Several years ago, the Southern Arizona CCIM Chapter realized that the newest generation of commercial real estate brokers and agents might not know of the many contributions of the prior generations of real estate practitioners and set about to make our real estate history an important part of the culture and fabric of the industry.

Many of Tucson’s pioneering real estate families are still with us and some of Tucson’s Real Estate Legends are still active and can recount their experiences through interesting and sometime hilarious, real estate stories.

Last year, the CCIM Chapter honored real estate pioneers John and Hellen Murphey who’s accomplishments spanned the 1920’s and 1930’s. About the time the Murpheys were developing St. Phillips Church and Catalina Foothills Estates, there was a new generation growing up in Tucson who would carry on their real estate legacy. This new generation included Buddy Amos, Roy Drachman, Sonny Solot, Buck O’Reilly, Bill Estes Jr, Roy Long and both Dan Lyons and Andy Romo.

This year, Dan Lyons and Andy Romo were honored with induction into Tucson’s Real Estate Legends by CCIM members, Jim Marian and George Larsen who began the tradition.

Andy and Dan first met in 1966 when Dan was employed at Vivian Arnold Realty. It was there that Andy interned with Dan and a fellow agent, Joe Cesare. After graduation from the UA in 1968, Andy went to work for Tucson Realty & Trust under manager Jim May and owner George H Amos Sr. (Hank’s grandfather). Andy and Dan worked together there for 9-1/2 years before starting Lyons-Romo, Inc in 1977, with partner Lex Sears.

Andy is an 8^th generation Tucsonan and currently manages a personal and family portfolio of commercial real estate holdings under the names of Romo Enterprises and Romo Investments. He developed the office building, where his office has been for 32 years, at 2730 E Broadway Blvd.

Dan believes he and Andy lived in the ‘Golden Age of Tucson’. They worked with all of the homebuilders responsible for transforming Tucson from a cow town to a modern city. When asked the secret to their success, Dan said, “The driving force for him was to just do something nice for his community.” Andy added for him, “The key to success was to just always keep it fair for both sides.” They both concurred, that having fun at what you do really helps too. They claim they never took themselves or anyone else for that matter too seriously.

With these comments, the CCIM Chapter of Southern Arizona welcomed the 2015 Legends: Dan Lyons and Andy Romo on Tuesday, February 10 at the CCIM Forecast Meeting with about 300 people in attendance.

See all the old news clips and more information on Dan Lyons and Andy Romo by clicking here: Legends Book 2015

The Southern Arizona CCIM Chapter will be giving its market predictions for 2015 on Tuesday, February 10^th at the 24^th Annual CCIM Market Forecast Competition. There local commercial real estate brokers, lenders and appraisers specializing in the office, retail, multifamily, land, industrial and financing sectors will offer their thoughts, insights and opinions for the new year.

Continuing a local CCIM tradition, two more of Tucson’s Commercial Real Estate Legends will be honored. Jim Marian of Chapman Lindsey and George Larsen of Larsen Baker founded the tradition to give special recognition to those pioneers, visionaries, contributors, gamblers and risk takers who have helped shape our local market. This year’s inductees into Tucson Legends will be Dan Lyons and Andy Romo of Lyons Romo Inc.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Greg Byrne, Vice-President for Athletics at the University of Arizona. Byrne was named UA’s 11th Director of Athletics in March 2010. Since then, he has helped Arizona athletics maintain its proud position both nationally and in the Pac-12. Under his leadership, the Wildcats have seen construction completed on the $72 million Lowell-Stevens Football Facility, the addition of two video boards in Arizona Stadium, and a new scoreboard in the McKale Center. The athletics department is currently in the final stages of Phase I of an overall $80 million renovation project for McKale. At a cost of $30 million, Phase I began in May 2014 and includes upgraded seating, hand rails, enhanced lighting and a new playing floor.

If you are wondering where year-end vacancy rates will be? Where Tucson’s market is heading? What sectors will see the most growth? In one afternoon, attendees will walk away with a working knowledge of the current market conditions and insight into emerging opportunities. Now more than ever, you need to check in with what the experts are seeing in the market and expect to see as the year unfolds and attend the 24^th Annual CCIM Market Forecast Competition

Register now for the CCIM Market Forecast Competition
Date: Tuesday, February 10^th, 2015
Where: Marriott Tucson University Park
880 E 2^nd Street Tucson AZ 85719
Time: Registration 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Program 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Networking Reception 5:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.

FREE Improved Parking, Coffee Break and Snacks, Cocktails and Reception Appetizers

Chapter Members – $110
Non-Members – $120
Table of 10 – $1000
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Additional events before the Forecast Meeting will include a Modern Street Car ride at 9:00 a.m. START & FINISH at University Ave Rail stop heading west.

From 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., there will be a Tour of Downtown with Michael Keith, CEO of Downtown Tucson Partnership, (LIMIT – 25 persons) signup DEADLINE 2/2/15, Contact: Tlavery@tucsonrealty.com  Meeting place is Downtown Tucson Partnership offices at 100 Stone Ave, suite 101. Lunch to be determined or at attendee pleasure.