About Us
Balke Brown Transwestern (BBTW) is a 100% employee-owned company in the real estate industry headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1979 by Gary Balke, BBTW is a comprehensive commercial real estate brokerage, property management, and development firm that has been delivering value to clients and investors. While they began as an office building developer and manager, they have expanded into a prominent real estate services provider with expertise spanning office, retail, industrial, medical, and multi-family properties.
In 2015 Balke Brown Transwestern became employee-owned when they implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As an employee-owned company, everyone at BBTW has a tangible stake in the future of the organization. Together, their team of 150 employee owners work diligently to establish their reputation as an entrepreneurial value creator characterized by the highest standards of integrity, always placing the needs of customers at the forefront. Their clientele includes institutional owners, pension funds, REITS, Fortune 500 companies, local partnerships, and accomplished local entrepreneurs. The distinction of being an employee-owned company is a source of pride.