by Peter Madrid | Jul 9, 2025 | News & Updates
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (July 9, 2025) – Third-party property management companies for more than a century have served as trusted representatives of commercial building owners, protecting their investments and advancing their best interests.
For the past three years, Mazzon Industries’ third-party services have acted as reliable partners to commercial service providers, representing their interests, enhancing their investments, and helping them achieve long-term growth.
This budget season, two industry-leading third parties will unite to present opposing owners with a partnership that feels like a match made in heaven. Property managers will begin consolidating their vendors to increase property performance for their owners, and Mazzon Industries will begin leveraging its 35 MSF of commercial contracts to provide property managers increased levels of service, at portfolio pricing discounts not found in the marketplace.
The question is, what happens to everyone else? Mazzon Industries has helped property managers increase service levels across 47 different property management companies in Arizona.
Mazzon Industries is broken down into four divisions that represent one premier service provider in each of the following categories: roofing, painting, parking, cooling tower restoration, cooling tower parts, general contracting, building engineering, restoration emergency services, flooring, landscaping, pressure washing, window cleaning, and lot striping.
“Our team offers our services to property managers at no cost, and if you decide to work with any of our premier service-providing clients, we do not mark up any service-provider pricing or receive commissions when you say yes. We believe this is the transparency you deserve and what we strive to provide as an enhanced value to you,” Mazzon said.
For more information, visit www.mazzonindustries.com, call (480) 999-1448, or email Mazzon at daniel@mazzonindustries.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Jul 8, 2025 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (July 8, 2025) – The Healthcare Real Estate Services team at Kidder Mathews in Phoenix is making waves in 2025, surpassing a significant mid-year benchmark with nearly $100 million in medical office sales and 100 successful lease and sale transactions.
This momentum reflects the team’s expertise in navigating the healthcare real estate market and delivering tailored solutions to health systems, operators, and investors.
With demand for strategic healthcare facilities at an all-time high, the team is actively presenting prime development opportunities for purchase or a structured joint venture. These offerings are available to support the future of healthcare delivery in a challenging construction cost and interest rate environment.
“Nearly all of our clients understand the demand is out there and are open to creative joint venture structures. We’re communicating with all the municipalities and have great sites from Buckeye to Queen Creek,” said Perry Gabuzzi, Executive Vice President.
As the year progresses, the Kidder Mathews Healthcare Real Estate Services team remains at the forefront of shaping healthcare real estate strategies, driving innovation, and maximizing value for its clients.
Highlights for the team in 2025 include the following sales:
- Four-building portfolio sale: 200,300 SF, Bell Road in Phoenix; sold for $50 million, medical office;
- Rancho Santa Fe Medical Plaza: 29,017 SF, Avondale, Arizona; sold for $16.3 million, NNN investment, new construction;
- ±4.59 acres at W/SWC 107th Avenue and McDowell Road, Avondale, Arizona; sold for $2.8 million, strategic development land;
- Baseline Medical Plaza: 39,315 SF, Gilbert, Arizona; sold for $11.9 million, medical office building;
- La Cholla Medical Center: 67,731 SF, Tucson, Arizona; sold for $13.5 million, medical office building.
“Medical office continues to show remarkable resilience, even in the face of construction challenges and capital market uncertainty,” said Michael Dupuy, Executive Vice President. “These results are a testament to the strength of the sector amid some macro headwinds, which are generally unfavorable to commercial real estate.”
The team remains a market leader in medical office leasing, acquisition, and advisory services across Arizona and the broader region. Its work supports health systems, physician groups, and institutional owners in a constrained development environment.
In support of the team’s continued growth, Aneesa Daas has joined as a brokerage coordinator, bringing the total team size to nine professionals. Her addition strengthens the team’s capacity to deliver best-in-class service.
The Kidder Mathews healthcare real estate team comprises Aneesa Daas, Michael Dupuy, Emily Ernst, Perry Gabuzzi, Rachael Thompson, Fletcher Perry, Chad Sutton, and Zack Harris.
For current opportunities or more information, contact the Kidder Mathews healthcare team at (602) 513-5200 or visit kidder.com.
The Phoenix Kidder Mathews Healthcare Real Estate Services support staff (left to right): Zack Harris, Aneesa Daas, Emily Ernst, Rachel Wahlers, and Chad Sutton.
About Kidder Mathews
Kidder Mathews is the largest independent commercial real estate firm on the West Coast, with over 900 real estate professionals and staff in 20 offices in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona. Kidder Mathews offers a complete range of brokerage, appraisal, asset services, consulting, and debt & equity finance services for all property types. The firm performs $12 billion in transactions, manages 53 million square feet of space, and conducts 2,800 appraisal, consulting, and cost segregation assignments annually. For more information, visit kidder.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Jun 30, 2025 | News & Updates
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (June 30, 2025) — Wespac Construction, Inc. proudly joined Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona (HFHNA) and fellow community partners to celebrate the dedication of the organization’s first 10 starter homes: a significant milestone for affordable housing in the region.
The dedication ceremony marked the culmination of a collective effort involving more than 200 volunteers, trades, and supporters committed to making homeownership more accessible for hardworking local families.
As a longtime supporter of Habitat for Humanity’s mission, Wespac was honored to contribute to a project that will have a lasting, tangible impact on the Flagstaff community. The 10 starter homes are a new housing model designed to provide families with a foundational path to homeownership, offering stability and opportunity in an area where housing costs continue to rise.
This achievement was made possible by an incredible collaboration with key partners, including Intermountain Plumbing and Mechanical, Polaris Roofing, Buzzard Construction, Major League Painting, NJ Shaum and Sons, Morning Dew Landscaping, A-Z Sprayfoam and Exteriors, Frametek, and Coconino Community College.
“This project reflects the power of community and the difference we can make when we come together with a shared purpose,” said Tyler Mark, Vice-President at Wespac. “We’re grateful to be part of something that brings real change to families and strengthens our city.”
Wespac extends its gratitude to everyone who contributed time, talent, and resources to this inspiring initiative.
About Wespac
Established in 1991, Wespac Construction, Inc. is a general contracting and construction management firm, offering pre-construction and construction services in various market sectors. From small tenant improvement projects to large shell and master-planned communities, Wespac is a true partner to our clients throughout the entire project lifecycle. We pursue the art of construction, while contributing knowledge, leadership, passion, and commitment to every employee, client, and project team. Wespac has offices in Phoenix and Flagstaff, Arizona. For more information visit www.wespacaz.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Jun 27, 2025 | News & Updates
SEDONA, Ariz. (June 27, 2025) — Wespac Residential, Inc. is proud to announce the groundbreaking of The Villas on Shelby, marking a significant step forward for affordable housing in Sedona.
As the general contractor on this transformative project, Wespac joins project partners HS Development Partners, the City of Sedona, Athena Studio, and the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) in celebrating the beginning of construction on what will be Sedona’s first-ever affordable housing community funded through federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.
Set on a 1.2-acre site acquired by the City of Sedona, The Villas on Shelby will be a three-story apartment complex offering 30 affordable rental homes, including 24 one-bedroom units and six three-bedroom units. Designed with both functionality and community in mind, the development will include covered parking, a community room with a kitchen, a fitness room, a playground, and elevator access. It will also feature future-ready infrastructure with stubs in place for electric vehicle charging stations.
The Villas on Shelby is being funded by federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits along with an investment from the State Housing Trust Fund, part of Gov. Katie Hobbs’ allocation toward addressing Arizona’s housing crisis. Keon Montgomery, ADOH Assistant Deputy Director, spoke at the ceremony and highlighted the importance of this funding in bringing affordable housing to Sedona for the first time through this federal program.
Ian Fawley, Senior Project Manager at Wespac Residential, Inc., noted the significance of the moment.
“This project is a testament to what can be achieved through strong partnerships and a commitment to community impact. We’re proud to bring this development to life in Sedona, where the need is urgent and the outcome will directly benefit residents who help make this city thrive,” Fawley said.
Construction is underway, with completion and tenant move-in scheduled for May 2026. The Villas on Shelby stands as a symbol of progress and collaboration, and a promising step toward a more accessible future for the Sedona community.
The groundbreaking ceremony for The Villas on Shelby included key stakeholders such as the City of Sedona, HS Development Partners, Arizona Department of Housing, Athena Studio, and Wespac Residential, Inc.
About Wespac
Established in 1991, Wespac Residential, Inc. is a general contracting and construction management firm, offering pre-construction and construction services in various market sectors. From small tenant improvement projects to large shell and master-planned communities, Wespac is a true partner to our clients throughout the entire project lifecycle. We pursue the art of construction, while contributing knowledge, leadership, passion, and commitment to every employee, client, and project team. Wespac has offices in Phoenix and Flagstaff, Arizona. For more information visit www.wespacaz.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Jun 25, 2025 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (June 25, 2025) – Internal growth and national recognition have dominated the news recently at the Magnum Companies, a Phoenix-based leader in custom metal manufacturing and architectural metalwork.
Magnum Companies was honored by the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA) at the 2025 Top Job Awards, honoring projects completed in 2024 via a live webinar from Atlanta, Georgia, on May 27. Magnum Companies won a Bronze Award in Unusual Ornamental for “Octavia’s Garden” with Mary Lucking.
Greg Brockman
“In collaboration with Mary Lucking Studio, we brought hand-wrought iron to life, as tendrils ‘reclaimed’ the Shoreline Station in Shoreline, Washington,” said Magnum Companies Owner Greg Brockman, who, after being a member for 28 years, was named President of NOMMA for 2025.
“Winning this award was made sweeter by the company being ranked No. 5 among the Top 10 Public Art Fabricators around the world by CODAworx in CODAreview: The Power of Public Art,” Brockman said.
In other recent company accomplishments:
♦️Magnum Architectural flexed its muscle the past year by acquiring an entirely new fleet of installation and delivery trucks. It also acquired a new Spydercrane.
♦️Magnum Engineering continues to optimize its shop to bring more competitive pricing and lead times to the industry.
♦️Magnum Companies is now offering faster laser cutting services thanks to its new Amada Fiber Laser. It also added tube plasma cutting services and acquired a new electric press brake to reduce forming lead times. Magnum Companies also added a new in-house marketing and media team.
“Our continued growth and national recognition can be traced back to the company’s culture and the two-way relationships with vendors, suppliers, employees, and customers alike,” Brockman said. “One of those great collaborative recent partners is public art designer Joseph O’Connell with Creative Machines.”
In 2024, Magnum celebrated 45 years of crafting iconic masterpieces in Arizona and across the U.S. The company was founded in 1979 by Gary Brockman’s father, Glenn Brockman, who was previously an engineer for General Electric in Phoenix.
Magnum now boasts 60 full-time employees across its plant, offices, and field operations. Magnum’s buildings total 50,000 SF across 5 acres. Its manufacturing building is at 2439 S. 49th Ave., in Phoenix, with a post-production, powder coat, and assembly building nearby.
Drive around the Valley, and you will find Magnum Companies installations that stand out. They include the Rio Salado Pedestrian Bridge along the new Loop 202 freeway between Lower Buckeye and Broadway; Impulsion, the iconic stainless-steel horse by Arizona artist Jeff Zischke that graces the entrance to WestWorld in Scottsdale; Shadow Play, a series of sculptures along Roosevelt Row in Downtown Phoenix designed by Howler + Yoon; and a major renovation of the Royal Palms Resort & Spa in the 1990s.
For more information, visit magnumcompanies.net.
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Octavia’s Garden (above and below)
by Peter Madrid | Jun 20, 2025 | News & Updates
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (June 20, 2025) — Visionary leadership. Unmatched sales achievement. Enduring influence. As Andrew Bloom marks his 30th year as a leader in the real estate industry, the Scottsdale-based founder of BVO Luxury Group stands not only as a top producer but as an architect of the modern luxury real estate experience.
“I got into real estate before technology, back in a time where relationships and connections were how we transacted, face to face, and from the heart,” said Bloom, who added agents today don’t know how to pick up the phone and have a conversation. “I continue to pride myself on answering my phone and having personal interactions with every transaction.”
Since stepping into the market in 1995, Bloom has shaped Scottsdale’s high-end housing narrative, fusing elevated client service with operational excellence and long-view strategy. Over three decades, he has personally executed more than $1.565 billion in closed sales, representing more than 3,000 homes, with 1,700+ in Scottsdale, 900+ luxury properties, and more than 275 homes in excess of $1 million, with many record sales over the years.
Bloom is a long-standing partner of Fidelity National Title. His journey has been marked by ambition, precision, and resilience, culminating in a career that few in Arizona real estate have equaled.
“Andrew sets a rare benchmark for excellence in our industry,” said Diane Day, President, County Manager at Fidelity National Title. “He’s raised the bar year after year; not only in volume, but in professionalism, service, and sheer dedication. His career is a masterclass in what long-term leadership and relationships look like.”
Bloom’s 2020 induction into Arizona’s elite $1 billion sales club was a defining moment; an accolade achieved by just three other agents at the time. Yet for Bloom, it was a launchpad for continued innovation, not a finish line.
A strategic move to Keller Williams in 2017 followed a decorated 20-year tenure with RE/MAX. In 2019, he led his Keller Williams team to a Top 6 worldwide ranking, with a rolling 12-month production of $220 million. The next year, as COVID started, Bloom partnered with his oldest son, Austin Bloom, to help run and grow the company.
“COVID became a pivotal moment in my life,” Bloom said. “I was able to turn the reins over to Austin. He’s an exceptional young man who has a heart bigger than a lion. He’s always been my why. From the moment he was born, I knew I had to demonstrate hard work and a commitment to do whatever it took to put food on the table and a roof over my family’s heads. He was born and raised in real estate, and his knowledge reflects the mentoring he received from me for 30 years.”
COVID allowed Bloom to go back to Los Angeles, where he had a calling to serve the orphanage where he lived as a kid.
“Going back to volunteer and be on campus has been special,” he recalled. “It brings me a lot of pride to know how far I’ve come, and it has been a big part of my own spiritual and healing journey.”
His numbers are also a legacy of three decades of market leadership:
- 1995: Closed 40 transactions in rookie year; $3 million in volume;
- 2014: $40 million in annual sales; awarded RE/MAX Circle of Legends; $10 million lifetime GCI;
- 2019: Keller Williams team reaches No. 6 worldwide with $220 million in sales;
- Cumulative: 3,000+ homes sold | $1.565 billion+ volume | 25,000+ homes previewed;
- Coaching Reach: Mentored thousands; actively coaches more than 1,500 agents worldwide.
Bloom has personally conducted thousands of open houses and is recognized as one of Arizona’s most visible and influential market makers. His deep ties to the region include founding the North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce and supporting causes such as Vista Del Camino, Hope Kids, St. Mary’s Food Bank, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
About Fidelity National Title
Fidelity National Title, a division of FORTUNE 500® parent company Fidelity National Financial (NYSE: FNF), is the largest title insurance group in the United States. With over 150 years of legacy, $1.7 billion in claims reserves, and 33.3% national market share, Fidelity provides unparalleled underwriting strength and industry-leading service. Learn more at www.fntarizona.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Jun 18, 2025 | News & Updates
Cottonwood, Ariz. (June 18, 2025) – Mesquite Hills, a residential subdivision in Cottonwood, Arizona, completed the sale of 26 finished lots in the community’s Phase 2 to Century Complete Homes for $2.418 million. The purchase marks the homebuilder’s entry into the Cottonwood market.
Mesquite Hills, which is located on Mesquite Hills Drive just west of Mingus Avenue in Cottonwood, is adding several new phases to its development. Ultimately, the new phases will include the addition of 260 new single-family homesites. Century Complete Homes has agreed to purchase all of the new lots in several phases, allowing Mesquite Hills to complete the development of its planned lots in Phases 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Capri Barney with Land Advisors Organization’s Prescott office represented the seller, Mesquite Hills Phase 2 LLC, in the transaction. The buyer was WJH Sales, an entity affiliated with Century Complete Homes. Century Complete Homes is an entity of Colorado-based Century Communities, Inc., which currently has a presence in various other Arizona markets, including Prescott, Tucson and throughout Maricopa County.
“The Verde Valley’s growth in recent years makes the development of these new phases particularly appealing to builders and area residents,” said Barney. “It’s exciting to know that Century Complete is going to bring a significant number of their quality affordable homes to the Mesquite Hills subdivision, and provide new, centrally located, residential options to our residents.”
Century Complete’s initial purchase includes lots measuring approximately 50’x100’ each. Mesquite Hill’s Phases 3, 4, 5, and 6 will include an additional 35 finished lots and 199 partially improved lots measuring approximately 60’ x 110’ each. Century Complete Homes will be acquiring the additional homesites in a phased takedown and plans to begin construction of model homes in Phase 2 immediately.
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, Jacksonville and Tampa Bay, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Greenville, South Carolina; Nashville, Tennessee; Boise, Idaho; Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Austin, Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Kansas City; and Seattle, Washington. Stay connected on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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by Peter Madrid | Jun 12, 2025 | News & Updates
TEMPE, ARIZ. (June 12, 2025) – Engineering consulting firm Terracon is proud to announce that Donald R. Clark P.E., a Senior Principal and Senior Consultant in the Phoenix office, is the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award from the University of Colorado in Boulder.
Clark, who has been with Terracon for more than 30 years, established Terracon’s Denver (1992) and Phoenix (1995) offices and has made a lasting impact on the company. He has also mentored many Terracon employees over the years both in Arizona and across the country.
After graduating from the University of Colorado with his BS degree in civil engineering in 1972, Clark began a more than 52-year career as a consulting engineer for Fox and Associates in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. While at Fox, he started as a staff engineer, later became a division manager, and ultimately served as vice president. During this time, he obtained his MS degree in civil engineering, graduating with that degree in 1979 with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering and a certificate in management.
In late 1989, Clark accepted the position of principal and department manager with Western Technologies Inc. in Phoenix. In September 1992, he joined his current firm, Terracon Consultants Inc. Clark serves as a senior principal and senior consultant in Terracon’s Phoenix office. During his tenure with Terracon, he has also served as office manager in the firm’s Denver and Phoenix locations.
Don Clark
Clark’s experience includes providing consulting geotechnical engineering services on a variety of projects throughout the U.S., including geotechnical engineering assessments for buildings, roads, streets, highways, bridges, railroads, pipelines, retention ponds, solar projects, transmission lines, power plants, MSE retaining walls and reinforced soil slopes (RSS).
“I believe Don’s most important contributions are the impacts that he has had on those that he has influenced,” said colleague Ricardo Aguirre, of WEST Consultants, Inc. “Don has nurtured numerous people throughout his career leaving a lasting legacy. I am proud to call Don a friend.”
Clark has provided numerous designs for mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls, reinforced earth slopes, soil nail retaining walls and various types of shoring systems. His professional experience includes geotechnical evaluations of soil conditions for infrastructure improvements, commercial and industrial foundation and pavement construction, power generation and distribution facilities, pavements, and earthen dams. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in 15 states.
Clark is a life member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, an organization he joined while attending college. He was nominated and is a member of Chi Epsilon (the national honorary fraternity for civil engineering) and Tau Beta Pi. He is also a member of Forever Gold and the Colorado Alumni Association. His association with the University of Colorado also includes teaching intermediate soil mechanics at the CU Denver Center (1988-89), and financial support of the Clark Conference Room in the CU Boulder Engineering Center.
Clark and his wife Sharan have been married for 52 years and together established the Clark Endowed Faculty Fellowship in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering.
“His family’s history with CU Boulder, and Mr. Clark’s commitment to sharing his time, talents, and treasures with CU Boulder, is a testament to his servant leadership mindset and his pride for the University of Colorado Boulder and the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Our industry and our engineers are better because of Mr. Clark and all his contributions,” another of his colleagues noted in Clark’s nomination for the award.
One of Clark’s greatest enjoyments during his career has included mentoring younger engineers, helping with training for the future. Being in the “people helping people” profession of civil engineering, he hopes that his work on various projects has in some way improved life for humankind.
The University of Colorado 2025 Distinguished Engineering Alumni Awards Banquet was held on April 25.
About Terracon
Terracon is an employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Our talented employee-owners provide on-time and real-time data-driven insights to create an unmatched client experience that spans the lifecycle of any project, any size, anywhere. Terracon consistently ranks as a top 25 design firm by Engineering News-Record. Start to explore with us by visiting terracon.com.
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by Peter Madrid | Jun 11, 2025 | News & Updates
PHOENIX, ARIZ. (June 11, 2025) – Strategic Impact Partners, a woman-owned firm dedicated to amplifying the presence and influence of purpose-driven businesses, has officially launched.
Specializing in executive photography, comprehensive visual storytelling, and strategic visibility consulting, the company’s priority is to help women-led and socially impactful organizations showcase their leadership, culture, and community contributions in a way that commands attention.
At the helm of Strategic Impact Partners is Karianne Munstedt, an experienced leader committed to making visibility a transformative tool for organizations. Munstedt not only spearheads the firm’s creative direction but also cultivates relationships with clients who seek to deepen their impact and expand their reach.
Through expertly crafted photography, compelling narratives, and tailored visibility strategies, Strategic Impact Partners ensures that businesses are seen for the exceptional work they do.
“Our mission is simple: to help businesses show the world who they truly are – because when companies share their real impact, they inspire trust, and loyalty, and attract clients who genuinely want to work with them,” Munstedt said. “We capture the heart and soul of businesses – leadership, culture, and community impact – so the world sees what makes them truly exceptional.”
Born in California, Munstedt was raised in southern Oregon and moved to Phoenix at the age of 8. She has lived in the West Valley for 40 years. Munstedt earned a bachelor of science degree in global business/marketing from Arizona State University in 1999. She also earned a Master of Business Administration from ASU in 2003.
She is actively involved with business organizations including the National Association of Women Business Owners, WATT, The Dames, and the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.
Away from the office she enjoys reading, crafting, kayaking, camping, and all fun experiences with her family.
While the firm is currently focused on serving regional businesses, Munstedt is laying the groundwork for future expansion to bring its powerful storytelling and visibility solutions to mission-driven companies across the country. With a vision centered on amplifying voices and making a lasting impact, Strategic Impact Partners is poised to become a vital resource for organizations seeking to showcase their purpose and influence.
“What makes you different is what the world needs. That’s not just a tagline for me – it’s a belief that’s at the heart of everything we do at Strategic Impact Partners,” Munstedt said. “I believe the most powerful visibility comes from showing the real you, not some curated version. And when businesses dare to show that, it’s not about getting attention for attention’s sake – it’s about attracting aligned customers who believe in what you’re doing and want to be part of it.”
Strategic Impact Partners is located at 1614 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, Ariz., 85007. For more information visit strategicimpactpartners.us, or call or email Munstedt at (480) 470-3648 or karianne@strategicimpactpartners.us.
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by Peter Madrid | Jun 10, 2025 | News & Updates
TEMPE, ARIZ. (June 10, 2025) ‒ The Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA, the world’s leading association for facility management professionals, is celebrating a milestone 40th anniversary on June 27 at the SRP PERA Club, 1 Continental Drive in Tempe.
This landmark occasion will be commemorated during the Chapter’s highly anticipated Annual Phoenix Rising: IFMA Excellence Awards and State of the Chapter event, presented by Highland Commercial Roofing.
The evening will feature reflections from distinguished Past Presidents, offering insights into the chapter’s journey and its contributions to the industry over the past four decades. In addition to the keynote speaker (Meghan Tooman, Vice President and Co-owner of DORIS LLC will speak on workplace evolution), the celebration will highlight the outstanding achievements of members through the presentation of prestigious awards.
Marshall MacFarlane, IFMA Fellow
Members have been invited to nominate their peers for recognition in multiple categories, including FM Project of the Year, Sustainability Project of the Year, FM Professional of the Year, Associate Young Professional of the Year, FM Young Professional of the Year, Associate of the Year, Rising Star – Student of the Year, Committee of the Year, Committee Member of the Year, and Helping Hand. These honors reflect IFMA Greater Phoenix’s commitment to fostering excellence and innovation in facility management.
Past chapter President Marshall MacFarlane, IFMA Fellow, has spent more than 25 years in facilities management. An IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter member for 15 years, MacFarlane said he has seen a noticeable evolution in the industry.
“The profession has evolved the same way buildings have; this is a relatively young profession,” MacFarlane explained. “The facilities management world has graduated from a handyman looking after a building to those in the industry taking on more responsibility. Back then it was about the buildings. As buildings evolve so does the role of the facilities manager. I tell technicians it’s less about turning a wrench and more about customer service and communication.”
“It’s more about communicating with tenants and our superiors. With modern building systems, it’s also about education. ‘Why does this happen?’ This industry has truly evolved.”
Chapter President Monisa (MJ) Nagarajan Gomathi
IFMA is the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals. IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs and produces World Workplace, the world’s largest facility management exposition.
The Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA is one of the top association chapters in the world. It is dedicated to continuous improvement of the facility management profession by providing relevant educational and networking opportunities for its membership while supporting the community.
In 2023, the Phoenix Chapter won the Chapter Award of Excellence in Web Communication at the IFMA World Workplace Conference & Expo held in Denver, Colorado. The Student Chapter won the Student Chapter of the Year Award.
The Chapter Award of Excellence in Web Communication is presented to the chapter(s) that provide comprehensive web-based communication to their members that informs them of chapter activities, related events, and opportunities. The ability to meet the needs of the viewer, appearance, quality, resources, and continual improvement will be reviewed.
The Student Chapter of the Year Award is presented to the IFMA student chapter which best demonstrates an overall commitment to building a future in the facility management profession. This commitment can be demonstrated through the chapter’s educational activities, programs, and internships. Innovative ideas such as community outreach programs or assisting local companies to better plan, design, and change their facilities will be considered.
The student chapter initiatives significantly impacted chapter members’ lives and career advancement. Accomplishments include launching successful programs like G.R.O.W. (Get Ready for Opportunities at Work) and the Young Professional Mentorship program, providing hands-on experiences, exposure to industry professionals, and personalized guidance to students.
The chapter’s student membership has seen substantial growth, increasing by 200 percent from the previous year and an impressive 750 percent increase since 2019. The student chapter’s efficient organizational structure, including a constitution, responsibility matrix, and timeline guides, has been instrumental in its success and has served as a model for other student chapters.
“For four decades, IFMA Greater Phoenix has been dedicated to fostering excellence within our chapter and empowering the next generation through our student chapter. Our outstanding web communication efforts reflect our unwavering commitment to keeping members informed and engaged, ensuring they have the resources to thrive. Having witnessed this journey firsthand, I am incredibly proud of the dedication and hard work our team has poured into advancing our mission,” said chapter President Monisa (MJ) Nagarajan Gomathi, CFM, FMP, SFP, FMG, Facilities Project Manager with Terracon.
One of the chapter’s most popular events is its annual benefit golf tournament. For the past few years proceeds from the event have benefitted three charities: Girls Can Build, Lokahi Teams and the IFMA Foundation.
The Student Chapter of the Year Award is presented to the IFMA student chapter which best demonstrates an overall commitment to building a future in the facility management profession. This commitment can be demonstrated through the chapter’s educational activities, programs, and internships. Innovative ideas such as community outreach programs or assisting local companies to better plan, design, and change their facilities will be considered. The IFMA Student Chapter learned about facilities management firsthand by taking tours of commercial buildings.
About IFMA
Founded in 1980, IFMA is the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals, supporting more than 24,000 members in 105 countries. The association’s members, represented in 134 chapters and 17 councils worldwide, manage more than 37 billion square feet of property and annually purchase more than $100 billion in products and services. IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs and produces World Workplace, the world’s largest facility management conference and exposition.
The Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA, formed in 1985, is one of the top association chapters in the world and winner of IFMA’s Large Chapter of the Year in 2012. It is dedicated to continuous improvement of the facility management profession by providing relevant educational and networking opportunities for its membership while supporting the community as a whole. For more information about the Phoenix chapter ifmaphoenix.org.
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