Sunday, March 12, 2023

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) Strengthens Revenue Management Team with Two Promotions

 

Melissa Arana

 ATLANTA, GA — Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, announced that it has strengthened its Revenue Excellence team with two new promotions. 

 Melissa Arana has been named vice president of revenue strategy, and Denise Hanas has been named corporate director of marketing strategy.

 

Denise Hanas

“Melissa and Denise’s new roles are integral in our overall Revenue Excellence commercial strategy,” said Cory Chambers, chief commercial officer and senior vice president, business intelligence, HVMG. 

 “Their leadership and subject matter expertise in revenue strategy and marketing are second to none. 

 "Under their guidance, we expect to find and grow new and existing revenue streams as we work toward improved bottom lines throughout our nationwide portfolio of third-party operated hotels.”

 Melissa Arana, Vice President of Revenue Strategy

In this newly created role, Arana will oversee the revenue strategy team for the entire company.  She joined HVMG in 2011 as an assistant general manager at the Doubletree DFW Airport North. 

  Arana earned her bachelor’s degree in general finance from Texas A&M International University.

 

Cory Chambers

Denise Hanas, Corporate Director of Marketing Strategy:

 Having joined HVMG’s RevX team in 2020 as a consultant, Hanas has led the company’s marketing efforts through the most challenging time in the industry’s history. 

 Prior to starting her consultancy, Argent Strategic Marketing, Inc., Hanas spent nearly two decades with Marriott International in various marketing and eCommerce roles.  She received her Bachelor of Science in mass communications from Boston University.

 

CONTACT:

 

Chris Daly

Daly Gray, Inc.

703-435-6293

chris@dalygray.com

JLL and KBS broker lease for 15,187 square feet of trophy office space at 60 South Sixth, a 710,332-SF Class A tower in downtown Minneapolis, MN

 

Andrea Leon

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — JLL and KBS, one of the largest investors in premier commercial real estate in the nation, announce that they have signed a new 15,187 square foot lease with American infrastructure design firm HNTB on the 38th floor at 60 South Sixth, formerly known as RBC Plaza.

 

 60 South Sixth office tower,
 formerly known as RBC Plaza,
downtown Minneapolis, MN

The trophy office tower, owned by KBS, is located in the core of downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. KBS Real Estate Investment Trust III owns 60 South Sixth.

 

Renowned for its refined yet accommodating office atmosphere, 60 South Sixth is a world-class, 40-story office building on the Nicollet Mall.


Ryan Pires
Since purchasing the building in 2015, KBS has invested over $24 million in renovations. In 2022, the firm spent over $6.5 million on the refurbishment of common areas and the fitness center.

 

"Our goal was to be as purposeful with our selections as possible to create an extraordinary working environment for our tenants," said Ryan Pires, asset manager for 60 South Sixth and Assistant Vice President at KBS.

 

"We believe we have achieved this in the open and relaxed, yet programmed and energetic atmosphere. These offerings complement our state-of-the-art fitness center, expansive tenant and business lounge and shared conference center. 


Brent Robertson


"The property’s top-tier amenities, along with its proximity to light rail transit, retail and dining, make it one of the most desirable properties for office users in downtown Minneapolis."

 "In the competitive office environment we are all living in today, 60 South Sixth will impress companies that seek to elevate their office space and building amenities for their employees,” shared Andrea Leon, Vice President at JLL.

 

"We're excited to have HNTB join the 60 South Sixth community and look forward to working with KBS to lease more office space in this world-class building.”


Eddie Rymer 
JLL Managing Director Brent Robertson, Vice President Andrea Leon represented KBS in the lease transaction and JLL Senior Vice President Eddie Rymer represented HNTB.

 

  

CONTACTS:

 

Kiera Moran

 kmoran@thesmartagency.com

 

JLL:

Kate Grodsky, kate@reputationpartners.com

 

KBS:

Lexi Astfalk or

Jenn Quader, KBS@thesmartagency.com

Ginny Walker, gwalker@kbs.com

 

KBS Investor Relations Contact:

Matt Crary, mcrary@kbs-cmg.com

 

 jll.com/Minneapolis.

jll.com.

 

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Native Realty Promotes Key Team Members Kaley Tuning to Chief Operating Officer and Dan Ross to Executive Vice President

 Kaley Tuning
 

 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL –– Native Realty promoted two integral team members, Kaley Tuning and Dan Ross, to executive leadership roles at the Jaime Sturgis-led real estate firm.

 Tuning is the firm’s new Chief Operating Officer, and Ross is Native’s new Executive Vice President.


 Dan Ross

Tuning and Ross have earned multiple promotions in their eight combined years with Native, demonstrating excellence in creative dealmaking, client relations and team leadership.

 

In their new roles, both will work closely with CEO Jaime Sturgis and Native Chief of Staff Lauren Sturgis to ensure the firm continues its impressive growth and transaction output.


Lauren Sturgis

“Kaley and Dan are deeply valued colleagues, partners and friends,” Jaime Sturgis said. “They have grown tremendously since joining Native and set a shining example for our entire team. We look forward to supporting them in their new roles.”

 

Tuning first joined Native as a Sales Associate in fall 2019, earning a promotion to Sales Director in early 2021. She has more than 15 years of industry experience, including nearly a decade at Fort Lauderdale-based Stellar Homes Group.


Jaime Sturgis
Ross specializes in investment sales across all commercial real estate sectors, and retail and restaurant leasing.

 

A double graduate of Florida State University, Ross and Sturgis first met through their mutual involvement in the university’s American Marketing Association.

 

CONTACT:

 

Eric Kalis

Vice President

 BoardroomPR

ekalis@boardroompr.com

O 954-370-8999 

C 305-794-5123

www.nativerealty.com.

Ware Malcomb Names Bhavini Hardev as Studio Manager, Interior Architecture & Design in San Francisco Office

 

Bhavini Hardev

SAN FRANCISCO -– Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, announced Bhavini Hardev has been named Studio Manager, Interior Architecture & Design in the firm’s San Francisco office.

 In the role, Hardev will be responsible for leading the growth and management of the Interior Architecture & Design Studio and managing select projects. 

 “Bhavini brings highly relevant design industry experience, along with valuable management, communication and mentorship skills,” said Gary Drew, Principal for Ware Malcomb.

 

Gary Drew

“We are very pleased to welcome her to the firm, and believe she will be an excellent addition to our team”

 A licensed architect in California, Hardev has more than fifteen years of experience, working at multiple AE firms before joining Ware Malcomb.

Hardev earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master of Architecture from University College London. She is also a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

 

CONTACTS:

 Rachel Devany

VP Public Relations

 KCOMM for Ware Malcomb

rachel@kcomm.com

 

Maria Rodgers,

Director

 PR & Communications

 949.660.9128,

 mrodgers@waremalcomb.com

 

Maureen Bissonnette

Principal, Marketing,

949.660.9128,

mbissonnette@waremalcomb.com

 

waremalcomb.com

Western Specialty Contractors Hires Jocelyn Russell as Regional Business Development Manager in Kansas City

Jocelyn Russell

 St. Louis, MO -- Western Specialty Contractors has hired Jocelyn Russell of Blue Springs, MO as Regional Business Development Manager for its Kansas City branches and divisions.

In her new role, Russell is tasked with supporting the sales staff and helping develop business for Western’s roofing and architectural sheet metal divisions, plus the company’s concrete/masonry restoration branch in Kansas City.

Western’s Kansas City Branch Office, established in 1945, provides concrete and masonry restoration, epoxy and chemical grout injection, expansion joint systems, exterior wall coatings, parking and plaza deck restoration, and waterproofing.


Prior to Western, Russell worked as a Senior Loan Officer for A1 Mortgage Group and as a Lead Sales Agent for Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, both located in Lee’s Summit, MO.

She has a bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Sales from Missouri State University and is a member of Kansas City Area Healthcare Engineers (KCAHE). 

Click here for more information about Western’s Kansas City branches and services.

 

CONTACT:

Jennifer Beidle
Jennifer Beidle Communications
St. Louis, MO 63129


Miller Construction Company Promotes Steve Glascott to Vice President

 

Steve Glascott

Central Florida – Miller Construction Company, a statewide, privately-held construction firm, announces the promotion of Steve Glascott to Vice President of the company’s Central Florida office.

  He will oversee and manage all projects in the Tampa Bay, Orlando, Jacksonville and surrounding markets with a focus on client relations and business development.

 

Brian Sudduth 

“Steve is a wonderful addition to our executive team,” Miller President Brian Sudduth said. “His experience as a manager and project executive perfectly suits his new role and responsibilities. We see an incredible growth opportunity in Central Florida, and he will help us capitalize on them.”

 

Glascott has 13 years of experience and began as a Senior Project Manager for Miller before being promoted to Project Executive.

 

Glascott earned a bachelor’s degree in building construction management from the University of Florida.

 

 

 CONTACT:

 

Daniel Benjamin

Senior Account Executive,

 BoardroomPR

dbenjamin@boardroompr.com

O 954-370-8999

C 954-618-8287

Bank of America Plaza | 1776 N Pine Island Road

Suite 320 | Fort Lauderdale, FL 33322

Web | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

 

 Millerconstruction.com.

Black Bear Capital Partners Promotes Suraj Desai to Head of Hospitality and Capital Markets

Suraj Desai 
 

 New York, NY and Boca Raton, FL —Black Bear Capital Partners (BBCP), a real estate financial advisory firm and affiliate of Black Bear Asset Management (BBAM), has appointed Suraj Desai as Head of Hospitality and Head of Capital Markets for BBCP.  


Eric Trombly
Senior Managing Director Desai joined BBCP in February of 2021 after previously holding senior positions at Chicago-based Alpha Capital CRE and Mag Mile Capital. Since his start at BBCP, Desai has originated more than $300 million in Hotel and Multifamily transactions.

 

Newly based in Florida, Desai will be a part of BBCP’s new Tampa, Florida office starting Q1 of 2023. BBCP recently expanded their footprint by adding an office in Boca Raton, Florida in the early half of 2022.


Stuart Rich 

Desai will join current Senior Managing Director and Head of Southeast Region Eric Trombly, and Senior Managing Director Stuart Rich to spearhead expansion in Florida and the southeast region.  

 

CONTACT:

 

Russ Colchamiro
Executive Strategist,

 Commercial Real Estate and Finance
Marıno.
747 Third Avenue | Floor 18 | New York, NY 
O. (212) 402-3482 | C. (646) 285-5137 |

 www.marinopr.com | @marinopr

 

Mark IV Capital Names Evan Slavik as CEO

 

Evan Slavik

Newport Beach, CA – Mark IV Capital, a private investment firm with a nearly 50-year history of commercial real estate investment, development and venture capital, has announced the appointment of long-time President Evan Slavik as its new CEO, following the retirement of Paul Cate.

The company is currently developing visionary projects such as the 4,300-acre “Victory Logistics District” in the Reno region of Nevada, and the vibrant 65-acre mixed-use project known as “The District” in Round Rock, Texas.


Paul M. Cate and friend

“Our approach is long-term in everything we do, which allows for a vision that spans generations,” says Slavik.

 

 “Our retiring CEO, Paul Cate, led the company for 24 years, achieved tremendous growth in that timeframe, and has effectively positioned the firm for numerous exciting growth opportunities. 

 

"The success of this next chapter in our company’s history could not have been possible without the operational and financial foundation that he has built. 

 

"We all wish Paul the best in his retirement and thank him for his years of dedicated service to the company.”

 

 

Contact: 

 

Jenn Quader

The Smart Agency, Inc. 

(949) 438-6262 

jquader@thesmartagency.com

 

www.MarkIV.com