WELBRO celebrating 30 years of "Service Excellence" in Central Florida

ORLANDO, FL-- What started back in 1979 as a small construction company, is today one of the largest privately-held commercial general contractors in Central Florida.

WELBRO takes pride in the fact that in those earlier years we brought a new philosophy to the construction industry -- one of partnership and doing away with adversarial relationships.

Ours is a proud history, with a firm foundation based on the values established by WELBRO founders Gary Brown and Butch VonWeller.

WELBRO has realized the vision of Gary and Butch, receiving many accolades for the company’s performance in the commercial construction industry.

Thirty years later, now under the leadership of Steve Davis, (top right photo) CEO, Bruce Holmes,(bottom left photo) President/COO and a team of company executives WELBRO is committed to carrying our proud tradition into the future with a continuing emphasis on the WELBRO values and with utmost care and concern for our clients and our associates.

According to Davis, "…throughout 2009 WELBRO Building Corporation will celebrate its accomplishments and continue its quality service based on the core values that have made the company successful."

Says Davis, "…these values have played an important role in the history of the company, with tangible proof of superior client service, that in an industry plagued with litigation, and with over one billion dollars of construction in place, WELBRO has never litigated with a client."

Another testament to WELBRO’s success is management’s commitment to its workforce. A company based on family values WELBRO attributes its success to the dedication and hard work of its 300 associates. WELBRO will thank their workforce and their clients in 2009 and look forward to another 30 years of success in the community.

CONTACT: Patricia A. Werner, 407/475-0800; mobile: 407/766-3951 pwerner@welbro.com

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Ranked High Nationally

FRIEDMAN AND HARRIS TOPS IN ENCINO OFFICE

ENCINO, CA– Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, the nation’s largest real estate investment services firm, has announced its top investment specialists for 2008.

Two agents in Marcus & Millichap’s Encino office ranked in the Top 30 out of more than 1,300 investment specialists nationwide. The agents are Gregory Harris (3)(top left photo) and Matthew Friedman (16). (top right photo).

“We are proud to recognize Greg Harris and Matthew Friedman as top-ranking investment specialists,” says Harvey E. Green, A(bottom right photo) president and chief executive officer of Marcus & Millichap.

“Their accomplishments and track records reflect their superior transaction expertise and commitment to client service.”

Harris, an executive vice president of investments based in Encino, facilitated transactions valued at more than $275 million last year. Harris joined Marcus & Millichap in August 1994 and was promoted to executive vice president of investments in early 2008.

He also serves as a senior director of the firm’s National Multi Housing Group. His transactions last year included a $27 million multi-family community in Torrance, Calif., and several apartment communities in Tulsa, Okla., including one valued at $18.3 million and another valued at $15 million.

Friedman, a vice president of investments and a senior director of the firm’s National Multi Housing Group in Encino, has facilitated transactions valued at more than $859 million throughout his career.

Friedman joined the firm in 2002 and was promoted to vice president of investments in 2008. His transactions last year included $24.79 million and $15.48 million apartment communities in Toledo, Ohio, and a 12-property multi-family portfolio located in Northeast Ohio

MANSOUR AND VOLEN IN SAN DIEGO OFFICE RANKED AMONG COMPANY’S TOP 30 NATIONWIDE

Alvin Mansour is also the firm’s top multi-tenant investment associate.

Two agents in Marcus & Millichap’s San Diego office ranked in the Top 30 out of more than 1,300 investment specialists nationwide. The agents are Alvin Mansour (5) (top right photo) and Joshua Volen (22).(middle left photo)

“We are proud to recognize Alvin Mansour and Joshua Volen as top-ranking investment specialists,” says Harvey E. Green, president and chief executive officer of Marcus & Millichap.

Mansour, a first vice president investments and a senior director of the firm’s National Retail Group in San Diego, is also the firm’s top multi-tenant investment specialist. Last year, he arranged transactions valued at nearly $170 million.

Mansour joined Marcus & Millichap in September 2003 and was promoted to first vice president investments in October 2008. His notable transactions last year included a $23.8 million hospitality property in San Diego; a $19.3 million regional shopping center in Goldsboro, N.C.; and a $10 million neighborhood shopping center in Denton, Texas.

Volen, an associate vice president investments and a director of Marcus & Millichap’s National Office and Industrial Properties Group in San Diego, facilitated transactions valued at more than $118.36 million last year.

Volen joined the company in November 2004 and was promoted to associate vice president investments in July 2008. His notable transactions last year included a $22.3 million net-leased property in Timonium, Md.; a $15.85 single-tenant office building in Huntsville, Ala; and a $12.4 million industrial warehouse in San Diego.

JONES AND TRAMMELL NAMED TOP GUNS IN PALO ALTO OFFICE

Two agents in Marcus & Millichap’s Palo Alto office ranked in the Top 30 out of more than 1,300 investment specialists nationwide.

The agents are Stanford Jones (6 (middle left photo) and Kirk Trammell (14). (middle right photo)

Jones, an executive vice president investments and a senior director of the firm’s National Multi Housing Group in Palo Alto, facilitated transactions valued at greater than $594 million last year.

Jones joined Marcus & Millichap in March 1980 and was promoted to executive vice president investments in January 2008. His notable transactions last year included the sale of a $115 million multi-family community in San Francisco; a $91.25 million apartment community in San Jose, Calif.; and a $56 multi-family community in Reno, Nev.

Trammell, a senior vice president investments and a director of Marcus & Millichap’s National Retail Group in Palo Alto, facilitated transactions valued at $134.25 million last year.

Trammell joined Marcus & Millichap in June 1989 and was promoted to senior vice president investments in July 2008. His notable transactions last year included a $24.25 million shopping strip in Woodland, Calif.; a $20.37 single-tenant office in Reno, Nev.; and a $9.85 million shopping strip in Salinas, Calif.

DOUGLAS HIMAN JOINS MARCUS & MILLICHAP
AS ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT INVESTMENTS

OAKLAND, CA – Marcus & Millichap, the nation’s largest real estate investment services firm, has hired Douglas Himan (bottom right photo) as an associate vice president investments in the Oakland office, according to Jerome C. Smith, regional manager of the office. Himan joins the firm from NAI BT Commercial.

As an associate vice president investments, Himan will focus on brokering the sale of multi-family properties on behalf of private and institutional investors.

“Doug is an experienced investment specialist with in-depth knowledge of the East Bay multi-family market,” explains Smith. “He will be a great asset to the Oakland office.”

Himan left Marcus & Millichap in October 2004 to pursue a career as a condo owner and operator, specializing in conversion opportunities in Concord and Oakland.

Himan has been in the commercial real estate industry since 1999. Before joining NAI BT Commercial, he was a multi-family investment specialist in Marcus & Millichap’s Palo Alto office.

In late 2008, Himan decided to return to the firm.

“Marcus & Millichap’s platform offers investors unparalleled access to a nationwide pool of buyers, investment capital and inventory,” Himan notes. “As a multi-family broker focusing on apartment sales in the East Bay, it is vital to have access to existing apartment inventory, and access to the largest investment brokerage community in the Bay Area and nationwide.”

Press Contact: Stacey Corso Communications Department (925) 953-1716