NAI Horizon First Vice President Joan Krueger is appointed to SRP’s Customer Utility Panel

NAI Horizon First Vice President Joan Krueger is appointed to SRP’s Customer Utility Panel

 

     PHOENIX, ARIZONA (Dec. 10, 2024) – NAI Horizon is proud to announce that Joan Krueger, a First Vice President on the firm’s office team, has been appointed to the SRP Customer Utility Panel (CUP).

The SRP board appointed Krueger as a new member of the Customer Utility Panel at its December 2 meeting. Her appointment is effective January 2025.

As a part of SRP’s office of Strategic Engagement, CUP members play a vital role in offering comments, input, and recommendations to SRP’s District Board and Management on various topics, including electric pricing, generation resource mix, community activities, public processes, and more.

Krueger will also amplify the voice of SRP electric customers who reside outside the District voting boundary.

“Joan will have the opportunity to contribute her valuable perspective on relevant SRP policy and operational issues,” said NAI Horizon Designated Broker Kelle Rice. “We are extremely proud of her.”

Krueger focuses on office, retail, light industrial, and land asset classes. She works in the vibrant Southeast Valley of Metro Phoenix. However, she also relishes the opportunity to serve her clients anywhere they need within Arizona. Krueger has a reputation for being customer-centric, available, and responsive to her clients. She joined NAI Horizon in 2018.

Before entering commercial real estate, Krueger, a native of Wisconsin, worked in the technology sector in international business development for more than 30 years. She gained a wealth of experience during four years on the Gilbert Town Council, including a year as Vice Mayor; and six years with the Gilbert Planning Commission.

These experiences taught her about entitlements, one of her biggest passions, and residential and commercial development requirements and processes. Krueger is an Adjunct Professor at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, where she instructs aspiring real estate professionals.

About NAI Horizon

Exceptional global commercial real estate solutions begin with local market leadership and expertise. Established in 1992, NAI Horizon is a full-service commercial real estate company serving Arizona with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about commercial real estate, providing Brokerage and Property Management Services for local, national, and international clients. NAI Horizon is a member of the NAI Global commercial real estate network providing real estate solutions to more than 325 offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.naihorizon.com.

About NAI Global

Advisory Services, Leasing, Property Management, Property & Note Sales, and Tenant Representation

NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm. NAI Global offices are leaders in their local markets and work in unison to provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. NAI Global has more than 325 offices strategically located in 65 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with over 5,800 local market professionals, managing in excess of 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes in excess of $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions throughout the world.

 

NAI Global provides a complete range of corporate and institutional real estate services, including brokerage and leasing, property and facilities management, real estate investment and capital market services, due diligence, global supply chain and logistics consulting and related advisory services. To learn more, visit www.naiglobal.com.

 

###

BOMA Greater Phoenix elects new officers, board for 2025; celebrates members at Gala Awards

BOMA Greater Phoenix elects new officers, board for 2025; celebrates members at Gala Awards

     PHOENIX, ARIZ. (December 9, 2024) — BOMA Greater Phoenix, the industry group that advances the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, influence, and knowledge, is ending the year on a high note, electing its 2025 officers and board members and hosting its annual Awards Gala.

Kathryn Rhinehart, CMP, RPA, LEED GA, with NAI Horizon, will serve her second term as President in 2025. Rhinehart is joined by Vice President Amanda Forsmo, LEED AP O+M, Ryan Companies; Treasurer Carrie Scott, Allegis Group, Inc.; and Allied Chair Mary Crowder, SERVPRO of North Tempe. The incoming Board Governor will be voted in by the new board.

Kathryn Rhinehart, CPM, RPA, LEED GA

“As we look back on 2024, we are proud of the strides we’ve made in advancing the commercial real estate industry in the Valley. The collective efforts of BOMA Greater Phoenix have fostered growth, innovation, and community,” Rhinehart said. “Looking ahead to 2025, we are excited to build on this momentum, embracing new opportunities with unwavering commitment and vision.”

Board members for 2025: Bella Barker, Ace Building Maintenance; Patty Hartley, MODE Commercial; Ernie Jackson, RPA, FMA, Plaza Companies; Debbie Laing, Ryan Companies; Jeremy Lane, Paragon Services; Alexis Matt, Newmark; Emily Mehta, CPM, RPA, FMA, LEED GA, Shorenstein Realty Services; Jeff Potts, Shorenstein Realty Services; Sara Temple, MODE Commercial; and Jennifer Wiener, ViaWest Group.

BOMA Greater Phoenix held its 2024 Fall Gala Member Awards Dinner last month at The Clayton House in Scottsdale. Members were honored in 10 categories. They were:

♦️ Allied Partner of the Year (tie): Cynthia Aburto, Sales & Marketing, Allstar Pro Painting, and Dave Little, Solutions Provider, K.M. Facility Services.

♦️ Building Engineer of the Year: Jeff Potts, Chief Building Engineer, Shorenstein Realty Services.

♦️ Civic Excellence Award: Patty Hartley, Founder | Designated Broker, MODE Commercial Property Management.

♦️ Committee Chair of the Year Award: BOMA Open golf Co-Chairs Michael Scott, Client Advisor, Weems Asphalt, and Carrie Scott, Corporate Real Estate Manager, Allegis Group.

♦️ Committee Member of the Year: Jim Quinn, Business Development, Diversified Roofing Group.

♦️ Helping Hand Award: Ernie Jackson, Director of Property and Facility Services, Plaza Companies.

♦️ Positive Attitude Award: Mary Crowder, Vice President of Business Development, SERVPRO of North Tempe.

♦️ Property Manager of the Year Award: Emily Mehta, CPM, RPA, FMA, LEED GA, Property Manager, Shorenstein Realty Services.

♦️ Service to the Profession: Jayme Bartholomew, Vice President of Real Estate, Development Services of America.

♦️ Young Professional of the Year Award: Craig Petrovich, Director of Business Development, Sanders & Wohrman Corporation.

 

About BOMA

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International is a federation of 81 BOMA U.S. associations, BOMA Canada and its 11 regional associations and 18 BOMA international affiliates. Founded in 1907, BOMA represents the owners and managers of all commercial property types including nearly 10 billion square feet of U.S. office space that supports 3.7 million jobs and contributes $205 billion to the U.S. GDP. Its mission is to advance the interests of the entire commercial real estate industry through advocacy, education, research, standards and information. BOMA Greater Phoenix has been federated with BOMA International since 1940. For more information about BOMA Greater Phoenix, visit at www.bomaphoenix.org/

###

 

Industry leader Kathryn Rhinehart joins NAI Horizon, bolstering property management team

Industry leader Kathryn Rhinehart joins NAI Horizon, bolstering property management team

     PHOENIX, ARIZONA (Dec. 5, 2024) – With more than 40 years of property management experience and leadership roles in the industry, Kathryn Rhinehart, CPM, RPA, LEED GA, joins NAI Horizon as Senior Property Manager.

Rhinehart, President of the BOMA Greater Phoenix chapter in 2024 and 2025, will be responsible for the day-to-day management of NAI Horizon’s real estate assets. She joins NAI Horizon after 3 years at Mode Commercial Management, where she managed medical, office, retail, and industrial properties throughout Arizona.

“An experienced Senior Property Manager is more than a caretaker of buildings, this professional is a guardian of investments and a key architect of sustainable growth. NAI Horizon is getting that and more with the hiring of Kathryn Rhinehart and we couldn’t be more excited to have her join our team,” said NAI Horizon Designated Broker Kelle Rice. “Kathryn’s experience will ensure the smooth and profitable operation of every property under the NAI Horizon watch.”

Rhinehart’s property management experience includes 18 years in the San Francisco Bay area and 22 years in Arizona. “After 40 years in the industry, I still have a strong passion for property management,” said Rhinehart, whose industry organization experience is just as impressive.

Rhinehart has been a member of BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) Greater Phoenix since 2003. She has served as President in 2024, and will do so again in 2025. She was Vice President in 2022 and 2023. Rhinehart has served on the BOMA Greater Phoenix Board of Directors for 7 years.

Over the years Rhinehart has worked on numerous BOMA Greater Phoenix committees. She is also a certified education instructor. She was a TOBY International Building judge and TOBY Pacific Southwest Building judge in 2013. Her BOMA Phoenix awards include Service to the Profession, 2022; Positive Attitude, 2021; and Property Manager of the Year, 2020.

Rhinehart was a member of BOMA Silicon Valley from 1987 to 2022. She has been a member of IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management) Greater Phoenix since 2010 and is a current member of USGBC (United States Green Building Council).

Her past experience includes SPM at Davis Southwest and YAM Properties; VEREIT (Cole), Regional Property Manager; CBRE, Senior Real Estate Manager; and The Plaza Companies, Director.

A native of San Jose, California, Rhinehart enjoys traveling and has been to Europe numerous times. She is a mother to two sons and has two granddaughters. She gives back to the community, volunteering with St. Vincent de Paul in Phoenix and the Arizona Humane Society. One of her pets, Gemma, is an adopted kitten. Jax is the other family cat.

 About NAI Horizon

Exceptional global commercial real estate solutions begin with local market leadership and expertise. Established in 1992, NAI Horizon is a full-service commercial real estate company serving Arizona with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about commercial real estate, providing Brokerage and Property Management Services for local, national, and international clients. NAI Horizon is a member of the NAI Global commercial real estate network providing real estate solutions to more than 325 offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.naihorizon.com.

About NAI Global

Advisory Services, Leasing, Property Management, Property & Note Sales, and Tenant Representation

NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm. NAI Global offices are leaders in their local markets and work in unison to provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. NAI Global has more than 325 offices strategically located in 65 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with over 5,800 local market professionals, managing in excess of 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes in excess of $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions throughout the world.

NAI Global provides a complete range of corporate and institutional real estate services, including brokerage and leasing, property and facilities management, real estate investment and capital market services, due diligence, global supply chain and logistics consulting and related advisory services. To learn more, visit www.naiglobal.com.

###

 

 

W&W Structural hires industry expert Jacey Sutton as Business Development Director

W&W Structural hires industry expert Jacey Sutton as Business Development Director

     TEMPE, ARIZ. (November 20, 2024) – W&W Structural Inc., a woman-owned full-service structural steel contractor, is pleased to announce that it has named industry expert Jacey Sutton as Business Development Director.

Sutton’s primary responsibilities at W&W Structural are to strengthen existing relationships, develop and build new key relationships, drive new opportunities, and increase profitability.

“We are thrilled to announce the addition of Jacey as our new Business Development Director at W&W. With her 16 years of experience in the industry, Jacey brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success,” said Jodi Malenfant, President/Owner of W&W Structural. “Her deep understanding of the business landscape and her commitment to building strong, long-lasting relationships will be invaluable as we continue to grow and elevate our operations.”

Sutton is very active in the Valley’s commercial real estate industry as a member of numerous organizations. They include the Arizona Subcontractors Association (ASA), Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA), National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), AZCREW, and Valley Partnership. Sutton is a member of the first graduating class of the Valley’s BD Guild.

Born and raised in Alexandria, Louisiana, Sutton is involved with numerous Valley charities. She has served on the board of directors for Leader Dogs for the Blind, is a member of the Valley Partnership Community Project Committee, and volunteers at Sunshine Acres in Mesa. She rappelled down the face of CityScape’s 27-story glass building in Downtown Phoenix three times, benefitting Special Olympics.

Away from the office, Sutton enjoys hiking, learning to play pickleball, and spending time with her daughter and two grandsons.

W&W Structural was founded in 1987. Its service lines include steel detailing, steel fabrication, steel erection, and steel management. Project experience is in healthcare, hospitality, transportation, education, federal work, industrial, office, recreation, religious, and retail.

“Jacey’s reputation as a highly respected professional, known for her integrity, dedication, and value-driven approach, aligns perfectly with the values that W&W stands for. We are confident that her leadership and expertise will take W&W to new heights and open doors to exciting opportunities for the future. We look forward to the exceptional contributions Jacey will make as part of our leadership team and to the bright future she will help shape for W&W,” Malenfant said.

For more information, visit w-ws.com.

###

Terracon Foundation awards grants for a combined total of $18,500 to ASU, UA

Terracon Foundation awards grants for a combined total of $18,500 to ASU, UA

     TEMPE, Ariz. (Nov. 20, 2024) – The Terracon Foundation announced two grants to Arizona State University and one grant to the University of Arizona totaling $18,500.

At ASU, a $5,000 grant will help fund a new program for undergraduate students in the university’s School of Human Evolution and Social Change (SHESC) in its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. A $7,500 grant will fund Terracon scholarships.

The Terracon Foundation also announced a $6,000 grant supporting the Terracon Foundation Funds for UA’s Geotechnical and Civil Engineering Student Stipends program.

Terracon Foundation’s $5,000 ASU grant to SHESC is intended to help advance training and create a career path for individuals to do federal-level cultural and biological assessments—integral elements of successful private sector projects. The $7,500 grant will be used to award Terracon scholarships to students with financial need pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in civil engineering.

The Terracon Foundation’s $6,000 UA grant will be used to award scholarships to students in the Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, and Master of Engineering academic programs.

ASU is a public research university and is one of the largest public universities by enrollment in the United States. It offers more than 800 undergraduate and graduate degrees, minors, and certificates across a range of academic disciplines. UA is a public land grant university offering approximately 150 majors and is ranked No. 7 in physical sciences research by the National Science Foundation.

The Terracon Foundation encourages employees to submit grant requests each year for organizations focused on education as well as the built and natural environment. To date, the Terracon Foundation has granted more than $4 million to community organizations, universities, dependents of employees, and disaster relief efforts.

###

 About Terracon

Terracon is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with more than 7,000 employees providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services from more than 180 locations with services in all 50 states. Terracon consistently ranks as a top 20 design firm by Engineering News-Record. Start to explore with us by visiting terracon.com.

 

 

NAI Horizon promotes brokerage, investment sales leader Lane Neville to Managing Director

NAI Horizon promotes brokerage, investment sales leader Lane Neville to Managing Director

     PHOENIX, ARIZONA (Nov. 19, 2024) – NAI Horizon is pleased to announce that Lane Neville has been promoted to Managing Director. Neville is a veteran investment sales specialist and brokerage team leader for the Investment Services Group (ISG), Healthcare Advisory Group (HAG), and the Special Asset Solutions group (SAS) at NAI Horizon, headquartered in Phoenix.

Neville, a Principal Partner and Board Member at the firm, was promoted from Executive Vice President, a position he has held at NAI Horizon for the past four years. He possesses more than 38 years of diversified real estate experience focused on investment sales and portfolio leasing.

Areas of expertise include disposition and acquisition, valuation services, underwriting, and land sales. Over his career, Neville has completed more than 1,400 sale and lease transactions valued in excess of $1.6 billion.

“I am excited about our future at NAI Horizon. We have a very cohesive group of brokers that bring lots of diverse deal activity to the table and our company revenue continues to grow,” Neville said. “I am also very proud of my efforts over the past few years to lead our brokerage team into buying the majority shares of our company. Having a broker-owned commercial real estate company, situated within the largest national franchised industry platform, seems to be the winning combination for all of us at NAI Horizon.”

A licensed Arizona Real Estate Broker and a graduate of Arizona State University, Neville is proficient in all aspects of marketing and selling commercial investment properties including office, medical office, and retail . He began his commercial real estate career as a high-rise office leasing agent with CBS Property Services in 1987.

Throughout his career Neville has held several senior real estate executive positions with national property and brokerage companies. He served as Managing Director of the Western Region for Kennedy-Wilson Properties; Director of Leasing and Brokerage for Insignia/ESG; and Senior Marketing Manager at Tishman West Companies.

Neville has been an NAI Horizon “Top 10” Producer from 2012 through 2024. In 2020, he was the firm’s No. 1 Producer. Neville also serves a mentor.

“As a group, we have added experienced brokers to our company through strategic recruiting and have also grown through a strong internal training program focused on new agents graduating from college,” Neville said. “Spearheading our training program over the past two years has become a passion of mine. I know how important it is for a commercial brokerage company to mentor young agents to grow organically.”

For more information about recruiting and brokerage opportunities at NAI Horizon, please contact Neville at lane.neville@naihorizon.com .

 About NAI Horizon

Exceptional global commercial real estate solutions begin with local market leadership and expertise. Established in 1992, NAI Horizon is a full-service commercial real estate company serving Arizona with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about commercial real estate, providing Brokerage and Property Management Services for local, national, and international clients. NAI Horizon is a member of the NAI Global commercial real estate network providing real estate solutions to more than 325 offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.naihorizon.com.

About NAI Global

 Advisory Services, Leasing, Property Management, Property & Note Sales, and Tenant Representation

NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm. NAI Global offices are leaders in their local markets and work in unison to provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. NAI Global has more than 325 offices strategically located in 65 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with over 5,800 local market professionals, managing in excess of 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes in excess of $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions throughout the world.

NAI Global provides a complete range of corporate and institutional real estate services, including brokerage and leasing, property and facilities management, real estate investment and capital market services, due diligence, global supply chain and logistics consulting and related advisory services. To learn more, visit www.naiglobal.com.

###

 

 

It’s all about heart when Estrella, Harvard Investments give back to the community

It’s all about heart when Estrella, Harvard Investments give back to the community

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (November 19, 2024) – When it comes to giving back to the community, Estrella and its managing partner, Harvard Investments, give from the heart.

Estrella demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the community by collecting the most donations for this past weekend’s 2024 West Valley Heart Walk at the City of Goodyear Civic Square, which aided in supporting heart disease research.

Estrella, comprised of Team Estrella and Team Harvard Investments, raised $20,525, the most among the 70 companies whose employees turned up on a brisk fall morning to support a great cause.

Team Estrella captain Jeff Zimmerman (left) and Team Harvard Investments captain Tim Brislin (center).

Team Estrella also led the Top 5 teams list – among 150 total – with $12,751 raised. Team Harvard Investments was No. 5 with $7,304 raised. Harvard Investments President Tim Brislin, a West Valley Heart Walk Executive Leadership Team member, raised the most money among the 1,957 walkers, $7,304.

Brislin, captain of Team Harvard Investments, said that the culture of philanthropy starts with The Hill Companies, the 121-year-old, family-run business based in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. It owns a diverse portfolio of companies. Harvard Investments operates as the U.S. real estate arm.

“We are proud to partner with events such as the West Valley Heart Walk that directly affect the communities in which we are stakeholders,” Brislin said. “The Hills have built their legacy through giving back in a variety of ways to their community.”

Harvard Investments also volunteered at the 2024 Valley Partnership Community Project, which this year benefitted the Sojourner Center, one of the largest and longest-running domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking shelters in the U.S. Brislin is a past chair of Valley Partnership and a member of its board of directors.

Participating in the West Valley Heart Walk was about coming together, getting hearts pumping, honoring survivors, raising lifesaving funds, and having fun along the way. Bold moves, and dedicated researchers and volunteers, have resulted in significant medical advancements for more than 100 years as the American Heart Association forges ahead into the organization’s second century.

“Being a big part of the West Valley and the City of Goodyear, this was very special for our team,” said Jeff Zimmerman, Vice President of Development for Estrella Development Company and captain of Team Estrella. Estrella Development LLC is a joint venture with Harvard Investments, Toll Brothers, and Värde Partners. “Seeing a tremendous turnout for an even greater cause was incredible.”

Members of Team Harvard Investments at the 2024 West Valley Heart Walk in Goodyear, Arizona.

About Estrella

Home to more than 8,200 families, Estrella is a 20,000-acre mixed-use master-planned community located in the City of Goodyear, approximately 17 miles west of Phoenix. Estrella’s 500-plus acres of open space include more than 50 parks and 65 miles of paths and trails, plus 72 acres of lakes for kayaking, sailing, and catch-and-release fishing. Amenities include Starpointe and Presidio Residents’ Clubs, the Yacht Club of Estrella, two fitness centers, resort-style swimming pools, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and tennis courts. Estrella is also home to a Nicklaus-design Championship golf course, The Golf Club of Estrella. Estrella is owned in a joint venture among Värde Partners, Toll Brothers, and Harvard Investments. For more information about Estrella, please visit estrella.com.

About Harvard Investments 

Harvard Investments, Inc. is a real estate investment and development company with real estate holdings throughout the Western United States. Harvard combines experience, integrity, and financial stability to create high-quality, environmentally sensitive, profitable communities including both large-scale master-planned communities and build-to-rent neighborhoods. Harvard’s Canadian parent, the Hill Companies, is a privately held diversified company involved in real estate development including construction and leasing of commercial office buildings and retail properties, oil and gas production and distribution, broadcasting, surety bonding, and insurance. The Hill Companies celebrated its 121st year of continuous family ownership and operation in 2024. To learn more visit harvardinvestments.com.

###

 

 

 

 

 

NAI Horizon facilitates $11M sale of warehouse to Peoria for officer training, tactical vehicle storage

NAI Horizon facilitates $11M sale of warehouse to Peoria for officer training, tactical vehicle storage

     PHOENIX, ARIZ. (Nov. 14, 2024) – NAI Horizon represented the seller in the  $11 million disposition of an industrial building that the City of Peoria will utilize as a training facility for its police officers and a storage facility for its tactical vehicles.

NAI Horizon Executive Managing Director Jeffrey Garza Walker, MRED, MBA,  represented Glez C Properties, LLC,  an Arizona limited liability company, in the sale of a Class B industrial warehouse at 10857 N. 95th Ave., in Peoria, Arizona. The buyer was the City of Peoria, an Arizona municipal corporation.

Garza Walker previously represented the seller, then the buyer, in a deal for the 81,060 SF warehouse and manufacturing building that was built in 2005. The asset enjoys a prime location with strong curb appeal and exceptional freeway access.

“It’s been exciting to facilitate a valuable asset that the City of Peoria can utilize for law enforcement while allowing the seller to reinvest earnings into another income-producing property,” Garza Walker said.

About NAI Horizon

Exceptional global commercial real estate solutions begin with local market leadership and expertise. Established in 1992, NAI Horizon is a full-service commercial real estate company serving Arizona with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about commercial real estate, providing Brokerage and Property Management Services for local, national, and international clients. NAI Horizon is a member of the NAI Global commercial real estate network providing real estate solutions to more than 325 offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.naihorizon.com.

About NAI Global

Advisory Services, Leasing, Property Management, Property & Note Sales, and Tenant Representation

NAI Global is a leading global commercial real estate brokerage firm. NAI Global offices are leaders in their local markets and work in unison to provide clients with exceptional solutions to their commercial real estate needs. NAI Global has more than 325 offices strategically located in 65 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with over 5,800 local market professionals, managing in excess of 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes in excess of $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions throughout the world.

NAI Global provides a complete range of corporate and institutional real estate services, including brokerage and leasing, property and facilities management, real estate investment and capital market services, due diligence, global supply chain and logistics consulting and related advisory services. To learn more, visit www.naiglobal.com.

###

IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter aces its annual charity golf event, gives back to community

IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter aces its annual charity golf event, gives back to community

TEMPE, ARIZ. (Nov. 13, 2024) ‒ The Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA, the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals, hosted its annual charity golf tournament.

One of the Chapter’s most popular events, this year’s tourney at the Arizona Biltmore Golf Club in Phoenix again set a record for tee boxes and foursomes selling out early.

For the past few years, the Chapter has supported three charities: Girls Can Build, Lokahi Teams and the IFMA Foundation.

Girls Can Build is an Arizona-based initiative powered by Sharp Construction, LLC with a mission to break down barriers to women in the industries of Construction, Design, Engineering, and Technology. By spearheading and supporting projects, opportunities and mentorship in these industries, they aim to inspire young women to be Bold To Build.

Lokahi Teams emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community through youth athletic programs, both recreational and scholastic. Its goal is to ensure every child has the opportunity to participate in as many athletic endeavors as possible. Lokahi Teams helps children acquire various equipment, uniforms or facilities as well as cover the costs of participation fees.

The IFMA Foundation is dedicated to the mission of promoting education for the facility management profession around the world and making facility management a career of choice. Donations raised for the IFMA Foundation go towards scholarship funds as well as other efforts to advancing the education and career path of facilities management.

“The enthusiasm and support for the golf tournament by our Chapter is a testament to the willingness of our members to give back to the community,” said Chapter President Monisa (MJ) Nagarajan Gomathi, CFM, FMP, SFP, FMG, LEED Green Associate, Facilities Project Manager with Terracon. “Our three main charities benefit greatly from all the hard work – and fun – that we put into organizing this great event.”

In addition to the charity fundraising, IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter tee box sponsors as well as the tournament players and volunteers participated in a costume contest. Players also had additional opportunities on the course to become tournament champion.

This year’s winners:

♦️ Longest Drive Women: Mary Crowder

♦️ Longest Drive Men: Mike Mason

♦️ Closest to the Pin: Ryan Whitney

Foursomes

♦️ Most Honest: Metro Fire

♦️ Second Place: Dave Downing

♦️ First Place: EFCI

♦️ Third Place Tee Box: Ghaster Painting

♦️ Second Place Tee Box: Restoration HQ

♦️ First Place Tee Box: TEPCON (‘Hocus Pocus’)

Best costumes

♦️ Men: Ray Orndorff (Sam I Am)

♦️ Women: Kristy Schlesselman (Helen from ‘Death Becomes Her,’ lady with golf hole)

♦️ Best Ensemble: IPSA (Average Joes)

Best costumes, Ray Orndorff, Sam I Am; Kristy Schlesselman, Helen from ‘Death Becomes Her.’

Best Ensemble, IPSA, Average Joes.

About IFMA

 Founded in 1980, IFMA is the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals, supporting more than 24,000 members in 105 countries. The association’s members, represented in 134 chapters and 17 councils worldwide, manage more than 37 billion square feet of property and annually purchase more than $100 billion in products and services. IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs and produces World Workplace, the world’s largest facility management conference and exposition.

The Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA, formed in 1985, is one of the top association chapters in the world and winner of IFMA’s Large Chapter of the Year in 2012. It is dedicated to continuous improvement of the facility management profession by providing relevant educational and networking opportunities for its membership while supporting the community as a whole. For more information about the Phoenix chapter ifmaphoenix.org.

###

 

Pair of land sales pave way for multifamily sites in Maricopa, one of the fastest-growing cities in U.S.

Pair of land sales pave way for multifamily sites in Maricopa, one of the fastest-growing cities in U.S.

Land Advisors Organization’s Homebuilding Team facilitates transactions that are bringing more than 400 new multifamily residential units to the City of Maricopa.

 Scottsdale, Ariz. (Nov. 12, 2024) – Land Advisors Organization is pleased to announce that its Homebuilding Team recently facilitated the sale of two adjacent land parcels in the City of Maricopa, Arizona. The transactions are slated to bring 431 new multifamily residential units to one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities.

The parcels are located at the NWC of Porter Road and the Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway in Maricopa, Arizona. Dominium Acquisition LLC completed the purchase of more than 19 acres for $8.26 million and plans to develop a 215-unit multifamily community on the site. The adjacent 9.5-acre parcel was purchased by Roers Companies for $4.166 million, where it plans to build a new 216-unit horizontal apartment community.

The new communities will be located along the frontage of the Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway, where the city’s new Home Depot location opened in September and additional retail is planned. Land Advisors Organization’s Ryan Semro, Bret Rinehart, Ben Heglie, and Ryan Garlick represented the seller, Stonegate BFC LLC, in these two transactions.

“The City of Maricopa was recently recognized as the fifth-fastest growing city in the U.S., and new residential options are greatly needed in the area,” Rinehart said. “These land acquisitions by Dominium and Roers will provide more affordable new residential options while also complementing the area’s burgeoning retail developments.”

Dominium and Roers Companies are recognized as two of the nation’s largest and most innovative affordable housing development and management companies.  Construction of both communities is expected to begin in Q1 2025.

About Land Advisors Organization

Founded in 1987, Land Advisors Organization is the nation’s largest land brokerage firm specializing in providing deep market insights to landowners and purchasers for the most comprehensive and effective evaluation of land in markets across the country. By integrating current local market information with cutting-edge technology and geographically specialized professionals, Land Advisors Organization advises clients in identifying and capitalizing on valuable land opportunities in all economic environments. Land Advisors Organization serves landowners and purchasers from offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Casa Grande and Prescott, Arizona; Irvine, San Francisco, Century City, Pasadena, Roseville and San Diego, California; Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa Bay, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Boise, Idaho; Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Charlotte, North Carolina; Austin, Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah, Kansas City, and Seattle, Washington. Stay connected with us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

# # #