West Des Moines, Iowa — Hubbell Realty Company is pleased to announce the addition of Tim Coonan as Vice President.
With nearly three decades of law and political analyst experience, Coonan joins Hubbell to further the strategic growth of the development operations of the company. Coonan’s responsibilities, alongside Development and Construction Services, will include but are not limited to business development and executing capital fundraising strategies to expand Hubbell’s commercial, multifamily, and industrial assets under management in Iowa, Nebraska & South Dakota.
Coonan joins Hubbell after serving as Government Relations Special Counsel at Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm from 2016 to 2024. During his tenure, he amassed nearly 20 years of lobbying experience before the Iowa Legislature and executive branch agencies, along with more than 25 years of public policy expertise, including significant policy work in Washington, D.C.
“Tim’s unique background and extensive experience in public policy and government relations will be instrumental in strategically furthering the growth of our commercial, industrial and multifamily development projects,” said Joe Pietruszynski, Executive Vice President with Hubbell Realty Company.
“When the opportunity presented itself, I knew my skillset and background translated perfectly to enhance project insights and capture opportunities in our region. I’m thrilled to join a well-established, storied company who has engrained itself in bettering and building up our community,” said Coonan.
Coonan's community involvement includes his current roles as the incoming President of the Iowa Taxpayer Association, a board member of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, and a board member of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, where he previously chaired the Government Policy Council. Additionally, he serves as an adjunct professor at Drake Law School, teaching legislative practice.
Hubbell Realty Company, with a history spanning 168 years, is one of Iowa’s longest-standing real estate, development, homebuilding and construction company. With 18 operating divisions, Hubbell’s projects and communities extend across Iowa, South Dakota and Nebraska.
For more information about Hubbell Realty Company and its diverse portfolio, please visit hubbellrealty.com.
