PHOENIX, ARIZ. –MEB Management Services is pleased to announce that multi-family industry expert Matt Rogers has joined the firm’s main office as Vice President of Operations.

Rogers possesses more than 15 years of multi-family real estate and client management experience within the commercial real estate industry. Rogers has a strong grasp on both the Phoenix and Tucson markets, learning from his mother, Mary Rogers, longtime industry leader.

“I am excited to get to work alongside such a talented group of individuals at MEB,” Rogers said. “The leadership team provides such a unique and inspiring perspective in how they treat their employees, clients and the residents that live at the properties we manage.”

As Vice President of Operations, Rogers will support strategic initiatives for sales and client acquisitions and work closely with principals and other industry professionals to manage a portfolio of assets throughout Arizona.

Rogers honed his multi-family real estate skills with well-known firms such as Mark-Taylor and Shelton Residential, which he left earlier this year to join MEB. Rogers was awarded Regional Property Manager of the Year in 2015 by the Arizona Multifamily Association (AMA).  Rogers has mentored countless onsite teams that have also been awarded through the AMA for their excellence in management and asset renovations.

“MEB is excited to add Matt Rogers to our team. He brings a wealth of talent and unique market knowledge that positions MEB for growth,” said MEB Principal Scott Cook, who also recently joined the firm. “Having worked with Matt in the past, I am acutely aware of his talents and truly appreciate Matt choosing MEB to continue his already stellar career.”

MEB brought Rogers onto the team as part of its extensive growth strategy. MEB is venturing into new markets and expanding its operations.

A native of Arizona, Rogers began his interest in property management while attending Arizona State University where he graduated in 2010 with a Master’s degree in criminology. While at ASU, he competed internationally with the men’s volleyball team. Rogers is a licensed real estate agent in Arizona. He lives in Tempe with his wife Paige and their 2-year-old son, Colt.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – K2 Electric (K2), one of the leading commercial electrical contracting companies in the Valley, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jared Kredit to president and Matt Kuiper to vice president. As part of K2’s strategic succession planning, Kredit and Kuiper will continue to position the company for growth, while Founder, Dean Kredit will remain involved in the client management aspect of the business and offer his expertise in providing solutions for clients.

Kredit has been with the company for over 12 years and has served as vice president since 2015, which has prepared him well to lead the company. As president he will focus on the systems and processes for K2 in order to improve operational efficiency, along with pursuing new market sectors and geographic regions.

“K2 has been built on our commitment to operational excellence and our long-standing customer relationships, and I am humbled as I transition into my new role to continue this legacy,” said Kredit, president K2 Electric.

Kuiper has brought a high level of technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to K2 for the past 17 years; as vice president he will oversee all construction related activity as well as manage the entire construction team. He will leverage this team’s unique talents to focus on growing specific areas of the business. Also, working closely with Kredit he will take on additional leadership responsibilities allowing Kredit to focus on vision and growth strategy for K2.

Additionally, Estimator, Nick Kredit has been a part of this team supporting the growth and strategic changes at K2. He will be working to put more focus on managing their long-standing client relationships and developing new work for K2.

“These men are more than ready for this role. It has been a pleasure mentoring and working along-side them over the years,” shared Dean Kredit, founder K2 Electric. “I am excited for the future of K2 and am very proud of the company we have built together as a team. I have no doubt under their leadership K2 will continue to be a top electrical company in the State.”

For more information on K2 Electric visit www.k2elec.com or call 602-454-7800.

Highlighted this week is a ±40,777-square-feet lease of office in Madera Business Park in South Tucson, AZ. Melissa Lal, Andy Seleznov and George Larsen  of Larsen Baker handled the transaction

The following commercial leases were reported to the Real Estate Daily News for the Tucson Lease Report May 25-29, 2020.

OFFICE – 2760 S 4th AVENUE, SOUTH TUCSON
Department of Child Safety has expanded their lease premises to a total of ±40,777-square-feet at Madera Business Park. The Madera Business Park is located at 2760 S 4th Avenue, in South Tucson. The Premises will be used for providing services to the Department of Child Safety. The expansion is scheduled to be completed  in July 2020. Melissa Lal, Andy Seleznov and George Larsen  represented the Landlord, Larsen Baker.

OFFICE – BISBEE PLAZA, BISBEE, AZ
Southwest Valley Constructors Co. has leased ±26,446square-feet at The Bisbee Plaza, located at the SEC of S. Naco Highway & AZ-92, Bisbee. The Premises will be used for contracting and project management offices and for related uses.  Melissa Lal, Andy Seleznov and George Larsen  of Larsen Baker and Pete Villaescussa of CBRE represented the Landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – 5990 S. COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, TUCSON, AZ
AZ Solar Group, LLC leased 4,828-square-feet of industrial space in the Country Club Commerce Center, 5990 S. Country Club Rd. (Bldg. 4, Suite 140) in Tucson, from EastGroup Properties, LP.  Robert C. Glaser, SIOR, CCIM, Principal and Industrial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, handled this transaction. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Askng lease rate: $7.32 SF/YR (Ask) NNN[/mepr-show]

RETAIL – SAFEWAY SHOPPING CNTR. , E. MARY ANN CLEVELAND WAY, VAIL
TMC Medical Network leased 4,520-square-feet of retail space from Vail-SSC, LLC. in the Safeway Shopping Center, located at 13360-13410 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way in Vail, AZ.   Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR handled this transaction. Aaron LaPrise, Principal and Retail Specialist represented the landlord; Richard M. Kleiner, MBA, Principal and Office Specialist, represented the tenant. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Tenant Phone: 520.324.8621[/mepr-show]

RETAIL – 6612 E. TANQUE VERDE DR., TUCSON
DeJon’s Hair Design, LLC leased 2,240-square-feet of retail space, located at 6612 E. Tanque Verde Rd. in Tucson, from Sheila A. Chonis.  Dave Hammack, Principal and Retail Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Tenant Phone: 520.771.9862[/mepr-show]

RETAIL – 5943 E. 22^ND ST., TUCSON, AZ
Jacquelyn Puckett and Kevin Wettering leased 1,030-square-feet of retail space, located at 5943 E. 22nd St. in Tucson, from H.L.F. Properties, Inc.  Ramiro Scavo and Ryan McGregor with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction.

RETAIL – VAIL SAFEWAY SHOPPING CENTER, VAIL, AZ
Taco Bell signed a lease with Vail-SSC, LLC to build a new restaurant at the Vail Safeway Shopping Center, 13360-13410 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way in Vail, AZ.  The restaurant will open in early 2021.  Aaron LaPrise, Principal and Retail Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented both parties in this transaction.

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