Charles Jerkovich, Jay Sciarani join growing commercial real estate development firm

PHOENIX, Arizona – Phoenix-based commercial real estate investment and operating company George Oliver has hired Charles Jerkovich as a company Partner and Jay Sciarani as Lead Architect for George Oliver Design. The additions will allow George Oliver to grow and scale its business through new and innovative project opportunities.

In his new role, Jerkovich oversees portfolio management for all existing George Oliver assets and assists with sourcing, evaluating, underwriting and executing new development and investment opportunities. Jerkovich brings with him almost a decade of experience in asset management, acquisitions and real estate investments.

Sciarani fills an essential role on the creative side of George Oliver, managing the design and implementation of repositioning strategies “The addition of Charles and Jay come at a crucial time for George Oliver as we focus on growing our modernized office strategy through the acquisition and redevelopment of new opportunities,” said George Oliver founder and Managing Partner Curt Kremer. “Phoenix is evolving as an exceptionally creative office market where companies and employees want unique workplace environments. Having Charles and Jay in their new roles strengthens our ability to identify and respond to these types of demands with even greater efficiency and innovation.”

George Oliver is currently redeveloping CASA, a $17 million renovation project that is re-establishing a 1989-built traditional office building into next-generation, modernized Class A office space focused on a strong sense of community, health and wellness. CASA is located in Phoenix’s booming Uptown neighborhood. Other successful project partnerships by George Oliver include The Quad in Scottsdale, Junction 23 in Denver’s RiNo arts district and Upcycle in Austin’s trendy Eastside submarket.

Jerkovich holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Iowa. He is a member of ULI and NAIOP. Sciarani holds a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and a master’s in Architecture from Arizona State University. He is a member of the AIA and NCARB.

Phoenix, Arizona – SVN Desert Commercial Advisors in Phoenix, AZ. has been nationally recognized in the TOP 100 offices by SVN International Corp. month after month, year after year. Just last month, they were nationally ranked #6 out of all the SVN offices. Industry education, training, and workshops have been a catalyst to their business acumen for individual and team advisors.  Though for two SVN advisors, Mary Nollenberger and Carrick Sears went even further to accelerate their training.

Just a couple of weeks ago, SVN advisors completed the year long training in New Orleans, LA., the year long program offered to all SVN advisors in the network. The program was specifically designed to help advisors take their business regimen to the next level.  Modeled after the Elite program for managing directors, individual advisors now had the chance to learn new skills and approaches that they could take back to their office (franchise).  The program is something that aligns with the training that is already provided at SVN Desert Commercial Advisors.

Mike Gallegos, a CRE trainer and coach for some of the SVN offices across the country plays an integral role in the sales training in the Phoenix office.  “We teach principles from best in industry programs across Commercial Real Estate Economics, Finance, Underwriting, and full platform Business Development (Sales Strategy & Techniques),” said Gallegos.  Director of Retail Leasing, Mary Nollenberger stated, “My greatest takeaways were the presentations given by Derek Lobo and Alex Ruggieri both on the subject of Relationship –focused business and servicing clients, which is my passion.”  Multifamily advisor Carrick Sears also stated, “This was an exceptional program to hone my skills as an advisor allowing me to add value to my client’s investments and decision-making.”

SVN Advisors, Nollenberger and Sears will be certified as an ‘Advisor Elite’ through the program.  Managing Director, Mike Gallegos expressed that creating the environment that reinforces life-long learning that will result in highly orchestrated and linear “foundations” that will accelerate the ramp up process for brokers who are starting their careers.  “Traditional concepts from the CCIM Institute, Moody’s Analytics, CoreNet Global, SIOR, Sandler Sales, SPIN Selling, & Argus to name a few. On top of those elements, we have dialed in leadership principles from Echelon Front and the newest programs available to keep our Sales efforts progressive and on the cutting edge,” said Gallegos, a Managing Director to a few SVN offices.

When you mix accelerated sales training and a successful marketing platform, you get results. Director of Marketing, PR & Administration, Melissa Swader stated, “It is so critical for our advisors to be educated in such a competitive market but when you couple knowledge, valuable relationships, technology, marketing and PR into the formula, our advisors are truly capable of anything and everything.”  From what it seems, SVN Desert Commercial Advisors are willing to go above and beyond and do whatever training it takes to provide the very best service to their clients.

This week’s lease report highlights two large industrial leases, new retail including a Tacos del Rancho and the first dance studio coming to Vail.

The following commercial leases were reported to the Real Estate Daily News for the Tucson Lease Report from June 17 thru 21, 2019.

INDUSTRIAL – 6908 E. CENTURY PARK DR., TUCSON
Micromex International leased a 141,913-square-foot industrial space located at 6908 East Century Park Drive from Century Park Properties, LLC. Jesse Blum and John Slattery of CBRE’s Tucson office handled transaction.

INDUSTRIAL – 6992 E. CENTURY PARK DR., TUCSON
Keefe Group, LLC expanded their current warehouse/ distributions space with the lease of an additional 30,000-square-feet of industrial space located at Century Park, 6992 East Century Park Drive, from Century Park Properties, LLC. John Slattery and Jesse Blum of CBRE’s Tucson office represented the landlord in the transaction. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Tenant Phone: 800.325.8998 (National HQ)[/mepr-show]

OFFICE – 800 E. WETMORE ROAD, TUCSON
Tetra Tech leased a 3,847-square-foot office space located at 800 East Wetmore Road, Suite 230 from Floating Island Investments, LLC. The landlord was represented by David Montijo and Damian Wilkinson and the tenant was represented by David Volk of CBRE’s Tucson office and Nicole Bise of CBRE’s LA office. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Asking lease rate: $22.00 FS/YR, Full Service Gross[/mepr-show]

RETAIL – 988 E. UNIVERSITY BLVD. TUCSON
Snakes & Lattes Tucson leased 3,526-square-feet at 988 E University Blvd in Main Gate Square. Tamra Williamson of Bourn Advisory Services, LLC represented the landlord, Marshall Foundation, in negotiating the lease.

RETAIL – 6421 N ORACLE ROAD, TUCSON
Gamez Rascon Investments has signed a lease for a 2,630-square-foot space at 6421 N. Oracle Road, in Orange Grove Village located at the northwest corner of Oracle Road and Orange Grove Road, Tucson, AZ. The company plans to open Tacos del Rancho, a new Mexican café and cantina, in the fourth quarter of 2019. Craig Finfrock of Commercial Retail Advisors, LLC represented the landlord, Orange Grove Village LLC, and the tenant was represented by Hank Amos of Tucson Realty and Trust Company in this transaction.

RETAIL – 943 E. UNIVERSITY., TUCSON
Pizzeria Quattro, LLC dba Bacio Italiano leased 2,592-square-feet at 943 E University Blvd, Suite 125 in Main Gate Square. Tamra Williamson of Bourn Advisory Services, LLC represented the landlord, Marshall Foundation, in negotiating the lease.

OFFICE / RETAIL – 6437 N. ORACLE ROAD, TUCSON
Renewal Wellness has signed a lease for a 1,851-square-foot space at 6437 N. Oracle Road in Orange Grove Village located at the northwest corner of Oracle Road and Orange Grove Road, Tucson, AZ. Renewal Wellness is an integrated wellness center specialized in treating the whole person, mind, body, and sprit and provide services such as RN Consulting, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, and Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching. The new office is expected to be open July 1, 2019. Craig Finfrock of Commercial Retail Advisors, LLC represented the landlord, Orange Grove Village LLC, and the tenant was represented by Hank Amos of Tucson Realty and Trust Company in this transaction.

RETAIL – 2960 N. SWAN RD., TUCSON
Winn Me, LLC, has leased 1,334-square-feet at 2960 N. Swan Road, Suite 216, Plaza Palomino, from WCCP Plaza Palomino, LLC.  Cameron Casey of Oxford Realty Advisors represented the Tenant and Andrew Sternberg of NAI Horizon represented the Landlord in the transaction.  The financial services company, Winn Me, LLC, is excited to move into their newly remodeled suite.

RETAIL – 943 E. UNIVERSITY BLVD., TUCSON
The Collective on 2nd leased 1,239-square-feet at 943 E University Blvd, Suite 101 in Main Gate Square. Tamra Williamson of Bourn Advisory Services, LLC represented the landlord, Marshall Foundation, in negotiating the lease.

RETAIL – 13190 E. COLOSSAL CAVE ROAD, TUCSON (VAIL), AZ
Integra Dance Arts signed a lease for two suites, a 1,200-square-foot space located at 13190 E. Colossal Cave Road, Suite 130, and a 604 square foot space located at 13190 E. Colossal Cave Road, Suite 210, at Old Vail Station located at the southeast corner of Colossal Cave Road and Mary Ann Cleveland, Vail, AZ. Integra Dance Arts will be Vail’s first dance school and will be primarily focused on teaching dance to children. Integra Dance Arts will offer a variety of classes and private lessons and is estimated to open mid-July 2019. Craig Finfrock of Commercial Retail Advisors, LLC represented the landlord, Old Vail Station, LLC, and tenant represented itself in this transaction.

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