Our Kobalt team comprises seasoned partners and team members with specialized experience covering all aspects of commercial real estate, including development, finance, leasing, asset management, property management, and investor relations.
With over two decades of commercial real estate experience spanning acquisitions, development, dispositions, and leasing across major U.S. markets, Andy Crosland has established himself as a visionary leader in the industry.
As a Founding Partner of Kobalt Investment Company, Andy brings strategic insight and practical expertise to every project. His passion for enhancing distinct, dynamic neighborhood districts was ignited by the landmark purchase of the Dallas Design District in 2014, which remains a cornerstone achievement in his career. Since then, Andy has focused on transforming urban spaces through thoughtful development and strategic leasing practices.
Andy’s approach combines market intelligence with community sensitivity, creating value while preserving the unique character that makes each district special. His comprehensive understanding of the commercial real estate lifecycle—from acquisition through development to disposition—enables him to identify opportunities others might overlook.
Beyond his professional achievements, Andy is deeply committed to the Dallas community where he lives with his wife, Adriane, and their two sons. His dedication to civic engagement is demonstrated through his service on the board of the Sapphire Foundation, which supports art, education, social services, and other creative endeavors throughout Dallas.
Through both his professional work and community involvement, Andy continues to shape the landscape of Dallas while contributing to its cultural and social fabric.
Justin Grissen
Founding Partner
Justin Grissen brings more than two decades of specialized expertise to his role as founding partner of Kobalt Investment Company. With 24+ years focused on single-tenant real estate, Justin has orchestrated thousands of single tenant property transactions nationwide, representing over a billion dollars in total volume.
His expertise spans acquisitions, dispositions, debt and equity placement, and development, following a successful tenure in executive leadership within the industry. Justin specializes in corporate and franchisee sale/leasebacks, single-tenant development capital, and portfolio acquisitions across the net leased sector.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Justin serves on the Walle Corporation’s board of directors and maintains active membership in the Salesmanship Club of Dallas. A proud University of Texas alumnus, he balances his career with family time, enjoying lake retreats with his wife and two daughters while remaining an avid supporter and member of the Highland Park United Methodist Church.
Ginnie McCorkle
CFO and Partner
Ginnie McCorkle brings more than 20 years of real estate investing experience to Kobalt Investment Company as CFO and partner. Prior to Kobalt, Ginnie oversaw capital markets, transaction management, asset management and investor relations for a large commercial real estate firm with more than $3 billion in assets. Ginnie has worked in all areas of commercial real estate from accounting and property management to leasing and finance. She utilizes her deep working knowledge of commercial real estate to provide meaningful and thorough analyses to Kobalt, its lenders, and investors. Ginnie has a master’s degree in econometrics from Southern Methodist University and enjoys traveling with her husband and two kids.
Tim Denker
COO and Partner
As Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Tim brings more than 20 years of operational and legal real estate experience to Kobalt. Tim’s primary duties include overall responsibility for managing and improving the operational and financial performance of more than 1 million square feet of retail assets, oversight of all personnel and legal activities, and developing and implementing strategic objectives in coordination with the other members of Kobalt. Tim has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Oklahoma State University and a J.D. from the University of Houston.
Haylee Swinton
Principal - Retail Services
As a Principal at Kobalt Retail Services, Haylee Swinton brings over 10 years of industry expertise to the team. Her impressive track record includes leasing more than 3.2 million square feet of retail space during her tenure as Vice President of Leasing at Dunhill Partners, while simultaneously managing tenant representation accounts.
Haylee’s experience spans multiple aspects of retail real estate, including market analysis, leasing strategy development, and tenant relations. She applies her comprehensive understanding of retail property dynamics to create strategic solutions that benefit both property owners and retail tenants.
A graduate of Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business, Haylee holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Real Estate. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Sam, and their newborn daughter, Olivia.
Cache O’Neal
Senior Vice President
Cache brings over 10 years of experience in capital markets, transaction management, and asset management as senior vice president. Cache specializes in underwriting, due diligence, and transaction execution for commercial assets. Cache received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oklahoma with a major in economics.
Richard Lee
Senior Vice President
As Senior Vice President, Richard brings more than 8 years of commercial real estate experience to Kobalt. In his current role, he oversees the performance of each company-owned or managed asset, leveraging his extensive experience in all operational and financial aspects of retail commercial real estate. Richard has a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Alabama.
Ronda Rehn
Senior Accountant
Senior Accountant
Ronda brings more than 20 years of commercial real estate accounting experience to Kobalt Investment Company. As Senior Accountant, she leverages her extensive background in development, property management, and financial operations across office, retail, and multi-family assets. Prior to joining Kobalt, Ronda held senior accounting positions with prominent real estate firms including The Direct Partners, Granite Properties, Lincoln Property Company, and CBRE. Her comprehensive experience encompasses development accounting, construction draw management, and financial package preparation for equity partners. Her strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills enable her to provide detailed financial analysis and reporting to the team and its stakeholders. Ronda holds a BBA in Accounting from Texas A&M University.
Lisa Long
General Manager at RedBird
Lisa Long brings 40 years of commercial real estate experience to Kobalt as General Manager for RedBird. She has been working on the $200M RedBird redevelopment in DFW since 2008 where she has been recognized by the mayor and local officials for her dedicated service to the community. Prior to joining to RedBird, Lisa worked in various aspects of Real Estate, including Management, Leasing, Development, REO and Sales. Outside of work, her two passions are God and her children.
