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Elaine is the VP of Development for Tharp Investments with more than 25 years experience in commercial real estate and development. Elaine is uniquely qualified to be our VP of Development. Her previous positions with Tharp have provided Elaine with a thorough knowledge and understanding of our entire property operations. She is responsible for all steps of our development projects; contract negotiation, brokerage, implementation, execution, construction, and delivery of all Tharp development projects. As well as advising other areas of the company.
She joined Tharp Investments right after graduating from college. Elaine worked as an Account Manager, Property Manager, Construction Project Manager, and Leasing Agent. Elaine joined the Tharp team in 1997 and her experience in all facets of our operations provides Elaine with a unique, both sides of the desk insight and understanding for both our tenants and for Tharp Investments.
Elaine attended Lutheran High School of Indianapolis and graduated with Honors. And as a member of the National Honors Society, she received an academic scholarship from the American Business Women’s Association. She attended the internationally known, IU Kelly School of Business. Elaine graduated with a BS in Marketing and Management with a focus on Finance and International Business.
SR. VICE PRESIDENT - MANAGING BROKER
Jeff joined Tharp Realty serving in the role of Managing Broker. Jeff is a graduate of Vincennes University with a degree in Aviation. He began his career by working his way up to general manager of a multi-million dollar recreational business specializing in sales and service of high performance cars and boats. In 2009 Jeff founded a multi-unit restaurant chain and built a team that grew the concept into a franchisable model that is growing into select markets across the country.
Jeff has a strong drive for life, business, and bringing people together, but his character and creativity are what makes him a perfect fit for your next project or need.
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VICE PRESIDENT, BROKERAGE
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Crystal is an experienced Commercial Real Estate Broker with a demonstrated history of sales and leasing success. She is skilled in negotiation, sales, leasing, investment properties, real estate transactions, landlord representation, tenant representation, and lease & sales administration throughout the state of Indiana.
With a thorough knowledge of the commercial real estate market, she provides market expertise, experience, knowledge, and resources needed to meet the unique challenges of your transaction and to ensure that you make the most informed decision possible.
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Matt is the Chief Financial Officer for Tharp Investments. He joined Tharp Investments in August, 2016. Matt is responsible all facets of refinancing loans with regional and Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities lenders. He is also responsible for overseeing construction pro-forma’s, tax returns, and Accounting functions.
He joined Tharp Investments after serving as a Controller for several real estate companies, most recently Milhaus Development a mixed-use development, construction, and property management company. Matt also joined Sandor Development an Indianapolis based commercial real estate company with properties in 27 states. Prior to Sandor Development Matt was the Controller for a Chicago base commercial real estate developer with 67 properties at the time.
Matt attended Thornwood High School in South Holland, IL. He attended and graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and an Accounting concentration. Matt also attended Indiana University Northwest for his post-graduate curriculum.
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PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL
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Bill Niemier joined Tharp Investments in 2015 as the company’s General Counsel. For over a decade in this role, he advised the Tharp Senior Management team on all legal matters; negotiated and drafted leases, contracts, and pleadings; performed zoning, development and permitting activities; conducted real estate acquisitions and dispositions; conducted due diligence investigations of real property; and represented Tharp Investments and its related companies in dispute resolution and litigation. He continues these duties today.
Prior to the founder’s passing in late 2025, Donald J. Tharp created a succession plan that would carry his legacy forward for years to come. His plan included upon death, naming Bill President of Tharp Investments and its related companies. Bill proudly continues the company’s tradition of providing quality service in the real estate industry.
Bill’s extensive real estate, problem solving, and litigation experience includes previous positions as a partner with the former firm of Wood Tuohy Gleason Mercer & Herrin; Section Chief of the Medical Licensing Division of the Indiana Attorney General's Office; General Counsel for the Indiana Port Commission; General Counsel for Sandor Development Company.
Bill is a native of South Bend, Indiana. He attended Oxford University, Oxford, England and earned degrees from Wabash College and Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He is a member of the Indianapolis, Indiana and Seventh Circuit Bar Associations, as well as being admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. He and wife, Michelle, are longtime residents of New Palestine, Indiana where he is very active in his local community, including having served for eleven years on the Board of Trustees for the New Palestine Community Schools and he is currently serving his second term on the Town Council.
He can be reached at bill@tharpinvest.com, 317-890-1714 (office) or 317-459-3878 (cell).