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Cover Story

Jim Maibach prepares to enter his wine cellar, which features two sections and one of the area’s premier collections of wines.

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How Jim Maibach helped turn Peyco Southwest Realty into a third chapter business success story

s Jim Maibach eased his Porsche SUV onto the driveway adjacent to his Peyco Southwest Realty office in South Arlington, a tune was softly playing on the vehicle’s sound system ... well, as softly as Sammy Hagar’s “I Can’t Drive 55” can play. In so many ways it was the perfect song for a virtually perfect car – and, for that matter, for the company over which the man buckled into the driver’s seat presides. Let the record show that the affable Maibach never challenged any speed limits moments before as he conducted a brief tour of some of Peyco Southwest’s commercial properties. They help define much of the landscape in South Arlington. And Mansfield. And all of north Texas. Some of them go by the names of Aldi, Arlington Independent School District, Unclaimed Freight Furniture, Matlock Park Place and, even, Peyco Southwest Realty, which sits on Peyco Drive North. You

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is symbolized by the fact that the company is now more than four decades old – and in the midst of writing a third chapter of one of the city’s more compelling business success stories. The initial chapter – rooted in the first generation of the business – began in 1976, when Maibach’s late father-in-law Paul Yarbrough laid the foundation for Peyco Properties, Inc., a commercial real estate enterprise that would, aptly, lay a foundation for a good many area businesses. Maibach credits Yarbrough with creating a company that was as focused on the future as the present – and for recognizing the importance of relationship building. “He knew relationships were at the heart of all great companies,” Maibach says. “He was great at creating them and nurturing them, and over time that paid off. I learned a great deal from him.” The education began in 1985, when Maibach helped make Peyco Properties a “family business,” thus beginning a second generation/chapter of the Peyco story. Ironically, real estate wasn’t Maibach’s “dream” then. His background was in finance, accounting and auditing. But Jim Maibach and the Peyco Southwest Realty his skill for making the “P” consistently team: BJ Hall, Alan Rose, Larry Wallace, Kathi trump the “L” on the ledger – along Frawley, Michael Haliburton, Jordan Foster, Natalie Ray, Austin Goode and Robert Willis. with his willingness to build and grow relationships and learn new things– made him a perfect fit at the company. One of the first things he learned need the “North” part, because there’s also a Peyco Drive South. Yes, was that he needed to be licensed, so he became a licensed broker. Peyco Southwest Realty has two streets in its name. He became licensed to do development work. He earned Certified Like the song about challenging convention – and like an Property Management Designation. He became a licensed appraiser. automobile very capable of doing just that – Jim Maibach’s company He became a licensed tax consultant and a licensed property has made its mark by finding – and realizing – potential. Peyco tax arbitrator. Though there isn’t an official license for leading a Southwest’s knack for turning a real estate “maybe” into a “yes” 28

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of successful property tax protests we’ve done as a company. We company, he mastered that, as well. Maibach ultimately purchased have more than 5,000 clients now.” the business in 2000, renamed it Peyco Southwest Realty, Inc., and – Frawley represents another church-rooted relationship. She using all those licenses he earned and relationships he established – came to Peyco Southwest after serving as an accountant at St. he immediately began to enhance the work his father-in-law began. Vincent’s, and after directing accounting for the Catholic Diocese Over the years, Maibach has been involved in more than 50 of Fort Worth. “I’ve met so many good people through my development projects in the North Texas area, totaling over church,” he says. “St. Vincent’s is definitely an important part of 1.5 million square feet of real estate. Peyco Southwest Realty my life.” now leases and manages more than 2 million square feet of Foster has proven so valuable to the company that he is industrial/commercial, retail, and office space in the Dallas/ Maibach’s choice to succeed him as the principal, likely within the Fort Worth area. The list of “who’s who” area companies with decade. “He’s my right-hand guy,” Maibach says. “His dad, Joe which Peyco Southwest does business includes D.R. Horton; the Foster, was one of my ‘coaches.’ He was instrumental in helping aforementioned Arlington ISD; O’Day, Farmbrook, Inc.; Affiliated me after my father-in-law was killed in a car wreck. He taught me Banks; Southwest Bank; and PlainsCapital Bank. you need to be a quiet leader, to be there It isn’t a coincidence that each of these when you’re needed to be there. That’s business partners is instrumental in Over the years, Jim great advice that I took to heart, and it has fostering the growth of the community. Like worked out for me.” Yarbrough, Maibach has always had one eye Maibach has been Foster came to the company after focused on the future – of both the company involved in more than 50 earning a Master’s degree at UTA in and the region it serves. development projects in Appraisal Assignment – and after playing This kind of forward thinking is reflected North Texas, totaling over professional baseball. An injury put a in the current makeup of the staff, composed serious damper on Foster’s big league of members who have been at Maibach’s side 1.5 million square feet of aspirations, and while he was “still chasing for years, along with bright newcomers. The real estate. the dream” with the Fort Worth Cats, collective talent represents the future – the Maibach hired him part-time in appraisal third chapter of this story. and leasing. “After awhile, he had to make a choice,” Maibach Larry Wallace, Kathi Frawley and Jordan Foster are relative says. “I told him I was going to give him the opportunity to step “long timers” with the company. Wallace has been a CPA at Peyco into head of leasing. I said, ‘it’s time for you to make that move,’ Southwest since 2002. Frawley is an accountant, property manager and he did.” and licensed sales agent who joined Maibach 14 years ago. Foster, Alan Rose is one of the newcomers – at the company, anyway. vice president of brokerage and development, came aboard 12 Maibach met Rose when the latter was in the third grade. Maibach years ago. was a longtime friend of Rose’s dad, Randal Rose, whom Maibach Maibach knew Wallace from their association at their church, ran into at a Chamber lunch. That meeting eventually helped point St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Parish, and from his work at a local the younger Rose to Peyco Southwest. manufacturing company. When it sold, Maibach says, Wallace “I saw Alan as someone from Arlington who cares about taught the new owners everything about the business – then Arlington,” Maibach says. “He represents the future, and he’s taking they let him go. “He was working part-time and asked if there’s on more responsibility here and will be an important part of where something he could do here,” Maibach says. “I hired him, and we go in the future.” >>> he’s one of the main reasons we’ve been able to raise the number

Photos courtesy of Jim Maibach

(Left) Jim and Tricia Maibach enjoy a vacation in Washington, D.C. (Above) Tricia and Jim and their daughter Lauren Carter pose for picture during a trip to Boston for a family wedding.

Jim, Tricia and Lauren Maibach Carter with Rep. Susan Brooks at the White House Picnic

Jim with Brian Anderson, Alan Rose, Robert Shepard and Jack Peterson at Legal Draft Beer Company. Maibach invested in and markets the project, and helped primary owner Greg McCarthy locate the property and negotiate the lease.

Morgan Holpuch, Lauren Carter, Tricia Maibach, Brett Dougherty and Jim cheer on the Stars.

The extended Maibach family enjoying Colorado

Jim and Tricia Maibach, with daughter Meghan Holpuch, enjoying a visit to wine country

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Another talented young employee is Austin Goode, a real estate broker, property tax consultant and appraiser trainee for the company. He’s also a lifelong Arlington resident who happened to have attended high school with Maibach’s daughter, Meghan. “This is a relationship business, and our team came together as a result of relationships built in the community,” Maibach says. The sum of all the parts – veterans and newcomers – is a full-service company that can help clients in the ways of brokerage, leasing and sales, as well as property tax consulting, property management, zoning and development, and commercial appraisals. In essence, any commercial real estate expectation can – and will – be met by the Peyco Southwest staff. “Paul made a point to learn as much as he could about as much as he could. I’ve done the same thing,” Maibach says. “I’m involved in leasing, brokerage, development, zoning, appraisals, tax consulting and construction management. When we say we have the expertise to take care of clients, they know that we do.” As might be expected from a relationship-defined business, Maibach’s ties to the community extend well beyond the office walls. He served seven years on the City of Arlington’s Planning and Zoning Commission, two years on the Tarrant County Appraisal Review Board and four years on the Arlington Parks and Recreation Board. He was on the AISD Education Foundation for 10 years, serving as president 2005 to 2007. He served 23 years on the Board of Directors for the Margarita Society of Arlington, which supports disadvantaged youth in Arlington and has been on the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau Board for the past seven years. He has been a member of the Board of Directors for the Arlington Chamber of Commerce for 20 years and earned five Life Memberships as a person who recruited the most companies to the Chamber. He was also on the Board for First Savings Bank in Arlington (which became Southwest Securities Bank before being sold to Southwest Securities, FSB) from 1996-2010. He was named the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Man of the Year in 1993. All that noted, Maibach says he is most at home when he is just that – at home – with his wife Tricia, who is also active in family real estate and service organization circles. The couple have two grown daughters, Meghan, a naturopathic doctor in Steamboat Springs, Colo.; and Lauren, owner of a graphic design company in Kansas City, Kan. Lauren recently joined her parents on a trip to Washington, D.C., where they parlayed another of Maibach’s tell-tale relationships into a moment they won’t forget. Maibach had been a longtime business associate of David Brooks, helping the Indiana-based attorney with land deals in the Metroplex for more than two decades. Brooks’ wife, Susan, also was an attorney for the mayor of Indianapolis and for the county before serving as a U.S. attorney in Washington. Of late, however, she is better known as the chair of the United States House of Representatives’ Ethics Committee after being elected to Congress in 2013. And she was host to the Maibach family at the most recent White House Picnic – the first to feature the newly elected President, Donald Trump. “It’s not often you get to say “I was just a few feet away from the President of the United States,’” Maibach says. “I have to admit: that was pretty cool.” So, too, are Maibach’s present – and future. As he continues to help write the third chapter of the Peyco Southwest Realty story, Maibach is also making more time to pursue personal pleasures, which include traveling, hunting, shouting loudly as a Dallas Stars season ticket holder, and wine collecting (the picture of him entering the wine cellar on the first page of this feature shows just how serious he is about this endeavor). He also is spending more time on the slopes as a Mountain Safety Patrolman at Purgatory Resort in Colorado, something he has done for years – and hopes to do for years to come. Then there’s a recent endeavor. Maibach is the Chief Promotion Officer for one of Arlington’s burgeoning commercial enterprises, Legal Draft Beer Company, which has joined other new businesses to give Downtown Arlington virtually unprecedented impetus. This enterprise is a family affair, as Lauren has done marketing and design work for the fastgrowing company principally owned by Maibach’s friend Greg McCarthy. “I still have plenty to keep me busy here [at Peyco], but I’m slowly settling down some,” he says. Of course, that’s likely just a relative objective. It’s pretty difficult to really settle down when you can’t drive 55.

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Viridian, located in North Arlington, is an oasis in the heart of the Metroplex.

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Viridian VIRIDIAN IS A PICTURESQUE master-planned community that features a vast array of amenities for its residents. Here are some of the highlights of the ever-growing North Arlington development. ABOUT VIRIDIAN: Teeming with wildlife, Viridian boasts a 2,000-acre master plan that includes five major lakes, 500 acres of open space and an additional 500 acres of lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands. These new homes in Arlington will be just steps away from a thriving town square with retail, business and medical offices as well as endless amenities for active lifestyles. As part of the Hurst-EulessBedford ISD, Viridian Elementary School is part of a school district recognized for its superior curriculum, low teacher-student ratios, and a singular focus on instructional spending. With miles of nature trails connecting to the River Legacy Park and the Living Science Center, Viridian is unlike anywhere else in the Metroplex. WORTH NOTING: “It’s the first Audobon International Gold Signature Standard community in Texas,” says Robert Kembel, general manager at Viridian, a project of the Johnson Development Group. ABOUT THE COMMUNITY: Viridian is an open door to fun and relaxation for the entire family. From sunny days at Viridian Lake Club’s four pools to letting your little ones dig for dinosaur “bones” at Fossil

Park, there is always something to do for the entire family and even more is on the way with several planned amenities. With 850 acres of open space and lakes and a 150-acre wooded area to explore, interacting with neighbors and nature is simple. Other features include catch-and-release fishing, bird watching, meeting neighbors for bridge or poker, canoeing on Lake Viridian, letting Rover romp at Arrowhead Park, enjoying a girls’ night out at the Women’s Wine Down, or jogging or cycling along miles of pathways that connect with existing River Legacy trails – having fun is easy in Viridian. THE “NATURE” ELEMENT: Nature is the heartbeat of Viridian, and sustainability is a way of living. The community’s nature- and familyfriendly amenities package (No. 1 in the Metroplex for versatility and uniqueness) complements the array of townhomes and single-family homes available and priced from the $230,000s to more than $2 million. Collectively, those features have made Viridian a refuge from the chaos of life – and the No. 1 selling community in Arlington. OTHER AMENITIES: Viridian features a sailing center complete with an array of docks that accommodates a sailing club. The sailing center is open to the public, which can purchase annual passes to enjoy the fun. Additionally, there’s an events center that can accommodate large-group gatherings.

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Amy Cearnal, CearnalCo, Realtors®

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CearnalCo, Realtors ® ABOUT CEARNALCO: CearnalCo, Realtors® is locally owned and operated serving North Texas neighbors as they search for their next home. We seek to improve lives for both the buyer and seller with every transaction and are excited to have served over 1,900 in the last three years. OUR AGENTS: We are so proud to be in business with each of the Realtors® wearing the CearnalCo badge. We have an amazing group of 30 currently but are geared up for an amazing growth in 2018. CearnalCo agents have committed to doubling the Texas-wide requirement for education every year and we back them up with that by providing outstanding training at our Downtown Arlington office every Wednesday from 9-3. SERVICES: Our Realtors® are also excited to provide the best technology tools to assist their clients find their personal dream home! Each agent is equipped with a Microsoft Surface to use in the field to make sure they are always ready to help. CearnalCo has rolled out a brand-new search function on our website, too, to make it easy to shop local but still get the same service from a national brand. PHILOSOPHY: CearnalCo, Realtors® is keeping an eye on improvements and how we can out serve our clients’ expectations.

We realize that buying a home is the biggest transaction in most people’s lives, and that deserves our best. By preparing our agents with the best training, tools and technology, clients can trust that CearnalCo is the top choice to help them buy and sell. REAL ESTATE TRENDS FOR 2018: Technology disruptors are coming into the DFW market telling clients that they can conduct a transaction just using technology; however, we are seeing clients continue to choose to utilize a personal advocate to help guide them through this complex transaction. For us, this means we have to make sure to provide premium service to make sure that we are the right choice. AREAS TO WATCH: We love to see the newcomers pour into the Metroplex, but we also love that we’re retaining the great character that makes Arlington great, too. Some of our favorite areas to check out are some great transitional neighborhoods like: Woodland West, Interlochen, Overland Stage and Mill Creek; plus we love the newer options like: Viridian, Enclave of Shady Valley and Runnymede. We’re enjoying the evolution as Arlington continues to grow and recreate opportunities to make it home.

CearnalCo, Realtors® • 500 E. Front, #120 • (817) 543-0000 • cearnalco.com arlingtontoday.com • January 2018 • ARLINGTON TODAY

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Top row: Betty Fry, Elizabeth Deane, Dixon Holman, Becky Hearne and Sharon Holman Bottom row: Doris Washington, Lisa Gardner, Donna Noto and Mary Ann Cottrell

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RE/MAX Pinnacle Group Realtors THE JOHN POLLOCK TEAM of RE/MAX Pinnacle Group Realtors goes above and beyond for its clients. That’s the sign of a RE/MAX agent and the RE/MAX company. Buying or selling, you’ll have a trusted pro guiding you every step of the way. Here is some specific information about the group: COMPANY HISTORY: John and Janice Pollock started RE/MAX Pinnacle Group in 1999 after being in the industry since the 1980s. The first office was located on Park Row, and in 2006 we built the current building on Green Oaks Blvd., later opening the Grand Prairie office, and in 2015 we opened our Fort Worth office.

SERVICES: Full-time Residential and Commercial Real Estate Brokerage with 100 agents in our three locations. PHILOSOPHY: Our Mission Statement: To create an environment that encourages and supports real estate professionals to achieve their desired goals and personal wealth. Vision: We are a company displaying excellence, hard work, and professionalism. We share life’s fun together. We respect each other. We are family. WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A CONSULTATION: Professionalism with each person that walks through our door. Full service taking care of all your real estate needs.

COMPANY PRINCIPALS: On Jan. 1, 2008, Sharon Parrish and David Ash became co-owners, along with John and Janice Pollock. Sharon Parrish is the Broker of Record.

WHAT SETS THE COMPANY APART: Training, Staff including an IT director, three office locations and a family atmosphere.

STAFF: Currently in Arlington, we have eight on staff; Grand Prairie has two, and our latest office in Fort Worth has three.

NICEST THING A CLIENT HAS SAID: We hear it often about how friendly, helpful and knowledgeable our agents are.

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The Chris Hightower Team The Brandee Kelley Group

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Brandee Kelley Group/ Keller Williams Realty

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Chris Hightower Team RE/MAX Pinnacle Group

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: The Brandee Kelley Group has closed over $135,000,000 in real estate transactions during its tenure. COMPANY HISTORY: This team has been serving clients in the Metroplex for 12 years. STAFF: Eight professionals: Brandee Kelley, Owner, and Team Leader of Keller Williams Arlington office; Georgann Puddy, Lead Agent; Gail Burdine, Lead Buyer’s Agent; and Realtors Libby Wren, Terri Allen, Susan Crosier; Listing Coordinator and Office Manager, Debi Campbell; Closing Coordinator, Debbie King. SERVICES: Meeting clients’ real estate needs in buying and selling locally and globally in the residential and commercial sectors. Additionally, the team specializes in the luxury market. PHILOSOPHY: Serving clients with the highest standards of integrity with extensive real estate experience and strategic teamwork. WHAT SETS THE COMPANY APART: Decades of real estate experience and decades of living in the DFW area have contributed to an extensive network of associates, colleagues, friends and family. Community service has further fortified these relationships. TRENDS FOR 2018: Continued growth due to migration, corporate relocation, job creation, and public and private development projects. NICEST THING A CLIENT HAS SAID: “The ‘team’ approach was perfect for us – we loved having a dedicated resource at every phase of the process. This team brings capabilities – knowledge in marketing, negotiation, repairs, etc., that a singular realtor simply cannot. Absolutely recommed!” For more testimonials, please visit brandeekelley.com.

COMPANY HISTORY: As Arlington residents for a combined 90 years ourselves, we are dedicated to making Arlington the best community in which to own a home. We understand the importance of civic engagement and how it improves property values; therefore, our team actively volunteers and supports Arlington-based organizations including Junior League, PTA, the Arlington Museum of Art, Theatre Arlington, Downtown Arlington Management Corp., Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and the Arlington ISD. EXPERIENCE: Chris Hightower began his career in real estate as a high school student working as an assistant to high-powered real estate agents. He built his own company in 2009, and now, the Chris Hightower Team has been an award-winning team for sales volume every year. Our success is based on our commitment to providing the highest-quality service to our clients and their generosity in referring their family and friends. STAFF: Four professional agents: Chris Hightower, owner, luxury properties, short sales and foreclosures; Vanja Gaither, buying and listing agent, investment properties; Rush Kittle, buying and listing agent, flipping and income-producing properties; Jennifer Lancaster, buying and listing agent for Arlington, Fort Worth and Mansfield. SERVICES: We are a full-service real estate team with expertise ranging from luxury properties to investment property acquisition. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a nomad roaming from home to home, we pride ourselves in providing personalized service for each individual client. Through RE/MAX, we can help you with property anywhere on the globe. PHILOSOPHY: Work hard, minimize drama, and put the client first. WHAT SETS THE COMPANY APART? We aren’t trying to be the biggest, just the best.

Brandee Kelley Group/Keller Williams Realty 1301 S. Bowen Road, Suite 125 • (817) 635-1141 www.brandeekelley.com

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