Evan Doran is president of The Doran Group, a multigenerational award-winning real estate firm based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In his role, Evan sets the strategic direction for the company, which is known for developing, designing, building and managing high-end real estate throughout the Twin Cities and Denver. The Doran Group’s current portfolio includes several high-end retail centers in the Twin Cities and more than 3,000 luxury apartment units, with a combined value of more than a billion dollars. Prior to joining the family development business, Evan worked in California with the Sydell Group, developing high-end boutique hotels and supporting projects like The Freehand Hotel in Los Angeles and The Line Hotel in Austin, TX. After returning to Minnesota five years ago and developing all of The Doran Group’s crucial projects over the past several years, including Lyra Apartments in Centennial, CO, The Ruby Apartments in St. Anthony, MN and the final two buildings within The Reserve at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove, MN, Evan assumed the role of President of The Doran Group in 2022. Evan holds an undergraduate degree in International Affairs from George Washington University, and a master’s degree in Real Estate from Cornell. Evan serves on the Board of Directors for People Serving People and International Institute of Minnesota. He is also a member of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce and serves on the statewide Management Committee of the Urban Land Institute, having previously served as co-chair of the Urban Land Institute’s Minnesota’s Young Leaders Group. Evan lives in Minneapolis with his wife, Bekah, and their two children.