BOMA Greater Phoenix elects new officers, board for 2020; Robert Vincent to lead group

BOMA Greater Phoenix elects new officers, board for 2020; Robert Vincent to lead group

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by | Oct 29, 2019 | News & Updates

     PHOENIX, ARIZONA (October 29, 2019) — BOMA Greater Phoenix, the industry group that advances the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, influence, and knowledge, elected its 2020 officers and board members via paper ballots at the recent annual meeting.

Robert Vincent, RPA, Cordia Capital Management, was elected President. He is joined by Vice President Michael Chadwick, ViaWest Group; Secretary/Treasurer Marty Brook, CPM, R.E., Metro Commercial Properties; and Allied Chair Chris Gannon, Transcend Security Solutions.

“I’m so proud to have this opportunity to humbly serve BOMA Phoenix again as your President for 2020,” Vincent said. “I’m honored and humbled to serve this great organization and to deliver measurable results for our membership. I’m looking forward to continue raising the bar of excellence, integrity and accountability. I challenge each member to be a part of something bigger than themselves and to invest into an organization that has a return on investment of more than mere dollars.

“It’s been said that commercial real estate is all about relationships. At BOMA Phoenix, relationships are established over long term among industry professionals,” Vincent said.

Board members for 2020: Patti Brown CPM, RPA, Ryan Companies; Dan Porter, Paragon Services; Kathryn Rhinehart, CPM, RPA, LEED, Southwest Davis Management; Gilbert Romero, Transwestern; Melissa Scott, CMCA, AMS, Sunbelt Holdings; and Nate Williams, Pro-Serv Commercial Cleaning. The board will elect its governor.

BOMA Greater Phoenix wraps up the year on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 3:30 p.m., with a holiday membership event at the Arizona Biltmore. BOMA will honor its top volunteers for their efforts in 2019.

 

by Oct 29, 2019
NAI Horizon negotiates $1.895M sale of 36,556 SF Phoenix freestanding industrial building

NAI Horizon negotiates $1.895M sale of 36,556 SF Phoenix freestanding industrial building

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by | Oct 29, 2019 | News & Updates

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (Oct. 29, 2019) – NAI Horizon represented the buyer in the $1.895 million acquisition of a freestanding industrial building at 1710 E. Washington St., in Phoenix.

NAI Horizon Senior Vice President Jeff Adams represented Nationwide Surplus Holdings, LLC, an Arizona Limited Liability Company of Mesa, Arizona, in the purchase of the 36,556 SF building.

The property is the former Desert Liquidators building. It will be converted into an electronic recycling, refurbishing and resale facility. It is a freestanding building with arterial frontage and a fenced area that includes parking and truck-well loading.

Built in 1981, the property includes 2,500 SF of office space. It sits on 1.44 acres, features clear ceiling height of 14 to 18 feet and includes three dock-high doors for loading and three drive-in grade-level doors.

“Nationwide Holdings LLC is the real estate entity for a couple of complementary Phoenix-based companies that has now expanded nationally in multiple cities throughout the country,” Adams said. “I sold them their first facility here in Phoenix at roughly the same size or larger with some land for potential expansion in early 2012.

“Both were discounted frontage facilities which would allow them to do some level of building rehab in order to feature their sustainability aspects and still operate affordably with reasonable margins. The main company is a well-run entity that is expanding rapidly, in large part due to unique, proprietary models and methods, which no competitor in their industry currently has,” Adams said.

The seller, RMO Holdings LLC, a Wyoming Limited Liability Company headquartered in Florida, was represented by Rob Martensen and Sam Jones of Colliers International.

by Oct 29, 2019
Popular Scottsdale establishment helps raise $40K for PCH, check presentation on Nov. 9  

Popular Scottsdale establishment helps raise $40K for PCH, check presentation on Nov. 9  

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by | Oct 25, 2019 | News & Updates

     SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (October 28, 2019) – Ten months ago, car enthusiasts and patrons of Alpio’s at Troon began opening their hearts and their wallets the second Saturday of each month to raise money for charity.

On Saturday, Nov. 9, Alpio Barbara, owner of Alpio’s at Troon, and Sue Pille of Platinum Companies, will present a check for $40,000 to the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation/Golf-Fore-Charity at the monthly Cars and Coffee at Alpio’s at Troon event.

“It’s amazing how a $2 tip has turned into $40,000,” said David Reese, who along with Mike McDaniel and Tiffany Sharp are co-chairs of Golf-Fore-Charity 2020. “It’s no secret that Alpio has a passion for cars, people and helping kids. We’re honored to be a part of this great event.”

       This year’s check presentation is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at Alpio’s Troon, 10452 E. Jomax Road, Scottsdale. Last month’s 2-year anniversary event drew 153 custom and high-performance cars. Cars and Coffee runs from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month.

In November 2017, Barbara hosted his first Cars and Coffee at Alpio’s. It continued to grow, even after Barbara was in a life-threatening motorcycle accident in April 2018.

“I knew the show had to go on,” Barbara said. “My great circle of friends came together and kept the event going. A gentleman in attendance at the June 2017 event wanted to leave a $2 tip for the free coffee provided by Platinum Companies. ‘That’s not necessary; we’re just happy to have you join us.’ In July, a tip jar for the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation was placed at the coffee counter.”

Each month Barbara and House of Hardtops match the tips. Golf-Fore-Charity will match any donations collected up to $2,000 for the month of November.

Additional donations are raised by the North Scottsdale Coffee Group charging a nominal fee to go on group rides around Arizona.

“It all adds up,” Barbara said. “It’s not about me; it’s all about the kids.”

Alpio Barbara

About Alpio’s Troon

Alpio Barbara is a Californian who now spends most of his time in the Valley. The owner/operator of Redwood General Tire in Redwood City, Calif., he was awarded Tire Dealer of the year by Modern Tire Dealer Magazine in 2016. Like so many successful entrepreneurs Alpio just couldn’t slow down so he has combined his personal passion and collection of automobiles with yet another business venture. Needing a place to store and display his cars and motorcycles, he bought a building in the Villages at Pinnacle Peak shopping center at Alma School and Jomax in the Troon development. He designed and built a classic 1950s style diner with a dozen of his ever-changing collection of cars prominently displayed with a backdrop of life-size mannequins of the Rat Pack, Marilyn Monroe, motorcycle officers, vintage gas pumps and more. Hanging from the ceiling are large-scale models of military aircraft acquired from private collections and period neon signs. For more visit https://alpiosattroon.com.

About Golf-Fore-Charity

 For 19 years, Golf-Fore-Charity has actively raised money for Phoenix Children’s Hospital and St. Vincent DePaul.  Last year’s total contributions of more than $1.4 million placed this 501 c3 charity in the Top 15 charity events in Metro Phoenix. For more information, contact Dave Reese, Co-Chairman at (602) 679-0966 or visit Golf-Fore-Charity.org. 

About Platinum Companies

Platinum Companies, Inc. has been designing and building luxury custom homes since 1999. Our success is no surprise. It is the result of hard work, trust and integrity, the three ingredients we prize above all others. Our team is a group of professionals with innovative and creative ideas from backgrounds in engineering, design, architecture, construction, accounting and supervision. For more information visit platinumcompanies.com.

 

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by Oct 25, 2019
Sales of an industrial building, piece of land, highlight recent closings by NAI Horizon

Sales of an industrial building, piece of land, highlight recent closings by NAI Horizon

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by | Oct 23, 2019 | News & Updates

      PHOENIX, ARIZONA (October 23, 2019) – The $1.748 million sale of a 16,471 industrial building and the $395,000 sale of a 63,574 SF piece of land, both in Chandler, highlight recent deals closed by NAI Horizon professionals.

Sale Transactions:

Jeff Adams negotiated the sale of a 16,417 SF industrial property, representing the seller, Hugh J. Doss and Margarette E. Doss Revocable Trust, for $1.748 million. The property is located at 3265 N. Delaware St., Chandler, AZ. The buyer was Helser Brothers Investments, LLC.

Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek, Gabe Ortega and Patrick Anthon negotiated a land sale of 63,574 SF, representing the seller, John & Donna Warwick for $395,000. The property is located at 2140-2160 N. McQueen Rd., Chandler, AZ. The buyer, Regal Investment International, LLC, was represented by Melody Bramer with Keller Williams Integrity First Realty.

Lease Transactions:

Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek, Gabe Ortega and Patrick Anthon represented the landlord, CP6TB, LLC, in a 124-month retail lease for 4,532 SF at 8378 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ. The tenant, Fuzzy’s Global, LLC, was represented by Rosemarie Rommes with Gimlet Realty.

Kevin Higgins represented the landlord, Bogle Family Realty, LLLP, in a 60-month office lease for 6,257 SF at 7301 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, The Foresight Companies, was represented by Jason Butler with ROI Properties.

Chris Gerow, Shelby Tworek, Gabe Ortega and Patrick Anthon represented the tenant, Quan Yin Family, LLC, in a 120 -month retail lease for 1,800 SF at 1804 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ. The landlord, Valley Plaza REH, LLC, was represented by Shane Carter with Cushman & Wakefield.

Thomas Bean, CCIM and David Blanchette represented the tenant, Child and Family Resources, Inc., in a 77-month office lease for 4,626 SF at 1951 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ. The landlord, Camelwest LLC, was represented by Ryan Timpani and Nick Bialkowski with Colliers.

Laurel Lewis represented the tenant, Casey & Company CPAS, PLLC, in a 66-month office lease for 2,024 SF at 5416 E. Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ. The landlord, FFIV AZ MESA, LLC, was represented Mark Gustin with JLL.

Jay Olson represented both tenant, Lifetime Plumbing and landlord, Gerald M. Olson and Diane M. Olson, in a 36-month industrial lease for 3,600 SF at 115 N. 30th St. Phoenix, AZ.

Laurel Lewis represented the landlord, State Bar of Arizona, in a 39-month office lease for 1,073 SF at 4201 N. 24th St. Phoenix, AZ. The tenant, ThreeDot Staffing Inc., was represented by Jeff Jennings with Prostar Realty.

Jeff Adams represented the tenant, SLM Landscaping, in a 37-month industrial lease for 2,160 SF at 841 W. Fairmont Dr., Tempe, AZ. The landlord, Hardy-Fairmont LLC, was represented by Brett Ranta and Adam Hansen with AK Commercial Properties.

Kevin Higgins represented the tenant, AllStaff Services, in a 26-month office lease for 1,129 SF at 1204 E. Baseline Road, Tempe, AZ. The landlord, McCandless Tempe LLC, represented itself.

Matt Harper, CCIM, represented the tenant, Beauty in You Body Contour & Spa, LLC, in a 26-month retail lease for 480 SF at 9794 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, AZ. The landlord, Arrowhead Properties, LLC, was represented by Mark Phillips with Arrowhead Properties.

 

by Oct 23, 2019
In 5 years, Earthworks Environmental has expanded compliance footprint across U.S., continued growth in its Arizona office

In 5 years, Earthworks Environmental has expanded compliance footprint across U.S., continued growth in its Arizona office

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by | Oct 22, 2019 | News & Updates

     MESA, ARIZONA (October 22, 2019) – Five years ago, Cherie Koester left a prominent job with Maricopa County to start her own business. From her residence in Queen Creek, Koester founded Earthworks Environmental LLC.

As the woman- and minority-owned environmental consulting firm celebrates its fifth anniversary, the Mesa-based company now boasts 36 employees and almost 800 projects across the country.

“While our 5-year celebration is local, I’m extremely proud of my staff for the expansion we’ve made across the country,” said Koester, who holds the title of CEO.  “The culture we have created here strives for excellence.

“Last year I said I was prepared to go the distance with this team of elite professionals. I also said I have no plans of slowing down. Earthworks has achieved that goal and more,” she said.

Earthworks Environmental operates in Arizona, Florida, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Colorado and Texas. Its Arizona projects are in Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott and Yuma.

Services provided include stormwater pollution prevention, Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, dust control, and construction safety compliances. The firm primarily serves land developers, vertical developers, commercial construction, and land-holding companies.

“I’m excited to announce a new service line – drone inspections,” Koester said. “With drone inspections, our clients get access to these videos for their own marketing materials if they would like.”

Koester said the firm is consulting on nearly 800 permits nationally. Recently she hired two additional employees in the Arizona office. Founded in 2014, Earthworks Environmental expanded its operations to Florida and added two employees at its Arizona office in late 2016.

A proprietary program that Earthworks Environmental employs – ERX – has also played a key role in the expansion, Koester said. ERX is an environmental reporting software program that puts all aspects of environmental compliance into one program. This includes any permits and inspections. Koester said nearly 75 percent of the violations in her industry occur in the paperwork process.

A client can hire Earthworks Environmental to handle the entire process including ERX. A client may also decide to opt out of the consulting and use ERX themselves. In that case, Earthworks Environmental will apply a nominal fee for use.

“My motto is, ‘I don’t demand perfection but I do expect excellence,’” Koester said. “At Earthworks, we pride ourselves on being the leader in the industry for technology and customer service. We look forward to the next 5 years.”

To learn more about Earthworks Environmental visit earthworksenv.com.

by Oct 22, 2019
NAI Horizon negotiates sale of 196 acres of land at I-10 and Highway 85 in Buckeye

NAI Horizon negotiates sale of 196 acres of land at I-10 and Highway 85 in Buckeye

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by | Oct 16, 2019 | News & Updates

PHOENIX, ARIZONA (October 16, 2019) – AZ Buckeye Investors, LLC was the seller in the $3.65 million disposition of 196 acres of commercial land located at the SWC of Interstate 10 and Highway 85 in Buckeye, Arizona. The buyer is a partnership between Carefree Buckeye 196, LLC and Boeing V LLC.

NAI Horizon Senior Vice President Lane Neville and Associate Logan Crum represented the seller. NAI Horizon Vice President Troy Giammarco and Associate Joe Pequeno represented the buyer in the transaction.

“We are excited to be involved in another important piece in the West Valley,” said Scott Phillips, Director of Acquisitions of Carefree Partners, representing the buying entities. “The teamwork to put this together with NAI Horizon and the quality information and engagement we received from the City of Buckeye have both been a great part of the process so far.”

Buckeye is listed as the No. 1 fastest-growing city in the country according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Buckeye was the only Arizona city to make the list this year. There are tremendous future opportunities in Buckeye for retail shops, services and employment due to this rapid growth.

“As a premier mixed-use commercial site, this large-scale property has strong potential to play a key role in Buckeye’s expanding freeway corridor development,” said David Roderique, Buckeye Economic Development Director.

“This commercial land site is sizable and will be regionally significant as a strategically located freeway property at the western gateway of Buckeye on Interstate 10,” Neville said. “The property also fronts Highway 85, the proposed future CANAMEX Interstate 11 alignment.”

by Oct 16, 2019
CCIM Central Arizona chapter offering four scholarships towards getting designation

CCIM Central Arizona chapter offering four scholarships towards getting designation

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by | Oct 9, 2019 | News & Updates

     PHOENIX, ARIZONA (October 9, 2019) – The Central Arizona chapter of CCIM, commercial real estate’s global standard for professional achievement, is offering four scholarships for classes in 2020 that lead toward getting the CCIM designation.

The 2020 scholarship programs include:

  •  Two CI 101 full scholarships;
  • The Tim Hatlestad CCIM Endowed Scholarship, $1,000 value (CI 102, 103 or 104);
  • The David S. Miller, CCIM Endowed Scholarship, $1,000 value (CI 102, 103 or 104).

Applications are submitted directly to the individual’s local CCIM chapter through their website at https://centralazccimchapter.com/Scholarships. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. Deadline for submission is Nov. 4.

      Letters will be sent on or before Dec. 1 notifying those selected. Once accepted, recipients can register for their selected course. CCIM will make every effort to enroll recipients in their first choice. If this is not available, staff will contact recipient for an alternate course. Recipients are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.

     Scholarship award reminder: Scholarship recipients will be responsible for reimbursing the chapter for the full cost of a failed course; failing the course renders the scholarship null and void.

    The course selected can only be taken in 2020. The scholarship cannot be applied retroactively to any course already taken; the award is not redeemable for cash.

To earn the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (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.

Please contact Tiffany Miner at centralaz@ccim.net for any questions.

Learn more about CCIM Central Arizona Chapter: centralazccimchapter.com.

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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 Oct 09, 2019
AZCREW presents annual Black & White Affair Oct. 30 to benefit ASU’s MRED program

AZCREW presents annual Black & White Affair Oct. 30 to benefit ASU’s MRED program

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by | Oct 7, 2019 | News & Updates

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (October 7, 2019) – Benefiting its “MRED Dollars for Scholars” program, AZCREW is hosting its annual Black & White Affair on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the new Transwestern office at the Esplanade, 2501 E. Camelback, Suite 1, in Phoenix.

AZCREW is the leading organization for senior-level executive women in the Metro Phoenix real estate field.

The event is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. It will feature tasting tables of local restaurants, specialty drinks, entertainment and a silent auction.

Ticket prices are $65 for members; $75 for non-members and members at the door; $500 for 10 tickets; and $20 for Arizona State University MRED students and faculty. Register here.

Over the past 8 years AZCREW has supported Arizona State University’s MRED students by awarding scholarships totaling nearly $50,000.

“We are fortunate to welcome many of these graduates into our AZCREW Network, and into our respective organizations thanks to this continued collaboration with ASU,” said Lisa Tinnion of Corporate Interior Systems, AZCREW Public Relations/Outreach Committee Co-Chairwoman.

In nine months, the transdisciplinary W. P. Carey Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) program prepares students to lead real estate development projects that are environmentally respectful, socially responsible, and artfully designed. Small class sizes provide opportunities for peer interaction and a number of synthesis projects cover the entire spectrum of development, preparing you for roles throughout the industry.

The MRED program is a transdisciplinary partnership between four highly regarded schools within ASU:

  • The W. P. Carey School of Business;
  • The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law;
  • The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts;
  • The Del E. Webb School of Construction.

 

 

 

 

 

       

 

 

by Oct 07, 2019
NAI Horizon negotiates $1.3M long-term lease for Valley wood product company Surprise

NAI Horizon negotiates $1.3M long-term lease for Valley wood product company Surprise

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by | Oct 3, 2019 | News & Updates

PHOENIX, ARIZONA (October 3, 2019) – NAI Horizon represented the tenant in a long-term lease for the manufacturer of wooden doors and related products at West Valley Logistics Center, 12000 N. 132nd Ave., in Surprise, Arizona.

NAI Horizon Senior Vice President Isy Sonabend represented Pima Door & Supply, Inc., of Surprise, in the lease totaling $1.326 million. The tenant will occupy 47,315 SF of the logistics center that totals 418,651 SF.

Pima Door & Supply, Inc. was founded in 1987 and has provided quality service and materials to both contractors and builders in the Valley. It sells doors, windows, jambs, trim products and door hardware.

“Pima Door & Supply is upgrading its manufacturing plant as its sales continue on an upward trajectory,” Sonabend said. “The efficiencies built into this location will enable Pima Door & Supply to boost production while delivering the quality products as they have for more than 30 years.”

Built in 2013, West Valley Logistics Center has 32-foot clear height, 38 dock high doors and four ramp-to-grade doors. It features ESFR sprinklers, skylights and full concrete truck courts. It has trailer parking and easy access to Loop 303 via a full diamond interchange at Cactus Road.

The landlord, Mazal Realty ADA Compliant LP of Westmount, Quebec, Canada, was represented by Bill Honsaker of JLL.

by Oct 03, 2019
Gloria Feldt, thought leader, best-selling author is 2019 AZCREW Woman Icon Speaker

Gloria Feldt, thought leader, best-selling author is 2019 AZCREW Woman Icon Speaker

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by | Oct 2, 2019 | News & Updates

       PHOENIX, ARIZ. (Oct. 2, 2019) – Gloria Feldt, an acclaimed expert on women, power and leadership with decades of front-line leadership experience and a bestselling author, is the 2019 AZCREW Woman Icon Speaker.

AZCREW, the leading organization for senior-level executive women in the Metro Phoenix real estate field, presents its annual Woman Icon Speaker series Oct. 15 at Phoenix Country Club, 2901 N. 7th St., in Phoenix.

Feldt is co-founder and president of Take The Lead, whose mission reflects her life’s passion: to prepare, develop, inspire and propel women to take their fair and equal share of leadership positions across all sectors by 2025 by providing breakthrough training, mentoring and coaching role modeling and thought leadership.

AZCREW’s October lunch begins with networking at 11:30 a.m. The program starts at 11:45 a.m. Member registration is $45; non-member pre-registration is $65. Registration closes Oct. 10. Lunch is included. Register here.

by Oct 02, 2019