Bryant “Corky” Messner

Mr. Messner is a founding partner and chief executive officer of Messner & Reeves in Denver, Colorado. He has developed a dual practice in real estate and private equity transactions as part of his general business transactions practice and is head of the firm.  Mr. Messner’s practice focuses on transactions of all sizes, including the private placement of debt and equity securities, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, financing, complex real estate transactions, corporate restructurings, and general corporate counseling.

A West Point graduate, Mr. Messner served as an Infantry Company Commander prior to leaving the Army to attend the University of Denver College of Law.

Education:

University of Denver College of Law, J.D., 1987,
    Order of St. Ives
United States Military Academy; West Point, New York,
    B.S., Engineering, 1979

Association Membership:

Former Member Board of Trustees – Association of Graduates, U.S.M.A.
Colorado Bar Association
Denver Bar Association
Army Athletic Association
Board Member of the Rise School of Denver

Prior Experience:

Bradley, Campbell, Carney & Madsen, Partner, 1991-95
Kirkland & Ellis, Associate, 1987-91

Military Experience:

Mechanized Infantry Company Commander/Executive Officer/
Platoon Leader–U.S. Army; Captain, 1980-84
Airborne School, 1978
Army Ranger School, 1977