by Peter Madrid | Jul 30, 2019 | News & Updates
TUCSON, ARIZ. (July 30, 2019) – The Southern Arizona Environmental Management Society (SAEMS) recently received a $2,500 grant from the foundation of engineering consulting firm Terracon, which has Arizona offices in Tucson, Tempe and Avondale.
The Terracon Foundation Board selected SAEMS as its grant recipient. Terracon Senior Associate Derek Koller submitted the nomination. The grant will be used to award a single, $1,500 scholarship to an SAEMS applicant. The remaining funds will be used for student scholarships to both luncheons and the group’s annual RCRA seminar.
SAEMS is an environmental organization that provides educational, networking, development and community improvement opportunities to help learn about environmental concerns and issues related to the growing desert community.
“As both a past SAEMS board member and scholarship winner, I am proud to be an employee-owner at a company that allows us to support and advocate for organizations in our community that we are involved with,” Koller said.
Terracon has been a corporate partner of SAEMS for more than 10 years.
“SAEMS is grateful to have received this funding from the Terracon Foundation,” said outgoing SAEMS President Ouatfa Chuffe-Moscoso. “Terracon has been a long-time supporter through volunteerism, participation on our board and committees and in recent years assisting us with grant opportunities. They allow us to make a real and positive impact in the lives of students seeing an education and career in the environmental health and safety industry.”
Terracon is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with more than 4,000 employees providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services from more than 140 offices with services available in all 50 states.
Terracon currently ranks 24th on the Engineering News-Record list of Top 500 Design Firms and is ranked No. 1 in Asbestos and Lead Abatement Design.
To learn more about Terracon visit terracon.com/offices/tucson/
by Peter Madrid | Jul 29, 2019 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (July 29, 2019) – The $5.4 million sale of a long-standing mobile home park in Apache Junction and the $4.63 million sale of an iconic Phoenix office building highlight recent deals by NAI Horizon professionals.
Sale Transactions:
Russ Warner, Andrew Warner & Victoria Filice negotiated the sale of a mobile home park, representing the seller, Christine G. Weech Testamentary Trust & Hyrum Newell Weech Testamentary Trust, for $5.4 million. The property is located at 1050 E. Broadway Ave., Apache Junction, AZ. The buyer was First American Exchange Company as Qualified Intermediary for White Sands MHC LLC.
Lane Neville and Logan Crum negotiated the sale of a 28,312 SF office building, representing the seller, Alva Pinchot, LLC, for $4.63 million. The property is located at 2944 N. 44th St., Phoenix, AZ. The buyer was Curran Properties, LLC.
Lease Transactions:
Kevin Higgins represented the tenant, Phoenix Children’s Center, Ltd, in a 120-month lease for 4,217 SF at 1661 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ. The landlord, IPF, 1661 LLC, represented itself.
Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek, Gabe Ortega and Patrick Anthon represented the landlord, Queen Creek Fiesta, LLC, in a 120-month retail lease for 2,000 SF at 21545 S. Ellsworth Loop Road, Queen Creek, AZ. The tenant, Shea Madison, LLC, represented itself.
Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek, Gabe Ortega and Patrick Anthon represented the landlord, New Bell Tower, LLC, in a 62-month retail lease for 9,870 SF at 4925 W. Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, Lifetouch National School Studios, Inc., represented itself.
Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek, Gabe Ortega and Patrick Anthon represented the landlord, CP6ARP, LLC, in a 63-month retail lease for 3,974 SF at 18561 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, AZ. The tenant, JL Restaurant Group, LLC, was represented by Jeff Yager with Sage Property Management.
Isy Sonabend represented the tenant, Smalley and Company, in a 36-month industrial lease for 12,247 SF at 4250 S. 38th St., Phoenix, AZ. The landlord, Presson Broadway, LLC, was represented by David Bean with CPI.
Joan Krueger represented both tenant, Nationwide Waste Service and landlord, San Tan Irrigation District, in a 60-month office lease for 1,600 SF at 3798 E. Chandler Heights Road, Gilbert, AZ.
Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek, Gabe Ortega and Patrick Anthon represented both tenant, Modern Warriors Pro, LLC, and landlord, CP6MF, LLC in a 63-month retail lease for 1,200 SF at 1840 E. Warner Road, Tempe, AZ.
Troy Giammarco represented the landlord, Pisa Properties Sixteenth, LLC, in a 36-month office lease for 2,381 SF at 8765 W. Kelton Ln., Peoria, AZ. The tenant, Pediatric Partners, LLC, represented itself.
Kevin Higgins represented the landlord, Bogle Family Realty, LLLP, in a 48-month office lease for 1,401 SF at 7227 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, G.A. Yeager & Associates, Inc, represented itself.
Thomas Bean, CCIM and Jay Mininberg, JP represented the tenant, Martin J. Berkley, PLLC, in a 39-month office lease for 1,082 SF at 1500 E. Bethany Home Rd., Phoenix, AZ. The landlord, Jamel Greenway, LLC, was represented by Adam Tolson and Mike Marsh with Lee & Associates.
Matt Harper, CCIM represented the landlord, SAJ Properties, LLC, in a 14-month retail lease for 1,310 SF at 15420 N. 67th Ave., Glendale, AZ. The tenant, Atomic Construction, LLC, represented itself.
Matt Harper, CCIM represented both tenant, Stepping Stone Adult Development Center, LLC, and landlord, Elmo Tari Trust in a 20-month retail lease for 944 SF at 12235 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ.
Matt Harper, CCIM represented the landlord, Grand Center Plaza, LLC, in a 13-month retail lease for 1,382 SF at 11001 N. 99th Ave., Peoria, AZ. The tenant, Madison Grey Photography, LLC, represented itself.
by Peter Madrid | Jul 29, 2019 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (July 29, 2019) – MEB Commercial Group, a provider of comprehensive commercial management services throughout Metro Phoenix, is pleased to announce the addition of another industry professional at its Phoenix office.
Tyrel Williams has joined the commercial team as Vice President of Commercial Real Estate. Williams is a seasoned professional with a rich background in real estate management, risk management, and business operations and holds his Certified Property Manager (CPM ®) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM ®).
“We are very excited to announce Tyrel Williams as our Vice President of Commercial Real Estate. Having Tyrel join our leadership team expands the depth of our expertise and therefore allows us to bring greater value to each of our clients. This comprehensive and accomplished team enables us to continue with our strategic growth plan,” said MEB Principal Libby Ekre, CPM ®.
Williams brings a wealth of experience from his professional career serving in several positions of high responsibility with leading companies such as CBRE, Coldwell Banker Commercial, University of Utah and Allstate Insurance Company. He has managed multimillion-dollar commercial real estate portfolios, overseen several large construction and development projects, and managed risk through insurance strategies for various property owners and businesses.
Williams holds a Bachelor of Science degree in facility and property management and holds active real estate and insurance licenses in Arizona.
by Peter Madrid | Jul 24, 2019 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (July 24, 2019) – NAI Horizon represented the tenant, Phoenix Children’s Center, Ltd., in a long-term lease renewal at Camelback Arboleda located at 1661 E. Camelback Road, in Phoenix.
NAI Horizon Vice President Kevin Higgins negotiated the $1.317 million lease totaling 4,215 SF.
“The pediatric group has occupied space in the building since 2009,” Higgins said. “The landlord, Fenway Capital Advisors, recently started a major building renovation and the tenant is excited to continue to serve its patients in this centrally-located gem.”
Built in 1982, Camelback Arboleda totals almost 180,000 SF. It is located in the desirable Camelback Corridor with easy access to the SR-51 and is supported by more than 2 million square feet of retail amenities within a 2-mile radius.
Fenway Capital Advisors, based out of Solana Beach, California, has been an active owner of office properties throughout Maricopa County over the past 15 years.
by Peter Madrid | Jul 23, 2019 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (July 23, 2019) – Libby Ekre, Principal of MEB Management Services, one of Arizona’s prominent women-owned firms, was among the winners of the 2019 Globe St. Women of Influence in commercial real estate.
Since 1983, Globe St. and Real Estate Forum have recognized women who significantly influence the real estate profession and drive the industry forward. Entries are evaluated based on a number of factors including professional reputation, career highlights, innovation, creative thinking and dedication to advancing the role of women in real estate.
Ekre, CPM®, was named a Woman of Influence in the Property/Facility Manager of the Year category. She is among eight Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) members who were honored.
“I am truly honored to be recognized, along with my fellow IREM executives, as one of Globe Street’s Women of Influence of 2019,” Ekre said. “At MEB, our purpose is to enrich the lives of our clients, residents and team members by creating value. Our team exemplifies these values and owns this mission every day. This recognition is due in large part to this dedication and I’m grateful to be a part.”
Ekre is a Principal of MEB, an Arizona-based AMO® firm which manages multi-family and commercial properties as well as residential homes. Ekre oversees MEB’s quality assurance, training and human resources departments. She is the Executive CPM® for the firm and holds an Arizona real estate license.
Ekre has served in a variety of leadership positions in the industry including Regional Vice President for IREM and board member of the Turn Around Management Association. She is a two-term President for the IREM Greater Phoenix Chapter. She is a 2019 Executive Committee Member for IREM. Ekre is a regular volunteer for the House of Refuge in Phoenix.
The Women of Influence were recognized in the July/August issue of Real Estate Forum. They were also honored at the inaugural Globe St. ELITE Women of Influence conference July 10 in Broomfield, Colorado.
by Peter Madrid | Jul 23, 2019 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (July 23, 2019) – NAI Horizon represented a national insurance provider in a pair of long-term leases at The Reserve at San Tan and Fiesta Tech Business Park in Gilbert, Arizona.
NAI Horizon Senior Vice President Isy Sonabend represented Progressive Casualty Insurance Co. of Mayfield Heights, Ohio, in two new lease signings totaling $4.18 million.
Progressive Casualty Insurance is occupying 25,193 SF at The Reserve at San Tan, 339 E. Germann Road, a 105,000 SF office/flex building in the highly sought-after Southeast Valley submarket. The new space will serve as a claim center.
Progressive is also occupying 42,149 SF at Fiesta Tech Business Park, 1395 N. Fiesta Blvd., a 73,283-SF building. Progressive plans to use this space for a training center. Fiesta Tech Business Park is located in the Gilbert submarket, which was ranked among the fastest growing cities in the U.S. It is less than one mile from the US 60 and Loop 101.
“To better serve their customers, Progressive Insurance has enlarged its footprint in Gilbert by expanding service and data centers in the Southeast Valley,” Sonabend said.
The Reserve at San Tan is within close proximity to Crossroads Towne Center which comprises more than 1.2 MSF of retail amenities including more than 32 restaurants. It is an ideal location for back office employment with access to more than 1 million people within a 30-minute commute. It features a full diamond interchange at San Tan Freeway (Loop 202) and Gilbert Road.
Reserve at San Tan 4 LLC of Phoenix, was represented by Mike Garlick of Newmark Knight Frank. AEI Fiesta LLC of Los Angeles was represented by Evan Koplan of CBRE.
by Peter Madrid | Jul 23, 2019 | News & Updates
TUCSON, ARIZ. (July 23, 2019) – The Tucson office of engineering consulting firm Terracon recently presented a $3,500 check from its foundation to Tucson Clean and Beautiful, which will use the money for its youth environmental leadership mentoring program.
The Terracon Foundation Board selected TC&B as its grant recipient. Terracon Senior Associate and Tucson Office Manager Derek Koller submitted the nomination. Koller recently was promoted to Senior Associate based on his exemplary leadership at Terracon and his community involvement.
The funds will be used to support the Youth Environmental Leadership, Learning and Action (YELLA) school mentoring program.
YELLA allows high school students to mentor school-based youth groups to develop and implement action projects that result in environmental improvements on campus and changes in environmental attitudes and behaviors of students.
“It was my honor and privilege to present this wonderful organization with a Terracon Foundation grant,” Koller said. “Our Tucson office has been involved with TC&B for more than 10 years. We have sponsored and maintained a 1-mile stretch of road where our employees help pick up litter.
“I became passionate about TC&B because they are a community-based environmental organization with an educational component. I am especially excited about the YELLA program because it will give high school students the opportunity to mentor younger students and encourage creativity and volunteerism,” Koller said.
Student leaders in YELLA will plan, recruit, execute, celebrate and evaluate projects.
“We are thrilled to receive this grant from the Terracon Foundation,” said Katie Gannon, Executive Director of Tucson Clean and Beautiful. “This funding will support two high school student mentors who will develop and lead service-learning projects to address real-world environmental challenges. We are grateful to Terracon for helping build 21st century environmental leaders while moving school campuses toward cleaner greener and more sustainable solutions.”
Terracon is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm with more than 4,000 employees providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services from more than 140 offices with services available in all 50 states.
Terracon currently ranks 24th on the Engineering News-Record list of Top 500 Design Firms and is ranked No. 1 in Asbestos and Lead Abatement Design.
To learn more about Terracon visit terracon.com/offices/tucson/
by Peter Madrid | Jul 15, 2019 | News & Updates
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (July 15, 2019) – Sigma Contracting is pleased to announce the re-hiring of Superintendent Ben Gorbea, who had previously worked for the Arizona-based general contracting company.
Currently supervising the addition to Legacy Traditional School in the City of Maricopa, Gorbea will oversee the operations of his construction site, from planning to completion. He will be responsible for daily scheduling, supervising all activities and tasks and ensuring the safety and compliance of the project site.
Gorbea possesses 25 years of industry experience and has served as a superintendent for various construction companies including Sigma Contracting and Balfour Beatty. He also worked as an industrial mechanic/industrial electrician for OMCO solar.
“Having previously worked for us, we are pleased to have the opportunity to rehire and welcome him back,” said Dan Hinkson, President of Sigma Contracting. “We are truly honored to have him back in the field.”
A native of New York, N.Y., Gorbea is married. He and his wife have young boys. Away from the construction site, he enjoys off-roading and camping. He also enjoys working around the house, teaching his sons how to fix things “so I won’t have to one day.”
by Peter Madrid | Jul 8, 2019 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (July 8, 2019) – The NAI Horizon Manufactured Housing Investments team of Russ Warner, Andrew Warner and Victoria Filice negotiated the $5.4 million sale of Palms Mobile Home Park, 1050 E. Broadway Ave., in Apache Junction, Arizona.
NAI Horizon represented the seller, Christine G. Weech Testamentary Trust & Hyrum Newell Weech Testamentary Trust of Safford, Arizona.
Built in 1970, Palms Mobile Home Park is a senior living community with 89 spaces. Amenities include a clubhouse with meeting space and a kitchen; shuffleboard courts; and lighted streets.
The price equates to a 2.6 percent cap rate using 2018 actual income and expenses.
“This was an older but extremely well-maintained senior park with upgraded infrastructure and extremely low rents,” said Russ Warner, a Senior Vice President in Manufactured Housing Investments. “The buyer was in a position to integrate the park with his adjacent property, White Sands Mobile Estates.”
Andrew Warner is an Associate at NAI Horizon. Victoria Filice is an intern in the Investment Sales Division.
The buyer was First Exchange Company as Qualified Intermediary for White Sands MHC LLC c/o MHC Management Services LLC of Tampa, Florida.
by Peter Madrid | Jul 8, 2019 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZONA (July 8, 2019) – Longtime ULI leader Heidi Kimball, Senior Vice President with Sunbelt Holdings, has been selected as the new Chair of the Urban Land Institute, Arizona District Council (ULI Arizona), serving on a voluntary basis for a two-year term that started on July 1.
Kimball, a full member of the Urban Land Institute, has been actively involved in ULI since 2007 and was previously Vice Chair with responsibility for Mission Advancement. Her extensive volunteerism at ULI locally includes District Council Treasurer, Trends Day Chair, and a Partnership Forum Mentor. At the ULI national level, she is Vice Chair of the Responsible Property Investment Product Council.
Mark Winkleman
Kimball is highly engaged in real estate development endeavors through her professional work as well as her volunteer efforts with ULI and the Arizona State University’s Real Estate Advisory Board. Her charitable work includes positions within the Mesa Arts Center Foundation, East Valley Partnership, and serving as a Trustee of Valley Partnership’s Political Action Committee. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Wyoming and earned a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University.
Kimball succeeds Charley Freericks, Senior Vice President with Catellus Development Corporation, who will move into the Governance Chair role for ULI.
“Our district and national councils are the foundation for ULI’s collective impact,” said ULI Chief Executive Officer Ed Walter. “They make an incredible difference in the quality of our work and the fulfillment of our mission.”
Kimball is a recognized leader in real estate development, management and investment throughout the Southwest since 1979. Over the course of its 40-year history, Sunbelt has developed a strong presence in commercial development and asset management, as well as the developer of some of the Valley’s most beloved residential communities including McDowell Mountain Ranch in Scottsdale, Power Ranch in the East Valley, Vistancia in the Northwest Valley and Marina Heights in Tempe.
Heather Personne
Recent acquisitions have provided unique opportunities in commercial development in urban centers, including the Brown and Brown Chevrolet dealership site in downtown Mesa and several mixed-use projects in Phoenix.
“I look forward to this opportunity to serve ULI Arizona, and advance ULI’s tradition of knowledge sharing and mentoring through the district council network,” Kimball said. “As a neutral convener, ULI creates forums for highly effective information exchange where members representing vastly different markets can share ideas and best practices. It is one of ULI’s great offerings.”
ULI Arizona also announced the following industry professionals will be rounding out the District Council leadership team: Mark Winkleman, a ULI full member and President of MGS Realty Partners, is the incoming Vice Chair. Heather Personne, a ULI full member and Managing Principal of Evolve Ventures, is the incoming Treasurer. Both have been extensively involved in ULI leadership positions locally and Personne is Vice Chair of the ULI National Placemaking Product Council.
About ULI
The Urban Land Institute is a 501[c][3] nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. Founded in 1936, the Institute has more than 42,000 members worldwide, representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines working in private enterprise and public service. As the preeminent multidisciplinary land use and real estate forum, ULI facilitates an open exchange of ideas, information, and experience among local, national, and international industry leaders and policy makers dedicated to creating better places. Learn more about ULI Arizona at arizona.uli.org.
