Our Team Is The Difference.

J.D. West Virginia University, Law
M.B.A. West Virginia University
B.A. Davidson College, Economics
Law Licenses: West Virginia, South Carolina
Broker Licenses: West Virginia, Pennsylvania

Equipped with multiple degrees, Morgantown native Mark J. Nesselroad has based his career in West Virginia and worked on projects in several states, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, and South Carolina. From his time as an attorney with Steptoe & Johnson PLLC to his current position as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at Glenmark Holding LLC, Nesselroad has been involved with, and represented clients in, numerous acquisition and sale transactions, totaling more than $255 million in financing, $23 million in acquisitions, $100 million in sales, and an endless number of leases. Additionally, Nesselroad has overseen Black Diamond Realty’s transactions from the perspective of the company’s founding and is a currently licensed broker.

In addition, Nesselroad has represented landlords in more than two hundred lease transactions from ground leases to stand-alone buildings, multi-tenant shopping and power centers, business and industrial parks, high-rise class A office buildings, and everything in between. Nesselroad’s wealth of knowledge and experience with sales and leases of land and buildings in multiple states, counties, and communities, in addition to the legal specifications that go along with each, give clients of Black Diamond Realty the advantage they need in achieving their investment and leasing goals in the local and regional markets.

Active in civic and charitable pursuits, Mr. Nesselroad is the Treasurer of Morgantown High School Foundation, Inc. (a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to fostering and enhancing the academic opportunities for MHS students and faculty), a member of the Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, a member of the Morgantown Area Economic Partnership Board of Directors, and member of Morgantown’s 2013 Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee and Joint Vision Group.

B.A. Virginia Tech University, Public and Urban Affairs
B.S. Virginia Tech University, Business Management
Broker Licenses: West Virginia, Pennsylvania

David Lorenze was born and raised in Morgantown. He then attended Virginia Tech University where he graduated with honors. David earned two degrees during his time in Blacksburg; a Bachelor of Arts in Public and Urban Affairs and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a focus in entrepreneurship. David’s educational background at Virginia Tech, including land planning, city government/urban affairs and business entrepreneurship, laid a strong foundation for his work in commercial real estate.

As a leader of Black Diamond Realty, David Lorenze continues to build on his strong reputation as a deal maker and community builder. Lorenze brings expertise and experience in all commercial real estate sectors spanning hundreds of lease and sale transactions.  Lorenze is licensed in WV and PA and services a wide radius of local and regional markets from Black Diamond’s home office in Morgantown, WV. David has completed over $200,000,000 in sale and lease transactions during his brokerage career in local and regional markets.

As a partner in several commercial real estate investment companies, David brings his clients first-hand knowledge of the management of real estate investments. This expertise is another way that he supports his clients and their real estate goals. By understanding and modeling successful practices in various venues of the real estate arena, David utilizes his in-depth knowledge and experience to ensure his clients’ success.

Within his community, David serves various roles:

• Member, Monongalia County Economic Development Authority board of directors
• Volunteer board member, Empty Bowls Monongalia
• Previous member, The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties board of directors
• Previous member, Main Street Morgantown economic restructuring committee
• Previous member, Generation Morgantown

B.A. University of Maryland, Communications

Jeffrey T. Stenger is a licensed commercial real estate associate in Morgantown, West Virginia. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications at the University of Maryland and his real estate license through the West Virginia Real Estate Commission. As a Morgantown native who attended school and worked in the Washington metropolitan area, Jeff brings a unique perspective to the team.

Throughout his years of working with corporate insurance companies and in the area of hospitality management, Jeff learned the critical details of restaurant operations, customer service, and record keeping procedures. Today, Jeff applies those same skills in his role as a Commercial Real Estate Associate at Black Diamond Realty, where he leases and sells office space, industrial warehouse locations, retail locations, and businesses, in addition to initiating lease negotiations and land transactions.

During his years in real estate, Jeff has helped a variety of clients buy, sell, and lease properties throughout the area. From 400 sq ft office suites to 35,000 sq ft multi-million dollar transactions, Jeff enjoys supporting his clients, property owners, and developers in their successes. He most enjoys the versatility of his daily work and continuing to evolve with the ever-changing commercial real estate market. He takes pride in forming relationships with his growing base of clientele, and in seeing businesses grow and flourish in north central West Virginia and the surrounding area.

M.S. West Virginia University, Industrial Labor Relations
B.S. West Virginia University, Business Administration. Concentration in Accounting
Broker Licenses: West Virginia, Pennsylvania

Kim Licciardi was born and raised in Springfield, VA, a suburb of Washington, D.C. She started attending WVU football games at a young age with her alumni parents and always knew she would follow in her parent’s footsteps as a legacy at WVU.

She graduated with two degrees from WVU: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and Master of Science in Industrial Labor Relations. She continued her education at Wake Forest University graduating from the BB&T School of Banking. Her studies laid a strong foundation in finance, investment banking, commercial lending, and negotiating skills.

Kim spent 15 years with BB&T Bank in various roles and spent the latter part of her career as a Vice President and Commercial Banker in the North Central WV and Southwestern PA markets. From her time with BB&T, Kim has been involved in numerous sale and acquisition transactions, totaling more than $100 million in financing. The experience and expertise that Kim brings are in the areas of investment property analysis, deal structure, contract negotiations, client engagement, and underwriting. Additionally, over the years Kim has developed a vast network of clients and contacts in the Greater WV and PA markets.

After “retiring” from Banking in 2020, Kim joined the Black Diamond Realty team to focus on her passion of bringing buyers and sellers together and raising the standards of commercial real estate. Kim is both passionate about her clients and passionate about the contributions she can make in the community. She sits on two local advisory boards at The Pines County Club and The Morgantown Marathon. Kim also devotes time to the American Red Cross and the WVU Children’s Hospital Gala. Her previous affiliations include Business Networking International (BNI), Morgantown Chamber of Commerce, and the Cheat Lake Rotary.

B.A. West Virginia University, Marketing and Management

Chris Waters brings his passion and enthusiasm for commercial real estate to work with him every day. A lifelong resident of West Virginia with over 20 years in the Morgantown area, Chris understands the changing landscape in the area’s industries and how the population provides regional business owners, corporate companies, and property investors unique opportunities and challenges.

After earning dual degrees in Marketing and Management from WVU’s College of Business and Economics, Chris stayed in Morgantown as a young entrepreneur. His past experience in sales, professional photography, content creation and editing, internet advertising, marketing, and small business ownership, led him to his career in commercial real estate.

He understands the marketing needs of buying, selling, and leasing property while managing the process. Chris looks forward to building relationships by sharing and utilizing his knowledge in a responsive, timely, and straight forward manner with clients.

Chris has worked with small business owners to “‘right-size” them into their first office space, as well as with sophisticated developers to help bring ideas to fruition. He understands that each client has individual goals, just as each property is unique in its own way.

B.A. West Virginia University, Economics

Raised in Bluefield, West Virginia, Caleb Wooldridge took to real estate from a young age, working alongside his father on various construction projects for real estate investors. It was then he realized how valuable real estate is as an investment vehicle, leading him to set the goals of meticulously acquiring property for himself and being a contributor to the industry. This aspiration drew him to West Virginia University, where he earned an Economics degree in 2021. While in school, he became a mentee of David Lorenze, Principal at Black Diamond Realty David introduced Caleb to both the foundations of investing in multifamily assets and the real estate market of north-central West Virginia by working for 304 Properties (David’s property management company) and a six-month internship at Black Diamond Realty. Caleb is dedicated to Black Diamond’s personalized approach to assisting sellers, buyers, landlords, and tenants in meeting their goals with all types of commercial properties.

J.D. West Virginia University

M.B.A. West Virginia University
B.S. West Virginia University, Exercise Physiology

Anna Carrier grew up in Morgantown and attended WVU for both undergrad and law school, where she earned her JD and MBA. In 2011, Anna and her business partner started The Cupcakerie in Downtown Morgantown. Her twelve years as a business owner laid a strong foundation in business and community development. 

In 2018, Anna started teaching as an adjunct professor for the WVU Chambers College of Business and Economics Management Department and business coaching students and community members for the WVU LaunchLab. This evolved into a full-time position as the Community Business Program Lead for the WVU Encova Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship where she worked with WV entrepreneurs, small businesses, students, and other entities to help with all aspects of business planning, starting a business, and business growth and expansion.

Most recently Anna acted as the Vice President of Chamber Services for the Morgantown Area Partnership, where she worked on membership development and retention, hosted networking events, and encouraged connections between businesses in Morgantown. Anna’s passion for bringing people together for the betterment of their business and the community is what led her to join the Black Diamond Realty team. Anna has been a member of the BNI Mountaineer Chapter for 10 years, as well as the Morgantown Area Partnership and Pi Beta Phi Alumni. 

B.S. West Virginia University, Mining and Energy Resources Engineering

Early in his career, Jeff’s passion for real estate influenced his decision to pursue and obtain a WV real estate license. With a family steeped in the real estate and real estate appraisal business, Jeff has been actively involved in real estate development, sales, and investment on a parallel path with his roles in the energy field and engineering services business. He currently holds a real estate investment portfolio that includes properties in the Morgantown and Fairmont areas. Jeff’s wealth of knowledge and experience provides a unique value-added service to clients ranging from the investor just entering the real estate market to the savvy real estate investor who desires to expand, modify, or divest.

Jeff worked in the natural gas and energy industry for 16 years and has extensive experience in many areas of the business, including gas measurement, field operations, engineering, marketing, and senior management. As Manager of Engineering, he was responsible for the areas of engineering, environmental, corrosion, wells, pipelines, gas measurement, surveying, and lease and rights of way. He then worked over 20 years as a project manager and most recently as managing director for an engineering and architectural firm. Jeff has been directly responsible for over $450 million worth of projects ranging from $30 thousand to $30 million. He was responsible for much of the marketing and sales functions of the various positions he has held and served as the lead in numerous contract negotiations.

Jeff and his wife Barbara reside in Fairmont, where they have always lived. They are blessed to have their three children and seven grandchildren all living in the Fairmont area as well. Jeff is an avid golfer and enjoys fishing and snow skiing as hobbies, and of course, spending time with the grandchildren.

Within his community, Jeff has been responsible for the project planning, acquisition, financing, and development of two separate churches having congregational seating capacities of 600 and 1000. He serves on the Deacon Board, teaches a men’s bible study and prayer group, serves in the early childhood ministry, and leads the security and capital improvement efforts at his church. Jeff has played a key role in spearheading the engineering and design of the new North Appalachian Teen Challenge Ministry’s addiction treatment center located in Clarksburg, WV. He has also served in an advisory capacity to the Ministry’s Director. Jeff also serves as the Chairman of the Fairmont Building Commission.

B.F.A Kutztown University, Communication Design,
Concentrations in Graphic and Advertising Design

Originally from Morgantown, Pennsylvania, Janelle graduated from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania where she earned her degree in Graphic Design and Advertising. After graduating, she made the move to Morgantown, West Virginia where she worked for a strategic marketing and design firm. During her time there, she gained a wealth of knowledge and experience designing logos, booklets, brochures and more. Janelle’s attention to detail and drive to produce quality design has helped increase the marketing abilities of Black Diamond Realty.

In 2018, Janelle moved back to Southeastern Pennsylvania where she currently lives and continues to work remotely for Black Diamond Realty.

B.F.A Shepherd University, Graphic Design

Leading our Eastern Panhandle office, Andrea serves as the boots on the ground, graphic designer, and office manager for our Martinsburg office. Andrea earned her degree in Graphic Design from Shepherd University back in 2018 then began with Black Diamond Realty in July of 2019. After previously working at the Headquarters office in Morgantown, WV, Andrea returned to the Eastern Panhandle to open the new office for Black Diamond.

Since then, Andrea has earned a “Master’s Degree” in Jefferson County through the Leadership Jefferson program and will be completing Leadership Berkeley County next. Her devotion to the community is further expressed by her work as a board member for the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Andrea’s hardworking spirit continues in her personal life by managing her own photography business which began when she was sixteen. Andrea enjoys coordinating both her talents of design and photography when working with clients, such as creating digital/ print design and photographing properties and social media content.

Elle is a Cincinnati native but moved to Morgantown in 2016 to study Graphic Design and Marketing at West Virginia University. During her time as a student, she worked as a Resident Assistant for WVU for 4 years and served as a Marketing consultant for some small businesses in Monongalia County. She also used her passion for film and movies to enter a short film into the Campus Movie Festival. After graduating college, she held a short Marketing position in Virginia before moving back to Morgantown. Elle has a wide background in design including web design, animation, photography, product design, and illustration that she uses to serve the clients of Black Diamond.

Jillianne has called a few places in West Virginia home, with Morgantown being the most recent. She comes from a healthcare background of 5 years and has also been in the residential side of real estate since July 2022. Jillianne was drawn into real estate due to wanting to help others in a process that may be intimidating, especially young or new buyers. She hopes to be a source of knowledge and support when it comes to everything real estate!