Michael, President and Chief Executive Officer, founded Waldvogel Commercial Properties, Inc. in 2004, realizing an opportunity to capitalize on more than 35 years of commercial real estate brokerage experience in the Roanoke Valley. He was the founding principal of Waldvogel Poe & Cronk Real Estate Group, which he sold to his partners. Earlier in his career, he was Director of Business Development for the Better Business Bureau and Executive Director of the Downtown Business League, Inc. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and holds both the SIOR and Certified Commercial Investment Member professional designations.

He has been active in both the Roanoke Valley and Virginia Associations of REALTORS®. He is past president of the Virginia CCIM chapter. He is past president of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia and continues to volunteer time to that organization. He currently is a member of the boards of both the Roanoke Valley Development Corporation and Total Action for Progress. Michael previously was chairman of the Roanoke City Planning Commission and has served on the boards of Downtown Roanoke, Inc. and the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Michael is an outdoor enthusiast and runner, participating in as many 10Ks and half marathons as his schedule allows.

Krista is a principal of Waldvogel Commercial Properties with Michael Waldvogel and serves as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the company.  Krista has been a commercial real estate practitioner since 2001 and with Waldvogel Commercial Properties since the company was founded in 2004.  Prior to her career in commercial real estate, Krista worked in downtown economic development.  She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Meredith College.  

Krista holds both the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation and the SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors) designation and holds both in high regard for the high professional standards with which they are associated.  Krista is active in the Virginia Chapter of SIOR, currently serving as chapter secretary and is the chapter Vice President for the upcoming year.  

A firm believer that the Roanoke Valley is a great place to live and work, Krista values community involvement and contribution.  She serves as Board President for both Saint Francis Service Dogs, an organization for which she is also a long-time volunteer, and Opera Roanoke. Krista is a dedicated distance runner and frequents live music events of all types, the Saturday farmer’s market in her neighborhood and the trails and waters of Southwestern Virginia.  Krista and her husband work hard to entertain and somewhat supervise their four dogs.

Jason is a 12-year veteran in real estate sales, and since 2005, has been with Waldvogel Commercial Properties. In 2007, he earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation, recognizing him as an expert in the commercial and investment real estate industry.

Upon graduating from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Jason became the area Director for Salem/North Roanoke Young Life, an outreach organization supporting area youth. During that time he also served as a volunteer with Answering the Call, traveling to Africa in 2002, Ukraine in 2005, and Costa Rica in 2009. Jason continued his service outreach as a member of the Missions Committee at Church of the Holy Spirit and is currently a founding member of Restoration Church – an Acts Ministries International (AMI) church plant in Salem, VA.

Jason is also an active member of The Salem Rotary Club and serves on the Roanoke Rescue Mission Foundation Board. Jason is a native of Charlottesville, VA and now lives in Salem with his wife and three children. Other interests include pick-up basketball, gardening, and fly fishing.

A native of Roanoke, Matt has served the financial needs of individuals, families, and businesses in the community for the past decade, with a strong background in commercial real estate lending.

In addition to his service with the financial and real estate fields, he enjoys giving back to the community through his participation with the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce as an ambassador, and co-chairing a committee for Children’s Trust Roanoke Valley.

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Derek joined Waldvogel Commercial Properties in 2020. Prior to joining Waldvogel Commercial Properties, he worked in banking for more than 14 years and has a strong background in commercial real estate finance. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting degree from Radford University. Derek serves on the Board of Trustees of HopeTree Family Services and is an active member of Melrose Baptist Church. A Roanoke native, Derek enjoys spending time with his family and loves Virginia Tech athletics.

Steve specializes in solving real estate related challenges by providing sound, practical solutions that help clients make the best decisions for themselves and their organizations. With over 20 years of experience as a real estate investor, including the role of Vice President of Corporate Real Estate for a $500M construction company, Steve brings a comprehensive perspective to the evaluation and negotiating process. Throughout his career, Steve has demonstrated a passion for helping others achieve success. His extensive sales and leadership experience, coupled with his knowledge of the real estate industry, has equipped him to be a great partner and resource for the commercial real estate investor.

Steve and his wife, Kirsten, have made the Roanoke Valley their home and have three adult children, Chase, Hudson, and Emma. In addition to spending time with his family, Steve enjoys reading and playing golf.

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Robin, along with her husband, founded, operated, and expanded Fleet Feet Roanoke over the course of 20 years. She spearheaded initiatives to drive revenue growth, positively impact individuals and the community, and make a meaningful difference. By identifying improvement and growth opportunities, Robin formulated successful business development strategies that positioned Fleet Feet Roanoke as a leader in the run specialty industry. Her ability to cultivate genuine business relationships, combined with her first-hand experience in commercial real estate and leasing, underscores her commitment to working with people, finding solutions, and engaging with the community.

As the founder and President of Project Forward, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, Robin's mission was to provide new shoes to economically disadvantaged students and adults in the Roanoke Valley. Over 20 years with Fleet Feet Roanoke and seven years with Project Forward, Inc., $500,000 was raised, and $1,000,000 worth of new shoes were distributed to hundreds of nonprofit organizations in the Roanoke Valley and thousands of students in the Roanoke City Public Schools.

Robin graduated from Meredith College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and a minor in Business Administration. She worked as Vice President/City Executive in banking for 18 years in North Carolina, followed by three years as a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. In 2003, Robin and her husband, Blaine, moved back to her hometown of Roanoke with their two daughters, Casey and Madison, to open Fleet Feet Roanoke. Their daughters are now grown, with Madison married, and the family shares a special bond with Roanoke as their hometown.