Robert Anderson and Jamare Bates join JLL’s Clean Infrastructure and Advisory practice to advise clients on sustainability solutions

Robert Anderson

 WASHINGTON, DC– JLL has expanded its growing Clean Energy & Infrastructure Advisory team with the addition of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure expert Robert Anderson as a senior vice president and federal program manager Jamare Bates as a vice president.

Over the last decade, Anderson has devoted his career to the infrastructure sector, leading and advising on financing, strategy, execution and operations of large projects in both the U.S. and the U.K.

His focus at JLL is on assisting new and existing clients in achieving their EV goals; encompassing advisory services for the deployment of EV infrastructure; fleet transitions and the implementation of broader clean energy technologies alongside EV infrastructure. He is based in Denver, Colorado.

Previously, Anderson served as a director in KPMG's Infrastructure and Major Projects Advisory team.

Jamare Bates

Bates brings 22 years of engineering and project management experience to JLL, where he is focused on growing the footprint of JLL’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure Advisory practice in the federal sector.

Based in Washington, D.C., he will be working with JLL’s top government clients to provide program management solutions tailored to the sustainability goals and mandates of clients. Prior to joining JLL, he led the Federal Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Initiative for Black & Veatch.

Both Anderson and Bates report directly to Managing Director Josephine Tucker, Head of Clean Energy and Infrastructure Advisory, JLL.

Josephine Tucker

Anderson is a graduate of Keele University in the U.K., where he earned his Bachelor of Law with Politics degree, as well as receiving his MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management degree from Imperial College London.

Bates earned his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Virginia Tech and his MBA from Georgia Washington University.

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Strand Hospitality announces grand opening of 98-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Coastal Carolina Conway in Conway, SC

 

Melissa Zimmerman

CONWAY, SC – Officials of Strand Hospitality, a leading regional hotel management company, announced the grand opening of the 98-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Coastal Carolina Conway in Conway, South Carolina. 

 

The hotel was developed by Southern Ventures and built by Dargan Construction Company out of Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Jay Keller

“The Fairfield Inn & Suites Coastal Carolina Conway enjoys a fantastic location, convenient to several businesses and directly across the street from Coastal Carolina University and Horry Georgetown Technical College,” said Jay Keller, COO, Strand Hospitality.

 John Pharr

 “As the first select-service Marriott-branded hotel in the area, the hotel was designed to meet the evolving needs and demands of today’s business and leisure travelers.”

             Located at 2061 E Highway 501,the hotel’s new décor package pays homage to the brand’s origins at the Fairfield Farm. 

 

Fairfield Inn & Suites Coastal Carolina Conway 
2061 East Highway 501, Conway, SC

“We are confident that the introduction of the Fairfield Inn & Suites brand will be a boon to Conway, providing both jobs and additional revenue to the community,” said John Pharr, president, Strand Hospitality. “We would like to thank the City of Conway staff, council members and Mayor Bellamy.  They have been a pleasure to work with on this project.”

                “Strand Hospitality has a sterling reputation as a leading hotel operator, and I am thankful for the opportunity to launch a new brand in this thriving market,” said Melissa Zimmerman, general manager, Fairfield Inn & Suites Coastal Carolina Conway.

 

 “Our hotel will provide the highest level of customer service to our guests, and our team looks forward to being an active business partner in the Conway community.”

 

 

 

 CONTACTS:

  Amanda Bryant                                                 

Melissa Zimmerman

                         abryant@strandhospitality.com                 

mzimmerman@strandhospitality.com

 

 

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www.strandhospitality.com

 

 

 

 

CrossMarc Services Names Katie Nhu Nguyen New Sales & Leasing Associate

Katie Nhu Nguyen

  WINTER PARK, FL – CrossMarc Services, LLC, a real estate investment and advisory firm based in Winter Park, has named Katie Nhu Nguyen Sales & Leasing Associate.

 

CrossMarc CEO John Crossman said Nguyen has more than 10 years of experience in B2B sales and has built an extensive network of tenant relationships.  Prior to joining CrossMarc she was an account executive for the world’s largest commercial real estate data and analytics providers, Costar and Loopnet.

 

John Crossman

“Katie’s versatile experience will be an asset and we look forward to seeing the positive impact that her knowledge and experience will have on our mutual growth,” said Crossman.

 

In her new role at CrossMarc Services, Nguyen will handle tenant representation and the leasing of assets owned by the firm.

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CONTACTS:

 

John Crossman

President

CrossMarc Services, LLC,

 1011 N. Wymore Rd.

Winter Park, FL 32789

407-794-9393

 jcrossman@crossmarcservices.com

 

Beth Payan

 Larry Vershel Communications

2433 Lee Road.,

Winter Park, FL 32789;

 407-461-3781

 beth@larryvershel.com

 

www.crossmarcservices.com

 

 

Avanti Residentail Appoints Richard Bennion as Managing Director

  

Richard Bennion

Denver, CO –– Avanti Residential is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Bennion as Managing Director, where he will be responsible for strategic growth and institutional capital relationships.

With nearly 20 years of experience in the multifamily real estate industry, Bennion has expertise in capital raising, asset management, and development.

 

Bennion most recently worked at PEF Advisors, an affordable housing investor, where he led the capital formation of a $100 million fund focused on affordable housing nationwide and served as a member of their senior leadership team and investment committee.

 

Prior to that, he successfully raised $3 billion in equity from institutional capital partners for Carmel Partners, a multifamily operator investing in acquisition and renovation deals and development projects in select US markets.

 

Bennion also oversaw the repositioning and disposition of a $1 billion portfolio of multifamily investments located in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas while at Carmel.

Christian Garner

"We are excited to welcome Rich to the Avanti team," said Avanti CEO Christian Garner. "His expertise in raising capital and vast knowledge of the institutional investor landscape will be invaluable as we continue investing across the country and work towards our goal of providing a dynamic living experience for individuals and families."

 

Bennion holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering from Brigham Young University.

 

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 Stacey Hershauer

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 P 480.600.0195

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Earl Crago Joins DeVore Capital as VP of Commercial Roofing

Earl Crago

Jacksonville, FL – Earl Crago, an experienced professional with more than 45 years in the commercial roofing industry, has joined DeVore Capital as vice president of commercial roofing and maintenance.

 “We are pleased to have someone with Earl’s renowned expertise in roofing systems and industry standards join our firm, especially with his nationwide experience in commercial roofing applications,” said DeVore Capital CEO Scott DeVore.

Scott DeVore

 “Earl is dedicated to making a positive impact by sharing his knowledge and assisting others in their professional journeys, and his unwavering commitment to the industry has solidified his reputation and made him a valuable asset in the field.

 

"His scope of expertise encompasses hundreds of thousands of squares of re-roofs and maintenance projects on flat roofs across the country.”

Prior to joining DeVore Capital, Crago was the owner of Land of Enchantment Roofing, based in Barnhart, Missouri, from 2006 – 2018 -- working as a licensed roofing contractor in New Mexico and other states throughout the Southwest United States.

 

From 1984 through 2006, he was an independent licensed roofing contractor, and worked in multiple states providing roof repair services following hailstorms and other natural disasters.

 

Previously, Crago was the owner operator of Jacksonville-based Crago Roofing from 1970 – 1984.

 

Crago resides in East Palatka, Florida.

 

 CONTACT

 

Ron Whittington

 ron@whittingtonpr.com

 (904) 563-0402

 

www.devorecapital.com

Hold-Thyssen Closes $1.7 Million Sale of Winter Park, FL Professional Office Building

Robert P. “Bob” Hold

WINTER PARK, FL  -  Hold-Thyssen, Inc., a full-service commercial property firm based in Winter Park with offices in Tampa Bay, recently completed the $1.7 Million cash sale of the professional office building located at 641 W. Fairbanks Avenue in Winter Park, FL.

 

Robert P. “Bob” Hold, principal, said James Huckeba, leasing agent at Hold-Thyssen, brokered the transaction.  A Winter Park-based investor purchased the 6,600 square foot,  two-story building constructed in 1971.   

 

Seller had the building 100 percent leased at the time of the sale with multi-year tenants that include the law offices of Michael D. Barber, P.A.; RSVP Advertising of Orlando; VOSS Massage Therapy and Deepest Blue Bodywork.

 

About Hold-Thyssen

 

Hold-Thyssen Inc. is a full-service commercial property firm that provides commercial property brokerage, leasing and management services to institutional and private investor clients nationwide. 

 

The 40-year-old firm’s current portfolio includes more than 100 commercial properties throughout the United States.

 

 CONTACTS

 

James Huckeba, Leasing Agent,

 Hold-Thyssen, Inc.

407-691-0505 

jhuckeba@HoldThyssen.com

 

Robert P. Hold, Principal,

 Hold-Thyssen, Inc.

 407-691-0505,

 bhold@HoldThyssen.com

 

Beth Payan,

 Larry Vershel Communications Inc.

 407-461-3781

 beth@larryvershel.com 

 

 

McCullough Landscape Architecture Expands in Bay, CA Area; Opens Oakland Office

Mahalakshmi “Maha” Balachandran

Oakland, CA – McCullough Landscape Architecture, an award-winning landscape and urban design firm, announced that it has expanded its presence in the San Francisco Bay Area with the opening of a new office located at 1111 Broadway in Downtown Oakland.

 

While the San Diego-based firm has offered services via its presence in Fremont, the opening of the Oakland office marks an expansion of the McCullough team and an affirmation of the firm’s commitment to Northern California.

Akshay Badwe

“Outdoor space is the connective tissue that transforms urban environments from individual buildings to communities, and has become markedly more integral to the success of a property and area in the last few years,” observed David McCullough, ASLA, PLA, Principal Landscape Architect at McCullough.

David McCullough

“By opening an office in Oakland and expanding our team, we will be better positioned to collaborate with owners, developers, architects and other stakeholders, and share our knowledge and expertise even more effectively.”

 

Operations of McCullough’s Oakland office will be led by longtime Senior Associate designer Mahalakshmi “Maha” Balachandran, and new team member Akshay Badwe, an award-winning CLARB Certified Landscape Architect who brings over 15 years of experience working on global projects from India to San Rafael and Sausalito, California.

 

 

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David Ebeling

Ebeling Communications

949.861.8351

949.278.7851 (Cell)

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Shiny Releases 2023 Tipping and Beyond: Data Driven Tactics to Address Hospitality Staffing Challenges Report

 

Rebecca Robinson

AUSTIN, TX, July 26, 2023: Shiny, a leading provider of associate engagement and retention services, today released its inaugural report on tipping for the hospitality industry. 

 

 Entitled “Tipping and Beyond: Data-Driven Tactics to Address Hospitality Staffing Challenges,” the report draws on 2023 sources to both provide insights and solutions to vexing labor shortage issues.

 

“Even before the pandemic, the three top issues most affecting hotels were labor acquisition, labor productivity and labor retention,” said Rebecca Robinson, co-founder, Shiny. 

 

 “That problem was only exacerbated by COVID, and now more than ever, employers are looking for ways to attract and retain the best talent out there.

 

"This report illuminates current tipping trends and provides insights to hire and keep staff more effectively, ultimately aiding in resolving the prevailing labor shortages.”

 

 

Highlights of the report include:

 

1.  Guests are most likely to leave gratuities for hotel associates on a Sunday. Tuesday is the least likely day (by a factor of two).

2.  $10.60 is the average tip amount received across departments (housekeeping, valet, dining, lounge, front desk, etc.)

3.  80% of tips are left at check-out.

4.  Loyalty program members are twice as likely to leave a tip.

 

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Chris Daly

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DG Public Relations

(703) 864-5553

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