Our Team

The Office Here Team

You’ll never meet a nicer, more competent team of commercial real estate professionals. Creative, smart, well trained in their areas of service, and dedicated to taking care of clients – personally. They’re the many reasons why clients make Office Here properties their long-term business home.


  • Vice President
  • bankrum@officehere.com
  • 651-482-9668

Barb

Barb is the Vice President and Owner of Office Here, Inc. and Ankrum Commercial Real Estate, LLC. She has worked for more than 30 years as a licensed real estate professional. Barb has a hand in the entire operation, in and outside the office, handling most of the leasing activity for the company, as well as overseeing accounting, budgeting, tenant relations, and day-to-day operations.

Barb also handles leasing and property management for other building owners in the area, and represents office, retail, and industrial tenants throughout the Twin Cities, as a Tenant Representative.

Barb and her husband Craig are now empty nesters with two adult daughters and a son in college; all of whom are involved in sports, church, and other activities. Barb enjoys entertaining friends and family, fishing, golfing, and any travel anywhere!

  • President
  • cankrum@officehere.com
  • 651-482-9668

Craig

Craig joined Cave Associates, Ltd., which is now Office Here Inc., in 1993. He oversees the entire operation including day-to-day functions, leasing, drawing and pricing floor plans and build-outs, as well as planning and budgeting for all major repairs and improvements. In 2011, Craig became co-owner and President of Office Here Inc and Ankrum Commercial Real Estate LLC. Craig and his wife, Barb, have two adult daughters and a son in college; all of whom are involved in sports, Church, and other activities. Craig is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, hunting, golfing, and riding motorcycles.

  • Property & Leasing Manager
  • sara@officehere.com
  • 651-482-9668

Sara

Sara joined our team in 2010, acquiring her Real Estate License in 2014. She has over 10 years of experience in Property Management and over 20 years of experience in administrative support. She has various roles in the company including property management, lease administration, customer service, accounting, tenant relations and more. Sara brings added fluidity overseeing the day-to-day operations of the office. She is focused on our tenants needs and is always happy to assist them. When not in the office Sara enjoys spending time with her family in Wisconsin, shopping, traveling, event planning and being creative!

  • Building Operations
  • info@officehere.com
  • 651-482-9668

Larry

Larry has been a good friend and business associate of ours for more than 30 years, but became a part-time employee in 2006, after retiring from his full-time job. Larry helps out in many areas, making sure the properties run smoothly. His thorough snow removal and grounds maintenance makes life easier for our tenants. Larry and his wife have a grown son and live in Vadnais Heights. He loves golfing, hunting and fishing, traveling and semi-retirement.

  • Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
  • info@officehere.com
  • 651-482-9668

Toua

Prior to joining the Office Here team, Toua worked in the residential construction field. He is interested in all the various aspects of commercial building operations and maintenance, and has been quickly mastering many new skills. He recently moved from Georgia to Minnesota in order to be closer to family. He is married with 2 daughters and a son. When he’s not working, Toua enjoys fishing and almost anything outdoors.

  • Project Manager
  • info@officehere.com
  • 651-482-9668

Colin

Colin joined “The Crew” in September 2011. He has worked in the construction industry for many years and uses his experience and expertise to oversee projects throughout the Twin Cities. Colin grew up in Minnesota and enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, cooking, going to the cabin, and spending time with friends and family. Colin and his wife have two beautiful children.

  • Building Operations
  • info@officehere.com
  • 651-482-9668

Steven

Steven joined us in 2021 as an experienced carpenter and has been busy assisting us in both construction and facilities maintenance. Steven has 3 adorable young boys and stays busy with his family and friends.

  • Administrative Assistant
  • dpye@officehere.com

Danna

Danna is our newest employee! You will meet her first either on the phone or at the front desk. She has two sons, a dog, and a new kitten. Danna enjoys travel, yoga, hiking, spending time in her clay studio, and supporting her kids’ musical events.

  • Building Operations
  • info@officehere.com

Isaak (Ike)

Ike is interning with us during his break from the University of Minnesota-Duluth where he is studying Business / Construction Management. Ike is working alongside our construction services and building operation teams wherever he is needed and continues to add to his skill set! During his free time, you will find Ike at the gym, on the lake with friends or fishing and playing every intermural sport he can (including “Old Man Hockey”) with his buddies. Ike is also an avid hunter!

  • Founder and Consultant
  • info@officehere.com
  • 651-482-9668

Sam

Sam’s transition into commercial real estate came in the early ‘70s. Shortly after, he began constructing office buildings. Once the first buildings were built and tenant ready, Sam managed them with his wife, Diane. With a growing client base built on Sam’s highly personalized approach to client and property care, he began to add to his team. Personalized care and appreciation are Sam’s credo. As Sam would say, “We’ll take care of you. We do what we say we’ll do. You can trust us.” Sam enjoys spending time with his 2 children and 6 grandchildren, skiing and traveling.