JLL NAMES MIKE RUPPERT AS SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – Institutional Investors’ desire to increase property values through the use of property management and agency leasing expertise has led JLL to add experienced talent to its roster.
The firm announced Wednesday Mike Ruppert has joined its property management platform as Senior Managing Director, Southwest Region (including Phoenix) and property management lead for the Southwest region, including Phoenix
“Mike’s proven track record of excellent client relationship management, combined with his ability to drive portfolio values, made him the obvious choice for the role,” said JLL President of Property Management Dan Pufunt. “Our clients will benefit immensely from his addition to our platform."
“The Southwest markets are already key targets for the investment community,” added JLL Southwest Market Director Peter Belisle. “Having Mike join JLL will allow us to add value in locations where we have a strong footprint, enhance service delivery and relationships with clients, and increase presence in the Southwest CBD markets.
A more than 25-year industry veteran, Ruppert brings expertise in managing client relationships, coordinating best practices and executing management and leasing strategies on portfolios of office, industrial, retail and medical office assets. He previously served in leadership positions with notable real estate services and development firms, a public office REIT and a private ownership firm. Mike pursued his degree in Business Administration from the University of Minnesota-Winona.
INDUSTRIAL BROKER JEFF BANKS JOINS CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
PHOENIX, AZ. – Jeffrey A. Banks has joined the Industrial Properties Division of Cushman & Wakefield of Arizona, Inc. as an Associate.
Banks’ primary responsibilities at C&W will be to focus on tenant and agency leasing for industrial properties. Banks previously was Vice President of Business Development for Facto Express, a freight shipping and trucking company. Prior to that he was Assistant Vice President of Institutional Fixed Income for DA Davidson and Co., and FTN Financial.
“Jeff is a perfect complement to our industrial division,” said Jackie Orcutt, Market Leader | Investor Services at C&W of Arizona. “He brings great perspective from the occupier side of the business and his background in commercial lending makes him extremely well-rounded.
“He is well-poised to launch a very successful career in industrial brokerage and we are happy to be working with him,” Orcutt said.
Banks was born in Heidelberg, Germany, but was raised in the southern California area. He attended high school in Brea Olinda, Calif. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Real Estate and Law from Cal Poly Pomona, in Pomona, Calif.
JOHNSON CARLIER ANNOUNCES JACK ALBERT, SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER ADDITION
TEMPE, ARIZ. - Johnson Carlier, a locally-based general contractor, announced today that Jack Albert has joined the company as Senior Project Manager. Albert is a LEED® Accredited Professional with preconstruction and construction management expertise. He has 25+ years of experience in the Arizona construction industry.
Albert has been involved in Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) projects in Arizona since its inception as a procurement method in 2000. His experience includes working on 100+ educational facilities with numerous public school districts and charter schools. He also has experience with retail, office, industrial and religious type projects.
Chris Johnson, CEO of Johnson Carlier said today, “I’m pleased to have Jack join the team as his specific expertise will be valuable to our upcoming company goals”.
Albert is a graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering. He takes a personal approach to interfacing with owners, architects, local communities and other parties involved with the Arizona A/E/C industry.
SUNTEC CONCRETE ANNOUNCES RICK KRATZ AS CFO
PHOENIX – Suntec Concrete, one of the largest concrete contractors in the Western United States, recently announced the addition of Rick Kratz, CPA, as the company’s CFO. Kratz is a 30-year veteran of construction accounting, including having served the past 22 years as a Principal for the CPA firm of Pittman & Murdough, PLLC, who merged with Henry & Horne, LLP this year.
Kratz joined the 600-employee company to bring additional leadership to the financial and risk management operations of the company, including the development of financial and operational strategies, as well as the development and implementation of tools to monitor and manage company assets and financial results.
“Rick’s impressive background in both construction and finance makes him a great fit for his new role at Suntec,” said Suntec Concrete President Derek Wright. “We look forward to his contributions in the financial and contractual management side of the business.”
“For a number of years prior to joining Suntec, in my role as a member of the company’s outside accounting firm, I was fortunate to be able to work closely with Suntec’s management team,” Kratz stated. “As a result, I was continually impressed with the company’s level of sophistication, as well as its commitment to its employees, customers and community. When I was presented with the idea of becoming Suntec’s CFO, I knew it was an opportunity I could not pass up.”
In addition to his role with the Suntec, Kratz is involved in the construction accounting association of Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Arizona Chapter. Kratz is a graduate of Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa and received his CPA more than 25 years ago. He is married to his wife of 32 years, has two adult children and lives in Glendale.