Mike Van Buskirk

Mike is a licensed real estate broker and mechanical engineer who graduated from South Dakota State University with decades of experience in the identification and development of commercial and residential properties within the region. Managing nearly 500,000 square feet of commercial properties and 560 apartments in the area with the vast majority of the properties originating as ground up developments. In the industry Mike has been President of Sioux Falls Multi-housing Association, a member of the Dakota Business Finance board and is currently joining the Sioux Falls Development Foundation board. Responsibilities include development of new properties from project selection, land and lease negotiations, financing arrangements and ultimately the management of the properties. Projects include developments such as the Bridges at 57th Street, Remington Pointe, Lake Lorraine and many other commercial properties.

Steve Van Buskirk

Steve Van Buskirk is President of Land Development for Van Buskirk Companies, a full service real estate company located in Sioux Falls, SD. Steve received his BA degree and his MBA in finance from the University of Minnesota.

With his father, Myron, as the founder of the family-owned business, Steve grew up in the industry. Since 1992, Steve has built a successful career in commercial construction and real estate development by gaining knowledge and expertise from firsthand experience. His development focus has been on VBC’s nineteen (and growing) residential neighborhoods and several commercial developments in and around Sioux Falls region. Highlights of their commercial work are two premiere lifestyle centers; The Bridges at 57th Street and the Lake Lorraine, both are innovative mixed-use properties.

Steve has also served as an active member of the Infrastructure Review Advisory Board, President of the Home Builders Association, and is currently the Chair of the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce. Among many organizations, some of his volunteer time includes Habitat for Humanity, Boy Scouts of America, and United Way.

Steve and his wife, Shannon, have 2 boys and together they enjoy skiing, swimming, boating, and camping.

Ryan Tysdal

Ryan Tysdal’s career in sales began in 1991, when he broke the state record for Boy Scout popcorn sales. Ryan wanted a Nintendo worse than anything, but his parents wouldn’t buy him one, so he sold enough Boy Scout popcorn to earn one.  After helping deliver popcorn every night for nearly a month, his parents probably regretted not just buying him the Nintendo…

Years later, Ryan still enjoys being in sales as a Commercial Broker with Van Buskirk Companies. Ryan focuses on sales and leasing of retail and office properties.

Ryan also dedicates a considerable amount of time to land development, most notably with the Foss Fields property, which is Phase II of the Shoppes on 100 project, a major retail development along Highway 100 in East Sioux Falls.

He works with all types of clients, from small locally-owned businesses to large national tenants. Ryan prides himself on making each transaction as smooth as possible for his clients. Ryan brings considerable experience in deal negotiations and has the unique ability to see the “bigger vision” while being able to manage the small details of a project.

After obtaining a Business degree from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD, Ryan went on to receive an MBA from the University of Sioux Falls.

Ryan has served on several boards and committees over the years, including Sioux Falls Rotary West and the South Dakota Advertising Federation. He is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and El Riad Shrine.

In his spare time, Ryan enjoys spending time at Lake Okoboji with his wife Sara, their two daughters Harper and Emerson, and their son Henry.

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Autumn Kaufhold

After a longtime career in radio sales, Autumn began her position as Broker Associate at Van Buskirk Companies in early January and is ready to make an impact in the local commercial real estate market. She is an avid networker in the community and truly invests herself into her clients success. In her free time, Autumn enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants (and new wines!) and hanging out with her family. She was married to Sean Kaufhold in 2018 when she and her daughter, Eloise, said “I do” to Sean and his son, Lex. The Kaufhold’s also own an adorable Maltipoo named Loki.

Mike Knudson

After 15+ years in marketing and advertising, Mike Knudson joined the Van Buskirk Companies team as a licensed commercial real estate broker in 2021.

Mike is a Sioux Falls native who graduated from the University of South Dakota with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He is a graduate of Leadership South Dakota and Leadership Sioux Falls. Mike is currently a board member for the Harrisburg School District, the South Dakota Advertising Federation, and Sales and Marketing Executives (SME) of Sioux Falls.

Mike and his wife Kylie have two sons, Carson and Coy.

Lori Olson

Lori began her career with Van Buskirk Companies in early 2013 as an Executive Assistant and Licensed Broker Assistant, bringing  many years of experience as an executive assistant, in office and human resource management. Lori provides licensed brokerage assistance to the VBC brokerage team and executive assistance to the company principals. In 2016, Lori received her professional certification from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and coordinates all human resource related items for VBC. In her time at VBC, Lori has appreciated the ethical and thoughtful leadership along with unparalleled teamwork and professionalism amongst the staff. In her spare time, Lori enjoys spending time with her husband and family, including her three children, their spouses, and four grandchildren. She also enjoys spending time outdoors fishing or hiking, or simply sitting down and reading a good science fiction novel.