Friday, May 31, 2024

JLL Capital Markets led the financing efforts for K14 Campus Flats, a student housing property located across the street from the University of Oregon

  

Patricia Heminger

 CHICAGO, IL – JLL Capital Markets has arranged financing for K14 Campus Flats, a student housing property across the street from the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon. Financing details were not disclosed.

 

Working on behalf of the borrower, Waterway Family Funds, JLL placed the 10-year acquisition financing with Freddie Mac. The loan will be serviced by JLL Real Estate Capital, LLC, a Freddie Mac Optigo℠ lender.

 

K14 Campus Flats is located at 1414 Kincaid St. just a five-minute walk to the student recreation center and campus core as well as a two-minute walk to East 13th Ave., the main retail hub for bars and nightlife serving students in the area.


 Rebecca Brielmaier


 University of Oregon is a premier Power 5 school currently in the PAC-12 and has an enrollment of over 23,000 students. During the 2022 – 2023 academic year, the University of Oregon experienced its largest freshman class enrolment, 31% higher than their average freshman class size over the past 10 years.


 Dan Kearns
Completed in 2015, the Class A student housing community offers 45 units that are fully leased in two-, three- or four-bedroom layouts. K14 Campus Flats also offers a full amenity suite, which includes on-site bicycle storage, community courtyard, grilling station and tenant lounge.

 

The JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory team representing the borrower was led by Senior Directors Patricia Heminger, Dan Kearns and Stephen VanLeer, Associate Rebecca Brielmaier, Senior Analyst Sam Tarter and Analyst Merrick Evans.

 

“JLL is thankful to have had the opportunity to help establish a great new relationship between Freddie Mac and Waterway Family Funds,” commented Kearns. “As Waterway scales its multi-housing and student housing portfolio, this relationship will be incredibly valuable.”


 

Stephen VanLeer,
JLL Capital Markets is a full-service global provider of capital solutions for real estate investors and occupiers. 


The firm's in-depth local market and global investor knowledge delivers the best-in-class solutions for clients — whether investment sales and advisory, debt advisory, equity advisory or a recapitalization. 


The firm has more than 3,000 Capital Markets specialists worldwide with offices in nearly 50 countries.

For more news, videos and research resources, please visit JLL’s newsroom.

Sam Tarter 
 
About Waterway Family Funds

Waterway Family Funds sources and acquires quality commercial real estate across diverse asset classes and geographic locations.


The company targets assets that (1) preserve capital, (2) maximize distributable yields, and (3) generate superior all-in returns. 


The principals of Waterway Family Funds have acquired more than $16 billion of real estate assets located throughout the U.S., consistently generating strong returns on such investments.

 

 Additionally, the principals have financed and structured over $12 billion of real estate across all segments of the capital stack.

 

 

 

Contact:

 

 

Kristen Murphy,

JLL Director, Public Relations

Phone: +1 617 543 4873

Email: Kristen.Murphy@jll.com

 

jll.com.

 

JLL Capital Markets arranges $2.53 million financing for San Diego, CA apartments

Emily Pohlman
  

 SAN DIEGO, CA – JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $2.53 million refinancing for The Madison Apartments, a 12-unit, newly renovated multi-housing community in San Diego, California.

 

Working on behalf of the borrower, Pace Properties, JLL placed the three-year, fixed-rate loan with a regional bank.

 

The Madison Apartments are located at 5074-5084 Madison Ave. in the East County submarket, which is home to San Diego State University. This area offers nine trolley stops connecting the submarket to Downtown San Diego, Old Town and the UTC and UC San Diego areas.


Chris Collins 


Recently renovated in 2023, The Madison Apartments consists of eight two-bedroom units and four accessory dwelling units that are studios with loft space. All of the units offer newly renovated kitchens, bathrooms and new flooring.

 

The JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory team representing the borrower was led by Senior Director Chris Collins and Analyst Emily Pohlman.

 

For more news, videos and research resources, please visit JLL’s newsroom.


Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. ("JLL") is a real estate broker licensed with the California Department of Real Estate, license #01223413.                                         

 

 

 

Contact:

 

 

Kristen Murphy,

JLL Director, Public Relations

Phone: +1 617 543 4873

Email: Kristen.Murphy@jll.com

 

jll.com.

 

Hold Thyssen Names Two New Brokerage Directors

Nicholas O’Shea
 WINTER PARK, FL  – Hold-Thyssen, Inc., a full-service commercial property firm with offices in Winter Park and Clearwater brought brokers 

Nicholas O’Shea and Zach Kulics on board as Directors.    

 

O’Shea, who has a background in communications and who formerly was owner-operator of his own commercial real estate company, has effectively connected with a wide range of clients while  participating in several projects across the Southeast.   He has  received entitlements for over 1.2 million square feet of industrial land and closed more than $80 million in real estate transactions in the last 24 months.


Zach Kulics

Kulics, with a degree in finance, started his real estate career in site selection and underwriting for a local developer. When he became a senior leasing and sales advisor at Realty Capital he was responsible for a portfolio of 700,000 square feet of office, medical office and retail properties.


 Most recently, as co-founder of Citrus Capital Advisors Kulics has been responsible for over $100 million in sales and lease transactions. 

 

Hold-Thyssen Vice President Anthony Fisher said both are Florida natives and University of Central Florida alumni.   “We’re excited to have Nicholas and Zach join our team.  Adding their talents and dedication to our group will create a substantial impact,” he said.


Anthony Fisher 
Hold-Thyssen 
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 than 100 commercial properties throughout the United States.


Contacts:

 

Anthony Fisher, 

Vice President,

 Hold-Thyssen, Inc.,

407-691 0505,

 afisher@HoldThyssen.com

 

Beth Payan, 

Larry Vershel Communications Inc.

407-461-3781

 beth@larryvershel.com 

 

Hovr Appoints W. Chris Green to Advisory Board

 

W. Chris Green

 PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 31, 2024—Officials of Hovr, a marketing software company that delivers powerful video content to site visitors, driving greater engagement and conversions, today announced that W. Chris Green has been appointed to the company’s advisory board.  In his new role, Green will advise and support Hovr’s rapid growth and expansion into the broader hospitality landscape.

 

            “In 2024 alone, Hovr has driven over a half a million videos for clients, resulting in over 50,000 minutes of video consumed,” said Jason Craparo, CEO, Hovr. 


Jason Craparo

“Our clients' videos are being watched three times longer than the industry average and enjoy 20-40 times the industry average click-through rates. Clients immediately see results pouring in the moment they go live. 

 

"To accommodate this growth, we are partnering with leading names in the hospitality industry to help spread the word.  Chris is highly regarded for his work leading some of the most respected management companies and knows firsthand the trials and tribulations facing hotel marketers, making him the ideal candidate for this role.”


 

 Contact:

 

Chris Daly

President

DG Public Relations

(703) 864-5553

chris@dalygray.com

www.dalygray.com

www.gethovr.com.

 

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Construction Industry Leader Daniel Maldonado Joins Unispace Life Sciences as Managing Director for the Americas

Daniel Maldonado 

  NEW YORK, NY. May 30, 2024 – Unispace Life Sciences, a leader in designing and building laboratories and other facilities for the world’s top life sciences companies, today announced the appointment of Daniel Maldonado as Managing Director, Americas.

 In this role, Maldonado will leverage his three decades of international experience in the construction industry to grow Unispace Life Sciences’ footprint across the region. Unispace Life Sciences is part of Unispace Group, a global strategy, design, and construction leader creating people-centric spaces with purpose—across offices, labs and life sciences facilities, hospitality and sports venues, and retail spaces.

 

“We are thrilled to welcome Daniel to the team. His deep experience in the construction of specialized facilities and his track record of success help to demonstrate that we are the optimal partner in delivering facilities that empower life sciences leaders to achieve their business goals,” said John O’Reilly, CEO, Unispace Life Sciences.

 

John O’Reilly

Prior to joining Unispace Life Sciences, Maldonado held a senior management role at DPR Construction, where he led growth initiatives for several of the firm’s core sectors, including healthcare, life sciences and advanced technology.  


Maldonado also spent 20 years with Skanska in a variety of construction roles, from project manager on building sites to senior vice president of business development, giving him a wealth of experience across Latin and North America.

 

Maldonado holds a bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering and Civil Engineering from Salta National University, Argentina; a master’s degree in project management from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain; and a Master of Business Administration from Austral University in Argentina.

 

Maldonado has actively collaborated with several industry associations, including CoreNet Global, American Institute of Architects, the New York Building Congress, the Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure, and the Partnership for NYC. 

 

 

 

 Contact:

 

David Ebeling

Ebeling Communications

949.861.8351

949.278.7851 (Cell)

david@ebelingcomm.com

Member of the National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE)

“PR Strategist for the Commercial Real Estate Industry: 

 I do what I love and love what I do.”

 

TEKMAK Development Company Promotes Glenn Decker to President; Thomas Kirkland to Remain as CEO

  

Glenn Decker

 DALLAS, TX and /ROCKWALL, TX– Officials of TEKMAK Development Company (“TEKMAK”), a full-service hospitality development company, announced that Glenn Decker has been promoted to president.  In his new role, the former vice president of operations will be responsible for the growth and direction of the company as it seeks to expand its hospitality portfolio. 

 

The company also announced that Thomas Kirkland will remain as CEO.


Thomas Kirkland 

“I welcome the opportunity to continue maximizing the potential in our existing hotels, improving the way we execute our projects currently under development and identifying markets where new projects will prosper,” Decker said. 


Prior to joining TEKMAK in 2022, Decker spent six years in various marketing operations and analytics positions for the Fortune 100 financial services firm, USAA. 

 

 A recipient of the Future Texas Business Legend Award from the Texas Business Hall of Fame (TBHF), Decker also was the founding president of the TBHF Alumni Association.  He received his undergraduate degree  and his master’s degree in business from Texas Christian University.

 

 Contact:

 

Chris Daly,

chris@dalygray.com

703-864-5553

 

https://www.tekmakdevelopment.com/.

NewMark Merrill Companies Promotes Chuck Moore to Regional Property Manager

 Chuck Moore
 

 San Diego, CA (May 29, 2024) – NewMark Merrill Companies, Inc., a Calabasas, California-based retail shopping center owner and development company, is proud to announce the promotion of

Chuck Moore to the position of Regional Property Manager.

 

Moore has been an integral part of the NewMark Merrill team for nine years, previously excelling in roles such as Property Manager and Senior Property Manager before his current promotion.


Michael Mendez

“Chuck's promotion is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and deep understanding of our operations," commented Michael Mendez, Vice President of Operations – San Diego, NewMark Merrill Companies. 


“Chuck is an excellent team member, and we look forward to his further development as a leader, sharing best practices, and in general as an example of work ethic and accountability.”

 

In his new role, Moore will oversee the management of more than 1.5 million square feet of commercial real estate in San Diego County, specifically including notable shopping centers like Piazza Carmel and Grand Plaza.

 


John Hickman


"Chuck's commitment and impact on our team are evident. We look forward to supporting his continued growth into a more pivotal leadership role, and we know he will continue to make a positive impact for our clients." Commented John Hickman, Managing Director – San Diego Division, NewMark Merrill Companies.

 

Chuck Moore began his career in real estate managing small retail centers, industrial parks, and office buildings. His extensive experience in these areas laid a solid foundation for his understanding of property management, contributing to his expertise and success in managing larger commercial properties within NewMark Merrill Companies.

 

Chuck enjoys music, golf, and is a certified bourbon steward.

 

 

 

 

Contact:

 

 David Ebeling

Ebeling Communications

949.861.8351

949.278.7851 (Cell)

david@ebelingcomm.com

Member of the National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE)

“PR Strategist for the Commercial Real Estate Industry:  I do what I love and love what I do.” NewMarkMerrill.com