1971

In 1971, Paul F. Hlubb Jr. joined the appraisal profession, beginning decades of work supporting financial institutions and shaping valuation practices throughout the region.

1976-1978

As Paul F. Hlubb Jr. advanced through the late 1970s, his commitment to the profession became unmistakable. In 1976, he achieved the esteemed SRA designation, signaling both skill and dedication in valuation work. Two years later, 1978 became a defining year: Paul earned the MAI designation—one of the most prestigious marks in the appraisal industry—and simultaneously secured his Real Estate Broker’s License. This rare combination of credentials positioned him as a trusted authority and laid the groundwork for a family legacy in real estate excellence.

1995

Paul F. Hlubb Jr earns the prestigious Counselor of Real Estate (CRE) designation, recognizing his ability to advise on complex real estate decisions. This achievement became a cornerstone of the firm’s evolution into a broader advisory platform.

1999

After a successful career in banking, Paul F. Hlubb Jr, CRE, MAI, SRA transitioned full-time into private practice, establishing Hlubb & Associates to deliver independent, client-focused valuation and advisory services.

2002

Ryan M. Hlubb left his career in technology to work alongside Paul, bringing modern tools, process thinking, and a fresh perspective to commercial valuation. His entry marked a generational shift and accelerated the firm’s evolution toward a broader advisory platform.

2009

In 2009, Ryan established the predecessor firm, drawing on experience gained from his father and other top MAIs across the region. Paul soon joined him, bringing decades of expertise to help build the foundation of what the company would become.

2015

Building on decades of combined industry experience, Ryan founded Principle Real Estate Consultants in 2015 with a mission to elevate the standard of commercial real estate advisory services. The new entity expanded far beyond valuation work, adding capital advisory, brokerage, and property tax consulting to form a comprehensive service platform. This milestone represents the evolution of a family-rooted practice into a full-service national advisory firm with a modern, client-centric approach.

2019

In 2019, the firm transitioned from Principle Real Estate Consultants to Principle Real Estate Companies, a shift that reflected far more than a new name. As the business expanded into four distinct yet interconnected divisions — Valuation, Capital, Realty, and Property Tax Consulting — the rebrand marked the evolution from a specialized consultancy into a fully integrated real estate platform. This moment signaled a broader strategic vision, deeper client capabilities, and the foundation for the multi-disciplinary, nationally oriented enterprise the company would become.

1975

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1991-2000

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