Philosophy

At Lakeside, our philosophy is founded upon the following core values and beliefs: 

Long-term Perspective

We believe in the power of patience and persistence in investing. Our decisions are guided by a long-term view of market trends, economic cycles, and the strength of the assets we invest in.

Risk Management

Preservation of capital is paramount to our identity as an investment group. We believe in building a well-diversified portfolio that mitigates downside risk while optimizing upside potential

Integrity & Transparency

Integrity is the root of every single decision we make. We believe in fostering clear communication and accountability in our relationships to ensure that mutual trust is not just earned, but continuously strengthened. Our commitment to this approach guides us as we strive to deliver exceptional value and reliability in every investment opportunity we pursue.

Leadership

Mark Weisensee

Founder, CEO

Member of Investment Committee

Mr. Weisensee guides the firm’s strategic direction and oversees investment and portfolio management activities within the company. With 30 years of experience in construction management, entrepreneurship, and investing, his expertise plays a key role in decision making. In addition to founding Lakeside Investment Group, Mr. Weisensee is the Owner and CEO of the OpenRoad family of companies.

Randy Iott

Vice President

Member of Investment Committee

Mr. Iott directs commercial operations and manages portfolio decisions, while focusing on acquisitions and relationships. With 40 years of experience in construction and property management, he has been pivotal in numerous real estate transactions. Prior to Lakeside Investment Group, Randy was involved in the community as a business owner and investor.

Carter Weisensee

Managing Director

Member of Investment Committee

Mr. Carter Weisensee actively manages the operations and real estate portfolio for the company, focusing on new investment opportunities within the firm. In his early 20s, he gained experience by starting his own real estate business, where he concentrated on development and value add projects. In just the first two years, he successfully completed over 25 transactions.