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Tony Utter
CCIM, JD

Our Founder

Tony Utter, CCIM, JD
January 13, 1952 - January 30, 2026
Tony was suddenly and unexpectedly taken from his family and friends on January 30, 2026, after playing another round of pickleball, his new favorite hobby that he played regularly with his wife Carolyn. At the time of his death, Tony was Managing Broker with Utter Commercial Real Estate, Inc., assisting landlords, property owners, tenants, sellers and buyers with 48 years of commercial real estate experience.
Formerly a practicing attorney engaged in civil and criminal litigation, Tony got his start in commercial real estate with Willard Garvey at Builders, Inc., a subsidiary of Garvey Enterprises, serving as the property manager and leasing agent for a 280,000 sq. ft. shopping center and the company's other commercial properties.
After Builder’s, Tony was with Transamerican Management Company for 24 years as Vice President in charge of leasing and sales transactions, handling more than one million square feet of office and retail properties for local, national, and international owners.
In the summer of 2003, after his commitments to coaching multiple sports teams for his sons had ended, Tony finally had the time to go out on his own and opened Utter Commercial Real Estate, Inc.
A life-long resident of Wichita and a 1970 graduate of Chaplain Kapaun Memorial High School, Tony received a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Wichita State University in 1974 and a Juris Doctor Degree from Washburn University School of Law in June, 1977. In October, 2005, Tony completed three years of course work and testing to earn his Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation.
Tony’s professional accomplishments include earning the Master’s Circle Award from the Wichita Area Association of Realtors, Inc. for 24 years and also winner of the prestigious Top Production Unit Award four times, given by the Association for the most commercial transactions. He was the recipient of the 2009 Wichita Area Association of Realtors "Broker of the Year" Award and the President's Distinguished Service Award in 2007 and 2009.
Tony was a member of the CCIM Institute, Past President of the Kansas CCIM Chapter, Past President of the Wichita Area Association of Realtors and served as Chairperson of the Building Task Force for WAAR to oversee construction of their new headquarters at the WaterWalk in downtown Wichita that opened September, 2008. He served on the Board of Directors of the Guadalupe Health Foundation and the Wichita Downtown Corporation.
Between April 2019-April 2020, Tony served as Vice President and General Manager of the Commercial Division at J.P. Weigand & Sons, Inc. He decided to transition from this position to devote more time and energy to his commercial real estate clients and their properties. Tony remained at Weigand through the end of 2020.
In Tony’s absence, his son Tim and wife Carolyn will be working to continue Tony’s legacy of extraordinary customer service to commercial real estate clients, big and small. Another of Tony’s sons, Chris, will join the firm in the fall of 2026.

   


Tim Utter

UCRE
Commercial Specialist
Leasing and Sales

UCPM
Owner, Property Manager

 Tim Utter
Tim joined the family business in April 2017, bringing with him 18 years of experience in the financial industry including sales, client services and management.
As a life-long resident of Wichita, Tim graduated from Kapaun-Mt. Carmel High School in 1998 and earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Wichita State University in 2004.
Tim started at Intrust Bank during his college years and worked his way up to Bank Supervisor and Investment Specialist. During his 12 years at Intrust, he was recognized twice for excellence in sales, an award given annually to just a couple dozen employees throughout Intrust.
After Intrust, Tim worked for two years as a Paraplanner to a Financial Advisor and then four years as a Financial Advisor and Insurance Agent Manager. During this time, Tim earned his designation as a General Securities Registered Representative (Series 7, 63 & 66) and as a Licensed Insurance Agent. During Tim’s first year as a Financial Advisor, he was recognized as the top rookie agent (gross sales) in a region which included Kansas and part of southern Nebraska.
Tim is currently engaged in leasing and sales for Utter Commercial Real Estate. In January 2021, Tim became the new owner of Utter Commercial Property Management, managing a variety of large and small office and retail properties in Wichita. Tim is also currently working toward acheiving his CCIM designation.
   

Carolyn Utter

 Carolyn Utter
During the summer of 2003, Carolyn worked together with Tony to open Utter Commercial Real Estate, Inc., while continuing her full-time position as Marketing Director at Johnson’s Garden Centers. In the spring of 2008, Carolyn accepted a full time position at Utter Commercial Real Estate.
As a life-long resident of Wichita, Carolyn attended Mt. Carmel Academy, Wichita Southeast High School and graduated Magna Cume Laude in 1987 with a BBA from Wichita State University, majoring in marketing with a minor in advertising. After graduation, Carolyn worked for three years at Harris Advertising before joining Johnson’s Garden Centers as Marketing Director, a position she held for 18 years. During her years at Johnson’s, Carolyn earned her Kansas Certified Nursery Professional designation; co-hosted the locally produced “Johnson’s Garden Time” TV Show; published “Johnson’s Garden Talk” seasonal newsletter, Weekly E-News and served as webmaster.
 Today, Carolyn continues to work closely with Tim to keep the family business up amd running. It is our goal to continue Tony's legacy of legendary service to all those looking to buy, sell or lease proprties in the Wichita area. Large or small, we are here to serve all.
   
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