Michael Stanzel is a Principal and Executive Vice President with NAI Robert Lynn. A diverse background ranging from supply chain management and logistics to Fortune 500 consulting and risk management gives Michael a competitive advantage which he brings to bear on every real estate situation. With over 30,000,000 square feet in leasing and sale transactions valued in excess of $500,000,000, he has been a top producer every year since joining NAI Robert Lynn. Michael consistently has been in the Dallas Business Journal Heavy Hitters, identifying him as one of Dallas/Fort Worth's top brokers. Also, he successfully has negotiated real estate transactions throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico, earning recognition as an NAI Global Top Producer Award winner and an NAI Gold Club member, which is awarded to select brokers who transact a significant amount of business around the world.
After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy, Michael served three sea tours as Supply Officer on SEAL Team THREE, Sales & Services Officer on aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL, and Supply Officer on guided missile frigate USS LEWIS B. PULLER, and then served as a logistics consultant to the Chief of Naval Operations at the Pentagon. For his service, he was awarded the National Defense Medal from Desert Shield/Desert Storm, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, two Navy Achievement Medals, and the Navy Commendation Medal. Under his leadership, his ship received the Supply Blue "E" award for Excellence in Logistics Management. After obtaining an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin, he managed all corn risk for Frito-Lay, Inc. through futures hedging on the Chicago Board of Trade. At ICG Commerce, he consulted on procurement strategy while conducting national and global strategic sourcing engagements for multiple Fortune 500 clients, including Dole Food Company, Inc., Hillenbrand Industries, Inc., Imperial Sugar Company, and Mary Kay Inc.