Melissa Dittmer serves as Bedrock’s first Chief Design Officer and is responsible for coordinating both short- and long-term design strategies throughout all aspects of Bedrock. Since its founding, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $5.6 billion to acquiring and developing more than 100 properties, including new construction of ground up developments in downtown
Detroit and Cleveland totaling more than 20 million square feet.
In her role, she utilizes design-thinking to ensure that every physical, spatial and urban experience is well-designed for all of the people who live, work and play within Bedrock’s footprint.
She has co-authored all of Bedrock’s master planned projects including Rivereast, Douglass Site and City Modern. Recently, Melissa collaborated with Detroit’s civic leaders on the city’s Amazon HQ2 proposal. In this role, Melissa led the creation of a 242-page Vision Book that illustrated Detroit’s unparalleled opportunity for growth, the city’s unique lifestyles and development strategies. As a design advocate, Melissa also co-led the organization, design, and curation of a 17-day architecture exhibition called “Detroit Design 139” that resulted in 16 special public events, 5,000 exhibit visitors, 19 published design articles, and three media outlets declaring Detroit as a top 10 tourist design destination. Throughout all of her work, Melissa strives to demonstrate the importance of utilizing architecture and design as urban regeneration strategies.
Mark Dunkeson serves as the President and Chief Operating Officer for Bedrock Detroit LLC with 600 team members. Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $5.6 billion to acquiring and developing more than 100 properties in downtown Detroit and Cleveland totaling approximately 20 million square feet. In his role, Dunkeson guides the company’s strategic direction, performance and growth, culture and vision, and leadership development.
Dunkeson also holds the role of Chief Executive Officer of JACK Entertainment LLC, a Cleveland-based urban gaming company which owns and operates casino gaming properties in the Midwest and is a member of the board of directors. JACK Entertainment employs over 1,400 team members and generates more than $400 million in annual revenues.
Dunkeson has spent 30 years in commercial gaming, resort, and hospitality development where he led operations for several multi-property divisions of Red Rock Resorts in Nevada. As Senior Vice President of Operations for the luxury brand division, he oversaw operations of properties including, Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa, and Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino. Prior to that, Dunkeson led and operated seven other gaming properties for Red Rock Resorts and also spent five years as their Corporate Vice President of Development, spearheading the company’s expansion initiatives.
A native of Albuquerque, NM, Dunkeson earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in government from New Mexico State University. He resides in metro Detroit with his family.
Lawrence D. McLaughlin is the Executive Vice President/Chief Development Officer at Bedrock. Since its founding, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $5.6 billion to acquiring and developing more than 100 properties, including new construction of ground up developments in downtown Detroit and Cleveland totaling more than 20 million square feet.
In his role, Larry oversees the growth and logistics of all current and future Bedrock developments and projects.
Larry recently retired as a partner in Honigman LLP where he served as the Chairman of the Real Estate Department for 20 years. He also served as General Counsel to the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy from its formation through 2018. Larry’s practice included all aspects of real estate development with emphasis on real estate finance, retail development, urban redevelopment, public-private partnerships, construction law, government incentives and inducements, complex transactions, joint ventures and distressed debt.
Larry was rated a “Star Performer” by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, has been listed in Best Lawyers in America continuously since 1991, was elected to the Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame in 2014, was named as a 2011 “Leader in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, and was named in the top ten lawyers in Michigan in Michigan Super Lawyers 2006 and 2007.
He is a fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, served on its Board of Governors, the Program Committee and as Chairman of the Member Selection Committee; a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers Program Planning Committee and served as Chair of the U.S. Law Conference Program Committee; a member of the Finance Council of the Archdiocese of Detroit; and past Chairman of the Real Property Law Section of the Michigan State Bar.
Glen Tomaszewski is the Chief Financial Officer at Bedrock. Since its founding, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $5.6 billion to acquiring and developing more than 100 properties, including new construction of ground up developments in downtown Detroit and Cleveland totaling more than 20 million square feet.
In his role, Glen is responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s accounting and finance functions including financial planning and analysis of the company and its properties.
Glen is a 25-year veteran of the finance industry and previously served as the CFO at JACK Entertainment’s corporate office. He also spent 13 years at Borders Group Inc., where he was vice president, chief accounting officer, controller and treasurer.
A native of Michigan, Glen earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business. He resides in the metro Detroit area with his family.
Heather Wilberger is Bedrock’s first Chief Information Officer, responsible for overseeing and managing the information technology team and all strategic technology acquisitions for the company. Since its founding, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $5.6 billion to acquiring and developing more than 100 properties, including new construction of ground up developments in downtown Detroit and Cleveland totaling more than 20 million square feet.
Heather brings to Bedrock more than 15 years of experience in information technology, both in the public and private sectors.
Her specialties include minimizing redundancies, designing, implementing and managing networks and software as it relates to property management, acquisitions and development. Before coming to Bedrock, the newly minted Michigan resident was most recently the CIO for a large-scale residential and commercial property management firm on the West Coast.
Steve Bentley serves as the Chief Accounting Officer for Bedrock. Since its founding, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $5.6 billion to acquiring and developing more than 100 properties, including new construction of ground up developments in downtown Detroit and Cleveland totaling more than 20 million square feet.
In this role, Steve is responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s accounting functions. Steve joined the team in 2013 as the company’s first Chief Financial Officer. Steve managed and directed the expansion of the accounting and finance teams from five to over 50 team members in order to meet the demands of Bedrock’s growth.
During his tenure at Bedrock, he has closed on over one billion dollars in debt and monetized several tax credit deals under federal and state historic, new markets and brownfield programs. Steve brings 35 years of experience to this role. Prior to joining Bedrock, he served for 16 years as CFO and Principal of Burton-Katzman (now Dominion), a real estate development and property management firm.
Alyse Martinelli serves as Bedrock’s Chief People Officer. Since its founding, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $5.6 billion to acquiring and developing more than 100 properties, including new construction of ground up developments in downtown Detroit and Cleveland totaling more than 20 million square feet.
In this role, Alyse oversees the strategic growth and development of Bedrock’s workforce, which has grown from less than 100 team members to 600+ in the last six years. Alyse is focused on attracting and retaining the best and most diverse talent in today’s marketplace while continuing to evolve Bedrock’s culture.
Prior to Bedrock, Alyse served as the senior vice president of human resources for JACK Entertainment LLC, an urban gaming company focused on the development of gaming facilities that are designed to maximize connectivity and economic impact in the local areas where they reside.
Previously, Alyse was with The Reel Health Network, a digital medical technology company, where she was senior vice president and general counsel, leading the company’s legal, business and human resource initiatives. Previously, Martinelli was senior vice president of human resources for the U.S. division of LafargeHolcim, a global building materials manufacturer. She also was associate general counsel with AT&T Inc. for over 20 years, specializing in human resources, labor relations, privacy, complex commercial and employment litigation, as well as mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.
Alyse earned a Juris Doctorate Degree from Michigan State University College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in economics from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich. She is a native Detroiter and a board member of the Michigan Women’s Foundation.
Mark Miller is the Chief Strategy Officer at Bedrock. Since its founding, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $5.6 billion to acquiring and developing more than 100 properties, including new construction of ground up developments in downtown Detroit and Cleveland totaling more than 20 million square feet.
In his role, Mark oversees a number of functions within the company including strategy, economic development, hospitality, infrastructure and economic inclusion.
Prior to joining Bedrock, Mark was the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development for JACK Entertainment. In this role, Mark was responsible for investment and growth opportunities at the company, including new developments, acquisitions, and the company’s capital structure.
Mark attended Michigan State University where he graduated with honors and earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Eli Broad College of Business, a bachelor’s degree in German from the College of Arts and Letters, and a specialization in International Business. Mark currently resides in metro Detroit with his wife and two kids.
Matthew P. Cullen serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Bedrock and leads the company’s efforts to spark development and revitalization in the City of Detroit, which includes Quicken Loans’ national headquarters move to the city in 2010. Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $5.6 billion to acquiring and developing more than 100 properties, including new construction of ground up developments in downtown Detroit and Cleveland totaling more than 18 million square feet. These developments have been a catalyst for attracting new businesses, workers and residents to the city.
Cullen also is a Principal of Rock Ventures LLC, the Detroit-based organization that serves and connects entrepreneur and Quicken Loans Founder and Chairman and majority owner of the 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers Dan Gilbert’s Family of more than 100 companies, as well as his investments, real estate purchases, and community activities.
Cullen is also Chairman of JACK Entertainment, a Detroit-based urban gaming company which owns and operates gaming and racino properties in the Midwest. JACK Entertainment is comprised of over 4,000 team members and generates more than $800 million in revenues.
Cullen is a 29-year veteran of General Motors (GM), where he was General Manager of Economic Development and Enterprise Services. In addition to coordinating economic development initiatives in the communities in which GM operates, he created a shared services organization and had responsibility for the corporation’s vast 450-million-square-foot global real estate portfolio.
Cullen was Chief Architect of GM’s $500 million acquisition and development of the Renaissance Center as the automaker’s global headquarters. Since 2003 he has helped oversee the billion-dollar redevelopment of the city’s international riverfront as the founding chairman of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, whose vision is to create more than five miles of contiguous public access and linked parks along the river.
He also serves as Volunteer President and CEO of the M-1 RAIL Streetcar initiative. The 6.6 mile streetcar, known as QLINE, connects the city’s largest cultural destinations, educational and entertainment facilities and employment centers along Woodward Avenue. Through a public-private partnership, M-1 RAIL serves as a catalyst for investment, economic development and urban renewal to positively impact Detroit while helping to create a modern, regional transit system.
In addition, Cullen is the Chairman of Invest Detroit; Vice Chairman of the Downtown Detroit Partnership; and serves on the Detroit Zoological Society executive committee. He is also a board member of the Detroit Regional Chamber, Hudson-Webber Foundation, and Penske Corporation, and a trustee of the College of Creative Studies and Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. He has previously chaired the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Parade Company and the Metropolitan Detroit YMCA, and retains current executive committee membership with all three organizations. For more than 10 years, Cullen served as the governor-appointed Chairman of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation executive committee.
Cullen earned a degree in economics from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Detroit Mercy. He also completed the Senior Executive Program at Harvard University. A native Detroiter, he resides with his wife and family in the Detroit area.
Chuck Wilson serves as Bedrock’s Chief Security Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations. Since its founding, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $5.6 billion to acquiring and developing more than 100 properties, including new construction of ground up developments in downtown Detroit and Cleveland totaling more than 20 million square feet.
With more than 25 years of experience in Detroit law enforcement and private security, Chuck now oversees Bedrock’s security functions and operations teams which include engineering and property services.
Chuck is also the Chief Security Officer responsible for the security operations across the Rock Family of Companies, ensuring a safe and secure working environment for more than 30,000 team members in Detroit, Cleveland and across the country. He also leads community partnership development with local law enforcement and other stakeholders.
Previously, Chuck was Vice President of Support Services with Greektown Casino & Hotel, where he oversaw operations including Security, Parking, Valet, Transportation as well as Risk, Safety and Environmental Services.
He served a distinguished 20-year career with the Detroit Police Department and retired as Commander and Chief of Staff for Chief James E. Craig. During this time, he was a direct liaison to the business community and fostered a working relationship between the police and surrounding businesses.
Chuck believes it’s important to give back to the Detroit community he loves. He volunteers and supports Men Who Dare, Inc., the Police Athletic League (PAL) as well as many other youth development, senior citizen and crime prevention programs.
Chuck lives in Detroit with his family, where he was born and raised and is a self-proclaimed “sneakerhead” and die-hard Lions fan.