Kathleen is a fourth-generation real estate professional with a previous career as an international arts industry executive. In 2006 she was recruited to create a retail district to anchor the Over the Rhine revitalization. In 2012, she formed Urban Fast Forward, a woman-owned real estate brokerage. Now also sought-after as a consultant-practitioner, she is known for a creative yet practical approach, and a sensitivity to community issues.

kathleen@urbanfastforward.com
513.888.0320

Blake has represented some of the most notable talent in the hospitality industry. His deep understanding of Cincinnati neighborhoods, revitalization strategies, property positioning, and tenant recruitment allows him to help clients envision a dynamic way forward. Blake has led commercial tenant recruitment efforts for over a half billion dollars’ worth of mixed-use infill developments. He is experienced in acquisition and disposition of investment properties and property portfolios, as well as real estate investment and development consulting.

blake@urbanfastforward.com
513.675.6351

Huyen comes to real estate from the hospitality business, having worked in a family-owned restaurant for more than a decade. That hands-on experience gives her a unique understanding of the challenges, needs, and opportunities of independent operators. She now represents several well-known local restaurants and is always in the hunt for more.

huyen@urbanfastforward.com
513.509.1825

Gina’s primary focus is assisting tenants in site selection, with both curiosity and broad knowledge of Cincinnati locations. Joining Urban Fast Forward in 2021, she came to real estate from a long career in environmental science and volunteer work. In that capacity she developed expertise in regulatory compliance and project management, which she now puts at the service of her real estate clients.

gina@urbanfastforward.com
513.814.4074

Pam brings a ton of energy to both landlord and tenant representation. A professional with more than 25 years of experience, she has deep insight into the many facets of turning client vision into reality. She particularly likes to work in restaurant and retail site search, but has also found locations for industrial and office users. Pam is a connector, active in a range of professional organizations, including leadership in CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women).

pam@urbanfastforward.com
513.213.8800

Nate is an active transit and bicycle advocate, whose efforts to diversify Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s transportation choices can be seen in his work as current president of Ride the Cov. A DAAP planning graduate, he has worked on community engagement, graphic design and report development for Urban Fast Forward projects including the Beekman Corridor Housing Study, Fairfield Development Opportunity Report, Westwood Neighborhood Plan, and the North College Hill Comprehensive Plan. He also has contributed to master plans in the Cleveland area as a team member at the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission and been a technician at Red Bike, Cincinnati’s bike sharing system. When not at work he is leading or attending bike rides, hosting community gatherings, or chatting to neighbors and strangers alike while tending the jungle he calls his front yard.

nate@urbanfastforward.com
513.888.0320

Lauralee Thach comes to the U>> team from the Hawkeye State and is currently working towards a Bachelor of Urban Planning at the University of Cincinnati. They are an aspiring civic activist with a focus on bringing communities together, passionate about issues such as the housing crisis, generational poverty, and food insecurity. Going above and beyond when problem solving is a hallmark of Lauralee's professional attitude.
Outside work, they enjoy cooking, dancing, and gardening at their rental house in CUF.

lauralee@urbanfastforward.com
513.888.0320

Phil represents himself, quite accurately, as an Excel Jedi whose greatest joy is creating overly complicated spreadsheets, a surprisingly useful skill in keeping the Urban Fast Forward team on track. The genial public face of the company, Phil began his working life in retail and hospitality, holding positions with Gaylord Hotels and a range of food and beverage organizations before moving into real estate.

phil@urbanfastforward.com
513.888.0320