Our Story
Brinkman is a community-focused, mission-driven real estate development and investment company.
The core of the company is centered on using business as a force for good. Our gauge for success is not rooted in dollar signs. It’s rooted in the impact our projects have on families and communities.
We are inspired to create a tangible positive impact through the work we do, and we hope you’ll join us.
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History & Recognition
For over a decade, we successfully shaped the real estate landscape of Northern Colorado as Brinkman Partners, an integrated real estate company that housed Commercial Construction, Development, Investment, and Property Management under the same umbrella. Brothers Paul and Kevin Brinkman founded the company in 2005 and in the 11 years that it operated within the integrated real estate model Brinkman grew to a staff of over 100 talented, educated, and experienced individuals.
In order to allow each side of the business the opportunity to focus on their unique expertise and strategy, we dropped the “Partners” in 2016 and rebranded as two distinct companies: Brinkman and Brinkman Construction. We continue to work closely together to leverage our partnership to best serve our clients and deepen our community impact.
Today, Kevin leads the vision of the Brinkman company as Chief Executive Officer. Paul has transitioned his leadership role to continue on the company’s Investment Committee and through active involvement in future project evaluation and capital investment with Development deals. For Brinkman Construction, he serves as Chairman of the Board.
Since our start, we have been honored to receive numerous business and industry awards.
Denver Business Journal’s Outstanding Women In Business Finalist (2019)
Jane Everhart
Fort Collins Urban Design Award (2019)
The Exchange – Public Space
NAIOP Finalist (2019)
The Exchange – Innovative Project of The Year
Downtown Governor’s Award (2019)
The Exchange – Best Adaptive Reuse or Rehabilitation
Inc 5000 (2018)
America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies List Honoree
Colorado Companies to Watch Winner (2017)
Colorado Companies to Watch
CSU Real Estate Hall of Fame (2017)
CSU Everitt Real Esate Center
Deal of the Year (2016)
BizWest Media
Finalist – Large Business of the Year (2016)
Loveland Chamber of Commerce
#8 Mercury 100 Award for Fastest Growing Company (2015)
BizWest Media
Best Regional Project Runner-Up, Plaza on Broadway (2014)
ENR Mountain States
Top 25 Most Influential Young Professionals in Colorado | ColoradoBiz Magazine (2014)
Kevin Brinkman
Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, The Gallery Flats (2014)
Downtown Colorado, Inc.
#2 Mercury 100 Award for Fastest Growing Company (2014)
BizWest Media
Small Business of the Year Winner (2013)
Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce
#2 Mercury 100 Award for Fastest Growing Company (2013)
Northern Colorado Business Report
#4 Mercury 100 Award for Fastest Growing Company (2012)
Northern Colorado Business Report
Small Business of the Year Finalist (2012)
Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce
Entrepreneur of the Year Winner (2011)
Colorado State University Everitt School of Business
#6 Largest LEED Organization in Northern Colorado (2011)
Northern Colorado Business Report
Mercury 100 Award for Fastest Growing Company (2011)
Northern Colorado Business Report
First Green Globes Building Initiative Award for Northern Colorado, Flats at the Oval (2010)
The Green Globes
Mercury 100 Award for Fastest Growing Company (2010)
Northern Colorado Business Report
Commercial Real Estate Deal of the Year Winner, Flats at the Oval (2009)
CCIM
#5 Mercury Award for Fastest Growing Company (2009)
Northern Colorado Business Report
Climate Wise Platinum Partner (2009-Present)
Climate Wise
40 Under Forty | Northern Colorado Business Report (2008)
Kevin Brinkman
#1 Mercury 100 Award for Fastest Growing Company (2008)
Northern Colorado Business Report
40 Under 40 Winner, Kevin Brinkman (2008)
Northern Colorado Business Report
40 Under 40 Winner, Paul Brinkman (2008)
Northern Colorado Business Report
#2 Mercury 100 Award for Fastest Growing Company (2007)
Northern Colorado Business Report
Bravo Emerging Entrepreneur Award Winner (2006)
Northern Colorado Business Report
Best Start-Up Company of the Year Fort Collins (2005)
Fort Collins Coloradoan