Copeland juggles projects with ease

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Both employees and clients of VJS Development Group appreciate the tenacity and dedication of Bailey Copeland, director of real estate services.

Copeland has worked for VJS Development Group for more than 14 years. As director of real estate services, her responsibilities include development management, land assemblage, contract negotiation, leasing, portfolio management, budget preparation and construction management.

Copeland said her ability to manage more than one project at a time is central to her success. And that’s just one of many attributes that make her invaluable to VJS.

“Bailey has consistently demonstrated a commitment to improving processes, and her innovative thinking will continue to enhance the strategic growth of VJS Development Group,” said David Jorgensen, president of VJS Development Group.

Copeland has put her expertise to work on VJS projects like the Saint John’s on the Lake retirement center in Milwaukee, Presbyterian Homes in Muskego, St. Augustine Prep Academy in Milwaukee, Westbury Bank’s corporate headquarters in Pewaukee and the YMCA of Greater Waukesha County’s corporate headquarters. The two corporate headquarters are among her favorite projects.

“I was able to find home headquarters for two great clients of ours while being able to repurpose and revitalize some great buildings,” Copeland said.

Many projects require two to three years of working with a single client. Copeland’s commitment to understanding every client’s goals helps ensure strong partnerships are formed from the very beginning.

“I always put out clients first and am willing to go above and beyond to make sure that our clients are happy,” Copeland said. “I continue to have our clients front of mind. (I’m) always trying to think of different ways I can help better their business and achieve their goals.”

VJS’s clients appreciate her leadership and organization..

“Bailey knows what we are trying to achieve in our facility projects, and in many cases, she even tells me what we should be doing, and it’s really worked out well,” said Chris Becker, CEO of the YMCA of Greater Waukesha County.