Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Jamey Cua Named Vice President of Business Development at Peachtree Hospitality Management


Jamey Cua 
 

ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 1, 2020— Peachtree Hotel Group, one of the nation’s fastest growing hotel investment and management platforms, today named Jamey Cua vice president of business development for its hotel operations and management division, Peachtree Hospitality Management (PHM). 

 In the newly created role, Cua will be responsible for creating growth in third-party management partnerships by leveraging industry relationships and identifying new management opportunities.

“We looked across the industry for an individual who could both help grow our business and fit in well with our established team,” said Brent LeBlanc, executive vice president, Peachtree Hotel Group. 

Brent LeBlanc




“Having worked with Jamey in the past, I know he brings the full package to the position—industry-wide contacts, a deep understanding of third-party management and the ability to connect with people almost instantaneously. 

"I am confident he will help us methodically and strategically grow our portfolio of third-party management contracts as the industry seeks solutions to survive the ongoing pandemic.”

Prior to joining Peachtree, Cua oversaw Sage Hospitality’s third-party, managed development throughout the U.S. as senior vice president.

Previously, he served as vice president of development for Marriott, International, Inc., and senior director of development for Starwood Hotels & Resorts. 

 He received his MBA in organizational leadership from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio, and his BS in pre-med and sports medicine from Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio. 

 “Jamey will be instrumental in expanding our third-party management services for full-service, lifestyle, select-service and extended-stay hotels,” said Patrick Short, president, Peachtree Hotel Management.

Patrick Short

“As hotel owners ourselves, our goal is to create value for shareholders.  We fully appreciate how difficult things can be right now for hotel owners and look to utilize our existing brand relationships and expertise to help guide hotels through these perilous times.”

                “This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of PHM’s team,” noted Cua.  “PHM and I align in our desire to provide personalized attention to owners and emotional connections with guests. 

"There is a great deal of potential with this platform; the PHM team is ready to provide creative management solutions.”


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Mauri Berry

 Director of Marketing & Digital Strategy                                                     

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Davonne Reaves of The Vonne Group Receives ISHC Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting


Davonne Reaves

ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 1, 2020 -- The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) named Davonne Reaves as the recipient of the sixth annual Lori RaleighAward for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting during its annual conference. 

Reaves received a one-year associate membership to the ISHC to further professional relationships and experience all that the Society has to offer through planned events and interacting with top hospitality industry consultants from around the globe.   

 The organization also announced its 2020 Rising Star & Young Leader category award winners.

Reaves is the founder and chief hospitality strategist of The Vonne Group, a firm specializing in travel market research, asset and operational management and brand development for boutique hotels. 


Davinia Cisier

She is an award-winning hotel consultant, hotel asset manager and published author, with over 14 years’ experience in the lodging industry. 

Prior to founding The Vonne Group, Reaves held positions at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Blair Management Consultants, Horwath HTL and CHMWarnick. She is regarded by industry peers as an innovator, entrepreneur and supporter of those looking to get into the hospitality industry. 

Reaves co-authored "Tidbits for the Emerging Pineapple Professional," a guide for hospitality industry newcomers, and co-founded Epiq Collective, a commercial real estate investment fund targeting millennials investors seeking hotel and multi-family ownership opportunities. 

Reaves created a signature system called The Pathway to Hotel Ownership and has educated over 3,000 individuals on the hotel acquisition and investment process, successfully guiding many to becoming hotel owners. 

Creasha-Dine Thompson

She has held numerous industry positions and has volunteered her time and expertise to organizations including Urban Land Institute, AH&LA Under 30 Gateway Council, Chair Emeritus; National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers (NABHOOD), Chair, Women in NABHOOD; Hospitality Industry Professionals (HIP-Atlanta), President; Association of Young Real Estate Professionals, Member; National Society of Minorities in Hospitality Georgia State Chapter, Industry Advisor; and co-founder of the professional network, the Next Generation in Lodging.

 She also was selected as Hotel Management Magazine’s “Top Hospitality Young Professional” in 2016 Reaves is a graduate of Georgia State University and serves as an advisory board member for the Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality.


Corey Hamabata

"Words alone cannot express what an honor it is to be the recipient of the 2020 ISHC Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence,” Reaves said.  “I am humbled to be the first African-American woman bestowed with this award

"Throughout my career as an asset manager, it has been rare to encounter fellow African-Americans in ownership and senior leadership roles. To me, earning this award is a sign of the advancement of producing a diverse group of leaders in our beloved hospitality industry. 

"My personal mission is to help forge pathways for developing emerging leaders from various socio-economic backgrounds. With this award, I hope to leverage ISHC with the aim of advancing diversity by helping to create a roadmap to increase the percentage of minority-owned hotels."

The Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting represents one of four annual ISHC-sponsored awards recognizing next generation leaders in hospitality, this one specific to consulting. 

The Rising Star Awards highlight emerging talent specific to the Asia Pacific and Caribbean regions,  while the Young Leader Award honors future hospitality leaders worldwide.   This year’s award winners include:

  • Davinia Cisier, Director of Development Luxury Hotels, Accor (IHIF Young Leader Award)
  • Creasha-Dine Thompson, Event Planning Manager, Hyatt Ziva & Zilara Rose Hall (Rising Star Award, Caribbean)
  • Corey Hamabata, Senior Vice President, Asia, Hotels & Hospitality, JLL (Rising Star Award, Asia)

Andrea Belfanti, executive director of ISHC commented, “Recognizing emerging talent in the field of hospitality is core to the mission of ISHC and is particularly important during these challenging times as a reminder of our industry’s resilience and future. 

"Each of these award winners has a bright future in hospitality, and we’re proud to have the opportunity to be part of their career and congratulate them on their achievements thus far. 

Andrea Belfanti

"The theme of this year’s ISHC Annual Conference was  Together in Hospitality, a message of inspiration and belief that we can reach across regions, disciplines and sectors to recover quickly and stronger as a result. The industry needs young talent like these individuals to innovate and forge a path for a more promising future.”

For more information on ISHC Awards, please visit www.ishc.com/awards.

         

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Lauren Marshall

Director of Membership & Marketing.

Email: lmarshall@ishc.com
Phone: +1.678.735.9453

Alliant National Announces the Hiring of Christy Hennesey, West Florida Agency Manager

Christy Hennesey
 

 Longmont, CO, Dec. 1, 2020 – Alliant National Title Insurance Company, a unique title insurance underwriter that partners with independent agents to improve their competitive position, announces the hiring of Christy Hennesey, West Florida Agency Manager.

Hennesey has had a long career in the title insurance industry, having worked with various underwriters for nearly 20 years. 

She got her start working on the production side of the business before transitioning to the role of agency manager. In this position, she gained extensive experience in adding new agents, as well as managing relationships with existing agents. 


Debra J. Coffie

“I’m excited to add my expertise in relationship building and growing an agent base to the Alliant National team,” says Hennesey. “I look forward to joining a company dedicated to the independent agent and helping ensure their ongoing success.”

Hennesey’s past professional experience will serve her well in her new role. She will be responsible for expanding Alliant National’s agent network in western Florida, in addition to supporting the development of current agents and increasing regional awareness of Alliant National’s brand.

“Christy brings a wealth of experience and a mindset that perfectly complements Alliant National’s mission to always put agents first,” says Debra J. Coffie, Senior Vice President, Florida Regional Manager.

 “Her ability to build strong, lasting relationships with independent agents, not to mention her deep industry knowledge, will add incredible value to our Florida operations.”

 CONTACT:

Cathie Beck
303.241.0805
cathie@capitalcitypr.com

 alliantnational.com 

 

Southport Business Park in Raleigh-Durham sold

Valerie Derrick
 

CHARLOTTE, NC, Dec. 1, 2020 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has closed the sale of Southport Business Park, a 17-building life science conversion opportunity located in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina market.

Patrick Nally


 JLL represented the seller, GID. A joint venture between funds affiliated with Starwood Capital Group and Trinity Capital Advisors purchased the asset.

 Southport Business Park is a 911,702-square-foot, light industrial/flex park situated at the center of the Raleigh-Durham market.

Already with a significant existing lab footprint, the park sets up well for further conversion to life science in the Raleigh-Durham market, which is consistently ranked as a Top 5 Life Science Cluster in the United States.

 Additionally, the property is positioned just minutes away from Raleigh-Durham’s Research Triangle Park, the largest dedicated scientific research park in the country.

 The Raleigh-Durham market has been experiencing a significant influx of life science users, with lab renters more than doubling over the last decade.

Ryan Clutter

Spin offs from the three Tier 1 research universities in the region, organic growth of existing users and an unprecedented number of life science relocations continues to secure Raleigh-Durham’s position as one of the top real estate markets in the nation.

 The JLL Capital Markets team representing the seller was led by Senior Director Patrick Nally, Senior Managing Director Ryan Clutter and Associate Valerie Derrick. 

 “On behalf of GID, we’d like to congratulate JLL on marshaling an intense marketing and due diligence process leading to a successful closing within a very tight timeframe,” says Gary Kroll and Rich Sullivan of GID.

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

Gary Kroll

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

The firm has more than 3,700 Capital Markets specialists worldwide with offices in nearly 50 countries.

 For more news, videos and research resources on JLL, please visit our newsroom.


About JLL

JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. 

Richard G. (Rich) Sullivan 

JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $18.0 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of over 92,000 as of September 30, 2020. 

JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.

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Monday, November 30, 2020

Lee & Associates Pasadena Closes 17,000-SF Lease with Grocery Outlet Bargain Market in Arcadia, CA

Jodi Shoemake 
 

 ARCADIA, CA, Nov. 30, 2020   – Grocery Outlet, a publicly traded company which is recognized as one of our nation’s largest value-oriented grocery chains has signed a 17,000 sq. ft. lease at The Shoppes @ Highlander Center located at 165 E Foothill Blvd. in Arcadia, California, formerly occupied by Rite Aid.

Carol Springstead

  Dan Bacani and Jodi Shoemake of Lee & Associates-Pasadena as well as David Maltzman of Globe Street Properties represented the landlord. 

 Nathan Cromeenes of Newmark Knight Frank and Carol Springstead of Springstead & Associates represented the tenant. The project is scheduled for completion in January 2021.

  The new lease will position Grocery Outlet as the anchor tenant and complete the repositioning and renovation of the center, which began in 2015 when Fresh & Easy closed their doors.

  Dan Bacani 

“We were chasing Grocery Outlet back in 2016 but ultimately they signed a lease in Duarte”, Shoemake pointed out. “In reality, the F&E space was too small for GO in addition to the belief from GO that the two sites were too close to each other.

 "We knew the Rite Aid’s option was coming up, and always felt the Arcadia Foothill community would welcome the Grocery Outlet brand with open arms, so we kept asking.”

The City of Arcadia will have the good fortune of a second Grocery Outlet location at 140 E Live Oak, a former Walgreens. The opening date is projected for mid-2021. 

David Maltzman 
 

Although Bacani and Shoemake were not involved in the transaction, Grocery Outlet turned to the retail team to assist with an appeal against the CUP for alcohol sales.

“I feel that our team’s extensive local knowledge as commercial real estate brokers and past experience as municipal consultants for Arcadia definitely helped in defeating the surprising legal challenge,” Bacani remarked.

 Nathan Cromeenes

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market (NASDAQ: GO) is a publicly traded discount supermarket that supplies primarily name brand discounted and overstocked products with locations in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. Grocery Outlet has over $2 billion in annual sales. 

 CONTACT:

Kimberly Barbata

Lee & Associates - Pasadena, Inc.

(626) 240-2790

kbarbata@lee-associates.com

 

$21.65 million in refinancing secured for The Lexington apartments in Hoboken, NJ

 The Lexington, a multi-housing community consisting of 50 apartments across two, five-story buildings in Hoboken, NJ
 

 MORRISTOWN, NJ, Nov.30, 2020 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged $21.65 million in refinancing for The Lexington, a multi-housing community consisting of 50 apartments across two, five-story buildings in Hoboken, New Jersey.

 JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, JDA Group, LLC, to secure the 10-year loan through Freddie Mac. The loan will be serviced by JLL Real Estate Capital, LLC, a Freddie Mac Optigo℠ lender. 

Gregory Dell’Aquila

 Constructed in 2007, the 100%-occupied property spans across 7th St., between Adams St. and Grand St. with a central courtyard separating the two buildings.

The Lexington consists of nine one-bedroom, 40 two-bedroom and one three-bedroom units, averaging 1,037 square feet per unit. In-unit amenities include modern, open concept floor plans with hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, bay windows, walk-in closets and the convenience of in-unit washer and dryers.

 The Lexington also boasts an array of community amenities including a fitness center, a 10,000-square-foot central courtyard, that features a tranquility garden, playground, grilling stations, a fire pit, secure building access with intercom, covered parking and storage units.

 “JDA Group, LLC made the decision to refinance this property and went through a lengthy interview process choosing JLL for a variety of reasons,” said Gregory Dell’Aquila, Chief Executive Officer, JDA Group, LLC. “We provided parameters required to make the deal work, JLL not only met our expectations but exceeded them.”

Michael Klein 

 The JLL Capital Markets team representing the borrower was led by Senior Managing Director Michael Klein and Director Matthew Pizzolato.

 “We were excited to be a part of this transaction and help our client take advantage of these historically low interest rates,” said Pizzolato.

“The agencies continue to be the most competitive lender for stabilized multi-housing product, and we were able work with Freddie Mac to lock in a competitive interest rate for 10-years while also achieving full term interest only.”

 “JDA Group built a fantastic community back in 2007 that has continued to stand the test of time,” adds Klein. “Freddie Mac quickly recognized the strength of the borrower’s management capabilities and the pride they put into maintaining a Class A community that still has many of its original tenants.”

 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 advisory, debt placement, equity placement or a recapitalization. The firm has more than 3,700 Capital Markets specialists worldwide with offices in nearly 50 countries.

 For more news, videos and research resources on JLL, please visit our newsroom.

 

Matthew Pizzolato

About JDA Group, LLC

Headquartered in Hoboken, N.J., JDA Group, LLC and its companies (JDA) are a privately held commercial and residential development firm serving the metropolitan area. 

With a growing portfolio of sought-after properties, JDA is known for its ability to establish distinctive development practices in varying locations, building types and cities. 

The company brings a common attention to detail in all phases of the development process providing a results-oriented, hands-on approach beginning with acquisition and development right through construction, leasing and property management.     .

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Investor buys Charlotte’s Residence at SouthPark

  

Andrea Howard

CHARLOTTE, NC, Nov. 30, 2020 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has closed the sale of the 150-unit Residence at SouthPark  

 JLL closed the property sale from institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management to a fund sponsored by CBRE Global Investors.

 Built in 2007, the Residence at SouthPark offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments that average 1,573 square feet each.

150-unit Residence at SouthPark, Charlotte, NC

The property sits on 5.56 acres and totals 236,189 square feet, holding 96% occupancy. All units include 10-22’ ceilings, built-in bookcases and workstations, gourmet kitchens, washers and dryers, granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances.

 Additionally, the Residence at SouthPark offers penthouse and loft apartments. Community amenities include a rooftop deck with a saltwater pool and firepits, club level with skyline views, 24-hour fitness center, business center, game room and a coffee, tea and wine bar.

 

Allan Lynch
The SouthPark submarket has been noticing a boom in interest because of the area’s recent urbanization in response to demand from young families desiring more space with suburban schooling without sacrificing city-life amenities.

 With walkability to local dining, retail and grocery top-of-mind, the apartments are in close proximity to Whole Foods and the premier SouthPark Mall and Sharon Square shopping destinations, among others.

 SouthPark is near other elite Charlotte neighborhoods such as Myers Park, which is just five minutes from the property and offers more than 675,000 square feet of office and 247,000 square feet of retail; and Dilworth, which offers over 767,000 square feet of additional retail, restaurants, galleries, pubs and more.

 The JLL Capital Markets team representing the seller was led by Allan Lynch, Andrea Howard, Caylor Mark, John Currin and Jeff Glenn. 

Caylor Mark

 “Residence at SouthPark is an iconic Charlotte address that is primed for renovation after originally delivering in 2007,” said Lynch. 

“The community’s concrete construction and oversized units also make it one of the most attractive assets in the Carolinas.”

 “The Residence at SouthPark is a well-maintained and well-located asset in suburban Charlotte, where we believe we will continue to see outsized demand for high-end apartments,” said Robert Perry, Executive Managing Director of CBRE Global Investors.

  “This particular asset performed well throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, in part due to its oversized layouts and boutique unit count. We are looking forward to the continued successful operation of the property by our team.”

 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 advisory, debt placement, equity placement or a recapitalization.

John Currin 

The firm has more than 3,700 Capital Markets specialists worldwide with offices in nearly 50 countries.

 For more news, videos and research resources on JLL, please visit our newsroom.

 About J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives

 J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives is the alternative investment arm of J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

  With more than 50 years as an alternatives investment manager, $145 billion in assets under management and more than 600 professionals (as of June 30, 2020), we offer strategies across the alternative investment spectrum including real estate, private equity and credit, infrastructure, transportation, liquid alternatives, and hedge funds.

 Operating from offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, our 15 independent alternative investment engines combine specialist knowledge and singular focus with the global reach, vast resources and powerful infrastructure of J.P. Morgan to help meet each client's specific objectives. 

Jeff Glenn

 About CBRE Global Investors

 CBRE Global Investors is a global real assets investment management firm with $114.5 billion in assets under management* as of September 30, 2020. The firm sponsors investment programs across the risk/return spectrum for investors worldwide.

 CBRE Global Investors is an independently operated affiliate of CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE). 

It harnesses the research, investment sourcing and other resources of the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2019 revenue) for the benefit of its investors.

  CBRE Group, Inc. has more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliates) and serves real estate investors and occupiers through more than 530 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide.               

 *Assets under management (AUM) refers to the fair market value of real assets-related investments with respect to which CBRE Global Investors provides, on a global basis, oversight, investment management services and other advice and which generally consist of investments in real assets; equity in funds and joint ventures; securities portfolios; operating companies and real assets-related loans.

Robert Perry
 This AUM is intended principally to reflect the extent of CBRE Global Investors' presence in the global real assets market, and its calculation of AUM may differ from the calculations of other asset managers.

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