About Kurt Okraski

Kurt has over 30 years of business experience and has started numerous successful companies in North America.  He has been on the buying and selling side of multiple business sales/acquisitions and understands the intricacies of being on both sides of a transaction.  He supports his clients from a standpoint of having been in their shoes and assists his clients from that perspective.

Most recently Kurt co-founded and was the CEO of a geospatial engineering firm for 19 years which was recognized in numerous business and trade publications.  He has a diverse blend of business experience and has owned and operated businesses across the U.S. in the engineering, construction, investment, retail & restaurant industries. He has negotiated countless leases as both a commercial property owner/manager and a tenant.  He graduated with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno. During his career he also earned his private pilot license and commercial drone pilot certificate.  He also holds additional, specific trade certifications in the aerial mapping and geospatial industries.

Kurt thrives on assisting people achieve their professional goals of starting a new business venture or selling and merging with another entity.  It is his passion to bring people together towards a successful sale or acquisition and will take the time to properly evaluate each business.  He will work with all parties involved in the transaction to bring forth a beneficial outcome.

Kurt’s business philosophy has always been to lead by example and treat people well.  He has always appreciated people that have a solid work ethic and positive attitude as those traits are ones that are more difficult to instill in people.  He believes in being organized, along with setting goals to track and achieve milestones.  Client communication has been something he has always put at the forefront of every business dealing and transaction.  As such, he has a sound approach and is skilled at negotiating and closing deals.

Kurt can be reached at or 775-203-0083. Contact Kurt for a complimentary consultation or opinion of value.

Background:

• Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Nevada, Reno
• Certified Private Pilot
• FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot
• Certified Photogrammetrist – # 1366 – American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
• Certified GIS Professional – # 24638 – GIS Certification Institute
• He is adept at researching and implementing new software platforms and has extensive experience in computer aided drafting (AutoCAD & similar).

Contributing Articles & Publications:

• Faces of HSR – California High Speed Rail
• Point of Beginning Magazine
• Sierra Sun