LuAnn L. Bennett, LEED AP

President & Owner               

Ms. Bennett leads Bennett Group with over 30 years of experience in the real estate world. A seasoned businesswoman, she began her career in real estate in her late husband’s office where she assisted in growing the business from a small real estate ownership and property management firm to a substantial real estate development firm and office building owner and operator. More recently she managed the movement of the firm into the real estate service area, building upon many years of experience as a developer, owner and operator of both commercial and residential buildings to provide quality real estate services. Ms. Bennett is a LEED accredited professional and works primarily in areas of sustainable construction, business development, management, financial and legal services.

Brig Owens

Vice President

Mr. Owens has coordinated the firm’s public affairs at both the federal and local levels for the last 25 years. His contacts extend from the halls of Government to the individuals who lead both community-based organizations and private businesses. It is his skillful outreach to the public and private sectors and community and labor leaders that ensures the achievement of project goals. He is deeply committed to extending job opportunities and training through real estate development and has a proven track record of achieving these goals through the District of Columbia Minority Opportunity Business Council, First Source Agreements, and other public and private vehicles for ensuring minority and women-owned business participation in our projects. Mr. Owens has been an invaluable member of the Washington, DC community dating back to his award-winning career as a member of the Washington Redskins. Mr. Owens has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati and a Juris Doctorate from Antioch Law School.

John F.X. Hauser

Senior Vice President

Mr. Hauser has 25 years of experience in real estate and construction and currently serves as the managing director of the firm. During his years of leading integrated teams including contractors, consultants, and tenant and lender representatives, Mr. Hauser refined his open-book, collaborative team approach, allowing each member of the team to become fully committed to and vested in the success of the project. Stakeholders are strongly encouraged to provide input and in return are fully informed as to the full impact of each alternative, particularly as it pertains to schedule, budget and building aesthetics. Mr. Hauser earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine and his Masters of Business Administration from American University.

Kolar W. Bowen 

Vice President  

Mr. Bowen has 20 years of real estate and construction experience, including leasing, consulting and financing. He is responsible for compliance with client requirements as well as construction and project management and accounting. Mr. Bowen oversees the daily operations regarding physical assets, tenant satisfaction, contract services, ongoing construction, engineering and life safety. He has extensive experience in the construction and subsequent management of private, Government, institutional and multifamily space. The breadth of Mr. Bowen’s experience makes him an invaluable member of the management team and critical to leading Bennett Group’s future direction and growth. Mr. Bowen earned his Bachelor’s degree from the College of William and Mary.

Erika J. Martincorena, LEED AP

Project Manager
Ms. Martincorena is an experienced institutional asset manager on commercial and residential projects. She is responsible for strategic planning including developing budget estimates, bidding, monitoring daily operations on site, project accounting and closeout. She negotiates all insurance and bonding requirements and is well acquainted with the permitting processes in the Washington Metropolitan area. Her ability to communicate with owners, subcontractors and employees ensures the completion of project objectives at every phase. Ms. Martincorena is LEED accredited and holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland.

Ryan D. Shaw

Assistant Project Manager

Mr. Shaw works with project managers from the bid process through completion of projects. Mr. Shaw deals with various daily tasks ensuring that subcontractors can efficiently execute their specialized areas of work, and guarantees that job related paperwork is promptly completed and distributed.  He also researches, compiles, and drafts information regarding project specific details and needs.  Mr. Shaw received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina.

Janice L. Griggs

Ms. Griggs serves as the lead point of contact for Bennett Group and provides primary support to the Project Management team in the areas of bid process and project tracking.  She helps organize key information on properties and clients.  In her role as Marketing Coordinator for Bennett Group, Ms. Griggs is responsible for developing and updating marketing materials and the company website.  Ms. Griggs received her Bachelor’s degree from Susquehanna University with a major in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing & Human Resource Management.