Atlas Capital Advisors Hires 30-Year Veteran Serge Vishmid as Managing Principal

Serge Vishmid

  SHERMAN OAKS, CA, July 20, 2021 – Atlas Capital Advisors, an independent real estate investment and advisory firm, announced today that it has hired a 30-year commercial real estate veteran, Serge Vishmid, as Managing Principal. 

 Vishmid will lead the firm’s office investment and leasing business.  He will also continue to specialize in representing banking and financial services tenants with their real estate needs across multiple markets throughout the United States.

 “As we’ve rebounded from the COVID pandemic, we’ve seen an increase in activity from users and investors of office space,” said Bert Haboucha, Principal, Atlas Capital Advisors. 

 "We are delighted to have Serge join our firm, as he brings so much significant sales and leasing expertise. 

 

Bert Haboucha

"Serge is a multi-market transaction specialist and a leader in the commercial real estate industry.  His experience in the banking and financial services sector will add significant depth to the existing Atlas Capital Advisors’ platform.”

Vishmid brings over 30 years of global commercial real estate experience and has successfully executed numerous commercial leasing and sales projects across the continental U.S., Australia, Europe and Asia. 

  For the past eight years he served as Managing Director for Newmark Knight Frank and, during the twelve-year period prior to that, as Senior Vice President for Grubb and Ellis.  

  Over the course of his career, he has completed transactions valued in excess of $1.1 billion.

 Vishmid received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.  He was born and raised in Moscow, Russia (USSR), is fluent in Russian and highly proficient in Spanish. 

 Contact:

David Ebeling

Ebeling Communications

(949) 278-7851

david@ebelingcomm.com

 

 www.atlas-capital.us.

Shorenstein Inks Lease with Flexport and Two Others at BOA Plaza, Southeast’s tallest office tower, in Midtown Atlanta, GA

Bank of America Plaza, North Avenue Smart Corridor, 
Midtown Atlanta, GA

 ATLANTA, GA – Shorenstein Properties announced a trio of new and expanded lease agreements at Bank of America Plaza, an iconic Class A office tower in Midtown Atlanta situated in the heart of the North Avenue Smart Corridor.

Totaling more than 42,000 square feet of new occupancy, the signings mark the latest signal of renewed confidence in Atlanta’s office market as companies across the region reaffirm their commitment to maintaining their physical footprints while proceeding with workplace reentry plans.

 Jack H. Corey

Flexport, a multi-billion dollar global logistics-technology company, added an additional 25,000 square feet to its multi-floor lease (73,987 total SF) originally signed in 2018.

The company plans to expand its Atlanta presence over the coming years.

 

Flexport will occupy one of the new high-tech spec suites at BOA Plaza, with the loft-style offices and spacious floorplans attracting a variety of users that have signed full-floor leases since the program launched.

Nicole Goldsmith

“We are thrilled to expand our relationship with Flexport as they embark on the next chapter of their growth campaign in Atlanta,” said Jack Corey, Vice President at Shorenstein Properties.

Bill Hansen

 “This agreement reflects continued healthy demand we are seeing for best-in-class office properties that offer a community-driven workplace experience with proximity to walkable amenities and top professional talent.

 "Bank of America Plaza’s spec suite program has been a key differentiator that is even more relevant now as companies return to the office and reevaluate how to create workspaces that align with the new expectations of today’s workforce.

"We anticipate continued growth at the building as we progress through the remainder of 2021 and beyond.”

Jeff Keppen

Flexport is scheduled to move into its new workspace in Q4 this year.

“We’re still finalizing how Flexport will work as a result of the pandemic, but one thing is certain – Flexport is committed to maintaining a strong office presence in Atlanta and couldn’t be happier about partnering with Shorenstein on our Atlanta expansion,” said Bill Hansen, Flexport’s Global Head of Real Estate.

“As we continue to grow our global workforce, maintaining strong relationships with landlords is a key piece of our strategy.”

 Flexport currently utilizes a global portfolio of offices and warehouses supporting their mission to make global trade easier.

 Allisson Bittel 

In addition to Flexport, other new tenants and lease expansions at the building include:

·      Witherite Law Group – new lease (11,367 SF)

·      Cognizant – expansion (5,786 SF)

Heather Lamb 

Jeff Keppen and Nicole Goldsmith of CBRE represented Shorenstein in all three transactions.

 R.J. Zurak (CBRE) represented Flexport.

 R.J. Zurak 

Allisson Bittel and Heather Lamb (Colliers) represented Witherite, and Kevin Caroll (CBRE) represented Cognizant, which is consolidating its other Atlanta locations at the building.

BOA Plaza is directly adjacent to the North Avenue MARTA rail station and offers immediate north and south access to Interstates 75 and 85.

 

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, World of Coca-Cola, Ponce City Market and the Georgia Institute of Technology are all within close proximity to the building.

 

Kevin Caroll

More than 63 restaurants are also located within five blocks of the tower, including Publik Draft House, Edgar’s Proof & Provision, Baraonda Ristorante & Bar and Livingston.

 

Shorenstein also recently kicked off construction for a new community greenspace at BOA Plaza that will open this fall.

 The 1.2-acre urban park will incorporate a variety of trees and other plant life, creating a new front door that connects Atlanta’s most iconic building to the surrounding neighborhood through a series of pristine outdoor spaces that tenants, building visitors and pedestrians will all be able to enjoy.

 

           

Contact:

 

Nick Banaszak, Vice President

www.thewilbertgroup.com

m: 256.457.5384

 

Hold-Thyssen Assists First American Title Insurance with Expansion Lease in Apopka, FL

 

Darby Hold

 APOPKA , FL --- Hold-Thyssen, Inc. a full service commercial real estate firm based in Winter Park recently assisted in the expansion of First American Title Insurance Company’s offices at 175 E. Main St. ( US 441) in Apopka’s high-growth corridor.  

 First American Title, a well-known pioneer in its industry providing comprehensive title insurance protection and streamlining real estate transactions, expanded operations into a 1,967 square foot office suite with a five-year lease to commence Sept. 1.

 Colin Morrison 

Darby Hold, senior director at Hold-Thyssen, Inc. negotiated the transaction representing NMR, LLC, the landlord.   Colin Morrison of Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant.

 

Hold-Thyssen Real Estate Services provides commercial property brokerage and leasing and management services to institutional and private investor clients nationwide.  The 40-year old firm’s current portfolio includes more that 100 commercial properties throughout the United States .

 

           

Contacts:

 

Anthony Fisher, Vice President, Hold-Thyssen Real Estate Services, 407-691-0505, afisher@HoldThyssen.com

 

Robert P. Hold, Principal, Hold-Thyssen, Inc.

407-691-0505, bhold@HoldThyssen.com

 

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications Inc.

407-644-4142 Lvershelco@aol.com.