NAIOP Arizona’s Developing Leaders Young Professionals Group closes out 2022 with its annual graduation, team competition

NAIOP Arizona’s Developing Leaders Young Professionals Group closes out 2022 with its annual graduation, team competition

News & Updates

by | Dec 20, 2022 | News & Updates

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (Dec. 20, 2022) – NAIOP Arizona’s Developing Leaders Young Professionals Group (YPG) mentorship program closed out its 11th year with the annual team competition and graduation of 25 protégés.

Mentors and protégés of the 2022 class gathered on Dec. 7 at The Henry for a reception, presentations, and dinner. The 25 protégés, grouped into five teams, each pitched a development proposal for a site located in an Opportunity Zone at 48th Street and Washington near Phoenix Sky-Harbor International Airport to a potential equity partner.

As part of their equity partner’s review of the development proposals, presentations were judged by the projects’ ability to provide the highest and best use of the site while generating a positive yet realistic projected return on investment.

Chris Beall with JLL and Alex Boles with ViaWest Group served as 2022 program chairs.

“This year’s group was a special combination of young professionals who received a crash course in due diligence, underwriting, and development. The YPG program offers a unique opportunity for each participant to grow, learn, and, most importantly, network with other driven young professionals who are hoping to increase their understanding of the industry,” Boles said.

The 2022 winner, Crosswind Logistics, is a two-wing industrial park. Team members included Alex Briestensky, ViaWest Group; Sid Carrell, Layton Construction; Mark Dorsey, Cushman & Wakefield; Lauren Lovell, CBRE, and Ryan Short, Cotton Architecture + Design. The team was led by mentor Collin Weisenburger of Trammell Crow Company.

“As a mentor for the 2022 YPG class, I was able to benefit from the program as much as the participants,” Weisenburger said. “Each team provided creative solutions to develop the site. It was great to see the participants use real-world data to inform their proforma.”

Additional mentors for this year’s class were Derek Flottum, The Opus Group; Dave Krumwiede, Lincoln Property Company; Steven Schwarz, ViaWest Group and Josef Pappas, Sunbelt Holdings.

“I know I speak for my group when I say that the NAIOP YPG program was an incredible learning experience,” Lovell, an associate at CBRE, said. “So many factors contributed to the complexity of the project. The fact that our site was located in an Opportunity Zone – the easements and soil remediation needed at this particular site, the rise in construction costs, and the instability of the debt market – all of these real-world factors helped us better to understand the development process as a whole in real-time.”

Other program graduates included:

Team Krumwiede: Molly Ahrens, Adolfson & Peterson Construction; Tim Kempton, CBRE; Drew Kiel, SPS+ Architects; Joe Pierson, Lincoln Property Company; and Sydney Setnar, JLL

Team Flottum: Drew Butler, Willmeng; Jarrod Howard, JLL; Sam Jones, Colliers International; Taylor Rice, Butler Design Group; and Spencer Wood, Enterprise Bank & Trust.

Team Schwarz: Molly Hunt, Cushman & Wakefield; Colter Kilgour, George Oliver; Samara Miller, Kimley-Horn; Brian Silverstein, CLAYCO; and Hayden Thomson, FirstBank.

Team Pappas: Jonathan Jaggard, Fundamental Income; Ryan Lehane, Hines; Connie Nelson, CBRE; Nick Whitehouse, Lee & Associates Arizona; and David Wilson, Corgan.

The NAIOP Arizona Developing Leaders Young Professionals Group class of 2022.

About NAIOP

NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial, retail and mixed-use real estate. NAIOP comprises 20,000 members in North America. The Arizona Chapter is among the largest in the bi-national network with over 1,000 members. NAIOP advances responsible commercial real estate development and advocates for effective public policy. For more information, visit  naiop.org or naiopaz.org.

###

 

by Dec 20, 2022
Land sale, trio of office sales totaling $6.4M highlight recent deals closed by NAI Horizon

Land sale, trio of office sales totaling $6.4M highlight recent deals closed by NAI Horizon

News & Updates

by | Dec 20, 2022 | News & Updates

PHOENIX, ARIZONA (Dec. 20, 2022) – A land sale in Casa Grande and office sales in Gilbert, Glendale, and Mesa highlight recent deals closed by NAI Horizon professionals. The four deals total $6.4 million.

Sale Transactions:

Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek and Gabe Ortega negotiated the sale of 12.09 acres for $3.65 million, representing the buyer, Real Estate Equities, LLC. The property is located at SEC E. Korsten Road & N. Trekell Road in Casa Grande, AZ. The seller, Trekell-Korsten 17, LLC, was represented by Bea Lueck, with Coldwell Banker ROX Realty.

Laurel Lewis negotiated the sale of a 2,939 SF office building for $1.05 million, representing the seller, Hyadoc Consultants, Inc. The property is located at 2730 S. Val Vista, Gilbert, AZ. The buyers, Zzzenesthesia, LLC, Aum Investing, LLC, and Jadava Holdings, LLC, were represented by Alec Duffy and Alan Laulainen with Ascension.

Thomas Bean, CCIM, and Matt Harper, CCIM, negotiated the sale of a 6,516 SF office building for $900,000 representing the seller, Empire Properties, Inc. The property is located at 5322 W. Northern Ave., Glendale, AZ. The buyer, Going the Extra Mile, LLC, was self-represented.

Rick Foss negotiated the sale of a 4,000 SF office building for $825,000 representing the seller, RBJWL Trust. The property is located at 414 S. Grand St., Mesa, AZ. The buyer, Stapley Center, LLC, was represented by Affire, LLC.

Lease Transactions:

Laurel Lewis represented the tenant, Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy, Inc., in a 91-month office lease for 7,625 SF at 690 N. Cofco Center Court, Phoenix, AZ. The landlord, MSCI 2006-HQ10 Cofco Center Court, LLC was represented by Jimmy Cornish with JLL.

Kevin Higgins represented the landlord, Bogle Acquisitions, LLC, in a 65-month office lease for 9,778 SF at 7243 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, Jonathan A. Dessaules, P.C., was represented by Trevor Pratt with JLL.

Gabe Ortega, Chris Gerow and Shelby Tworek along with Jack Gallagher with KW Commercial, represented the tenant, Scrubs & Beyond, LLC, in a 60-month retail lease for 4,200 SF at 9320 W. Northern Ave., Peoria, AZ. The landlord, HMPS Peoria, LLC, was represented by Torrey Briegal with Phoenix Commercial Advisor.

Dylan Whitwer represented the tenant, Open Arms Life Center, LLC, in a 62-month office lease for 2,970 SF at 726 N. Greenfield Road, Gilbert, AZ. The landlord, Stretch Internet Real Estate Holdings, was represented by Langdon Bridges with CPI.

Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the landlord, MUFG Union Bank NA, in a 64-month retail lease for 2,000 SF at 13681 N. Litchfield Road, Surprise, AZ. The tenant, Troub’s Butcher Shop, LLC, was self-represented.

Joe Pequeno and Troy Giammarco represented the tenant, Arizona Alternative Support, LLC, in a 36-month office lease for 4,600 SF at 793-797 N. Alma School Road. The landlord, Monele, LLC, was self-represented.

Thomas Bean, CCIM, and Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the tenant, Complete Wellness Solutions, LLC, in a 62-month office lease for 2,833 SF at 2920 N. 24th Ave., Phoenix, AZ. The landlord AZH Brothers Investment Group, LLC, was represented by Paul Fox with CPI.

Larson Wilcke represented the tenant, Homer Farms Inc., in a 36-month industrial lease for 8,000 SF at 2750 W. Palm Lane, Phoenix, AZ. The landlord, Wakiza Gamez, c/o Francisco Studios, was self-represented.

Thomas Bean, CCIM, represented the landlord, State Bar of Arizona, in a 60-month office expansion lease for 7,055 SF at 4201 N. 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, Tyler Allen Law Firm, PLLC, was self-represented.

John Filli represented the landlord, ZEAD Family Limited Partnership, in a 120 month office lease for 1,494 SF at 2525 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, Edward D. Jones & Co, L.P. was represented by Larry Miller Jr. with Mutual Property Advisors, LLC.

 Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the landlord, United Group, LLC, in a 66-month retail lease for 1,312 SF at 709 W. Ray Road, Gilbert, AZ. The tenant, MPGaston, LLC, was represented by Derek Stilwell with 1st Class Commercial.

Joe Pequeno and Troy Giammarco represented the tenant, Turn Back Time Day Spa in an 86-month office lease for 1,033 SF at 9310 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ. The landlord, Ventra, LLC, was represented by Jeff Hambro with DAUM Commercial Real Estate.

Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the landlord, Olivia Pearl, LLC, in a 76-month retail lease for 1,400 SF at 2430 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ. The tenant, Cat Wagon Tap and Bottle Shop, LLC, was represented by Ryan Edwards with CPI.

Kevin Higgins represented the landlord, Bogle Family Realty, LLLP, in a 61-month office lease, for 1,188 SF at 7227 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, Arizona Perinatal Trust, was self-represented.

Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the tenant, Polka Dot Bikini Wax, LLC, in a 61-month office lease, for 853 SF at 17235 N. 75th Ave., Glendale, AZ. The landlord, Arrowhead Executive Properties, LP, was represented by Bill Cook with Plaza Companies, AMO.

Kevin Higgins and Laurel Lewis represented the tenant, Collective Design Build, in a 41-month industrial lease at 560 N. Bullard Ave., Goodyear, AZ. The landlord, Bullard Commerce Center, LLC, was represented by Bonnie Halley with Colliers.

Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the landlord, B & A, LLC, in a 40-month retail lease at 520 W. Union Hills Drive, Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, Douglas Jeetong Tang, was self-represented.

Kevin Higgins represented the tenant, Theut, Theut & Theut, P.C., in a 24-month office lease, for 2,000 SF at 4531 N 16th St., Phoenix, AZ. The landlord, Poston Properties, LLC, was represented by Kelly O’Dea with Marcus & Millichap.

Matt Harper, CCIM, and Thomas Bean, CCIM, represented the landlord, Achuldjian, LLC, in a 12-month office lease for 2,935 SF at 4616 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, Amanah Health, LLC, was represented by Fletcher Perry with Kidder Mathews.

Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the tenant, Kade Mechanical, LLC, in a 24-month industrial lease at 4202 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ . The landlord, Pegasus Airport Owner, LLC, was represented by David Bean with CPI.

Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the landlord, Grand Center Plaza, LLC, in a 36-month retail lease at 11001 N. 99th Ave., Peoria, AZ. The tenant, Cherise Kiel, was self-represented.

Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the landlord, FEMAD, LLC, in a 19-month land lease  for .67 AC at 4101 W. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, ACS Concrete, LC, was self-represented.

Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the landlord, SAJ Properties, LLC, in a 12-month retail lease  at 15420 N. 67th Ave., Glendale, AZ. The tenant, Choice Community Association Management, Inc., was self-represented.

Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the landlord, 1241 E. Broadway Plaza, LLC, in a 13-month retail lease at 1241 E. Broadway, Mesa, AZ. The tenant, Native Country Healthcare Systems, LLC, was self-represented.

Matt Harper, CCIM and Thomas Bean, CCIM, represented the landlord, Achuldjian, LLC, in a 3-month office lease, for 1,065 SF at 4616 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, Premium Health OC, Inc., was self-represented.

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 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 over 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes more than $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions and 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, logistics consulting, and related advisory services.

To learn more, visit www.naiglobal.com.

 ###

 

 

by Dec 20, 2022
Liv Communities breaks ground on 55+ active adult living community in North Phoenix

Liv Communities breaks ground on 55+ active adult living community in North Phoenix

News & Updates

by | Dec 19, 2022 | News & Updates

Liv+ Union Peak offers resort-style living, exclusive attractions and adventurous activities.

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (Dec. 19, 2022) – Liv Communities, a seasoned provider of luxury apartment homes, recently broke ground on a ground-breaking 55+ age-qualified rental community in the Norterra area in North Phoenix.

The upscale community, Liv+ Union Peak, 25400 N. 21st Ave., Phoenix, will boast 145 units and will be ready for occupancy in the late summer/early fall of 2024.

“Building on our extensive background serving all ages with unparalleled hospitality and wellness-centered services, Liv is excited to bring our purpose of ‘helping people live fuller lives’ to an underserved group of 55+ adults,” said Heidi Arave-Noonan, Vice President of Liv Multifamily.

Active adults can choose from a well-appointed apartment-style home or a larger, upgraded casita. The community offers eight acres of vacation-style living, attractions and adventurous activities including a clubhouse (The Hub), a pool house (The Cabana), a private dog park (The Bark Park), outdoor spaces for yoga, swimming, pickleball and overall relaxation/well-being (The Rec) and a state-of-the-art gym (Liv Fit).

All residents, 55 years or older, are welcome to living a full life, encouraging vibrancy and community.

“We understand the desire to stay vibrant longer while enjoying life with others that share your passions and energy. Liv is thrilled to enter the 55+ age qualified housing space with our focus on mind, body, spirit health and community-centric programs designed to help people thrive and live life to its fullest,” Arave- Noonan said.

The community was designed by Todd & Associates (architect) and is being built by MT Builders (general contractor) with Envision Interiors taking the lead on interior finishes. All apartment homes will feature smart home technology with energy-efficient appliances and offer the convenience of lock and leave for those residents with a jet-set lifestyle.

For more information on Liv55+ residents can call 844-liv-here or email livplusunionpeak@livcommunities.com.

About Liv Communities

Liv Communities helps people live fuller lives by developing, owning and operating luxury residential communities through their Liv and Liv+ brands. Liv Communities prides itself on providing prime locations, premium finishes, inspired designs, and resort-style amenities.  The community promises extensive opportunities for residents and team members to engage in community activities and with each other to ultimately build connections and grow the community.  For information visit livcommunities.com.

# # #

by Dec 19, 2022
Trend Report announces Best in Class Brokers for 2022, winners top professionals in Southern Ariz.

Trend Report announces Best in Class Brokers for 2022, winners top professionals in Southern Ariz.

News & Updates

by | Dec 19, 2022 | News & Updates

    TUCSON, ARIZ.  (Dec. 19, 2022) –  Trend Report is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Best-in-Class Broker® Awards, recognizing those professionals who perform at the highest levels in commercial real estate sales per category.

Among the winners are professionals from national real estate powerhouses such as CBRE, Marcus & Millichap, Land Advisors Organization, Cushman & Wakefield, and top brokers of local firms in Southern Arizona, where all are based.

“Trend Report shares a close association with Real Estate Daily News and RED Comps, as the most accurate, independently researched database of commercial real estate property sales information available in Southern Arizona, so is well-positioned to identify the top brokers in each commercial category,” said Karen Schutte, co-founder and CEO of RED Comps and Managing Editor of Trend Report. “We congratulate these exceptional Southern Arizona industry leaders on their achievements.”

The RED Comps’ research team verifies and records all commercial real estate sales in Pima County. From that information, Trend Report is able to present the “no-nonsense” Best-in-Class Broker Awards to those individuals who closed the highest overall transaction volumes in commercial property sales for each market category in a given year. This year’s awards were calculated from Q4 2021 to Q3 2022 to bring a full year of sales.

Southern Arizona witnessed a very active year in 2022 in the commercial real estate market. Winners of the exclusive Best-in-Class Broker Awards saw industrial sales at their highest levels in years with a decline in the vacancy rate to 3.6 percent. The industry leaders being recognized contributed approximately one-third to the $4.3 billion total commercial sales, a 37.18 percent increase from the same time period a year earlier.

Trend Report’s Best-in-Class Brokers for 2022 are:

  • Multifamily Sales (More than 40 units): Clint Wadlund, Hamid Panahi, and Art Wadlund, Marcus & Millichap (IPA);
  • Multifamily Sales (Less than 40 units): Allan Mendelsberg and C. Joey Martinez, Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR;
  • Industrial Sales: Rob Glaser, SIOR, CCIM, Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR;
  • Office Sales: Dean Cotlow, Cotlow Company;
  • Retail Sales: Isaac Figueroa of Larsen Banker;
  • Residential Land Sales: Will White and John Carroll, Land Advisors Organization;
  • Industrial Land Sales: Tim Healy, CBRE Tucson;
  • Commercial Land Sales: Jeramy Price, VOLK Company.

All Trend Report’s Best-in-Class Broker Awards are based exclusively on sales volume transaction data from RED Comps commercial real estate database, which is the most accurate, independently researched database of commercial real estate property sales information available.

Winning brokers will be honored at a Tucson-style happy hour in 2023 and will be able to use the Best-in-Class logo on future correspondence. Personal interviews with each of the winners will be forthcoming in the Real Estate Daily.

###

 

by Dec 19, 2022
On Point Architecture hires its first employee, an architectural intern from ASU | The Design School

On Point Architecture hires its first employee, an architectural intern from ASU | The Design School

News & Updates

by | Dec 14, 2022 | News & Updates

MESA, ARIZ.  (Dec. 14, 2022) – On Point Architecture, a 100 percent woman-owned architectural firm, is pleased to announce it has hired its first employee, architectural intern Eve Romero-Quiñonez.

Romero-Quiñonez, a native of Phoenix, is a third-year architecture student at Arizona State University | The Design School. Her main responsibilities at On Point Architecture will be project assistance and general administration.

“Bringing on my first employee took a lot of guts, but with Eve it was a natural fit. I’m confident that 2023 will be our best year yet,” said On Point President/Architect Nicole Posten-Thompson, RA.

Romero-Quiñonez formerly worked for AppraisalTek and was a communications specialist/representative for C.A.R.E. She holds an international baccalaureate diploma and is a licensed aesthetician.

Romero-Quiñonez enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is an avid gardener and hiker. She excels in photography, video editing, and graphic design.

“Traveling is one of my greatest hobbies, although while I’m in school it’s difficult to find time to travel. Whenever I’m on break I always find a new place to travel to,” Romero-Quiñonez said. “I enjoy planning out my trips, finding places to go sightseeing, and absorbing all the beautiful architecture there is, along with trying local cuisine. Traveling allows me to gain perspective of life.”

Posten-Thompson launched On Point Architecture in 2016. Its services include Planning (zoning, site plan design and review, 3D renderings); Design (programming, project management, permitting, & sustainable design); and Construction Observation (owner representation, special inspection, and contractor document review).

On Point Architecture recently completed design and permitting for a new 3,500 SF medical clinic for Southwest Kidney Institute in Gilbert. This project was its third medical tenant improvement collaboration with design builder Southwest Design Building. The new clinic is scheduled to open in January 2023.

For more information about On Point Architecture visit onpointarchitecture.com.

###

by Dec 14, 2022
CCIM Central Arizona names 2023 leadership, new board; Brian Teske named Chapter President

CCIM Central Arizona names 2023 leadership, new board; Brian Teske named Chapter President

News & Updates

by | Dec 14, 2022 | News & Updates

     PHOENIX, ARIZ. (Dec. 14, 2022) – The Central Arizona Chapter of CCIM, commercial real estate’s global standard for professional achievement, has announced its leadership and board members for 2023.

Brian Teske, CCIM, Casita Capital Realty, will serve the first of his two-year stint as Chapter President. He will be joined on the leadership team by Vice President ELi Mastracci, CCIM, Phoenix West Commercial; Secretary/Treasurer Sabrina Walters, SLW Realty Group LLC; and Immediate Past President Todd Hamilton, CCIM, SIOR, Citywide Commercial Real Estate.

Board members for 2023 are Marina Hammersmith, CCIM, ORION Investment Real Estate; Bobbie Mastracci, CCIM, SIOR, Phoenix West Commercial; Belinda Rosthenhausler, CDC Small Business Finance; Sheila Long, Old Republic Exchange; Jennette Bennett, CCIM, Kidder Mathews; Bettina Hunt, CCIM, Colliers; Andrew Warner, CCIM, NAI Horizon; Cathy Fox, CCIM, Coldwell Banker Commercial; and Victoria Filice, CCIM, JV Property Holdings. The Ad Hoc Board Member is Lisa Richardson, CCIM, Real Living SJ Fowler Real Estate.

“I’m very excited to serve as the 2023 President for Central Arizona CCIM and lead our very talented board of industry leaders. We have put together a full calendar of events for 2023 and are looking forward to a banner year for our chapter,” Teske said. “Our goal is to provide excellent events and education for our chapter members and sponsors and to be a platform upon which to build valuable relationships.”

The CCIM Institute confers the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation. To earn the CCIM designation, commercial real estate professionals must complete more than 160 hours of case-study-driven education covering topics such as interest-based negotiation, financial analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis, investment analysis, and ethics in commercial investment real estate.

Candidates must also compile a portfolio demonstrating the depth of their commercial real estate experience and pass a comprehensive examination.

Visit centralazccimchapter.com to learn more about the CCIM Central Arizona Chapter.

###

 About CCIM Institute

 CCIM Institute created the language of global real estate investment. Our courses and worldwide community deploy commercial real estate investment methodologies and tools that speed the pathway between opportunity, a go/no-go decision and success for an asset, taught by instructors who are themselves industry leaders.

Today, the organization, through its 50 chapters, continues to innovate best practices and elevate the commercial real estate professional through its core designation program to earn the CCIM pin— real estate’s most coveted credential — and its topical education courses offered through the Ward Center for Real Estate Studies.

In addition, membership in CCIM includes the industry’s best technology and operational platform, allowing entrepreneurial and mid-sized businesses to compete with the largest multinational providers. Today, almost 70 percent of designees hold the title of owner, partner, principal, or president, representing an exclusive worldwide referral network of 13,000 members in 30 countries. Ultimately, CCIM represents a larger vision of the commercial real estate provider, leveraging investment analysis, opinions of value, and underwriting to become a leader in sourcing capital, building a cash-flow vehicle, and ultimately creating value. Information at www.ccim.com.

 

 

by Dec 14, 2022
IREM Greater Phoenix Chapter names 2023 leadership; Ed Valerio assumes president’s role

IREM Greater Phoenix Chapter names 2023 leadership; Ed Valerio assumes president’s role

News & Updates

by | Dec 7, 2022 | News & Updates

     PHOENIX, ARIZONA (Dec. 7, 2022) – The Greater Phoenix Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®), an international community of real estate managers dedicated to ethical business practices, has announced its 2023 Board of Directors and Advisory Council.

The 2023 Board of Directors comprises President, Ed Valerio, CPM®, Link Logistics Real Estate; President-Elect, Carrie Temple, CPM®, ViaWest Group; Secretary/Treasurer, Tom Coughlin, CPM®, Stream Realty Partners; Director, Lauren Lacasse, CPM®, Everwest Property Services; and Past-President, Tyrel Williams, CPM®, ORION Investment Real Estate.

The Advisory Council includes Ann Boomsma, CPM®, MEB Management Services, AMO; Melissa Boyle, CPM®, Link Logistics Real Estate;

Rosalinda Bridges, CPM®, Greystar, AMO; Yvonne Cisman, CPM®, ARM®, Wasatch; Kristin Gibbons, CPM®, Everest Holdings; Debbie Mitten, CPM®, ViaWest Group; and Chianon Mutsiwegota, CPM®, Texas Capital Partners.

“I am thrilled to continue our leadership and succession planning into 2023 and beyond,” Valerio said. “We have big plans to offer industry-leading programs and educational opportunities for our members and industry partners in the year to come. “I am so grateful for each person on the 2023 leadership team. Each of them brings a rich background and unique talents that are really going to help us move forward on several key initiatives for our chapter.”

The IREM Greater Phoenix Chapter completed a successful 2022, with numerous accomplishments to its credit. They include:

  • 52 new members (10 CPM, 3 ARM, 2 ACoM, 25 candidates, and 12 associates;
  • 17 scholarships awarded from the IREM Foundation;
  • $10,000 raised for UMOM New Day Centers by the IREM/RestorationHQ Golf Tournament;
  • 14 networking events, including the 2022 IREM/CCIM Economic Forecast.

“This has been a fantastic year for our chapter as we were able to cross the finish line with a few very key initiatives that have been in the works for several years. One of these being a well-defined leadership structure and succession plan that solidifies our foundation for future growth, and gives us the ability to get more of our amazing members involved in the success of our chapter,” said 2022 President Tyrel Williams.

“It’s so inspiring to me what a small group of determined, focused volunteer leaders can accomplish when we work together. Every member of our Board of Directors and their committee members played a huge role in helping advance our chapter this year. They all deserve to be commended for their dedication, and the heart they put into their roles,” Williams added.

The 2023 IREM/CCIM Economic Forecast is scheduled for January 26 at the Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., in Phoenix. Registration is now open.

IREM memberships empower college students, young professionals and industry veterans who are committed to career advancement. IREM certifications CPM, ARM, ACoM, and AMO demonstrate a commitment to good management. These certifications, along with its courses and an array of resources, all exist with one goal in mind – to make a difference in the careers of those who manage.

 About IREM

IREM® is an international institute for property and asset managers, providing complete knowledge to take on real estate management’s most dynamic challenges. That means knowledge prepared for the day-to-day and the one-of-a-kind: from solving the latest tenant crisis to analyzing market conditions. For over 85 years, our members have made us the world’s strongest voice for all things real estate management. Today, almost 20,000 leaders in commercial and residential management call this home for learning, certifications, and networking. For more information visit www.irem.org.

###

 

 

by Dec 07, 2022
NAI Horizon represents landlord in long-term lease for national investment firm Edward Jones

NAI Horizon represents landlord in long-term lease for national investment firm Edward Jones

News & Updates

by | Nov 29, 2022 | News & Updates

     PHOENIX, ARIZONA (Nov. 29, 2022) – NAI Horizon represented the landlord in a long-term lease for a national investment firm at a highly visible asset on Carefree Highway.

Senior Vice President John Filli – an industrial, land, and investments sales specialist with NAI Horizon – represented the landlord, Zead Family Limited Partnership of Phoenix in a long-term lease for Edward Jones Investments at the Village at Sonoran Canyon, 2525 W. Carefree Highway, Building B, in Phoenix.

The Village at Sonoran Canyon boasts a great location on a busy portion of Carefree Highway 1 mile east of Interstate-17, surrounded by new residential and commercial developments. This office complex is professionally managed and has a great tenant mix of professional office and medical businesses.

“Working with the Edward D. Jones & Company, Mutual Property Advisors, and the Zead Family Limited Partnership, to negotiate a standard 10-year lease with both landlord and tenant was a pleasure,” Filli said. “It was a truly collaborative effort to secure a long-term lease for a highly respected national investment firm such as Edward Jones in this much sought-after Valley location.”

Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., of St. Louis, Missouri, was represented by Larry Miller Jr. of Mutual Property Advisors, LLC.

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 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 over 1.1 billion square feet of property and facilities. Annually, NAI Global completes more than $20 billion in commercial real estate transactions and 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, logistics consulting, and related advisory services.

To learn more, visit www.naiglobal.com.

 ###

by Nov 29, 2022
AAED bestows AZED Pro designation on 9 economic developers, business professionals  

AAED bestows AZED Pro designation on 9 economic developers, business professionals  

News & Updates

by | Nov 29, 2022 | News & Updates

     PHOENIX, ARIZ. (Nov. 29, 2022) — The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) is pleased to announce nine economic developers and business professionals from across the state have earned their AZED Pro designation from The Academy of Arizona, AAED’s formal education program.

To earn an AZED Pro certification, economic development professionals must complete seven courses including Economic Development in Arizona; Business Retention and Expansion; Taxation, Finance, and Incentives; Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development; Marketing and Business Development; Workforce Development; and an elective.

The Academy of Arizona, presented by AAED, is a formal education program aimed at ensuring Arizona’s economic development and business professionals receive the most current and relevant training in topics pertaining to the practice of economic development in Arizona. A structured ongoing professional development program is required to maintain the AZED Pro designation.

AZED Pro graduates announced at the 2022 AAED Fall Forum last month in the City of Maricopa:

  • John Ahumada, AZED Pro, Town of Queen Creek
  • Tennille Hiller, AZED Pro, City of Buckeye
  • Sheila Hunt, AZED Pro, City of Peoria
  • Tricia Lewis, AZED Pro, City of Cottonwood
  • Rogelio Martinez, AZED Pro, City of San Luis
  • Ashley Mazariegos, AZED Pro, City of Buckeye
  • Christian Price, AZED Pro, Maricopa Economic Development Alliance
  • Andrew Ridley, AZED Pro, Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity
  • Ryan Wissmann, AZED Pro, Town of Marana

“Gaining AZED Pro designation is a differentiator when it comes to the overall expertise and knowledge of economic development and business professionals,” said AAED Executive Director Carrie Kelly. “This commitment ensures that these professionals have the tools they need to continue propelling Arizona communities forward.”

 About AAED

The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) was founded in 1974 with a mission to serve as Arizona’s unified voice for responsible economic development through professional education, public policy, and collaboration. The Association works to promote economic development in the State of Arizona through an exchange of information and educational opportunities among its members, to act as a liaison with outside groups, to influence legislation affecting economic development, and to empower members to create relationships to improve the economic outlook for Arizona. For more information on AAED, visit aaed.com or call (602) 240-2233.

###

by Nov 29, 2022
Arizona Masonry Council honors the best in outstanding design, creativity at 31st Annual Excellence in Masonry Architectural Awards

Arizona Masonry Council honors the best in outstanding design, creativity at 31st Annual Excellence in Masonry Architectural Awards

News & Updates

by | Nov 17, 2022 | News & Updates

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (Nov. 17, 2022) – The Arizona Masonry Council recently celebrated its 31st Annual Excellence in Masonry Architectural Awards, with 15 projects recognized for their outstanding masonry design, workmanship, and creativity with the use of brick, block and/or stone.

The banquet honored this year’s finest at the Scottsdale Resort McCormick Ranch with more than 400 industry members in attendance.

“The grandeur and scope of the winning projects is a testament to the skills of our members, and companies that support these industry professionals,” said Arizona Masonry Council Executive Director Dawn Rogers. “I was particularly impressed by the diversity of our winning projects. The jurists made notice of that as well.”

This year’s architectural jury panel was from Colorado. Cheri Gerou, FAIA, Colorado State Architect, and Phil Gerou, FAIA, Principal at Gerou & Associates Architects, served as head co-jurists. Also on the jury were Peter Monroe, PE, IMEG; Jerry Thoma, President, JVS Masonry; and Brian Montelongo, Sales Manager, Colorado Best Block.

The Craftsmanship Jury consisted of three retired masons from Arizona: Jan Hill retired from Roma Masonry, Richard Springfield retired from Sun Valley Masonry and Don White retired from Roma Masonry.

Top honors for 2022, the Gold Trowel Award, went to the ASU Durham Hall Renovation, Gold Trowel Non-Residential, also the winner of the Craftsmanship and Honor Awards for Non-Residential; and Four Sevens, Gold Trowel Residential, also the winner of the Craftsmanship and Honor Awards for Residential.

Teams for the Gold Trowel Winners:

  • ASU Durham Hall Renovation: Arizona Board of Regents, owner; Ayers Saint Gross, Architect; PK Associates, structural engineering firm; Okland Construction, general contractor; Sun Valley Masonry, major masonry Contractor; and Summit Brick, major masonry supplier.
  • Four Sevens: Bill Cleverly, owner; MACKOS Architecture and Construction, architect and general contractor; BDA Design, structural engineering firm; Pioneer Masonry, major masonry contractor; and Superlite, and Oldcastle company, major masonry supplier.

Category winners:

  • Non-residential Honor Award: CDO Baptist Church
  • Non-residential Merit Award: Roden Crater South Space
  • Non-residential Merit Award: West Point High School
  • Residential Merit Award: Whittock Residence
  •  Residential Merit Award: Hillside Contemporary
  • Non-residential Citation Award: Avondale Fire Station No. 175
  • Non-residential Citation Award: Helios Education Campus
  • Non-residential Citation Award: Arizona College Preparatory
  • Non-residential Citation Award: Grand Midrise
  • Non-residential Citation Award: Creighton University
  • Residential Citation Award: Palo Verde Lot 1
  • Residential Citation Award: Sparks Residence
  • Residential Citation Award: Rathee Residence

The Excellence in Masonry Architectural Awards program is sponsored by the Arizona Masonry Council, a non-profit organization servicing the masonry industry in Arizona.

Click here for photos and complete project teams of all the 2022 winners.

Arizona Mason Council Gold Trowel Award Residential winner Four Sevens

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.

 

 

 

by Nov 17, 2022