Equinox began with a question: what if development didn't have to be a relay race?
On most projects, design, finance, construction, legal, and marketing pass the baton from one specialist to the next—each handoff a chance for the original vision to blur, the timeline to slip, the budget to swell. In their years of experience in the development industry, Katelyn Murray and Allison Mathern had seen that pattern play out too many times. They set out to build something different: a firm where every discipline shaping a project worked as one team from the start, not a rotating cast of contractors and consultants assembled anew each time.
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Development Partner
Katelyn Murray leads the development process to ensure the most optimal outcome for all stakeholders involved. Her responsibilities include sourcing opportunities, pre-development due diligence, overseeing design process with professional consultants, securing project financing, overseeing the construction process, working with management on lease up, as well as ongoing operations to ensure communities operate successfully and continue to thrive.
Katelyn brings a detail-oriented approach and creativity to her work, ensuring all needs are addressed and a quality product is delivered to the market. She is the primary source of communication between cities, lenders and other stakeholders.
Katelyn brings over 15 years of real estate development experience to Equinox Development, building and acquiring over 1,000 units of multifamily communities across the Twin Cities market accounting for over $250mm in value.
Design Partner
As Design Partner at Equinox Development Partners, Allison Mathern leads the design and execution of the firm's multifamily residential developments from initial site evaluation through project completion. She directs all aspects of the design process, including architectural coordination, interior design, construction administration, and final project delivery. Working closely with architects, engineers, general contractors, municipal officials, and other professional consultants, she ensures each development achieves its design vision while meeting budget, schedule, and long-term operational objectives.
In addition to overseeing project design and construction, Allison collaborates on branding, marketing, lease-up strategy, and ongoing property management, helping create communities that are both highly functional and financially successful.
Allison brings more than 25 years of experience in real estate development and residential design. Her portfolio includes multifamily apartment and condominium communities, for-sale residential developments, luxury custom homes, historic preservation projects, and adaptive reuse developments. Throughout her career, she has successfully managed projects from concept through occupancy, combining thoughtful design with practical execution to deliver high-quality residential communities that create lasting value.
Known for her collaborative leadership style, Allison emphasizes disciplined project management, thoughtful risk mitigation, and assembling the right professional teams to successfully execute complex developments. Her design philosophy is centered on creating timeless, durable, beautiful and livable communities that support long-term asset performance, resident satisfaction, and sustained market appeal.
Her work has been recognized by regional design publications and the Heritage Preservation Commission of Saint Paul for excellence in design and historic preservation. Allison holds degrees in Architecture and History from the University of Minnesota.
Construction Principal
John Mathern brings more than forty years of construction and development experience to Equinox Development Partners. His career began in his family's cabinet shop and then as an officer in the United States Army leading teams of engineers and bridge builders. He founded commercial real estate and development businesses and has constructed thousands of units of both for sale and rental housing. Always drawn to a challenge, John has an impressive ability to see and execute on locations, sites and projects that others may have overlooked.
John connects the design and development phases of each project to the construction phase, working with the Equinox team on entitlements, planning, budgeting and schedules. He interacts daily with contractors and consultants during the construction process to deliver high-quality residential communites on time and on budget. He is a problem-solver at all levels of the business. His relentless "cup half full" attitude and pride in working with his family define his role at Equinox Development Partners.
Experience Design and Marketing Principal
Bradley Reichuber serves as Experience Design (XD) and Marketing Principal at Equinox Development, where he brings a distinctive blend of strategic marketing expertise and hands-on real estate development experience to the firm's work.
Bradley began his career in marketing and project management at Target's headquarters, where he developed a foundation in brand strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and operational execution within a large-scale corporate environment. He later expanded his experience at boutique advertising firms where he worked as a marketing strategist helping brands refine their positioning and connect more meaningfully with their audiences.
In addition to his agency work, Bradley has served as both a digital and physical customer experience designer, collaborating with companies such as Best Buy and 3M. In these roles, he focused on shaping cohesive end-to-end experiences—bridging digital interfaces, physical environments, and brand storytelling to drive engagement and clarity across customer touch points.
Parallel to his marketing career, Bradley has been active in real estate development since 2013, working alongside Allison Mathern, Erin, and John Mathern on the renovation and sale of single-family homes. This work evolved into the formation of Equinox Development Partners, where the team now focuses on the development of thoughtfully designed multifamily communities.
At Equinox, Bradley's multifaceted background in marketing, XD and real estate development informs a highly intentional approach to how projects are conceived, positioned, and brought to market. He plays a key role in shaping the firm's brand, ensuring that each development reflects a clear vision—one that aligns market demand, design integrity, and long-term value. His work helps bridge the gap between strategy and execution, reinforcing Equinox's commitment to delivering modern, well-crafted housing with a distinct identity.