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2024 Awardees

BROKER OF THE YEAR
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Kevin Shannon | Newmark

Kevin Shannon is widely considered to be one of the premier investment sales brokers in the United States. As the Co-Head of U.S. Capital Markets for Newmark, along with Rob Griffin, Doug Harmon and Adam Spies, Kevin leads a team of 33 professionals focused on arranging the disposition, financing, and joint ventures of investment properties on behalf of domestic and offshore investors throughout the Western United States. Kevin has been involved in over $86 billion since 2010 of office, industrial, self-storage, multifamily, land and mixed-use transactions. His experience includes structuring fee simple and partial interest sales, as well as recapitalizations and joint venture transactions. 

Shannon joined Newmark after ten years at CBRE, where he served as Vice Chairman and Managing Director for the West Coast Institutional Investment Group and lead the Western United States Office Vertical. Prior to CBRE, Shannon served as a Senior Vice President with the Institution Investment Group of Grubb & Ellis. He began his real estate career at Colliers Seeley, where he rose to managing director and started their Investment Division in 1996. 

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE WOMAN OF THE YEAR
(Sponsored by CREW Los Angeles) 
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MaryBeth Heydt | Husch Blackwell 

MaryBeth has been involved in helping shape the commercial real estate industry in Los Angeles and beyond for over 25 years. Throughout her career, she has often led as the only woman on executive and legal teams. From litigating matters related to the infamous Northridge earthquake to working on high-profile national real estate transactions, her work continues to greatly impact the industry. She’s Chair of California Lawyer’s Association Real Property Section’s D&I Panel and volunteers as a mentor for the Commercial Real Estate Women of Los Angeles, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity and Women Lawyers of LA. MaryBeth’s dedication to the furtherance of women in the commercial real estate and legal arenas is unparalleled. 

DEAL OF THE YEAR

One Paseo | JLL & Kilroy Realty Corporation

This transaction was a financing of One Paseo, a premier mixed-use project in Southern California, the has become a beacon of prosperity and vitality for the greater San Diego region. Its "live-work-play" environment has revolutionized the way people experience urban living, breathing new life into the community. By developing a harmonious blend of residential, office, and retail components, this project has created a vibrant and dynamic ecosystem that caters to the diverse needs and desires of its residents and surrounding population.

Project Team: 
Greg Brown, JLL, Senior Managing Director
Charlie Vorsheck, JLL, Director
Sam Godfrey, JLL, Director
Taylor Friend, Kilroy, SVP/Treasurer

DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR

Dedeaux Properties

Dedeaux Properties embraces a team focused culture of high-quality executives who have joined together to become the leading California-based firm focused on acquiring, developing and managing logistics-orientated industrial facilities in strategic port-focused West Coast markets.

This team-first culture was initiated by our co-founder, the legendary Olympic & Collegiate coach and international baseball ambassador Rod Dedeaux with an attitude of creating aligned value for our partners, tenants and team members.

The firm is widely recognized for developing innovative, next generation logistics facilities due to it’s affiliation with national third party logistics firm DART Warehouse Corp. and it’s tenant roster and strong relationships with the leading logistics firms in the country. This led to over 2,000,000 square feet of distribution facilities, truck terminals, trailer yards and cold-storage buildings currently in various stages of entitlement and construction to add to an existing portfolio of over 14,000,000 square feet. 

COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECT OF THE YEAR

San Manuel Landing | Oltmans Construction Co. 

San Manuel Landing is a LEED silver-certified, concrete tilt-up building totaling 1.1 million sq. ft. Oltmans Construction Co. is proud to be a part of the tribe's first industrial building project, collaborating with multiple agencies and municipalities to bring the San Manuel Landing project to life. The San Manuel Landing project included oversight from many agencies such as The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians - a federally recognized sovereign American Indian tribe, the city of Highland, San Bernardino, and the San Bernardino International Airport. An engineering feat was accomplished during this project - the preservation and relocation of a 128-ton, 160-ft high water tower that holds significant historical meaning to the tribe's residents. 

The recently completed supply and logistics facility is anticipated to contribute over $7 million to the city's revenue through property taxes and permits, as reported by TheSun.com. The decision to partner with Flexport, a leading supply chain forwarder, is anticipated to create numerous permanent employment opportunities. Flexport’s warehouse facilities will offer storage solutions for physical assets, streamlining the process of cargo movement and facilitating the smooth transition of transportation phases in the inland empire. The San Manuel landing created 500 development jobs and approximately 1,000 permanent jobs for the community. 

Project Team: 
George Mihaylov, Oltmans Construction Co., Senior Project Manager
Brian Green, Oltmans Construction Co., General Field Superintendent
Kennedy Le, Oltmans Construction Co., Project Manager
Jeff Cosme, Oltmans Construction Co., Associate Director, Production
Hip Ortiz, Oltmans Construction Co., Superintendent
Brittany Saulnier, Oltmans Construction Co., Project Engineer
Andrew Davidson, Oltmans Construction Co., Project Engineer
Hoon Park, HPA, Inc., Architect
Peter Mateo, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Director of Planning & Development
Sam Jepson, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Senior Project Manager, Planning and Development
Dave Drake, Trammell Crow Company, Senior Vice President
Kyle Dorand, Trammell Crow Company, Vice President Development

DEVELOPING LEADER OF THE YEAR
Courtney Smith

Courtney Wing | Newcastle Partners

As the Development Manager for Newcastle Partners, Courtney is responsible for overseeing all of the firm’s ground-up industrial development projects.

In 2023, she became co-chair of the NAIOP SoCal Legislative Affairs Committee and began her first year on the NAIOP SoCal Board of Directors, joining as the youngest ever board member. In addition, Courtney was also a graduate of the YPG class of 2023 and a member of the team that took home the Caprock Cup.

From being a mentee in the mentorship program and going on to form a JV partnership with her mentor, to experiencing the YPG program, she states that she has gained invaluable insight from NAIOP SoCal.  During her involvement with the Legislative Affairs Committee, she has deepened her technical knowledge of the regulatory environment and gained a valuable perspective as to how property owners can advocate for the industry as a whole.

  

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY AWARD
(DEIA Award)

Howard Building Corporation

HBC is a general contracting firm founded in 1983, servicing a broad spectrum of clients from our two Southern California offices.
HBC has talented personnel with specialized experience, skill, and passion to develop and deliver an excellent project. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our diverse project teams are committed to exceptional client service.

An active and innovative employee culture has shaped our company’s approach to employee ownership and ESG principles, including equity, inclusion, and sustainability. Our efforts have garnered attention and recognition throughout the industry, establishing us as a leader who takes initiative and actively works toward making the construction industry a better place for all. 

HBC sets annual diversity hiring, promotion, and training targets based on current workforce demographics versus labor market availability. The goal is to secure a workplace that is reflective of our community’s demographics while enhancing the opportunities of historically underrepresented groups. 

INDUSTRIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Bridge Point Rancho Cucamonga I & II | Bridge Industrial

Completed in 2023, Bridge Point Rancho Cucamonga is the year’s largest single-phase industrial campus in California. Totaling approximately 2.2M SF across two buildings on over 91 acres, the project meets growing demand from institutional-grade tenants for sophisticated Class A warehouse space, as demonstrated by Bridge pre-leasing both buildings prior to completion. In addition to its immense size, the facilities provide tenants with top-tier amenities and sustainable design features such as LED lighting, solar capabilities, and EV-ready parking and truck docks. The project was awarded LEED Gold by U.S. Green Building Council.  

Bridge’s 2019 acquisition of the site represented the single largest acquisition in the history of the Inland Empire. Strategically located in the heart of the Inland Empire, Bridge Point Rancho Cucamonga provides unmatched connectivity to California’s network of freeways, affording tenants easy access to the region’s expanding population base. The property is also situated within immediate proximity to the Ontario International Airport and is less than 60 miles from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.  

The Bridge team navigated a variety of complicated entitlement challenges throughout the project’s development, including a required zone change for the property and a City-wide industrial development moratorium.  Bridge was able to negotiate an exception from the moratorium that allowed the project to be delivered to market ahead of competitors.   

Bridge pre-leased both buildings to two separate users, one of which represented the largest lease transaction in the United States in 2023.  Prior to completing construction, Bridge completed leases to Chedraui USA, the fourth-largest grocery retailer in California and a subsidiary of the third-largest retailer in Mexico; and to CEVA Logistics, a global leader in shipping and logistics. Bridge created hundreds of construction jobs and several hundred more positions are expected to be created by the operations of both tenants in the years to come.   

Bridge remained a committed community stakeholder throughout development of the project, building a new public, on-site road for the city and working alongside the family of life-long Rancho Cucamonga resident and World War II veteran Catherine Vail Bridge on a commemorative art installation.  Bridge also honored the City’s native daughter by naming the new public street after her, calling it Catherine Bridge Way.   The success of Bridge Point Rancho Cucamonga is a testament to Bridge’s long-standing strategy of adding value and bringing transformative industrial offerings to markets in the country’s most sought-after regions. Through this recent success, and throughout its legacy of developing in Southern California at large, Bridge continues to meet market needs and enhance local economies and communities.   

Project Team: 
Brian Wilson, Bridge Industrial, Partner - West 

Merrill Commerce Center - Lululemon | Millie and Severson, General Contractors

The Lululemon distribution center is one of the largest industrial developments in the Inland Empire within the last year and showcases extensive tenant improvements to ensure a healthy work-life balance for its employees, including a gym, yoga room, quiet rooms, shower room, cafe, relaxation room and basketball court. The project’s success was based highly on the experience and collaboration of major players such as Prologis, the largest in Industrial REITs, Lululemon, one of the most prolific and exciting clothing retailers, Millie and Severson, one of the largest industrial General Contractors in California, and HPA Architects, one of the most dominant industrial architects in California. This project overcame many challenges such as addressing percolation issues due to rain, installing temporary power to meet the tenant’s move-in deadline, and adapting to design changes requested much later in the construction stage. There was extensive coordination with the tenant to ensure approvals from the city, timely installations and minimizing delays. Through all the challenges, the project was still able to meet its TCO deadline for this large-scale, complex development.  

The project is a concrete tilt-up building that is 1,255,320 square feet with a two-story office space within the building occupying approximately 40,000 square feet. The overall Site is 2,580,978 square feet, or around 59.25 Acres. The project includes a parking area with 644 Auto Parking Spaces (16 ADA Parking, 78 Clean Air Vehicle Parking Spaces, 65 EV Parking Spaces) and 338 Trailer Parking Spaces. There are structural steel canopies situated at each corner of the building spanning up to 37’ high.   

Project Team:
Millie and Severson, General Contractors
-John Coronel, Vice President
-Michael Lynch, Project Manager
Developer: Prologis
-Christian Cochrun, VP, Development Officer
Architect: HPA Architecture
-Jaime Cruz, Project Architect 

INTERIOR PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Hines West Edge LA | HITT Contracting

West Edge is a paragon of innovative mixed-use development, transforming the urban landscape of West Los Angeles. Positioned strategically at the "west edge" of the city, it creates a seamless integration between the energy of city life and the calm of suburban spaces, establishing a central hub for community engagement.

The development team of Hines, Affinius Capital, and Philena Properties, worked to bring this vision to life with architects Gensler, AC Martin, and RIOS and GC WE O'Neil. The project, located just a half block away from the Bundy Expo line stop, includes 217,000 square feet of creative office, 600 luxury apartments (120 of them affordable housing), and 80,000 square feet of curated retail space, all anchored around a dynamic, half-acre open-air plaza. The thoughtfully curated retail space, featuring essentials such as Gelson’s Market and wellness options like Solidcore and Artha Yoga, serves both the residents and the wider community, enhancing the quality of everyday life.

The project is on track to achieve LEED and WELL Core&Shell Platinum certifications, redefining standards for mixed-use developments and prioritizing environmental stewardship and the well-being of its occupants.

West Edge epitomizes the mixed-use and office space of tomorrow. Its harmonious blend of residential, office, and retail components within a sustainable and health-conscious framework showcases a future where developments are designed with the multifaceted needs of their communities in mind.

This approach not only fosters a vibrant and thriving environment but also anticipates the evolving demands of urban living and working spaces. In doing so, West Edge sets a precedent for future developments, embodying the ideals of mixed-use and office environments of tomorrow—where functionality, sustainability, and community coalesce to create spaces that cater to the holistic needs of their inhabitants.

Project Team: 
Trevor Coffey, HITT Contracting, Senior Vice President 
Kavan Ranasinghe, HITT Contracting, Project Executive 
TJ Laugeni, HITT Contracting, Senior Project Manager 
Paul Twardowski, Hines, Senior Managing Director 
Kali Lewis, Rapt Studio, Design Director 
Lucy O'Sullivan, Senior Design Coordinator, Rapt Studio 
Mariam Mollaghaffari, Senior Designer, Rapt Studio 
Katie Ubben, Project Designer, Rapt Studio 
Lexi Beal, Project Designer, Rapt Studio 
Manny Valenzuela, Senior Superintendent, HITT Contracting 
Charles Phinisee, Assistant Project Manager, HITT Contracting 
Michael Ayers, P.E., Project Engineer, Labib Funk + Associates 
Kevin Smith, P.E., Associate, Meyers+ Engineers 
Brenden Power, P.E., Electrical Engineer, Meyers+ Engineers 
Beau Tanalski, P.E., Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineer, Meyers+ Engineers 
Natalie Luong, Construction Administration Coordinator, Meyers+ Engineers 
Scott Hatton, Principal, Oculus Light Studio 
Likhitha Rangaswamy, Associate, Oculus Light Studio 
Janith Kulatunge, Associate, Cerami & Associates  
Aash Chaudhary, Associate, Cerami & Associates  
Kristen Salinas, P.E., Manager, Sustainability Services, Noresco 
Chris Leoni, Sustainability Consultant, Noresco 
Mary Moen, Design Consultant, Studio Other 
Joel Bunn, Account Manager, Sheridan Group 
Josh Nordgren, VP Strategy + Design, Sheridan Group 
Gabe Holland, National Brand Ambassador, Pair 
Brian Bruegge, Brand Ambassador, Southern CA, Pair 
Alyse Kresich, Application Designer, Pair 
Donald Clauss, Project Manager, Seeley Brothers 
Chris Walker, Site Manager, Seeley Brothers

MIXED USE/RETAIL PROJECT OF THE YEAR

West Edge | Hines

West Edge is a paragon of innovative mixed-use development, transforming the urban landscape of West Los Angeles. Positioned strategically at the "west edge" of the city, it creates a seamless integration between the energy of city life and the calm of suburban spaces, establishing a central hub for community engagement. 

The development team of Hines, Affinius Capital, and Philena Properties, worked to bring this vision to life with architects Gensler, AC Martin, and RIOS and GC WE O'Neil. The project, located just a half block away from the Bundy Expo line stop, includes 217,000 square feet of creative office, 600 luxury apartments (120 of them affordable housing), and 80,000 square feet of curated retail space, all anchored around a dynamic, half-acre open-air plaza. The thoughtfully curated retail space, featuring essentials such as Gelson’s Market and wellness options like Solidcore and Artha Yoga, serves both the residents and the wider community, enhancing the quality of everyday life.

The project is on track to achieve LEED and WELL Core&Shell Platinum certifications, redefinining standards for mixed-use developments and prioritizing environmental stewardship and the well-being of its occupants.

West Edge epitomizes the mixed-use and office space of tomorrow. Its harmonious blend of residential, office, and retail components within a sustainable and health-conscious framework showcases a future where developments are designed with the multifaceted needs of their communities in mind.

This approach not only fosters a vibrant and thriving environment but also anticipates the evolving demands of urban living and working spaces. In doing so, West Edge sets a precedent for future developments, embodying the ideals of mixed-use and office environments of tomorrow—where functionality, sustainability, and community coalesce to create spaces that cater to the holistic needs of their inhabitants—and positioning West Edge as an exemplary candidate for the NAIOP Mixed-Use/Retail Project of the Year award.

Project Team: 
Varun Akula, Hines, Managing Director
Matthew Hines, Hines, Director
Dan Martin, Philena Properties, Managing Principal
Duncan Paterson, Gensler, Principal
Matt Cobo, AC Martin, Studio Principal
Mark Motonaga, RIOS, Creative Director, Partner
Brian Rush, WE O’Neill, VP, Preconstruction

MULTI-FAMILY PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Broadstone Edition | Hendy 

A modern take on luxury living, Broadstone Edition has become a lifestyle destination for SoCal residents. Inspired by haute couture and runway fashion, the new Irvine residential community features bold colors and textures thoughtfully woven throughout the design. From the tailored residences to the hotel-inspired amenities, every detail was intentionally selected to create an immersive, luxury experience that leaves residents feeling pampered.  

The tone of Edition is set the moment residents and guests are first welcomed onto the property. Bold, whimsical murals starting in the parking garage and completing in the Sakura gallery area spark excitement and offer inspiration, balanced by grounding natural materials used in the space. Appealing to renters’ modern interpretation of luxury living, one that is curated over exclusive, each space throughout the community speaks to a desire for a cultured, personalized living experience. Thoughtful sculptural details in the building’s architecture add to the elegance of the design, seen in the gem-inspired 3D walls and ceiling in the leasing lobby. Modern millwork, textural materials, and saturated colors work together to create an eclectic, elevated first impression that’s maintained throughout the property.  

From Broadstone Edition’s 24-hour concierge service to its curated amenity collection, the community surpasses expectations to offer an experience reminiscent of a boutique hotel. Amenities include a pool and sundeck with private cabanas, fitness and yoga studios, a pet spa, a roof deck, and outdoor courtyards – each offering their own engaging experience. Enjoyed by many of their residents, the private Santal Karaoke Lounge offers a fun-filled night out without leaving home. The moody space features luxe velvet and leather materials, elevated with saturated colors that create a playful energy in the space. The Dahlia lounge area features high-impact designer-inspired patterns and offers residents an exclusive indoor-outdoor space to entertain and show off their community. Similar to couture collections, each space at Broadstone Edition makes a statement of its own, but the distinctive design woven throughout brings it all together for one showstopping living experience.  

Project Team: 
Felicia Hyde, Hendy, Interior Architecture & Design
Michael Wilborn, Alliance Residential, Developer
Joseph Dominguez & Mark Wilson, Alliance Residential, Builder
Bryan Sevy, KTGY, Architect
Dan Delle, MJS Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architect
Frances Pawlak, Corporate Business Interiors, Furniture

OFFICE PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Nura USA | Hendy

Designed to inspire, the Nura USA headquarters offers a dynamic workplace that the team thrives in. Spanning three phases, including an office space, warehouse, and exterior enhancements, this project seamlessly integrates functionality with aesthetics to cater to the diverse needs of the company. By expanding to accommodate their growing business, Nura demonstrated a strategic vision for the future while ensuring a cohesive and branded environment throughout. 

The design choices made for this project are both intentional and impactful. Utilizing light woods that contrast the dark wall paint as well as industrial-modern elements, the space reflects Nura's identity while fostering a sense of professionalism and innovation. The incorporation of the company's hexagonal logo into curved millwork and ceiling elements adds a unique touch, further reinforcing brand identity. Moreover, the intentional use of bright accent colors stimulates creativity and imagination. The iridescent window film adds privacy between meeting spaces and surrounding the R&D kitchen while creating a mesmerizing rainbow-like effect. The result is a visually striking environment that energizes and engages employees. 

One of the most commendable aspects of this project is its focus on employee well-being and collaboration. From built-in booths in the hallways to wellness spaces like a private gym and open break area, the design prioritizes creating a collaborative and inclusive culture. The inclusion of private offices and huddle rooms alongside open collaboration spaces strikes a balance between privacy and transparency, fostering productivity and creativity. 

The incorporation of biophilic elements, improved technology, and ergonomic features further enhance the functionality and appeal of the space, creating an environment where employees can thrive. From its seamless integration of brand identity to its emphasis on employee well-being and collaboration, Nura’s headquarters sets a new standard for excellence in office spaces.

Project Team: 
Sahar Kamalhedayat, Hendy, Project Manager
Jill Craig, Hendy, Designer
Jason Mundy, CBRE, Director
Tyler Porteous, CBRE, Director
Mike Renna, Esplanade Builders, Project Manager
Greg Guba, Esplanade Builders, Project Manager
Pasha Kimiagar, CBI, Project Manager
Brenda Lowell, SCI Lighting, Lighting Consultant 

REDEVELOPMENT / RENOVATION OF THE YEAR

Sony Pictures Scenic Arts Building | RIOS 

The Sony Pictures Scenic Arts Building stands as a celebrated beacon of preservation and creative rejuvenation through its adaptive reuse renovation. Honoring the legacy of Hollywood craftmanship, RIOS, in collaboration with Sony Pictures, transformed the original 85-year-old building into a grand multipurpose event space – home to movie screenings, conferences, and performances –and added three floors of storage and production backlot trades spaces below. The new Fitwel 2-certified and LEED Gold Sony Scenic Arts Building preserves its fabric, expands the usable indoor and outdoor space, and modernizes its production offices.

The former 1939 Scenic Art Studio, a single-use purpose building in Culver City, California, operated at 100’ tall and 17,000 sq. ft., exclusively for creating large-scale painted backdrops for movies and television. The building featured motorized counterweight systems for moving large canvasses, known as backdrops, and was in operation with J.C. Backings Corporation from 1972 to 2017. Due to technological advances, the singular building type was no longer in service.

Throughout its history, iconic backings for films including North by Northwest, Mary Poppins, Ghostbusters, Star Trek, Interstellar, and The Wizard of Oz were painted on frames that remain exposed in the modernized building today.

The revitalized design reinvigorates cinematic history by preserving the uniqueness of the 1939 Scenic Art Studio while reimagining it into a functional and cultural experience. The design maintains its original function of raising and lowering painted backings along its perimeter, now serving as a unique transformational feature. Today, these backings can be displayed and moved on the side walls, guiding visitors through Hollywood's cultural tapestry within its walls.

The structure now spans 22,800 sq. ft. and connects to a new 48,700 sq. ft. building addition with flexible production office space, a wardrobe studio, a production hardware store, and a dedicated pre-function venue for hosting live audience productions such as Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune, plus retail space for merchandise. A 1,000 sq ft. commercial kitchen was also designed to support the venue.

Opened in the same month as the 100th anniversary of Columbia Pictures, a studio acquired by Sony, the building adds another layer of significance to Sony’s studio legacy in the entertainment industry.

Client: Sony Pictures

  • Craig Schwartz, Executive Vice President, Global Real Estate, Facilities, & S3
  • Jacqueline Park, Vice President | Facilities Workspace Solutions, Americas, Sony Pictures Entertainment
  • Jennifer Groe, Executive Director | Facilities Workspace Solutions, Americas, Sony Pictures Entertainment
  • Peter Wowkowych, Sr. Architectural Project Manager, | Facilities Workspace Solutions, Americas, Sony Pictures Entertainment
  • Kathleen Romano, Sr. Manager of Furniture | Facilities Workspace Solutions, Americas, Sony Pictures Entertainment

Landscape Architecture Team: RIOS

  • Grant Saita, Senior Project Director
  • Brent Jacobsen, Studio Director, Landscape Architect (formerly RIOS)

Architecture & Interior Architecture Team: RIOS

  • Bob Hale, FAIA | Creative Director | Partner, Architect
  • Sabina Cheng, Studio Director, Architect
  • Greg Kochanowski, Studio Director, Architect (formerly RIOS)
  • Jeff Banner, Technical Director
  • Chris Skeens, Senior Project Designer
  • Jeff Dunn, Senior Project Director, Architect (formerly RIOS)
  • David Maples, Project Director, Architect (formerly RIOS)
  • Marisol Mejia, Project Designer
  • Sebastian Grieder, Designer, Architect (formerly RIOS)
  • Wenna Dai, Designer
  • Andew Wright, Senior Project Designer

Experience Design

  • Mario Salazar, Project Director
  • Misato Hamazaki, Project Designer

Client's Project Manager:

  • Abbey Ehman, Vice President, Lincoln Property Company (formerly LPC)
  • Brittany Chiapa, Project Manager, Lincoln Property Company
  • Corey McAnear , Lincoln Property Company
  • Jenny Apostol. Lincoln Property Company (formerly with LPC)

Contractor: Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company

Structural Engineer: Nabih Youssef Associates (NYASE)

MEP Engineer: ARC

Civil Engineer: Kimley-Horn

Other Consultant(s):

  • Historic Consultant: Teresa Grimes, GPA Consulting
  • Traffic: Gibson Transportation
  • Acoustic Engineer: Newson-Brown
  • AV/IT: Plannet
  • Lighting: Innovative Lighting Consultants (ILC)
  • Events Planning: Diversified
  • Vertical Transport: Elevator Consulting Associates (ECA)
  • Façade Design & Diagnostics: WP Moore
  • Façade Access: WP Moore
  • Waterproofing: WP Moore
  • Kitchen Consultant: Cini Little

Furniture Procurement: Sheridan Group

Photographer: Pavel Bendov

SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
Ware Malcomb

Ware Malcomb 

Thought leadership and innovation have been a hallmark of Ware Malcomb since its founding. Beginning in 1972, the company was founded on principles of great design for industrial and office properties.  

Fast forward to today, and the firm continues to push the boundaries of industrial design through unique, proven design prototypes that are creating new asset classes and transforming the market. Our multistory industrial, Texas two-story, split-level and speculative cold building prototypes have taken the market by storm and are in construction across the country. Recently named as the number one Industrial Architecture/Engineering Firm by Building Design & Construction’s Top 400 Giants for the fourth year in a row, the Ware Malcomb team has proven our industrial thought leadership.  

In addition to industrial thought leadership, the firm continues to provide leading edge design for office, retail, multifamily, science & technology, healthcare and public projects. Ware Malcomb is recognized as an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company and a Hot Firm by Zweig Group. The firm is also ranked among the top 15 architecture/engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the top 25 interior design firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. 

Ware Malcomb has many team members involved in NAIOP SoCal, including our President, Jay Todisco. 

SUSTAINABLE PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Los Alamitos JFTB Solar | Oltmans Construction Co. 

Oltmans Construction Co. is thrilled to submit the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB) project for consideration as the Sustainable Project of the Year. This pioneering initiative embodies the future of sustainable energy solutions and sets a remarkable standard in the industry.  The project, encompassing 31.5 MW of solar power capacity, a 20-MW/40-MWh battery storage system, and 3MW of tier 4 backup generators, demonstrates a commitment to energy resilience and environmental stewardship. Moreover, the project's microgrid controls ensure efficient power distribution and utilization, aligning with the U.S. Army's climate strategy mandating microgrid installations by 2035.  

The Los Alamitos project stands out as a trailblazer in sustainable energy solutions, embodying innovation, collaboration, and a steadfast dedication to a cleaner, more resilient future. We believe that this project is truly deserving of the Sustainable Project of the Year award, as it encapsulates the essence of sustainable development and paves the way for a brighter tomorrow. 

Project Team: 
Tony Perez, Oltmans Construction Co., Project Executive and Senior Vice President
Kim Paredes, Oltmans Construction Co., Project Manager
Joe Young, Oltmans Construction Co., Superintendent
Corina Williams, Oltmans Construction Co., Senior Project Engineer
Carl Dawson, Elite Electric, Inc., President and CEO
Mitesh Shah, SunPower, Engineer 

Hall of Fame Inductee
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Howard Schwimmer
Co-CEO and Director, Rexford Industrial

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Wulf Tom

Tom Wulf 

NAIOP SoCal MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Ramsey, Alison SD

Alison Ramsey

PUBLIC PARTNER OF THE YEAR
Public Partner - Pacheco. Blanca

Blanca Pacheco
California State Assemblymember

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