by Peter Madrid | Aug 16, 2021 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (August 16, 2021) – Connect. Collaborate. Create. For the past 15 years, woman-owned triARC architecture & design has built upon those values, providing its clients with inspiring places and spaces.
As it celebrates its 15th anniversary, triARC boasts almost 1,200 projects and more than 2,000 space plans. TriARC specializes in healthcare and medical; multi-family and senior living; office and industrial; and restaurants and retail.

Owners (left to right) Marlene Brandemuehl and Jill Hamblen.
“It’s been 15 amazing years and the lessons keep coming,” said Jill Hamblen, AIA, one of the firm’s two owners. “Connections with teammates past and present give me joy. Collaborating with consultants, industry representatives and real estate professionals keep me expanding my vision for how we can grow. And helping clients create beautiful space brings purpose to my day. I am grateful each day for the gifts triARC has given me.”
Hamblen and partner Marlene Brandemuehl have grown the office to 25 professionals, including eight registered architects. For 15 years the triARC team has embraced the ability to build relationships first, which cultivates interactions and projects with which it is involved.
“From our inception 15 years ago, Jill and Marlene have led the practice with a vision consistent with what we now call ‘triARC Core Values’ to build a culture focused on people,” said Norio Tsuchiya, AIA, Creative Director, Senior Project Manager. “The next 15 years at triARC will be built upon this solid foundation to continue delivering thoughtful and consequential architecture and interior design, essential for thriving communities.”
Three signature projects that define triARC’s first 15 years:
Adelante Healthcare, Goodyear
Nature of Project: Medical
By the numbers: 45,000 SF
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
Special triARC elements: Organic architecture was a main focus in this design. The importance of this concept to the project was to reflect not only the natural world of Arizona but to attempt to synthesize the calming and spiritual elements always found in nature to provide a measure of peace and reduce the stress that patients have when they contemplate a visit to the doctor. With over 45,000 usable square feet, triARC created cohesive design elements that flowed throughout every space of this healthcare center.
The Retreat at Alameda
Nature of Project: Multifamily / Senior Living
By the numbers: 93,000 SF / 104 units
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Special triARC elements: The Retreat at Alameda is an assisted living and memory care facility. The elegant exterior of limestone columns and a stacked stone base are what first catch the eye, but the focus on comfort and accessibility throughout The Retreat is what will provide peace of mind for residents and their families.
It offers 104 units including studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. Through providing both architecture and interior design, triARC was able to inspire a sense of community. Amenities include an indoor and outdoor dining area, café/pub, theater, salon, lounges, fitness center and activity rooms.
UA Local 469
Nature of Project: Office/Industrial
By the numbers: 17,000 SF
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Special triARC elements: UA Local 469 is an office space for the UA Plumbers and Pipefitters 469. With the use of eye-catching industrial elements, triARC was able to enhance the space with exposed ductwork and pipes, open workspaces, and unique interior finishes.
From polished concrete flooring to eccentric wallpaper this space provides the perfect backdrop for both work and gathering. The conference room boasts the pairing of industrial exposed conduit and lighting with rich-colored wood finishes. This is where beauty and functionality meet to create design elements that speak for themselves.
“Fifteen years in a job I love is a dream come true and rarely have I considered it ‘work,’” Brandemuehl said. “Striving daily to live and witness the triARC values of connect, create, collaborate is not hard either. The ‘dynamic duo’ partnership, amazing staff, strong relationships in the industry and open-minded repeat clients makes this easy. I remain thankful each and every day.”
For more information, visit triarcdesign.com.

UA Local 469 in Phoenix.

The Retreat at Alameda in Phoenix.
by Peter Madrid | Aug 11, 2021 | News & Updates
Land Advisors Organization’s homebuilding team facilitated the closing of approximately 80 acres, marking the sale of the last investor-owned finished lots in Coolidge, Arizona.
Scottsdale, Ariz. (August 11, 2021) – Land Advisors Organization’s Homebuilding Team is pleased to announce the closing of nearly 80 acres in Cross Creek Ranch to Richmond America Homes and Oakwood Homes for nearly $27.5 million.
The sale delivers 372 finished residential home lots and is the second of a two-phase sale to these builders in the Cross Creek Ranch community, located in Coolidge, Arizona. The first phase, which closed in January of 2021 for just over $16 million, included 309 finished lots in the same development.
Cross Creek Ranch is located south of AZ-87 and just east of NEC West Vah Ki Inn Road and North Skousen Road, adjacent to the Casa Grand National Monument, in Pinal County. This month’s closing of these 372 finished lots marks the sale of the last investor-owned finished lots available in the city of Coolidge.
Land Advisors Organization’s Homebuilding Team of Ben Heglie, Bret Rinehart and Ryan Semro represented the buyer in the transaction.
“It’s very rewarding to be part of the growth that Pinal County is experiencing,” Heglie said. “With this purchase of the last remaining investor-owned finished lots in the city of Coolidge, builders will have to shift their focus towards securing unimproved land to meet demand as our growth corridor expands further southeast of Metro Phoenix. It’s exciting to see builders returning to Coolidge.”
Land Advisors Organization’s Arizona Homebuilding team facilitates sales on behalf of landowners with virtually every major home builder in the market. The team specializes in home builder developments, multi-family communities and master-planned communities across Arizona.
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 and Tampa Bay, Florida; Boise, Idaho; Las Vegas, Nevada; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Charlotte, North Carolina; Austin, Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah and Seattle, Washington. Stay connected with us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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by Peter Madrid | Aug 11, 2021 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (August 11, 2021) – Cawley Architects continues its mastery of designing projects that serve the needs of a community with a collaborative project at the Phoenix Rescue Mission – the Life Recovery Building at the Transforming Lives Center.
In collaboration with the Phoenix Rescue Mission and its generous donors and general contractor GCON, Cawley Architects provided design expertise for the $9 million, 56,252 SF project at 1801 S. 35th Ave., in Phoenix that opened last month.
The project includes the new construction of a 4-story administration and housing building that includes 280 beds, dividable chapel and classroom spaces, expanded meeting spaces, and inviting outdoor spaces.
Cawley Architects designed the building as a place of hope, healing, and new beginnings for men struggling with homelessness, addiction, and trauma. The Life Recovery Building, which replaces a 160-bed, barrack-style building, fosters self-worth and confidence, dignity, new life, and a new path forward for its residents.
The brick façade of the building features a phoenix on a cross, a striking symbol of renewal, hope and transformation.
“I was moved by the comments of one of the residents who was interviewed for a virtual ribbon-cutting event video,” said Sherm Cawley, AIA, SIOR, President/Founder of Cawley Architects. “In a content tone of voice, he said, ‘We’re now living in a place designed for people.’ Those comments truly resonated with our team.”
As a long-term Christ-centered recovery program, the Life Recovery Building was designed with the following precepts in mind:
- More beds will result in more transformation opportunities. The bed count increased from 160 to 360 and rather than a barracks-style configuration, each air-conditioned room accommodates two to four men and includes closet and storage areas as well as study space.
- More classes will result in more personal growth opportunities. Expanded and dividable chapel and classroom spaces permit unlimited options for a more structured curriculum, including inner-healing classes, foundation classes, life-skill development opportunities, family-relationship counseling, and education assistance.
- The outdoor respite area will “feed the soul.” Inviting outdoor spaces were included to encourage fellowship as well as quiet space for solitude and reflection.
“This new building and renovation project will serve as a catalyst for transformation on a scale we’ve never witnessed before – not just because we will be able to serve 200 additional men at any given time – but because of the countless fathers, husbands, and community members whose lives will have been transformed,” Phoenix Rescue Mission CEO Ken Brissa said. “It will also allow us to rescue more people from crisis into a safe, supportive environment and place them on a path to achieving sustainable, lifelong goals.”
About Cawley Architects
With almost 800 high-value projects in our portfolio, Cawley Architects is one of the most prolific architectural firms in Arizona. For 25 years, we have been applying our uniquely collaborative approach to project management to create buildings of superior form, function, and value. During that time, it has been our privilege to participate in some of the top commercial projects throughout the Valley along with an exceptional group of clients, contractors, and design professionals. We are knowledgeable in the specialized architectural requirements, technologies, and trends of many building types. This includes: Industrial, Healthcare, Education, Bioscience, Restaurant, Entertainment, Office, Commercial, Automotive, Manufacturing, Distribution, Aerospace, Retail and Tenant Improvement. From small neighborhood bistros to large biotech laboratories, we have the expertise, resources, and connections to serve your needs and execute your plan — and provide you with unsurpassed value. cawleyarchitects.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Aug 10, 2021 | News & Updates
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (August 10, 2021) – ORION Investment Real Estate is pleased to announce it has expanded its healthcare division with the formation of M|T Healthcare Partners, founded by Marina Hammersmith, CCIM and Tyrel Williams, CPM®.
M|T Healthcare Partners is a full-service healthcare real estate practice specializing in tenant/buyer representation, medical practice expansion strategy, landlord leasing/sales representation, and property repositioning for medical use.
The partnership was formed out of an alignment of purpose. Hammersmith and Williams say they founded M|T Healthcare Partners on a common foundation of care. Upon that foundation they are building their practice with pillars of relationships, specialized expertise, and responsiveness. The breadth of their experience brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective to every client.
“ORION provided a platform of support to realize my vision as a healthcare real estate expert, and Tyrel brought drive and passion to our practice,” said Hammersmith, who noted there were a few key elements she was looking for as she contemplated forming a partnership at ORION.
“I chose to partner with Tyrel because of his poise, grace, and ethics. I felt he was a continuation of my character, someone I could trust to create a cohesive, seamless experience for our clients,” Hammersmith said.
Arizona’s underserved healthcare market and rapid population growth are driving a significant need for innovative ways to deliver healthcare to its communities. M|T Healthcare Partners works side-by-side with clinicians and the healthcare community finding ways to support these efforts by bringing together people, and place.
Driven by a passion for their work and a desire to make a difference, M|T Healthcare Partners is committed to devoting their collective experience and efforts to seamlessly deliver value for every client.
“I chose to partner with Marina because over the years I’ve witnessed her dedication to her work, clients, and the people and causes in her care,” Williams said. “She truly puts the needs of others ahead of her own, keeps her word, genuinely cares, and steps-up when a job needs to be done. It’s been rare in my experience to find people who aligned so closely with my values. I’m honored be her partner.”
Hammersmith possesses more than 25 years of experience in healthcare real estate. She has represented more than 2 MSF in healthcare real estate throughout her career and has worked with such clients as Lillibridge Health Services, NexCore Group, LaSalle Investments and HonorHealth. Prior to their merger with John C. Lincoln, Hammersmith was Scottsdale Healthcare’s exclusive broker for all their on-campus medical office buildings for over five years.
Williams joined ORION earlier this year. He brings more than 15 years of real estate knowledge and experience to the team, with a broad background and education in commercial property and asset management, including leasing, construction and risk management. Williams began his career on the Baylor Healthcare account with CBRE in Dallas, Texas, where he gained experience in every aspect of healthcare real estate.
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About ORION Investment Real Estate
ORION Investment Real Estate is a leading full-service brokerage firm based in the Western United States. With 10+ years of continued growth and success and more than $1 billion in recent transactions, the ORION team provides first-class service to the commercial real es[1]tate community. Boasting an extensive knowledge of the market and properties and a tech-forward environment, ORION uses a tailored marketing and structured approach to each client to unlock the potential of each unique deal. ORION is headquartered in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information on ORION please visit ORIONprop.com.
by Peter Madrid | Aug 9, 2021 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (August 9, 2021) – Haydon Building Corp, celebrating its 30th anniversary as one of the largest general contractors in the Southwest, is pleased to announce it has hired municipal market expert Geoff Shumway as a senior leader on its business development team.
Shumway will be focused on driving Haydon’s market strategy and key relationship management within the public sector across state, county and local entities and private sector corporate clients. Shumway joins Haydon after spending over 8 years with the Arizona Commerce Authority where he served as Executive Vice President of Business Development. He led business attraction and expansion efforts on behalf of the Office of the Governor and the State of Arizona.
“With his depth and breadth of business development expertise, Geoff is an excellent addition to the Haydon family,” said Haydon Executive Vice President | Partner Katie Haydon Perry. “He brings a proven record of highly successful business development efforts over the course of his career. We’re thrilled he’s bringing that expertise to Haydon.”
A native of Ohio, Shumway was raised in Chandler, Arizona. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration/marketing from the University of Arizona. He also holds a Real Estate Sales License from the Arizona School of Real Estate and Business.
Prior to his position at the ACA, Shumway spent 16 years serving in senior business development and sales leadership roles for companies including MicroAge, Pulte Group and LifeLock. Shumway is active among industry groups including the Arizona Association of Economic Development, NAIOP Arizona, and the 7×24 Exchange.
Away from the office, Shumway proudly serves as a Blue Blazer Squadron member with the Fighter Country Partnership supporting the airmen of Luke Air Force Base.
“I am thrilled to be joining the dedicated team at Haydon Building Corp at such an exciting time. For 30 years, Haydon has served as a foundational construction partner to many clients in the private and public sectors, providing best-in-class solutions while making customers a priority,” Shumway said. “The focused growth and leadership transition plans are keenly aimed at excellence in building for another 30 years, and I am honored to have the opportunity to contribute to Haydon’s future success.”
Headquartered in Phoenix, Haydon was founded in 1991 and has grown to more than 450 employees. For the past 30 years, Haydon has provided construction management at-risk (CMAR), design-build and general contracting services for both the public and private sectors. Haydon was named 2021 ENR Southwest Contractor of the Year.
Haydon’s major project types include industrial, commercial, office, healthcare, education, civic, parks and recreation, mission-critical, transportation, structures, utilities, and water/wastewater treatment. Haydon services include commercial building, heavy civil, landscape and virtual construction.
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About Haydon Building Corp
Haydon Building Corp provides solutions to its clients through its commercial building, heavy civil, landscape, and virtual construction services. Haydon provides Construction Management at Risk (CMAR), Design-Build, and General Contracting services for both the public and private sectors. Its major project types include industrial, commercial, office, healthcare, education, civic, parks and recreation, mission critical, transportation, structures, utilities, and water/wastewater treatment. Headquartered in Phoenix, Haydon was founded in 1991 and has grown to more than 450 employees with annual revenues of $294 million. For more information visit haydonbc.com.
by Peter Madrid | Aug 5, 2021 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (August 5, 2021) – NAI Horizon continues the expansion of its property management division with the hiring of Deborah Sarjeant as a Senior Property Manager.
Sarjeant, a licensed real estate broker with more than 25 years of industry experience will manage a portfolio of retail, office, and industrial properties for NAI’s third-party property management clients. Sarjeant brings valuable experience to the team including asset and property management, financial management, leasing, tenant improvements and construction management.
Sarjeant started her career in commercial real estate in 1986 as an Assistant Property Manager in San Diego County for John Burnham and Company. After at 16-year hiatus to raise her family, she returned to property management in 1999 in Arizona working for Univest Development Company.
Prior to joining NAI Sarjeant worked for 5 years as a Senior Property Manager for Lincoln Property Company Commercial in Phoenix. During her time with Lincoln, she served as a third-party property manager for a portfolio of Class A and B industrial, retail and receivership properties that fluctuated between 1.5 million to 6 million square feet.
“Deborah is a wonderful addition to our NAI team,” said NAI Horizon CEO/Designated Broker Terry Martin-Denning. “Her industry experience, work ethic and solutions-orientated approach are a great fit for NAI, our culture and our current and future clients.”
A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Sarjeant grew up in Tujunga, California. She also lived in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Sarjeant is a member of IREM Greater Phoenix.
Away from the office, Sarjeant and her husband enjoy off-roading and boating on Lake Pleasant and Lake Havasu and camping in Arizona’s high country.
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 located in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about the commercial real estate business, 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 300 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 300 offices in 43 countries strategically located throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and Asia Pacific, with 5,100 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 and a gross revenue of $1.5 billion.
NAI Global professionals achieve extraordinary results for clients locally and globally through creativity, collaboration and the consistent delivery of exceptional knowledge and service that only market-leading firms can provide. NAI Global provides a full range of corporate 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 | Aug 5, 2021 | News & Updates
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (August 5, 2021) – An entity formed by VIAONE Commercial Real Estate Group has acquired a commercial land parcel in bustling West Valley municipality of Surprise, Arizona. The 1.2-acre site near Grand Avenue and Mountain View Boulevard was purchased for $977,792.
The development will have two freestanding retail buildings on the property fronting Grand Avenue. The project will include a Dunkin’ Donuts and Federico’s Fresh Mexican Restaurant. The retail tenant mix was designed to complement the existing QuikTrip on the corner of the site.
The buyer, VO Grand LLC, an entity formed by VIAONE founder, Marc Bonilla, purchased the property from E&V Investments LLC, (Vito Ancona principal). The seller was represented by Bob Beardsley, Managing Partner, of Southwest Commercial Brokerage, LLC,
William Hammack, Executive Director of Development of VIAONE, represented the buyer in the transaction.
“Working alongside the City of Surprise staff on this project has been refreshing. The growth and vibrancy being fostered by the city and its economic development leadership team are the main reasons we have been targeting the City of Surprise. The addition of Dunkin’s new freestanding drive-thru prototype coupled with Federico’s strong market presence will be a complementary addition to the other service-driven concepts along the Grand Avenue corridor,” Hammack said.
“The convenience-driven profile of these concepts will be a natural addition to the continued development success serving this community. VIAONE is honored to be a part of the incredible momentum in Surprise,” Hammack said.
For more information, please contact Hammack with VIAONE at (480) 272-9104.
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About VIAONE Commercial Real Estate Group
VIAONE is a commercial real estate and development company inspired by integrity, innovation, and proven execution. VIAONE specializes in delivering value enhanced commercial real estate and development solutions designed to maximize outcomes through its multifaceted services platform including development, site selection, brokerage, asset management, and strategic partnerships. For more information visit VIAONEcre.com.
by Peter Madrid | Aug 2, 2021 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (August 2, 2021) – Pangolin Structural, a majority woman-owned, full-service structural design and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the growth of its team with the addition of Carrie Bailes as Director of Business Development.
Bailes, who possesses 20 years of industry experience, will be responsible for fostering relationships with potential clients and project partners across multiple industries. She will also be responsible for pursuing strategic project opportunities for Pangolin.
Bailes brings a proven track record of facilitating long-term business relationships, along with a strong focus on customer satisfaction that make her known in the industry as a creative industry leader.
“Marking our eight-year anniversary, we felt that Pangolin was at the right place in our growth to bring on a dedicated business development leader to facilitate our strategic growth,” said Pangolin Principal | Managing Partner Crystal Blanton, PE, SE, LEED AP. “We are very pleased to have Carrie join the Pangolin team in this role, leveraging her experience and forward-thinking mindset. Carrie’s focus will be to showcase and promote Pangolin’s quality-focused, innovative and collaborative services to our prospective clients.”
Established in 2014, Pangolin Structural is committed to providing a higher level of structural engineering services to architects, build partners and owners. Its services include adaptive reuse; assessment and repair; building addition; construction engineering; ground-up and greenfield; renovation and remodel; Services During Construction (SDC) and Special Structural Inspection (SSI).
“Pangolin is going to look back a couple of years from now and recognize the addition of Carrie as one of the best transitional pivots we made in our company,” said Pangolin Principal | Partner Tony Polusny, PE. “She is professional, knowledgeable, ethical and just an all-around great person who cares about the work she does and the success of the people she works with. We are elated she has joined our team.”
A native of Tucson and graduate of Northern Arizona University, Bailes is a member of CASHE, AAED, ULI Arizona and NAIOP Arizona. Away from the office, she enjoys strength classes at the gym, playing golf, road biking, volunteering at her church and spending time near the ocean.
“I love making connections,” Bailes said. “I’m so excited to be part of such a talented team that performs fantastic work and goes the extra mile for its clients.”
About Pangolin Structural, LLC
With over 90 years of combined experience across a gamut of significant architectural building projects, Pangolin Structural partners Crystal Blanton, Pamela Singleton, Jeff Novak, and Tony Polusny make it their mission to deliver the most appropriate and cost-effective structural solution to their clients. Their accomplished engineering careers have led them to a higher understanding and a shared passion: the structure is only one small part of the building as a whole. Believing that streamlined process and team mindset present the best solutions, Pangolin Structural employs leading-edge collaborative technologies, state-of-the-art design practices and superb design talent. The firm understands the value of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and is committed to fully integrated and implemented Revit modeling. For more information, visit www.pangolinstr.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Jul 28, 2021 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (July 28, 2021) – NAI Horizon is pleased to announce it has promoted two industry professionals within its marketing department, Meg Ohanesian Zemlicka to Director of Marketing and Sabrina Drummond to Marketing Manager.
Zemlicka, a marketing and design expert, was recently hired as NAI Horizon’s Marketing Manager. Drummond recently joined the team as Marketing Coordinator. These promotions are part of NAI’s ongoing marketing and communications strategy to elevate NAI’s brand and the marketing services provided to their agents and clients.

Sabrina Drummond
“NAI was fortunate to add Meg and Sabrina to our team earlier this year,” said Terry Martin-Denning, NAI Horizon CEO/Designated Broker. “These promotions recognize their immediate contributions and understanding of our overall marketing vision. I am excited to see what the future holds.”
Zemlicka joined NAI Horizon after holding the Director of Marketing and Member Services role with the Arizona Association of Economic Development (AAED). She continues to be an active member of AAED. Prior to joining AAED she was a graphic designer at Northern Arizona University.
Drummond previously worked at Goldwater Bank, NA, in its Depository and Mortgage Division. She was responsible for marketing, corporate communications, onboarding and training, project management and website design on a corporate, branch and individual level.
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 located in Phoenix and Tucson. NAI Horizon is passionate about the commercial real estate business, 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 300 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 300 offices in 43 countries strategically located throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific, with 5,100 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 and a gross revenue of $1.5 billion.
NAI Global professionals achieve extraordinary results for clients locally and globally through creativity, collaboration and the consistent delivery of exceptional knowledge and service that only market-leading firms can provide. NAI Global provides a full range of corporate 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 27, 2021 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (July 27, 2021) – Haydon Building Corp, one of the largest general contractors in the Southwest with the unique ability to provide turnkey solutions to its clients, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a prestigious award and the passing of the torch to new leadership.
Headquartered in Phoenix, Haydon was founded in 1991 and has grown to more than 450 employees. For the past 30 years, Haydon has provided construction management at-risk (CMAR), design-build, and general contracting services for both the public and private sectors.

Gary Haydon
“It’s hard for me to imagine that it’s been 30 years,” said Haydon President Gary Haydon. “It certainly doesn’t seem like it now, but the most exciting thing is transitioning the company to the next generation and thinking about what they will do with it. I’m proud of what we’ve put together here.”
Haydon was named 2021 ENR Southwest Contractor of the Year. It was honored for its commitment to employees and culture, in addition to a strong portfolio of projects and record-breaking backlog. Haydon doubled its revenue over the past three years, from about $150 million in 2017 to nearly $300 million in 2020.
Haydon also announced a succession plan with the promotions of Executive Vice President | Partner Katie Haydon Perry and COO | Senior Vice President Matt Carpenter. Katie Haydon Perry is transitioning into the role of president of the company over the next two years.
Haydon’s recent projects include the $30 million Legacy Sports Complex Athletic Fields and Infrastructure in Mesa; the $100 million Hance Park revitalization in Phoenix; the $35 million Banner Aspera medical office building in Glendale; and the $22 million Lindsay Road & SR202L freeway traffic interchange in Gilbert.

Katie Haydon Perry
Haydon started out as SDB Building Division then changed its name in 1998. Besides Gary Haydon, its leadership includes Fritz Behrhorst, who joined the company in 1993, and is currently Vice President of Pre-Construction, Building Division and Partner; Les Keeble, Vice President of Risk Management/Partner, he joined Haydon in 1994; and Mark Eklund, Vice President/Heavy Civil/Partner, he joined Haydon in 1998 and launched the heavy civil division.
“Fritz, Mark, Les and I have worked hard for a lot of years to develop what we have today,” Gary Haydon said. “But we didn’t get here without all our people. It’s exciting to see Matt and Katie and their generation take it and go with it.”
As Haydon looks to the future it boasts a technology, H3D Solutions (a wholly-owned virtual construction subsidiary), that was created in 2019. Led by Jason Young, Director of Virtual Construction, H3D provides state-of-the-art modeling, coordination, and reality capture services across the construction spectrum.
“The heartbeat of our organization is our culture,” said Katie Haydon Perry. “Starting with our extensive and inclusive hiring process, our employees feel our culture; that sense of belonging, the consistent indicator that you made the right decision to join Haydon. We are committed to embracing improvement, celebrating successes and leading employees to be the best they can be. We are a family, we are Haydon.”
Haydon’s major project types include industrial, commercial, office, healthcare, education, civic, parks and recreation, mission-critical, transportation, structures, utilities, and water/wastewater treatment. Haydon services include commercial building, heavy civil, landscape, and virtual construction.
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About Haydon Building Corp
Haydon Building Corp provides solutions to its clients through its commercial building, heavy civil, landscape, and virtual construction services. Haydon provides Construction Management at Risk (CMAR), Design-Build, and General Contracting services for both the public and private sectors. Its major project types include industrial, commercial, office, healthcare, education, civic, parks and recreation, mission-critical, transportation, structures, utilities, and water/wastewater treatment. Headquartered in Phoenix, Haydon was founded in 1991 and has grown to more than 450 employees with annual revenues of $294 million. For more information visit haydonbc.com.