Scott

Shanks

PRINCIPAL, SIOR


Career Background

Scott is a Principal of DCG and has over 25 years of commercial real estate experience. After graduating in 1987 from Linfield College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, Scott began his career in his native Reno with Hale Day Gallagher Company, where he was a broker for more than 10 years. He then transitioned to the development side of the industry, working for Prologis, where he was responsible for the Reno, Phoenix and Salt Lake City markets as Market Officer for over 7 years. After his tenure with ProLogis, he then co-founded NAI Alliance, a full-service commercial real estate firm.

Professional Affiliations & Designations

Scott received his Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) designation in 1997. Active in the Northern Nevada community, Scott served on the Board of Directors for, the Regional Alliance for Downtown (RAD), YMCA of the Sierra, Reno-Tahoe Open, and Northern Nevada National Association of Industrial Office Properties (NAIOP), where he is past president. Scott is a member of the Economic Development Authority (EDAWN) and the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce.

SIOR – Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
NAIOP – National Association of Industrial and Office Properties – Board Member
EDAWN – Economic Development of Western Nevada member

Select Client List

  • Barnes & Noble
  • GM
  • Merck Pharmaceutical
  • Henry Schein
  • ProLogis
  • Panattoni
  • Home Depot
  • US Bancorp
  • Basin Street Properties
  • Mary’s Gone Crackers

Education

  • Linfield College
  • B.A. in Business Administration

Testimonials

Craig Etem

Fennemore Law

Tom Fennell and his team at DCG assisted us in locating new office space for Fennemore’s Reno office. Tom’s tremendous knowledge of the market allowed us to identify potential space as well as to negotiate favorable terms. Throughout the process Tom was diligent and detail-oriented. This is definitely a five-star review of Tom and the rest of the team at DCG.

Scott's News

Dominic Brunetti and Scott Shanks of DCG’s office team represented the buyer, Thrive Wellness, in acquiring 599 California Avenue for $1,850,000. Thrive Wellness, owned by McGeiger Investments, exercised its purchase option after leasing the 6,051-square-foot building in 2021.  Thrive Wellness, a holistic healing community, has three locations in Reno’s Old Southwest neighborhood, treating mental, behavioral, […]

DCG’s Office team, Patrick Riggs, Dominic Brunetti, and Scott Shanks, represented Basin Street Properties, the landlord, in leasing Suite 710 at 50 West Liberty Street. The tenant, InterWest Insurance Services, will occupy the 3,112-square-foot office space. InterWest Insurance is a full-service insurance brokerage based on the West Coast that specializes in providing commercial, employee benefits, […]

DCG’s Dominic Brunetti, Scott Shanks, and Gary Tremaine represented the Seller in the disposition of 2580 Kietzke Lane. The 74,124-square-foot single-story big box building sold for $9,200,000 to Lithia Real Estate, Inc. The general commercial-zoned property is within the Kietzke submarket, Reno’s densest auto/retail area. It offers exceptional visibility along highly traveled Kietzke Lane and […]

RENO, NV – DCG is excited to share that Kaempfer Crowell, a prominent Nevada law firm, has significantly expanded its presence at 50 West Liberty, Suite 1100, in Downtown Reno. Originally occupying a suite of 7,340 square feet, the firm has now taken over the entire top floor, bringing their total space to 16,319 square […]

DCG principals Dominic Brunetti, CCIM, and Scott Shanks, SIOR, represented the seller, Greater Nevada Credit Union, in the $3,250,000 disposition of 4070 Silver Sage Drive in Carson City. The property features 18,966 square feet of professional office space on 2.71 acres.   Greater Nevada Credit Union previously occupied the property situated next to its Nevada headquarters […]

DCG’s Investment team, Chris Shanks, CCIM, and Matt DeRicco, and principals, Scott Shanks, SIOR, and Dominic Brunetti, CCIM, represented the seller in the disposition of The Shops at Bartley Ranch, located at 6135-6147 Lakeside Drive. James & Catherine McAllister Trust purchased the 34,464-square-foot multi-tenant neighborhood retail center for $9,800,000, with Scott Beggs and Cathy Shanks […]

Detroit, Michigan – DCG’s Scott Shanks, SIOR, and Joel Fountain, SIOR, attended the 2023 Corfac Fall Summit in Detroit from September 27th through the 30th to gain valuable insights into the commercial real estate industry. The summit’s primary focus was enhancing industry knowledge and developing a purpose-driven approach to benefit clients and investors. CORFAC International, […]

DCG’s Principals, Dominic Brunetti, CCIM, and Scott Shanks, SIOR, represented the buyer and seller in the transaction of 5435 Kietzke Lane. The newly constructed, 10,000-square-foot Class A office building was purchased by Sierra Oral Surgery Partners. Suite 100 on the first floor of the two-story building is fully leased to Great Basin Oral and Facial […]

The DCG Office team, including Dom Brunetti, CCIM, Scott Shanks, SIOR, and Patrick Riggs, successfully facilitated a 9,769-square-foot lease at Suite 1210, 300 East 2nd Street. This prime Downtown Class A office space is strategically situated within the Park Center Tower, an exclusive office building in the Freight House District. The location provides convenient access […]

DCG (Dickson Commercial Group) arranged the $1.71 million sale of 5280 Longley Lane, a 4,188 square-foot retail strip property. The seller, Fujimori, LLC, was represented by principals Scott Shanks, SIOR, and Dominic Brunetti, CCIM, alongside DCG Investment team Matt DeRicco and Chris Shanks, CCIM. The stand-alone retail pad is situated within the Longley Town Centre […]

DCG Principals Dominic Brunetti, CCIM, and Scott Shanks, SIOR, represented the project developer, BLC Builders, and Jamie Krahne, VP of DCG Healthcare, represented the buyer, Sierra Joint Ventures, in the $5,787,000 purchase of 5437 Kietzke Lane. The newly constructed 12,000-square-foot medical office build to suit will be occupied by Sierra Nevada Specialty Care.  Additional occupiers […]

DCG’s office team; Dominic Brunetti, CCIM, Scott Shanks, SIOR, and Patrick Riggs are honored to be recognized by @CoStarUS as a 2023 #CoStarPowerBroker Quarterly Deals Winner for the largest office lease in Q1 2023. DCG’s office team represented the landlord Basin Street Properties in leasing 6,911 square feet of Class A office space to DL […]

DCG’s office team; Dominic Brunetti, CCIM, Scott Shanks, SIOR, and Patrick Riggs represented the landlord, Basin Street Properties in leasing suite 500 at 200 South Virginia Street in Downtown Reno. Basin Street Properties, owner and manager of 200 South Virginia Street are pleased to welcome their newest tenant, State of Nevada Department of Tourism to […]

DCG’s Principal, Dominic Brunetti, CCIM, Principal, Scott Shanks, SIOR, and Peter Larsen represented Berkich Lucey Law Group in acquiring a 4,812 square-foot office at 825 Maestro Drive. Located in Reno’s popular South Meadows Submarket, the professional garden office was purchased for $1,560,000.  Berkich Lucey Law Group assists families with divorce and legal separation, child custody […]

DCG’s Dominic Brunetti, CCIM and Scott Shanks, SIOR, Patrick Riggs, and Gary Tremaine, represented the seller in the disposition of a 25,432 square foot mixed-use office/retail building located at 2195 South Virginia Street. The property was sold to Reno Community Health Center, LLC for $6,400,000, 100% of the initial asking price. The two-story building stands […]

DCG’s Principals Dominic Brunetti, CCIM and Scott Shanks, SIOR, along with the investment team; Chris Shanks, CCIM and Matt DeRicco represented the seller of the three-tenant retail strip mall located at 1130 North Hills Boulevard. Selling for $5,750,000, this investment property is estimated to be at a 5.9% CAP rate. The 21,235-square-foot retail building is […]

DCG’s Dominic Brunetti, CCIM, Scott Shanks, SIOR, and Peter Larsen assisted the seller in the disposition of 1236 Glendale Avenue. The 13,440 square foot industrial building sold for $2,640,000 to an undisclosed buyer.  This 0.5-acre parcel is located in the Sparks Industrial Submarket and close to Interstate 80 and Highway 395/Interstate 580. The building consists […]

DCG congratulates our office team for being granted CoStar’s Power Broker Award for the second and third largest office lease in Q2 2022. DCG’s Office Team, Scott Shanks, SIOR and Dominic Brunetti, CCIM, and Patrick Riggs assisted the landlord, Basin Street Properties, in two of the largest leasing deals in the second quarter of 2022. […]

DCG’s office team, Dominic Brunetti, CCIM, Scott Shanks, SIOR, and Patrick Riggs, represented the landlord in leasing Suite 300 at 50 West Liberty Street in Downtown Reno. Basin Street Properties, owner and manager of 50 West Liberty Street, are pleased to welcome their newest tenant, Carollo Engineers, Inc, to their 6,848 square foot Class A […]

DCG’s office team; Dominic Brunetti, CCIM, and Scott Shanks, SIOR represented Iconic Wealth Advisory Group, dba The Laughton Wealth Advisory Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, in leasing a 3,026 square foot office at The Village at Lakeridge; 6900 South McCarran Blvd.  The Laughton Wealth Advisory Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, led by Jim Laughton, is […]

DCG is pleased to announce and congratulate our office team as they were granted CoStar’s Power Broker Award for the second Largest Office Lease in Q1’22. DCG’s Office Team, Scott Shanks, SIOR and Dominic Brunetti, CCIM assisted Basin Street Properties and ITS Logistics in expanding the ITS’ office to 40,119 square feet at 50 West […]

DCG’s office team; Dominic Brunetti, CCIM, and Scott Shanks, SIOR represented the tenant; The Children’s Cabinet in the lease of an 8,685 square foot office space located at 961 Matley Lane, Suite 110. Centrally located in the Airport Submarket, the Industrial Commercial (IC) zoned property has excellent visibility and easy access to Highway US-395/Interstate I-580 […]

DCG’s office team, Dominic Brunetti, CCIM, and Scott Shanks, SIOR represented the buyer in the acquisition of an 18,964 square foot office building located at 595 Double Eagle Court in Reno, NV. 14 Orchard Properties, LLC purchased the South Meadows office building for $4,475,000. The free-standing office building is located just north of South Meadows […]

DCG is pleased to announce and congratulate our Office Team as they were granted CoStar’s Q4 Power Broker Award for the second Largest Office Lease in Q4. DCG’s Office Team, Scott Shanks, SIOR and Dominic Brunetti, CCIM represented Donor Network West in leasing a 17,315 square foot office located in the Meadowood submarket.

DCG’s office team; Dominic Brunetti, CCIM, and Scott Shanks, SIOR represented the tenant in expanding at 9790 Gateway Drive, increasing their space to 14,448 square feet. Greater Nevada Credit Union is a local member-owned and member-focused credit union. Used for both personal and business banking and mortgage services, Greater Nevada Credit Unions are found in […]

DCG is proud to announce that Dominic Brunetti, CCIM, and Scott Shanks, SIOR represented Donor Network West in leasing the 17,315 square foot office building located at 5440 Reno Corporate Drive in Reno, Nevada.  This prime location is conveniently located near the newly developed Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center in the Meadowood submarket. The free-standing […]

DCG’s office team; Dominic Brunetti, CCIM, Scott Shanks, SIOR and Patrick Riggs assisted Basin Street Properties and ITS Logistics in expanding the ITS’ office to 40,119 square feet at 50 W. Liberty. This grows the building’s occupancy to 93%.  Since 1999, ITS Logistics has been at the forefront of third-party logistics (3PL). Simply put, they […]

DCG’s office team; Dominic Brunetti, CCIM, and Scott Shanks, SIOR, along with the land team; Dennis Bradley, and Heidi Chisholm represented the seller, Bruce Investment Group LLC of the 57.15-acre parcel along Highland Ranch Parkway and Pyramid Highway in northern Sparks, Nevada.  The parcel is located directly across from the new 5 Ridges Development. Currently […]

DCG’s office team; Dominic Brunetti, CCIM, Scott Shanks, SIOR, and Patrick Riggs represented the landlord while the investment team; Chris Shanks, CCIM and Matt DeRicco represented the tenant in leasing Suite 320 at 200 South Virginia St. Basin Street Properties, owner and manager of 200 South Virginia Street are pleased to welcome their newest tenant, […]

DCG’s office team; Dominic Brunetti, CCIM and Scott Shanks, SIOR, along with the investment team; Chris Shanks, CCIM and Matt DeRicco represented the seller of the single-tenant medical office at 3725 Lakeside Drive. Multiple offers were received with a final sale price of $2.5MM, about $250,000 over the initial asking price. Built in 2005, this […]

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