Local Ownership –
Local Management –
Long Term Relationships
At True Stone Properties, our mission is to provide exceptional commercial real estate solutions by offering high-quality, well-maintained properties that meet the unique needs of our tenants. We are committed to maximizing the value of our investments through proactive property management, fostering long-term relationships, and creating thriving business environments. Our goal is to deliver reliability, integrity, and outstanding service in every aspect of property ownership and management, ensuring success for our clients, tenants, and community.
History
Braun & Sullivan was started in 1983 by Richard (Rick) Braun and Christopher (Chris) Sullivan who engaged principally in the business of real estate investment. For the next 38 years, Rick and Chris grew their real estate portfolio under the Braun & Sullivan, LLP business entity by purchasing buildings, selling buildings, and leasing buildings/suites until they sold the business to Rick’s son Jay in 2021, when both Rick & Chris retired. Jay continued to operate the business under the Braun & Sullivan business name until 2025, when the business was rebranded under the True Stone Properties business name to better align the business name with the current owner/business. Continuing with the same principles of keeping expenses low, self-managing the properties, and working with only specific subcontractors who meet our standards of quality of work, True Stone Properties is committed to offering well-maintained commercial real estate properties at reasonable rates for decades to come.
Meet Our Owner
Jay Braun – Owner
I’m a Purdue University graduate (Class of 2003) and Cathedral High School alumnus (1999) with a lifelong connection to Central Indiana. I purchased Braun and Sullivan in 2021, later rebranding it as True Stone Properties to reflect a renewed focus on integrity, quality, and long-term relationships with tenants.
As the owner, I take pride in maintaining high standards across every property. I value honesty, hard work, and doing things the right way — often overseeing or performing maintenance myself to ensure every detail meets expectations. My hands-on approach allows me to stay connected to each property and the people who occupy them.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors and with my family. My goal with True Stone Properties is simple: to provide tenants with well-maintained, dependable spaces and a responsive, trustworthy ownership experience.