 2008 graduate of Indiana University, Zachary brings tremendous leadership and business development experience to the XMark Midwest Team. Zachary started his career in Chicago with Bausch + Lomb, focused on developing and growing the regional vision care market. He then joined Luxottica in Manhattan to help adjust its commercial structure and improve service to the North America market. Zachary most recently served as an Executive at Ossip Optometry and Ossip Real Estate, responsible for acquisitions and business development across 50 retail locations throughout Indiana and Illinois.

With a focus on business development, property valuations, market analysis, research, and investor relations his experience and knowledge allow him to provide clients with unique expertise in developing strategic business plans for multifamily investments.

A 2023 graduate from the IU Kelley School of Business, Carter brings a fresh and diverse perspective to the Wernke team. Before joining XMark Midwest, Carter completed the IUI Commercial Real Estate Workshop, interned with the Thompson Thrift commercial development team, and won NAIOP’s 2023 University Case Challenge. With diligent research, thorough market analysis, and tailored investment solutions, Carter helps deliver maximum client investment returns, while also assessing market conditions to minimize downside risk.

Justin is a 2024 Graduate from IUI’s Kelley School of Business. He brings to the team valued experience in top-tier customer service from a previous career in the restaurant industry. In addition, Justin brings knowledge from his time in residential property management and value-add renovation projects. Justin’s focus is on delivering the highest level of brokerage services and market information to his clients. This dedication to superior client experience allows him to tailor the most advantageous solutions, helping those he works with gain the highest probability of success through the vehicle of real estate.

A graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University, Maria brings a broad range of commercial real estate experience to the Wernke team. She began her real estate marketing career at NAI Olympia Partners where she spent 9.5 years. It was during this time she obtained her Real Estate Sales Persons license. While at CBRE for 1.5 years, her focal point was the Eli Lilly global real estate account. Maria joined Michael’s team in August 2012 focusing on marketing, property evaluation and brokerage administration.