Commercial Property InvestmenThe Shaner family of companies has a rich tradition that dates back three generations. The Shaner formula for success is a consistent philosophy of hard work, commitment to growth, and a genuine concern for customers and associates alike. Lance Shaner and his brother Fred lived this philosophy when they began to invest in the real estate industry in the 1970s. It was their initial achievements that set the course for what is today the highly diversified company presented on this website with investments in energy, hotels, finance, venture capital, water treatment, and construction.t