Firm Welcomes Nicole Capobianco as VP of Sales Enablement and Recruiting

Phoenix, AZ – Matthews Real Estate Investment Services™, a commercial real estate investment services and technology firm, announces the addition to executive leadership with the strategic appointment of Nicole Capobianco as Vice President of Sales Enablement and Recruiting. Capobianco will focus on sales strategy and service development to enable Matthews™ to sustain exponential growth. Previously positioned as the Vice President of Transaction Services at Greysteel, Capobianco brings over 15 years of industry experience to the national brokerage.

In her role, Capobianco will be working directly with Matthews™ Executive Leadership to ensure all initiatives, past and future, are geared toward attracting only those with a Matthews™ mindset and positioning each individual with the right tools and resources to grow their business.

“My approach is people first and my goal is to, in one way or another, be a resource to agents looking to take their business to the next level, and to companies seeking to grow on a large scale,” Capobianco said. “I’m excited to be a part of a team that understands the importance of a support platform and utilizes it to amplify the agent’s services. Matthews™ has done a tremendous job in just seven years, and I can’t wait to be on the frontlines as we continue to grow.”

Matthews™ focuses and invests in its recruiting and training efforts more than any other firm in the industry, establishing an award-winning sale training program and hiring over 400 agents and employees since 2015.

“Our training and recruiting programs are unlike anything in the commercial real estate industry,” Kyle Matthews, Chairman and CEO, said. “The executive team, including myself, is intricately involved throughout the process. Nicole’s experience and passion for this business is infectious and I know she will elevate our sales training and office leaders to support our vision.”

For more information, please visit www.matthews.com

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – The Arizona Chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, was named 2022 Large Chapter of the Year at the annual Chapter Merit Awards (CMAs).

NAIOP Arizona also won an award for a record Highest Number of New Members among the 52 chapters across the U.S. and Canada last year. NAIOP Arizona added more than 270 new members in 2021, a 13 percent increase. This advanced the Arizona Chapter to being fifth largest, up from seventh place, in the entire North America network.

NAIOP’s corporate headquarters honored 14 chapters and nine individuals. The CMAs recognize success in education, special events, legislative advocacy, membership, diversity/equity/inclusion, and leadership, as well as individual recognition and Chapter of the Year. Recipients are selected by a committee of their peers comprised of volunteer judges in an extremely competitive process.

The Chapter of the Year Award honors chapters for overall excellence throughout the year, including involvement with NAIOP Corporate, chapter growth, community service, organizational management, and more.

“We are grateful to our many long-term and new members who are the backbone of this association. Their active involvement and tireless volunteer efforts have enabled us to perform at exceptional levels across events, mentorship, education, and legislative advocacy,” said NAIOP Arizona President and CEO Suzanne Kinney. “Additionally, I am thankful for the valuable contributions from our Vice President, Katrina DeBaker; Administrative & Financial Manager, Lutfiyah Kusy, and our entire Board of Directors.”

NAIOP Arizona has won a national award 15 out of the past 16 years. Besides being named Large Chapter of the Year several times, the chapter has also won the Chapter Merit Awards in recent years for Education, Membership, Communications, and Government/Legislative Affairs.

“This year’s winners – NAIOP Arizona (Large Chapter) and NAIOP Raleigh Durham (Medium Chapter) of the Year – have truly raised the bar, demonstrating an unyielding dedication to providing value for NAIOP members at every level,” according to a statement from NAIOP corporate.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – Getting back to the best of times. Understanding the legalities of the “new normal.” The economics of the self-storage industry.

These and other topics will highlight the 22nd Annual Arizona Self-Storage Association Conference & Trade Show Feb. 17 and 18 at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 N. Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell, Arizona. The Arizona Self-Storage Association (AZSA) is the trade association that represents the self-storage industry in Arizona.

The conference comprises the Owners and Investors Summit on Feb. 17 and the Operational Symposium on Feb. 18. The annual golf tournament precedes the conference Feb. 16 at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club.

“We are elated to be presenting this conference. It’s been a long time in the making. The last conference was in 2019 so the members are wanting to reconnect and be engaged,” said AZSA Executive Director Amy Amideo. “There are so many reasons to celebrate, however, the main reason is this is AZSA’s 25-year anniversary.

“The program is a great mix of both national and regional speakers. Their topics will assist our owners and managers to continue to evolve, be informed, and entertain. Our vendors are a fusion of new technologies as well as the tried and true. It’s great to be honoring our past while embracing our future.”

AZSA and The BSC Group kick off the conference Feb. 17 with the Owners and Investors Summit. The opening discussion, “Can the Worst of Times Deliver the Best of Times?” will be presented by John Chang of Marcus & Millichap.

Other presentations on the first day include “Understanding the Legalities of the New Normal,” by Scott Zucker of Weissman/Zucker; “Latest on the Economics of Self-Storage” by Chris Sonne of Newmark Valuation & Advisory; and the Legislative Forecast by Barb Meaney and Lourdes Pena with Triadvocates. The AZSA 25th Anniversary Celebration will cap the day.

The Operational Symposium kicks off Feb. 18 with “Why? Understanding Management Summary Reports, Revenue Management and More” by John Manes of Pinnacle Storage Properties and Pinnacle Storage Managers. The final presentation is “My Lost Brothers: The Untold Story by the Yarnell Fire’s Lone Survivor” by Brendan McDonough.

The conference will include vendor/sponsor exhibits.

Registration fee is $140 (early bird) ends Jan. 17; $165 (standard pricing) ends Feb. 12; and $195 (last minute). For owner/operator members; $190 (early bird) ends Jan. 17; $215 (standard) ends Feb. 12; and $240 (last minute) for owner/operator non-members. Register here.