Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Cuningham Appoints Sandi Najera as Chief Operating Officer

 

 

Sandi Najera

Cuningham, a national design firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandi Najera as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer (COO).

 Najera will oversee the alignment of Cuningham’s business plan, fiscal functions, and overall strategic vision, while streamlining business operations in a way that fosters growth and continues to build on Cuningham’s position as an industry leading design firm.

 Jacqueline Dompe

“We are excited to have Sandi join the Cuningham team,” Chief Executive Officer Jacqueline Dompe says. “Her insightful approach to operational leadership will be instrumental in executing the firm’s short- and long-term performance goals.

"Most importantly, Sandi’s personal commitment to curiosity and excellence within her teams is a natural fit with Cuningham’s culture and values.”

 Najera has more than 30 years of experience, including over 15 years of management experience within the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry. During this time, she has earned a reputation as a progressive leader who thrives on elevating those around her.

Juan M. Perez

Cuningham Director of Architectural Design Juan Perez praises Najera’s talents as a high-growth strategist and her track record of taking businesses to the next level by fostering team cohesion.

 Previously, Najera has held operational leadership roles for a variety of companies, including global fortune 200 companies AECOM, and JLL, where she served as the organization’s Senior Vice President for its West Region Business Operations.

 

Contact: 

Katie Haga

The Smart Agency, Inc.

khaga@thesmartagency.com

 

 

OAK Attracts Renowned Retailers, Hotel, Multi-family Residential Partner, and Lender in Oklahoma City, OK

 

Katy Slade

OKLAHOMA CITY. OK – OKC-area native Ryan McNeill of Veritas Development today announced major project updates for OAK, the 20-acre mixed-use community coming to 5101 North Pennsylvania Avenue, just south of Nichols Hills in Oklahoma City.  

Ryan McNeill
(Photo courtesy The Oklahoman)

An unequaled retail, residential and hospitality experience is taking shape at OAK with acclaimed, first-to-market brands RH, Arhaus and Capital Grille.

 

OAK will also include a 132-key boutique hotel in partnership with Dallas-based Gatehouse Capital and 320 multifamily homes developed with Mintwood Real Estate. 



Nick Venghaus


 Local retailers and restaurants will play an integral role in the leasing plan across the initial and ensuing phases.

 

“We have been preparing the site for development and securing the right partners to deliver a best-in-class, mixed-use experience to Oklahoma City,” said McNeill.


Jeremy Sain

“With activated greenspace, miles of neighborhood-connected sidewalks, rooftop dining experiences, vibrant restaurant patios and unique storefronts, OAK will be a walkable destination unlike any other commercial development in Oklahoma.”

 

Attracting first-to-market retailers and restaurants 

 

RH – a curator of design, taste and style in the luxury lifestyle market offering one of the largest fully integrated assortments of home furnishings, lighting, textiles and décor in the world – will open its first Design Gallery in the region.

 

 At 42,000 square-feet, this destination will feature a  Rooftop Restaurant and Garden, Wine Bar, in-house Interior Design Firm, and expansive spaces devoted to the brand’s concepts. 

 

Arhaus, a premium home furnishing brand known for its globally inspired, artisan-crafted furniture and decor, will construct a 17,000 square-foot space as a showcase for its heirloom quality products and complimentary home design services.

 

Upscale steakhouse Capital Grille will open its first location in Oklahoma. The restaurant will occupy a 10,000-square-foot space at the corner of North Pennsylvania and the Northwest Expressway.

 

Everett Dobson

Introducing a new hotel experience to the market

 

Additional details about the unique hospitality offering at OAK will be announced later this fall.

 

Creating an exceptional living experience

 

Veritas engaged luxury multi-family housing developer Mintwood Real Estate to create a first-of-its-kind, redefining multi-family development for Oklahoma City, with amenity-rich housing for professionals seeking a walkable urban lifestyle.  

 

OAK’s 320 units will have curated interior finishes, including quartz countertops, walk-in closets, and powder baths. 


Michael Nagy 

 The building amenities include a first-class fitness center featuring a kid’s playroom, private work and conference rooms, an entertainment suite featuring a golf simulator and shared kitchen, a resort-style pool, and elevated courtyards. 

 

“We’re excited to be a partner on this transformational project for Oklahoma City and the region,” says Mintwood’s Co-founder and Principal Nick Venghaus

 

 “Veritas has thoughtfully studied the key components of best-in-class developments around the nation and assembled a team that knows how to deliver excellence.” 


Chris Speciale

“We are creating a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood with luxury housing options to meet the growing demand to live in dynamic districts within Oklahoma City,” said Mintwood’s Co-founder and Principal Katy Slade.

 

Construction Commencement

Project site work began during the summer and vertical construction is scheduled to start in the first quarter of 2023.  

 

Veritas secured its construction loan from Bank OZK in September.  JLL Capital Markets sourced the financing and acted as advisor to the development team, led by Senior Managing Director Jeremy Sain.

 

McNeill is joined by Everett Dobson and the Dobson family as partners in the multi-phase project.

 

To learn more, please visit oakokc.com and follow the project on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

 

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Open Realty

 

Michael Nagy and Chris Speciale with Open Realty advise on the retail leasing assignment for OAK.

 

Contacts: 

 

Michael Nagy - michael.nagy@openra.com

Chris Speciale - chris.speciale@openra.com

The Wilbert Group

Amanda Cross, Fellow

www.thewilbertgroup.com

m: 770-313-0440

www.oakokc.com

www.mintwoodre.com.  

www.ozk.com.

www.ozk.com.

 

 

 

 

MCA Realty achieves first retail acquisition in Arizona with $12 million purchase of 35,000-SF shopping center in Sedona

 35,000-SF Hillside Sedona Shopping
 Center
 located at 671 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ.

 SEDONA, AZ – MCA Realty, a full-service real estate investment and management company based in Orange County, California, has achieved its first retail acquisition in Arizona with the purchase of the 35,000+ square-foot Hillside Sedona Shopping Center located at 671 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ.

 The retail property was purchased in an off-market transaction through an existing broker relationship.

Tracy Cartledge
Tracy Cartledge, Bob Buckley, Shane Carter, and Chris Hollenbeck of Cushman and Wakefield represented the buyer in the transaction.

This $12.45 million transaction also represents MCA Realty’s first acquisition in the Sedona submarket, according to Tyler Mattox, Principal at MCA Realty.

“We were interested in the asset based on solid retail fundamentals and the lack of available competing space in the Sedona submarket,” says Mattox.

Robert (Bob) Buckley

Built in 1989 and 1997, Hillside Sedona Shopping Center was 89% occupied at purchase. MCA Realty is looking to lease up the remaining space with the expertise of leasing broker Jack McMahon of McMahon & Miller Commercial Real Estate.

Additionally, the firm plans to implement improvements such as updating the paint, signage, and asphalt at the property.

Shane Carter
“As part of our value-add approach, we will increase the aesthetic appeal of this asset to drive foot traffic and retail sales,” shares Mattox.

“We want to ensure we maximize the number of consumers at the retail center to support our tenants and encourage their growth. Signing synergistic tenants and elevating the property’s appearance are ways to achieve this.”

Chris Hollenbeck
The Hillside Sedona Shopping Center contains multiple recognizable companies within the fashion, art, dining, and service industries including The Hudson, Javelina Cantina, Berkshire Hathaway, and Mooney’s Irish Pub & Burger Bar.

The acquisition was completed outside of MCA Realty’s $50 million industrial growth fund; although, the firm is still actively deploying equity from the fund for other transactions.

Jack McMahon
According to Mattox, the firm also intends to raise another fund for future acquisitions.

 About MCA Realty

MCA Realty is a full-service real estate investment and management company specializing in commercial properties throughout the Western U.S. 

Tyler Mattox
The goal of the company is to identify real estate investment opportunities and execute value creation strategies that maximize returns to its investors.

MCA Realty's principals, Tyler Mattox, Jared Gordon, and Peter Cheng have successfully navigated a full spectrum of market conditions, and pride themselves on building and maintaining strong relationships with industry partners.

 

Jared Gordon

Contacts: 

Brooke Belt/Katie Haga

The Smart Agency, Inc.

(949) 438-6262

bbelt@thesmartagency.com

 www.mca-realty.com.