by Peter Madrid | Jul 31, 2024 | News & Updates
TUCSON, ARIZ. (August 1, 2024) – Terracon Consultants Inc., an engineering firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services, is proud to announce the hiring of an Environmental Senior Staff Scientist.
Annie McCawley joins Terracon as an Environmental Senior Staff Scientist. She brings 5 years of experience to the firm. McCawley will play a key role in expanding the Environmental Services division in Tucson. Her focus will include due diligence, site characterization, remediation, and Terracon’s Brownfield practices.
“We are very excited to have Annie join our Tucson Environmental Team and believe her skills and experience will be invaluable to our team,” said Terracon Tucson Office Manager, Derek Koller.
McCawley earned a BS in geology from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. She also holds an MS in environmental science from the University of Arizona.
Away from the office, McCawley enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the outdoors, including hiking and camping.
About Terracon
Terracon is an employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm with more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Our talented employee-owners provide on-time and real-time data-driven insights to create an unmatched client experience that spans the lifecycle of any project, any size, anywhere. Terracon consistently ranks as a top 25 design firm by Engineering News-Record. Start to explore with us by visiting terracon.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Jul 29, 2024 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (July 30, 2024) – The Arizona Masonry Council honored industry expert and long-time instructor Martin Martinez with the Clem Hellmann Leadership Award at its 2024 annual meeting in Flagstaff.
The Clem Hellmann Leadership Award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the masonry community through leadership and involvement in initiatives that have resulted in industry-wide impact and is representative of the highest level of leadership and involvement.
Martinez moved to Arizona in 1985 and joined Top Quality Masonry in 1986. He learned the masonry profession “hands-on,” graduating from the Arizona Masonry Contractors Association and becoming an instructor. A native of Guanajuato, Mexico, Martinez has two daughters, one son, and seven grandchildren. He spent his childhood with his family on their farm in Mexico.
“Martin has been an instructor for 32 years and possesses incredible dedication, a high degree of technical knowledge, great enthusiasm, and an amazing work ethic,” said Arizona Masonry Council Executive Director Dawn Rogers. “Martin is always there no matter what he is doing; whether it comes to the apprenticeship program, work, or his family, you can always count on him.
“Martin loves the masonry industry, but he also loves being in his house, which he cares for very meticulously. He is always remodeling and making changes to his home with, of course, a masonry product. Martin always gives 150 percent no matter what he is doing in life,” Rogers said.
The award is named after Clem Hellmann, who had a successful 30-year career in the masonry industry. He and his wife Mary Jo entered the masonry industry in September 1987 with the purchase of Quality Block Company in Phoenix.
As a member of the Arizona Masonry Contractors Association (AMCA), he not only supported AMCA financially, but also gave of himself. He volunteered many hours to the masonry industry serving as a long-standing AMCA Board Member and Arizona Masonry Guild (AMG). He also served as State Chair for the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA).
He is credited with helping producers and contractors understand that non-masonry products/systems are the true “competition” and was the unifying force that brought members together to work for the good of the industry. Hellmann was a strong supporter of our industry’s workforce development efforts.
While serving on the AMCA Apprenticeship Committee, he was involved with the move of the AMCA’s apprenticeship program to the East Valley Institute of Technology, where it is still in place today. He also served as the Chairman of the Advisory Board for the Construction Tech Class at EVIT. In 2007 he was presented with AMCA’s Leader of the Year Award. In turn, AMCA established the Clem Hellmann Leadership Award in his memory and to honor his contributions to the industry.
About the Arizona Masonry Council
The mission of the Arizona Masonry Council is to create significant and lasting positive change for the Arizona masonry industry and to reinforce that our systems provide the premier building envelope solution in the minds of public and private owners, developers, architects, engineers, general contractors, and the general public. The Council and its members have played a significant role in economic development, new product and construction standards, enhanced safety policies and increased energy efficiency of masonry products. It has also been on the forefront of developing and implementing statewide education programs for the professional community as well as students from college to the high school level. The Arizona Masonry Council can be reached at (602) 265-5999 or visit azmasonry.org.
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by Peter Madrid | Jul 29, 2024 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (July 29, 2024) – NAI Horizon represented the tenant, a provider of podiatry services, in a long-term lease at Buckeye Medical Plaza, 865 S. Watson Road, in Buckeye, Arizona.
NAI Horizon First Vice President Troy Giammarco and Vice President Joe Pequeno represented Precision Healthcare Professionals of Peoria, Arizona, in a long-term lease totaling $1.148 million. Precision Healthcare Professionals will take 3,013 SF at the newly opened Buckeye Medical Plaza.
Located in the fast-growing West Valley, the new multi-tenant, 48,000 SF medical office building offers a convenient location for healthcare providers and patients.
“It was great to work with the group of doctors that make up Precision Healthcare Professionals; all of them were on point,” Giammarco said. “We had constant communication and our game plan worked to perfection.
“I want to also thank Charlie Noone and Stephen Buckridge, Principals with Hammes Partners. Every deal between tenants and landlords is a negotiation. Charlie and Stephen were very open to collaboration and to find solutions to any of the issues that arose. Thanks to Melynn Wakeman who as always did a wonderful and professional job selling the value of the asset and the new Buckeye Medical Plaza to our clients,” Giammarco added.
The landlord, HP III Phoenix LLC c/o Hammes Realty Services LLC, was represented by Melynn Wakeman with Integrity CRE.
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.
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by Peter Madrid | Jul 29, 2024 | News & Updates
TEMPE, ARIZ. (July 29, 2024) – Terracon Consultants Inc., an engineering firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services, is proud to announce the hiring of a Natural Resources Group Manager and a Senior Archaeologist.
Philip Loftis joins Terracon as Natural Resources Group Manager. He brings 16 years of experience to the firm. He will help grow the Resources Sector of the Phoenix Environmental Group. He will mentor the junior staff and collaborate with other Terracon natural resources specialists and environmental planning professionals nationwide.
“With Philip’s Maricopa County Department of Transportation experience and ASU education, I’m thrilled to have him lead our Natural Resources team in Arizona. Philip has previously worked on successful developments without impacting wildlife or waterways,” said Terracon Principal Jennifer Thies, CEM. “He is an excellent resource on federal, state, and county regulations to assist our clients with compliance. He is the right addition to Terracon’s growing Environmental Planning team and Environmental Service Line.”
A Phoenix native, Loftis earned a BS in biology from Arizona State University. He also holds a BS in environmental technology management from ASU. He is a member of the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) and the Arizona Association of Environmental Professionals.
Away from the office he enjoys spending time with his family and enjoying the outdoors (hiking, hunting, fishing, and camping).
Dave Bustoz
Dave Bustoz joins Terracon as a Senior Archaeologist. He possesses 19 years of industry experience. He will support the Cultural Resources Group Manager with overseeing the Phoenix office’s cultural resources operations.
A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Bustoz grew up in Chandler, Arizona. He holds a BA in history from ASU. He is a member of the Society for American Archaeology and the Arizona Archaeology Council.
“We’re thrilled to have Dave join our archaeologists and historic preservation team of experts,” said Terracon Archaeology Group Manager Chris Schwartz, PhD, RPA. “He is a strong contribution to our growing archaeological team.”
Bustoz is married (wife Claudia, an elementary educator for 25 years) and the father of two daughters, Valentina and Lucianna. He is an avid gardener and “custodian” of three dogs, Pearl, Daisy, and Ripley.
About Terracon
Terracon is an employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm with more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Our talented employee-owners provide on-time and real-time data-driven insights to create an unmatched client experience that spans the lifecycle of any project, any size, anywhere. Terracon consistently ranks as a Top 25 design firm by Engineering News-Record. Start to explore with us by visiting terracon.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Jul 25, 2024 | News & Updates
TEMPE, ARIZ. (July 25 2024) – Terracon is proud to announce it has promoted Louis D. Braun, P.E.; John Griffin, PLS, ASLA; and Tod Whitwer, P.E., to Senior Associates at the consulting engineering firm that specializes in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services.
Terracon’s Senior Associate/Principal Program is designed to recognize and reward employees whose leadership helps fulfill the firm’s “purpose of exploring beyond the surface” commitment as a leader on safe, profitable growth while modeling Terracon’s core values.
The role of a Senior Associate includes significant contributions beyond “daily responsibilities” in terms of leadership in advancing the company in areas such as technical capability, client experience, employee experience, and community.
“Terracon prides itself on employing the best and brightest,” said Brent M. Borchers, Desert Southwest Regional Manager. “These promotions are an example of elevating those who are part of our team and exemplary company culture.”
Braun is a Senior Engineer in Terracon’s Tucson office. He possesses 12 years of experience in the geotechnical field and serves as an Authorized Project Reviewer for geotechnical engineering services.
Braun’s project experience includes performing geotechnical assessments on numerous city and county roadway and bridge projects, military installations, parks, animal care facilities, educational institutions, commercial and industrial projects, and numerous energy projects including large solar, and transmission line projects.
Whitwer is a Regional Services Manager in Terracon’s Phoenix office with 32 years of environmental, regulatory compliance, and engineering experience. He is skilled in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields grant program having written more than 40 grant applications resulting in more than $8 million in funding for municipal, county, tribal, and redevelopment agency entities. He has also managed several grant programs.
Whitwer prepared the first Coalition Assessment grant awarded to an Arizona entity (City of Flagstaff, 2013) and the first Multi-Purpose grant awarded to an Arizona entity (White Mountain Apache Housing Authority, 2019). His project experience includes more than 1,000 Phase I/II ESAs and asbestos surveys acting as Principal or Environmental Professional.
John Griffin, PLS, ASLA
Griffin is a Landscape Architect and Project Manager in Terracon’s Phoenix office. He has more than 18 years of experience providing design, planning, and construction administration services for streets, trails, parks, flood control facilities, multi-use and utility sites, and commercial and residential developments.
Griffin’s project experience involves all levels of planning and design including visual and land-use studies, master planning, site analysis, conceptual project design, final design and construction documentation, construction administration, public involvement, and the development of presentation graphics. In addition to traditional landscape architectural services, his design experience continues to emphasize finding and implementing value-added opportunities to deliver projects that uniquely respond to their physical and cultural environments while providing in-budget results.
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About Terracon
Terracon is an employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm that comprises more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Our talented employee-owners provide on-time and real-time data-driven insights to create an unmatched client experience that spans the lifecycle of any project, any size, anywhere. Terracon consistently ranks as a top 25 design firm by Engineering News-Record. Start to explore with us by visiting terracon.com.
by Peter Madrid | Jul 23, 2024 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (July 23, 2024) – NAI Horizon agents facilitated a trio of recent deals totaling $9.78 million. They included two retail properties for a total of $7.43 and a mobile home park for $2.35 million.
Sales Transactions:
Lane Neville, Cole Neville, Brandon Hall, Whitney Heritage and Matt Westra negotiated the sale of a 13,250 SF retail building for $4.58 million representing the seller, Serrano Family Limited Partnership. The property is located at 141 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ. The buyer, JAM Management, LLC was represented by Peter Sciacca with Launch Real Estate.
Lance Sherwood negotiated the sale of a 9,358 SF retail building for $2.85 million representing the buyer, 500 Gilbert, LLC. The property is located at 500 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ. The seller, Angel Day Care, LLC was represented by Matthew Leonard, Jeff Tricco and Dawn Werley with LevRose Commercial Real Estate.
Andrew Warner negotiated the sale of a mobile home park for $2.35 million representing the seller, Cecil C. Chesser. The property is located at 6308 S. Nogales Highway, Tucson, AZ. The buyer, DT97 Desert Retreat, LLC was self-represented.
Lease Transactions:
Jeffrey Garza Walker represented both the landlord, CPLC Pickle House, LLC and the tenant, Archwood Community Resource Empowerment Strategy in a 132-month retail lease for 13,107 SF at 1401 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ.
Dylan Whitwer and Don Morrow represented the landlord, FFEC Wealth Partners, LLC in a 36-month office sub-lease for 12,150 SF at 7047 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ. The tenant, Cogir Management USA, Inc. was represented by Amy Trott with CBRE.
Don Morrow and Dylan Whitwer represented both the landlord, Southwest Commercial Property, LLC and the tenant, Del Rio Center, in a 62-month office lease for 2,572 SF at 1990 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ.
Matt Harper, CCIM represented the landlord, ECC Holdings, LLC in a 120-month retail lease for 1,707 SF at 9021 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, Fred Loya Insurance Agency, Inc. was represented by Lizette Borbon & Carl Jones with DeRito Partners.
Thomas Bean, CCIM represented the landlord, La Costa Place, LLC in a 12-month office renewal for 8,756 SF at 4131 N. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, NOAH, was self-represented.
Jay Mininberg, JD, represented the landlord, ZHENG FENG QING and CHEN GUOWEN 50-month retail lease for a 1,277 SF second-generation restaurant property at 719 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, Big Bacons, LLC was self-represented.
Matt Harper, CCIM represented the tenant, Icon Mechanical, LLC in a 36-month industrial renewal for 4,508 SF at 3673 S. Bullard Ave., Goodyear, AZ. The landlord, Pegasus West Valley South Owner, LLC was represented by Scott Wiley with Citywide Commercial Real Estate.
Jeff Adams represented the tenant, Scottsdale Pain Rehabilitation & Wellness PLLC in a 36-month medical building lease for 1,076 SF at 8406 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ. The landlord, Bayview Holdings, LLC was represented by Jonathan Rigau and John Rigau (Sr.) with Terrafirma Management & Brokerage.
Dylan Whitwer and Don Morrow represented the landlord, Blessed 777 in a 60-month office lease for 637 SF at 8828 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, Windtberg Law PLC was self-represented.
Don Morrow and Dylan Whitwer represented both the landlord, Southwest Commercial Property, LLC and tenant, Del Rio Center in a 62-month office lease for 918 SF at 1990 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ.
Matt Harper, CCIM represented the landlord, MAZ Northern Plaza, LLC in a 39-month retail lease for 1,650 SF at 5008 W. Northern Ave., Glendale, AZ. The tenant, Wallcar Games, LLC, was represented by Parker Dunn with Lee & Associates.
Whitney Heritage represented the tenant, USA Pickleball Association, in a 24-month industrial lease for 1,440 SF at 625 S. Smith Road, Tempe, AZ. The landlord, Fifth Street Commerce Center, LLC was represented by Cory Breinholt with Commercial Properties, Inc.
Thomas Bean, CCIM and Matt Harper, CCIM represented the landlord, El Divine Oasis in a 12-month office lease for 1,541 SF at 2715 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, SoCal Health was represented by Cristina Lopez with Weichert-Rattler.
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.
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by Peter Madrid | Jul 22, 2024 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (July 22, 2024) – Along with the 2024 Woman Icon celebration, AZCREW proudly announces the inaugural Woman Icon Award winner, created to honor a trailblazing woman in the commercial real estate industry.
AZCREW, the commercial real estate organization that exists to transform the industry by advancing women globally, presents Dr. Jen Welter, the first female coach and player in NFL history, on September 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Dr. Welter is also the author of “Play Big” in which she reveals the grit and determination it took to be a trailblazer in one of the country’s toughest boys’ clubs. With a career studded with several firsts, Dr. Welter made history when she coached the Arizona Cardinals’ inside linebackers for their 2015 training camp. Dr. Welter is a powerful role model and an inspiring reminder that barriers are meant to be broken.
AZCREW will also announce the winner of the inaugural Woman Icon Award at the event. This prestigious honor was designed to celebrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact, recognizing those who have paved the way for future generations.
“Establishing this award has been a labor of love for our board, as we are passionate about celebrating the achievements of women who have dedicated their careers to excellence in commercial real estate,” said AZCREW President Jenny Liles with Cresa. “By highlighting their leadership and visionary contributions, we hope to inspire future generations and reaffirm our organization’s goals of fostering an inclusive and dynamic industry.”
Nominations for this award will be reviewed by the AZCREW Executive Board & Nominating Committee. The nomination deadline is close of business on July 26. The nomination form can be found here.
“We are thrilled to introduce this inaugural award, which reflects our commitment to recognizing the outstanding contributions of female leaders in the commercial real estate industry,” said AZCREW President-Elect Lynette Dreitz Fort with Cawley Architects. “We worked diligently to create criteria that honor a woman’s tenure, innovation, leadership, and impact in shaping the future of our industry. This award aligns perfectly with our mission to promote diversity, excellence, and the empowerment of women in commercial real estate.”
Ticket prices for the Woman Icon event are $175 for AZCREW members and $200 for non-members. The event location will be provided with registration. Registration, networking, appetizers, and cocktails is from 4 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. Dr. Welter will speak from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Networking will continue from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Register here.
About AZCREW:
AZCREW is the local affiliate of CREW Network. CREW Network is at the forefront of achieving gender equity and greater diversity in commercial real estate. We will achieve this by transforming the industry by advancing women globally. Our membership offers unparalleled business development, leadership opportunities and networking both locally in your market and globally across our 12,000-member base. For more information visit arizonacrew.org.
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by Peter Madrid | Jul 18, 2024 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (July 18, 2024) – AZCREW, the commercial real estate organization that exists to transform the industry by advancing women globally, brings together a panel of experts to discuss the multifamily, student housing, and senior markets in Arizona.
Join AZCREW for a fascinating look into the Arizona Living Products Market. Recently Arizona has been a hotbed in the all-ages rental housing industry. What is happening in those markets? What are the challenges and opportunities?
Speakers include Tammy Carr, Director of Business Development, Brinkman Constructors; Cindy Cooke, Vice Chair | Arizona, Colliers Cooke Multifamily Team; Geoff Jacobs, Managing Partner, Aspirant Development; Paul Tuchin, Phoenix Market Leader, Trammell Crow; and Manjula Vaz, Member, Gammage & Burnham.
“The living product markets have been really interesting for Arizona for the last handful of years. We’ve heard our market’s supply was behind population growth,” Carr said. “After explosive years from 2019 through mid-2023, a perfect storm of land and construction pricing, debt and equity requirements, and interest rate hikes successfully started to cool our market. But what about the demand? Hear from Aspirant Development and Trammell Crow on their market views and Collier’s and Gammage & Burnham on how their book of clients are approaching these dynamic markets.”
The August 20 event is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at ASU SkySong, Building 3, 1365 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.
The registration fee is $55 for members; and $75 for non-members. Register here.
About AZCREW:
AZCREW is the local affiliate of CREW Network. CREW Network is at the forefront of achieving gender equity and greater diversity in commercial real estate. We will achieve this by transforming the industry by advancing women globally. Our membership offers unparalleled business development, leadership opportunities and networking both locally in your market and globally across our 12,000-member base. For more information visit arizonacrew.org.
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by Peter Madrid | Jul 18, 2024 | News & Updates
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (July 18, 2024) – A bobcat. A saguaro cactus. A wolf. Police and fire badges. A path system that connects the community. A celestial band with 19 stars. All are part of a mural at Fire Station 182 in Estrella that pays tribute to local guardians.
The City of Goodyear’s newest public artwork, “Guardians of the Wilderness,” was unveiled and dedicated on July 16 at the Estrella Public Safety Facility, 10701 Estrella Parkway. Created by Phoenix artist Kristine Kollasch of Fine Arts & Creative Environments, the mural holds multiple layers of meaning in eight panels of metal and ceramic tiles.
“Local guardians, including police officers, firefighters, and the wildlife you see stepping out your front door here in this beautiful environment are protectors,” Kollasch said. “The mural also features pathways that represent local trails, symbolizing the connections within the community and the natural beauty surrounding us.”
The three-month project was truly a community effort, Kollasch said. This included the idea phase, securing approval from the City of Goodyear Arts & Culture Commission, constructing the mural with Estrella community members, and the installation on June 25.
“Part of what I like to do as a public artist is to create community-based public art. It’s about getting the public involved in a feasible way,” Kollasch said. “One of my strengths is to go into a community and work with all the stakeholders. For this project, we worked primarily with the community of CantaMia. They have their own art program and art room. That was a blessing.”
Kollasch hosted tile-making and glazing workshops, engaging students from Estrella Foothills High School and residents from Estrella’s 55+ community, CantaMia, who created more than 1,000 unique tiles that contributed to the mosaic.
The theme “Guardians of the Wilderness” evolved as the mural was being developed, Kollasch said. Estrella community members were sent a survey asking what they wanted the mural to represent. From approximately 250 surveys that were filled out and returned, three themes resonated: public service, the natural environment, and the path system that winds through the trails of the Estrella Mountains and into the neighborhoods.
“There is no question that the mountains, natural desert, and open trails surrounding Estrella have been our best amenities for almost 40 years. This project encompasses all of those things, and we’re thrilled with the results. Congratulations to everyone involved,” said Jeff Zimmerman, Vice President of Development with Estrella Development Company.
The team from Fine Art & Creative Environments scheduled workshops to begin the tile-making process. More than 50 residents from CantaMia signed up, Kollasch said, with 25 producing tiles in the morning and the other 25 producing tiles in the afternoon. Students from Estrella Foothills High School created the tiles for the saguaro panel.
The frames were built by metal fabricator E2 Innovations and then transported to Kollasch’s studio where the final panels were constructed. All eight
panels were laid out, the concrete boards were built, and mosaic tiles were placed. Kollasch said her team is especially proud of the celestial band across the top. It includes 19 stars that honor the memory of the Granite Mountain Hotshots who perished in the Yarnell Hill fire in 2013.
“This is truly a community art piece,” Kollasch said. “After the initial workshops, the residents of CantaMia said they wanted to do more. They helped with the glazing process, which took some time. It really helped as we faced a super tight time frame. They did such a great job. This is part of their community.”
CantaMia resident Shirley Davidson, one of the many volunteers who attended the dedication ceremony, carefully examined the mural, looking for her tile. There it was: with the initials of family members who also volunteered.
“I work at the art studio at CantaMia, so I was happy to help those who didn’t know how to work with clay,” Davidson said. “It was so much fun. They had us come back a month later to do glazing. The best part is seeing the flower tiles my family made. This was a true community effort. We are thrilled to be leaving a lasting mark on the City of Goodyear.”
Community leaders who attended the dedication ceremony included members of the Arts & Culture Commission and City of Goodyear Mayor Joe Pizzillo.
About Estrella
Home to more than 8,000 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.
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by Peter Madrid | Jul 18, 2024 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, Ariz. (July 18, 2024) – Wespac Construction, Inc. has announced the groundbreaking of the Papago Golf House, a new 14,100 SF office building located adjacent to the Papago Golf Clubhouse and Pavilion, 5595 E. Karsten Way, as well as the Arizona State University Golf Team Practice Facility.
The project will serve as the headquarters for numerous state and national golf organizations involved with public and recreational golf.
“We are excited to partner with the Arizona Golf Foundation, the City of Phoenix, Troon Golf, Papago Golf Club, and Arizona State University on this important project,” said Kirk Jonovich, Principal/Vice President at Wespac Construction, Inc. “The Papago Golf House will provide a state-of-the-art facility for these organizations, enhancing their ability to promote and support golf at all levels.”
Designed by Douglas Fredrikson Architects, the building will feature a modern and functional design that complements the existing architecture on site. The one-story building will include offices, conference rooms, storage areas, exterior patios, and a courtyard. Parking for the facility will be located west of the building.
The Papago Golf House is a testament to the growing popularity of golf in Arizona and this project will provide a centralized hub for local and national organizations to collaborate, host events, and serve the golf community. Construction is expected to be completed in spring 2025.
About Wespac
Established in 1991, Wespac Construction Inc. is a general contracting and construction management firm, offering pre-construction and construction services in various market sectors. From small tenant improvement projects to large shell and master-planned communities, Wespac is a true partner to our clients throughout the entire project lifecycle. We pursue the art of construction, while contributing knowledge, leadership, passion, and commitment to every employee, client, and project team. Wespac has offices in Phoenix and Flagstaff, Arizona. For more information visit www.wespacaz.com.
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