Rob Fagnan, SIOR
Executive Vice President
Land and Industrial Specialist
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Direct: (605) 782-1672
Since 2005, Rob has thrived in the commercial real estate industry, showcasing impressive deal-making skills and a knack for identifying opportunities.
Rob Fagnan’s experience in commercial real estate epitomizes a commitment to excellence, innovation, and community engagement. As a principal of Bender Commercial, he stands as a prominent figure known for his expertise in land and industrial markets.
Rob’s roots extend from the Minneapolis, Minnesota area. He attended Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) in Marshall, Minnesota, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in marketing and a minor in sociology. During his time at SMSU, he demonstrated his marketing acumen as a project manager at the Southwest Marketing Advisory Center (SMAC)—a student-centered marketing organization that develops research-driven strategies and marketing solutions to help regional businesses and organizations expand their customer base and improve their services.
Following his student-athlete pursuits, Rob’s talents took him to the professional indoor football league. He signed with the Sioux Falls Storm, a multiyear national championship winner, where he excelled as a quarterback during the 2004 and 2005 seasons.
Joining the Bender Commercial team in 2005, his steadfast commitment led him to earn the coveted SIOR designation (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors). This exclusive achievement places him among the top 1.5% of commercial brokers in the United States—a testament to his depth of experience, knowledge, and capabilities.
Rob’s leadership journey gained further momentum as he assumed the role of principal at Bender Commercial in 2013. His strategic vision and dynamic leadership style propelled him to an executive vice president and managing director role in 2021.
Fun Facts
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Rob finds joy in his personal pursuits. His passion for music shines through his active participation at Celebrate Church, where he often showcases his guitar skills. Rob’s diverse interests extend to traveling, reading, golfing, downhill skiing, water skiing, hockey, scuba diving, and coaching for the Sioux Falls Youth Hockey Association and Fellowship of Christian Athletes Youth Football Program. Rob has been married to his wife, Lindsay, since 2013. Together, they have two children, Asher, and Breckyn.
Community Involvement
- Sioux Falls Up & Coming
- Metal Craft Industries Board of Directors
- Sioux Falls Young Professionals Network
- Dakota Business Finance Board of Directors
- SIOR Minnesota Chapter Board of Directors
- SIOR Independent Brokerage Group (IBG) Committee
- CFMA (Construction Financial Management Association)
- Sioux Falls Youth Hockey Association
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes Youth Football Program
Notable Transactions
- Cigna – 34,796 sq. ft. on 11.39 acres
- Sioux Falls Development Foundation – Multiple land sales up to 80 acres
- Novartis/Elanco Property – 213,605 sq. ft.
- N 4th Flex Property – 12,240 sq. ft.
- Novozymes Building – 66,000 sq. ft.
- Turner Properties – 19,500 sq. ft.
- Lubben Properties Investment Portfolio – $3,732,667
- Dykhouse Mixed-Use Investment Portfolio – $9.3 million
- Rock Solid Construction – 4.11 acres
- Parks Limited – Multiple sale and lease transactions
- Escrap Properties – 19,980 sq. ft.
- BNK Properties (Self-Storage) – $1 million
- Schuler – 120 acres
- Titan Machinery – 12.11 acres
- Midco – Multiple sale and lease transactions
- Full Swing Golf – 22,300 sq. ft.
- C&B Operations – 43,550 sq. ft.
- Overhead Garage Door – 4.65 acres
- Westlake Capital – 167.80 acres
- Aerostar – 78,580 sq. ft.
- SEH – 3,999 sq. ft.
- CHS – 40,480 sq. ft. on 11,96 acres
- Bankwest – 37 acres
