Brent Heemskerk is a Portfolio Manager for the Principal Asset Management real estate team. He is a member of the portfolio team for the Principal Enhanced Property Fund, the firm’s core-plus, open-end strategy. Brent is responsible for portfolio strategy, investment activity, performance, client and consultant communication, and asset management oversight. He joined the firm in 2012 and spent four years in the asset management/development area before joining the Principal Enhanced Property Fund team in 2016. Brent received an MBA and bachelor's degree in finance, marketing, general business, and entrepreneurial management from Drake University.