BJ Connolly is a Senior Managing Director at Greysteel, based in Des Moines, where he leads investment sales for market-rate multifamily assets across the Midwest — Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota.

With more than 21 years in commercial real estate as both an advisor and a developer, including hands-on experience sourcing sites, structuring capital stacks, and overseeing construction for multifamily housing in Iowa, BJ brings a builder’s perspective to every transaction he leads. He manages full-cycle deal execution — due diligence, valuation, marketing, and negotiation — and was named a 2023 CoStar Top Broker in the Iowa market.

• B.A., Political Science — University of Iowa

• 2023 CoStar Top Broker Winner — Sales, Iowa Market
• 2010 “Rising Star” — Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association
• Greysteel President’s Club Member
• Licensed Real Estate Salesperson — Iowa (B56018000)