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.

“I develop commercial real estate solutions through innovation and expertise.”

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 $300,000,000 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

“I empower people to find happiness and achieve financial freedom through real estate.”

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. 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.

Within his community, Jeff is involved in the following organizations:

• Salvation Army Advisory Board
• Cheat Lake Rotary
• Board of Trustees at Suncrest United Methodist Church

“My time is spent facilitating the leasing and sale of our client’s property.”

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.

“I connect both sides of a real estate transaction used for income-generating purposes, business and/or investing.”

J.D. West Virginia University
M.B.A. West Virginia University
B.S. West Virginia University, Exercise Physiology
Broker Licenses: West Virginia, Pennsylvania

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. 

“I sell big buildings and find businesses and investors their perfect locations!”

B.S. Blue Ridge CTC
Regency/Board of Governors Associate Degree

Aaron Poling is a West Virginia native and a lifelong resident of the Eastern Panhandle. Having deep roots in the state with Family in Preston & Harrison Counties.

Following in the footsteps of his father and mentor, Aaron began his career in the construction field. Focusing on developing lots, and building single family, multi family, and light commercial projects. Working side by side with his father was a very rewarding time and helped lead him to take the next step of taking over the sales of their projects. Obtaining his real estate license in 2009, the sales aspect quickly became Aaron’s new passion. Having many leadership roles in the EPBR, and closing over 500 real estate transactions earned him Rookie of the Year in 2010, and Realtor of the Year in 2015 for the EPBR. Aaron has also earned over 10 Certifications through the NAR.

Currently residing in his hometown of Martinsburg, West Virginia, Aaron works out of the Eastern Panhandle Office for Black Diamond Realty as a Sales Associate. HIs goal is to assist local businesses and entrepreneurs with the commercial needs, and help WV continue to prosper.

“I help transform communities by connecting properties with the highest and best use.”

B.S. West Virginia University, Business Management. Concentration in Finance.

Zach Evans grew up in Morgantown, WV and attended Trinity Christian School and West Virginia University, majoring in Business Management with a focus on finance. After graduating, Zach began his career with BB&T Bank working his way up from bank teller to Branch Banker to Mortgage Loan Officer in just over a year. After spending 5+ years as a successful Mortgage Loan Originator, Zach transitioned to a Commercial Loan Officer with First Exchange Bank in Morgantown, WV. With over 7 years of residential and commercial loan underwriting experience, Zach has learned the ins and outs of how to get deals to the finish line, closing over $10 million in commercial transactions in just 2 years. Zach also brings an extensive network of business owners and real estate investors from his time managing commercial relationships within the bank and Morgantown/Fairmont communities. He sits on the board of directors for the ACE Family Fund, an initiative to foster and reward teacher excellence in the classroom and has also been an active member in BNI (business networking institute). Zach is a proud father to his son, Luke, and loves spending time enjoying the outdoors with his family and friends.

“I connect buyers and sellers in all categories of commercial real estate and help them reach their financial goals.”

Josh is a native of the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia where he grew up with entrepreneurial parents on a thoroughbred racehorse farm.  He holds an MBA from Shepherd University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Mount St. Mary’s University.  Additionally, he’s a graduate of the American Bankers Association Graduate School of Commercial Lending held at Southern Methodist University and the Risk Management Association Advanced Real Estate Lending School held at East Carolina University.

Josh rose quickly in his career in banking becoming a senior executive at an early age.  He brings over 20 years of experience across multiple facets in banking including the oversight of both commercial and mortgage lending divisions.   Known for his strong analytical abilities and his creative, client-centric approach, Josh has completed in excess of $175 million in transactions across the tri-state area.  Clients have included first-time entrepreneurs, corporations, non-profits, governmental, and quasi-governmental entities.

His passion for working directly with businesses led him to launch his consulting firm, Braided Cord Consultancy.  Braided Cord Consultancy focuses on helping businesses set and achieve their strategic goals and solve their most difficult challenges.  As commercial real estate is an important financial investment with lasting impacts on a business’s operations, financial health, and employee satisfaction, it was only natural for Josh to join the Black Diamond Realty team to further be of value to clients. His education and experience are instrumental in shaping his approach to complex real estate transactions.

Throughout his career, Josh has remained dedicated to giving back to the community and supporting local organizations. Currently, he serves on the Board of the Hospice of the Panhandle, where he chairs the Executive/Finance Committee and contribute as a member of the Fundraising Committee. Past roles include President of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Board for the United Way of the Eastern Panhandle, Board Member and Chair of the Business Development and Marketing Committee for the Jefferson County Development Authority, and an Associate Member of the Eastern Panhandle Home Builders Association.

Crystal Pheulpin is a highly experienced commercial real estate professional based in Western Maryland, specializing in multifamily investments, office buildings, retail spaces, warehouses, farms, and land. With a strong foundation in Business Administration from Hagerstown Community College and a real estate license obtained in 2004, Crystal began her career by investing in multifamily properties and quickly expanded into property management. She runs a successful property management company, overseeing all aspects of operations, including staffing, tenant relations, maintenance, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Operating out of Black Diamond Realty’s Hagerstown office, Crystal also serves clients in Pennsylvania. She is dedicated to contributing to the economic growth of Washington County and the broader Tristate area, using her extensive commercial real estate expertise to create tailored solutions that foster business success. Crystal joined Black Diamond Realty to further her mission of helping clients achieve sustainable, long-term growth within the commercial real estate market.

Active in the community, she is a member of Washington County Leadership, South Central BNI group, the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, and the Landlord Association of Washington County. Crystal brings a wealth of knowledge and a strategic approach to help clients optimize their commercial real estate investments for maximum success

Drew was born and raised in Southern Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C. After graduating from Northern High School, he earned his business degree from Fairmont State University in 2006. His time and experience at FSU sparked his love for West Virginia and its people. Upon his receiving degree, he went into the mortgage industry in Maryland before making his way back to West Virginia to call it home.

In 2007, Drew opened an insurance agency that grew a successful career of over 17 years before selling and retiring from the changing industry. While with insurance, he earned Marketing Conference awards and trips, management achievements, and LUTCF designations.

Amid his insurance career, Drew sought out an area of great interest to him and obtained his real estate license. He spent five years working in residential real estate to grow more knowledge and networking in the market around him.

Following his insurance career, Drew returned to his true passion of real estate. Combining his extensive relationships from his years in the insurance industry with his experience of both residential real estate and the mortgage world, Drew is prepared and energized to be part of the Black Diamond family.

Drew, his wife Allison, and their three children reside in Fairmont. Drew is very involved in his community with coaching and supporting his kids’ teams and activities. You can often find him at a variety of Fairmont State sporting events, WVU games, and cheering on his beloved hometown teams of Washington Commanders and Baltimore Orioles.

He proudly serves on the Fairmont State Board of Governors, the board for Marion County Chamber of Commerce, and the Financial Council at St. Anthony Church.

Drew has a true passion to connect clients with the people and places to assist in their success. Contact Drew to help your next real estate investment opportunity.

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

Non-Licensed

B.F.A Shepherd University, Graphic Design

Andrea Icenhower graduated with a degree in Graphic Design from Shepherd University in 2018 and joined Black Diamond Realty in 2019. After previously working at the Headquarters office in Morgantown, WV, Andrea returned to the Eastern Panhandle to launch and manage Black Diamond’s new office, where she oversees daily operations, serves as the in-house graphic designer, and actively engages with the local community.

For the past two years, Andrea has been a dedicated member of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. In 2022, she joined the Leadership Jefferson program, where she earned her “Master’s Degree” in Jefferson County, solidifying her understanding of the area. Andrea was appointed to the Chamber’s Board of Directors in 2023, stepping up as Chair of the Marketing Committee. Her creative contributions, including online materials, print products, and photography, have supported various Chamber committees. Recently, Andrea completed the Leadership Berkeley program in 2024, where she gained insights into fostering community leadership in Berkeley County.

In her spare time, Andrea runs a successful photography business, specializing in weddings and family portraits. Known for her optimism, energy, and commitment, Andrea brings an uplifting presence to every room she enters. Her dedication to both her community and Black Diamond Realty is clear.

Non-Licensed

S. WVU Journalism, Concentration in Advertising
S. WVU Digital Marketing

Rachael serves as office manager and social media coordinator for our North Central West Virginia headquarters in Morgantown. A lifelong West Virginian, Rachael grew up in Charleston before moving to Morgantown to attend college. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and master’s degree in digital marketing from WVU. As our newest team member, Rachael looks forward to bringing her professional experience in social media, marketing and management to Black Diamond Realty.

In her free time, Rachael enjoys sports, music and anything related to WVU and West Virginia. Her professional interests include storytelling, branding and content creation. She recently moved back to Morgantown after working for WVU Tech in Beckley and is looking forward to WVU football season and becoming a part of the Morgantown community.

Non-Licensed

B.S. & M.B.A., California University of Pennsylvania

Kate Kimm is the Executive Assistant to David Lorenze and Client Services Coordinator at Black Diamond Realty, based in the Morgantown, WV headquarters. With a Bachelor’s in Business (2016) and a Master’s in Business (2019) from California University of Pennsylvania, she brings a strong background in business operations, client relations, and strategic growth. Kate plays a key role in ensuring seamless client experiences and supporting the firm’s executive leadership.

In addition to her work at Black Diamond Realty, Kate is a dedicated entrepreneur, running a successful residential real estate business where she helps clients navigate the buying, selling, and leasing process. She is also actively involved in philanthropy and community engagement, serving as a member of Inspired Women Paying It Forward – Fayette-Southwest, PA Chapter, where she contributes to initiatives that create meaningful change.

Kate is deeply passionate about health and wellness, holding a CrossFit Level One certification. She spends much of her free time in the gym—coaching classes, mentoring individuals on nutrition, and educating others about the importance of movement and how it impacts overall well-being. Her dedication to fitness mirrors her approach to both business and life—focused, disciplined, and committed to continuous growth.

Outside of work and the gym, Kate is a lifelong sports fan, with a special passion for football. As a devoted WVU football supporter, she enjoys the excitement of game days and the camaraderie that comes with cheering on the Mountaineers. Whether in business, fitness, or community service, Kate brings enthusiasm, leadership, and a commitment to excellence in everything she does.