MESA, ARIZONA – With 50 years of diverse and iconic projects in the books, Concord General Contracting is focusing on expanding the depth of its portfolio with multi-market growth as it looks to the future.

CEO Grenee Martacho said the vision for the company is to expand the depth of its portfolio and continue to grow in a strategic manner.

“We have built many great relationships over the years and embrace the repeat business with long-standing clients,” Martacho said. “As we evaluate our growth, we want to do so strategically. We are also setting our sights on reaching $100 million in annual revenue.”

Since Jim and Gary Jackson founded Concord in 1972, the company has been employee driven and is proud to offer the “ultimate client experience.” In 1992 it expanded with a Tucson office and in 2020 became employee owned (ESOP).

Jim and Gary Jackson named the company Concord, which means “unity.” Today, a big part of its company culture is collaboration.

“The people that make up our culture is what truly defines us,” said Concord President JV Nyman. “Maintaining a balance of work and play is important to the leadership and philosophy of Concord. At Concord there is no such thing as that’s not my job, it takes all of us working together to succeed.”

Iconic Concord projects include:

• The 1891 Pinal County Courthouse restoration in Florence, Arizona;
• The San Luis 1 Land Port of Entry north annex building in Nogales, Arizona;
• Westwood High School new classroom and campus renovations in Mesa, Arizona;
• Mountain Park Health Center, Tempe Clinic;
• Tucson Convention Center renovations;
• Peoria Subaru auto dealership in Peoria, Arizona.

Former Concord CEO Dale Marr celebrated 40 years in the construction industry in 2021, 28 of those helping guide the growth of Concord General Contacting, Inc. Marr, who officially retired in 2021, has also been instrumental in building the foundation for the new leadership team.

The transition began in 2020 when Marr handed the CEO reins to Martacho and named third-generation leaders including Beaver and President JV Nyman. “As second generation of leaders, we grew the firm to where it is today,” Marr said. “Grenee, Jason, and JV will take it to the next level.

With the amount of growth that Arizona and the Southwest are experiencing, Martacho said Concord is well positioned for the next 50 years. Concord is actively involved in programs to address workforce issues and educate youth as well as educators about the high-demand jobs in the construction industry.

“In 2011 we sat down as a leadership team and defined what we truly do when we build a building,” Martacho said. “We quickly realized we become a part of the end-user’s culture during a project. From there we began going into classrooms and teaching students about construction. It’s now become an industry standard for contractors.”

With current supply chain issues, Concord leverages its 50-years of experience to assist clients in proactively navigating those challenges and providing value.

For more information on Concord, visit concordinc.com.

Phoenix, Arizona – ORION Investment Real Estate, one of the leading commercial real estate brokerages in the valley continues to expand with the recent addition of The Schillne Retail Team, an experienced retail tenant representation brokerage team.

The partnership is led by senior industry leader, Carol Schillne and her son, Cole Schillne.

Carol brings over 34 years of experience in the industry and as a team, they specialize in tenant representation, work with national brands, franchise concepts, local entrepreneurs, and restauranteurs. Carol and her family moved from California almost 10 years ago and after a couple of years in the private sector, she obtained her Arizona commercial real estate license, working for an international real estate firm. Cole joined the team soon thereafter. ORION’s President Ari Spiro stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Carol and Cole to the ORION team. Their dedication to cultivating long term client partnerships by providing extraordinary service and comprehensive solutions to best-in-class retailers makes them a fabulous addition to our team.”

The Schillne Team works with national retailers and brands, such as Trader Joe’s, Home Depot, Wells Fargo Bank, Chick-fil-A, and Sandbox VR. The team also serves as a Master Broker for tenant clients coordinating the work of local brokers in various markets in identifying sites. With an established track record and expertise, their clients have entrusted The Schillne Retail team with the autonomy and latitude to select and work with the best professionals in the industry.

Four years ago, Carol joined the Colangelo College of Business Advisory Board at Grand Canyon University. She is an advocate for the college and their students, and she is specifically helping them grow their real estate curriculum to include licensing courses. In February, she was also selected as one of the panelist speakers for IREM CCIM Economic Forecast to discuss the latest retail insights in the Arizona market.

Carol and Cole are also very involved in industry-related organizations, such as ICSC, IFA, AZCREW, the Arizona Restaurant Association, and several other retail-based networking organizations. In March, they attended the Entertainment Evolution Experience Conference in Los Angeles and the Franchise Expo West in Phoenix. You can also meet them at the upcoming ICSC 2022 Las Vegas event in May at ORION’s booth.

“We are excited that the move to Orion allows us to expand the platform of services that we offer our clients,” said Carol, concluding that, “ORION shares our ultimate goal of providing extraordinary client-first service.”

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – AZCREW, the commercial real estate organization that exists to transform the industry by advancing women globally, is accepting golfers for its Spring Swing Par 3 Scramble benefiting Dress for Success Phoenix.

The Spring Swing Par 3 Scramble is scheduled for April 21 at McCormick Ranch Golf Club, 7505 E. McCormick Parkway in Scottsdale.

The Spring Swing Par 3 Scramble kicks off at 11:30 a.m. with registration. The 4-person scramble begins at 1 p.m. followed by a 19^th hole reception at 5:30 p.m.

Dress for Success Phoenix is a non-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic dependence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help them thrive in work and in life. Since opening its doors in 2009, the organization has assisted more than 18,000 women throughout Metro Phoenix.

Dress for Success Phoenix designs and delivers programs to help women overcome challenges for every phase of their personal or professional journey, whether they are a job seeker, an employed professional, or someone ready to be a leader in their community.

The format is as follows:

• 4-person scramble;
• Every hole is set up as a Par 3;
• 18 opportunities for a hole in one;
• Chance to win a prize on every hole;
• Multiple closest-to-the-pin prizes;
• Awards for the top 3 teams.

“We’re honored to support Dress for Success, whose goal is to empower women to achieve economic independence. AZCREW Spring Swing is a golf tournament different than any other. If golf isn’t your game, get in the ‘swing’ of things, by joining us on the 19^th hole, for fun and networking. Spots are limited, and we expect a sellout,” said AZCREW and Golf Committee member Laura Davis.

The registration fee is $315 per individual golf entry or $1,250 per foursome golf entry. Monetary donations will also be accepted for Dress for Success Phoenix. Register here.