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NAIOP 2022 ANNUAL AWARDS

HONORING OUR BEST OF 2021

RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT On March 24th, more than 240 leading professionals from Jacksonville’s commercial real estate industry gathered to network and celebrate the achievements of our colleagues and peers for a very productive 2021. The event was held at the beautiful Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center Grand Lobby. Awards Committee Chair Julie Hargrove, Chapter Executive Director Lauren Davis, and their Awards Committee planned and executed a fantastic event once again.

Awards were presented to individuals, companies and projects in recognition of their successes and contributions to the industry, chapter, and community. Categories included Developer of the Year, Office Broker of the Year, Industrial Broker of the Year, Office Lease of the Year, Office Sale of the Year, Industrial Lease of the Year, Industrial Sale of the Year, Construction Projects of the Year, Land Sale of the year, Design of the Year and Renovation of the Year. The William “Bill” Drennon Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to John Carey and the Klecheck Award was presented to Alex Sifakis on behalf of DIA for his commitment to the revitalization of Jacksonville’s urban core NAIOP Northeast Florida’s membership comprises more than 250 professionals who represent all aspects of the commercial real estate industry. We have an engaged

group of developers, investors, owners, brokers, engineers, architects, contractors, attorneys, bankers and vendors.

With this group, we have a great opportunity for networking that will help build strong business relationships in the future.

Advocacy is the foundation of our group. We proudly represent our constituents at the local, state and federal levels pushing for legislation that promotes responsible real estate development.

It is my honor to serve as the 2022 President of this great organization that represents the best commercial real estate professionals and companies in Northeast Florida.

Please visit naiopnefl.com for more information on upcoming events, membership, and sponsorship opportunities.

Sincerely, David Smith 2022 President NAIOP NEFL Chapter

2022 NAIOP OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT

David Smith, Smith McKee Construction

PRESIDENTELECT

VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

TREASURER

DEVELOPINGLEADER CHAIR

DIRECTORPAST PRESIDENT

DIRECTORPAST PRESIDENT

Katie Kirchner, Strategic Sites

Laura Gonzales, Franklin Street

Justin Markley, CBRE

Erin Scott, Ameris Bank

Allison Brown, KI

Vince McCormack, Perdue Office Interiors

Trey Wilson, Driver, McAfee, Hawthorne & Diebenow PLLC

NAIOP OF FLORIDA BOARD MEMBERS

DIRECTORS AT LARGE

Gordy Steadman, Terracon

Wade Powers, VanTrust Real Estate

Christian Oldenburg, Colliers

Kate Clifford, Strategic Sites

2022 NAIOP OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA COMMITTEE CHAIRS AWARDS GALA

PR & COMMUNICATIONS

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Ben Stewart, CBRE

Tara Sutton, International Management Company

Jake Chamberlin, Lay|Duckworth Construction

PROGRAM CO-CHAIR

PROGRAM CO-CHAIR

BUS TOUR CO-CHAIR

BUS TOUR CO-CHAIR

Austin Dragoo, Rogers Towers

Brandon Hurd, BHRS Companies

Jeff Frandsen, Newmark Phoenix

Ross Crabtree, JLL

SPONSORSHIP

MEMBERSHIP

Julie Hargrove, Armstrong Flooring

Brittany Culbreth, Emerald C’s Development

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Anita Prewitt, The NDN Companies

Marc Munago, VanTrust Real Estate (Board Member only)

Trey Wilson, Driver, McAfee, Hawthorne & Diebenow PLLC

NAIOP OF FLORIDA PAC MEMBERS

Trey Wilson, Driver, McAfee, Hawthorne & Diebenow PLCC (Board Member) NAIOP CORPORATE BOARD MEMBER

Nelson Bradshaw, Farther Finance

David Smith, Smith McKee Construction (Board Member)

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2022 NAIOP AWARDS

The NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association Northeast Florida Chapter presented its 2021 Awards Gala on March 24 at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center Grand Lobby.

David Hillegas, Tyler Newman, Julie Hargrove, Guy Preston, Katie Kirchner, Marc Munago, Luke Pope, David Smith, Mike Jones, John Carey, Alex Sifakis, Chris Wilson, Christian Harden and John Perez

Katie Kirchner and Vince McCormack

Vince McCormack and David Smith

Lorri Dajani, Jim Gorrie, John Carey and Andrew Carey

Holly Grimes and Steve Kelley

Andrew Carey, Whit Carey, Shanee Mishoe, Matt Kenyon and Worth McArthur

Julie Hargrove and Vince McCormack

CONGRATULATIONS KATIE KIRCHNER

NAIOP’s 2021 Office Broker of the Year NAIOP’s Chapter Distinguished Service Award

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David Smith and Chris Wilson

Katy Fig, Christian Oldenburg, Peter Ma and Andrew Morrell

Grace Miller, Connor Miller, Brittany Culbreth, Michael Brown, Michele Brown, Thomas Duff and Kaitlin Stanton

JR Richardson, Worth McArthur and Jamison Chattin

Mac Bell and Kristen Knudsen

Guy Preston and David Smith

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David Hillegas and David Smith

Chuck Diebel and Matt Entriken

John Carey and Luke Pope

Jim Gorrie and John Peyton

Kiley Griesemer, Nick Kalafatis and Fred Henderson

Luke Pope, David Smith and Tyler Newman

Congratulations Luke Pope!

Recipient of NAIOP Northeast Florida’s awards for: Industrial Broker of the Year | Industrial Sale of the Year | Industrial Lease of the Year JLL Jacksonville 1301 Riverplace Blvd. Suite 1609 Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 559-3900 jll.com/florida

© 2022 Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc. All rights reserved.

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John Carey and Ann Carey

Steve Crosby, Kathy Newton and Rusty Newton

David Smith, John Perez, Christian Harden and Jesse Culbreth

Karen Brune Mathis, Jay Lesowitz, Angie Campbell and Codi Gildberg

Olivia Frick, Melissa Benes and Jenn Jelinek

Honoring

OFFICE SALE OF THE YEAR -MCKESSON-

OUR BEST OF 2021

DAVID HILLEGAS

NAIOP AWARD WINNERS cushmanwakefield.com

David Smith and Buck Smoak

KARL JOHNSTON

OFFICE LEASE OF THE YEAR -ALLEGIS GROUP-

DAVID HILLEGAS

INDUSTRIAL LEASE OF THE YEAR -IRON MOUNTAIN-

TYLER NEWMAN

JACOB HORSLEY

121 West Forsyth Street | Suite 900 | Jacksonville, FL 32202 | +1 904 731 9500

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2021 NAIOP AWARD WINNERS CHAPTER MERIT AWARD

JULIE HARGROVE Armstrong Flooring

The Chapter Merit Award recognizes and thanks members who have provided through their time, talent, and efforts a unique, valuable, or special service to our Chapter.

This year’s winner is Julie Hargrove.

Julie is a market manager for Armstrong Flooring and Awards Chair. Julie has been at the helm of this extremely important annual event for five years and continues to do an excellent job.

It takes a lot of volunteers and staff to put on the event, but she has led the committee every step of the way.

Kristen Ladson and Sarah Duff

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

KATIE KIRCHNER

Strategic Sites – Clifford Commercial The Distinguished Service Award recognizes an associate member who provides significant service to the Chapter for one year or over a period of years.

This year’s winner is Katie Kirchner.

Katie is a partner and real estate broker with Strategic Sites and last year’s VP of Public Affairs. As a dedicated volunteer, Katie has worked tirelessly to support the organization. In addition to serving in her role for Public Affairs, Katie is very active in participating at a board level in many other areas for the Chapter. She is always willing to assist any committee chair to provide guidance and support.

Steve Kelley, Alex Sifakis and David Smith

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF THE YEAR +$5M FOR 2021

Evans General Contractors is proud to deliver for our E-commerce client a 1.6 MSF, 2-story distribution center.

This project consists of: A fully conditioned, 40 FT clear, 1.1 MSF base footprint building

250,000-gallon fire water tank with external pump house

A 500,000 SF mezzanine inclusive of a 190,000 SF robotics floor with 312 product shoots

Full fire protection system for the base building and mezzanine, plus the 650,000 + SF four-level pick module system, as well as the conveyance system traversing the entire building.

89 fully equipped dock doors/positions + two drive in ramps 100,000 SF of custom designed office space (main office and remotes)

2 standard two-stop elevators and 9 VRC freight elevators (combination of 4 and 2 stop units).

www.EvansGeneralContractors.com

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2021 NAIOP AWARD WINNERS INDUSTRIAL BROKER OF THE YEAR

DEVELOPING LEADER

JLL

SouthState Bank

LUKE POPE

CHRIS WILSON

What do you enjoy most about your work? Outside of the people I have the privilege to meet and work with, the most rewarding thing is watching a company grow and knowing you had a small part.

In lieu of being a direct employee or physically laying the bricks of their new building, banking has allowed me to help companies turn their visions into reality. It is incredibly rewarding and ripples across our entire community.

would you be doing? Doing what I do now but more time for golf and travel.

What do you enjoy most about your work? I love seeing a ground up industrial development from start to finish. It is a great feeling to drive by a building that creates jobs/goods for the community and know I played a small part in making it happen.

What do you least enjoy about your work? It is difficult to get away sometimes….so good thing I like it.

Where were you born? Richmond, Virginia.

Where did you go to school?

Hampden-Sydney College.

Tell us about your family. Amazing wife, Caroline, of 13 years and two boys (Billy – 8, George – 6).

How long have you been in Jacksonville? Since November 2013.

How long have you been in the real estate industry? Since 2005.

If you won the lottery tomorrow, where would we find you and what

What was your first or worst job? I was the world’s worst concierge for a brief stint in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

What is your greatest personal and/or business accomplishment?

Moving to a new city and starting from scratch right before my first son was born.

If you could talk to your 17-year-old self, what advice would give them?

Don’t stress over what you can’t control.

Also, whatever is important to you at 17 probably won’t be on your radar as an adult.

Tell us something not many people know about you: I have never seen a Star Wars movie, but someone calls me Skywalker at least once a month.

What do you least enjoy about your work? The ‘Red Tape’ that comes with having a profession in a highly regulated industry.

Where were you born? Clearwater, Florida.

Where did you go to school? Florida State University.

Tell us about your family. I am recently married to my beautiful wife, Snow. We have two overly energetic, rescue dogs and spoil our many nieces and nephews whenever we can.

How long have you been in Jacksonville? 10 years How long have you been in the real estate industry? I have been in commercial banking since 2009.

If you won the lottery tomorrow, where would we find you and what would you be doing? The real question is if you could find me! We would be travelling all over the world getting settled just long enough to experience the culture before moving to the next dart on the map.

CELEBRATING

Chris Wilson NAIOP 2021 DEVELOPING LEADER OF THE YEAR

What was your first or worst job?

At an early age, my father encouraged my brother and I to become certified as soccer referees. I would finish a match and change from my team uniform into my referee uniform for another match across the park. My age didn’t seem to deter confrontation from some parents though!

What is your greatest personal and/ or business accomplishment? Not being local to Jacksonville and being “young” in an industry that, at times, views youth as a detriment created a challenge in establishing myself. I am extremely proud of my ability to integrate, build, and become a trusted resource for my network of peers, colleagues and clients I now call friends.

If you could talk to your 17-yearold self, what advice would give them? There is always a way to change perspective to find appreciation.

Tell us something not many people know about you: I am mostly vegetarian.

DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR

VANTRUST REAL ESTATE

Brent Rogers, Angie Prine, Tracy Mickey, John Carey, David Smith, Marc Munago, Mike Jones, Wade Powers and Dan Hart

Chris Wilson

Vice President Commercial Relationship Manager Office 904.345.4817 • Mobile 904.599.8903 CMWilson@SouthStateBank.com

SouthStateBank.com Member FDIC

The VanTrust team had another solid year in 2021 as they continue to be one of the most effective and reputable developers in the state, being highly active in both the industrial and office markets.

A few highlights of their 2021 achievements are as follows: Completion and leasing start of Park Place One at Nocatee, a 125,000 square foot Class A office building; completion of SkyCenter One in Tampa, a 290,000 square foot Class A office building that achieved

80% lease commitments by the end of 2021; completion and sale of Imeson Park Building E at over 1 million square feet; completion and sale of Imeson Park Building B at 552,000 square feet, including a lease to Margo Gardens for 60% of the building; purchase of 196 acres at Imeson Park South for future industrial development.

VanTrust remains a key driver of the Jacksonville real estate market and major supporter of our local and state chapters.

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2021 NAIOP AWARD WINNERS OFFICE BROKER OF THE YEAR

THE KLECHAK AWARD

KATIE KIRCHNER

ALEX SIFAKIS

Strategic Sites – Clifford Commercial

JWB Real Estate Capital

If you won the lottery tomorrow, where would we find you and what would you be doing? I would be on an extended vacation, but then I would be back in the office, ready to work and hopefully giving back to my community in a more meaningful way than I could prior to my win.

Estate Capital are currently investing $40 million in Downtown. When JWB’s current projects are built to completion, their total investment in Downtown will be about $475 million! JWB’s impressive resume of Downtown projects include the Federal Reserve Building, the Baptist Convention Building, the Porter House Mansion, and Johnson Commons – to name a few. These projects will help bolster Downtown’s vitality, enhance the inventory of restored historic properties, and assist in creating a vibrant, concentrated, and walkable Downtown for all.

What do you enjoy most about your work? I love finding solutions to problems and I love the diversity of people I work with. Each client has a different specialty or business, so I am constantly learning about new industries and concepts.

The Dr. Lew Klechak Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions resulting in a significant impact on the continued development of downtown Jacksonville.

In addition to his development efforts, Alex promotes Downtown through engaging electric scooter tours where he shares the Downtown story and educates interested parties on current and upcoming projects that are shaping our city center.

Dr. Lew Klechak was first honored with this award in his name for his vision and unselfish devotion for over 15 years to the revitalization of the downtown area while he was Chairman of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA).

Since then, many noteworthy individuals have been awarded the same honor, given by the Downtown Investment Authority. This year, the DIA awarded Alex Sifakis, JWB Real Estate Capital the 2022 Klechak Award.

Taking his support for Downtown even further, Alex recently spearheaded Build Up Downtown (BUD), a privately funded, nonprofit organization facilitating and advocating for preservation, smart development, and great public spaces within Downtown. BUD aims to be a resource of support for the DIA and DVI to reinforce Downtown as the City’s unique epicenter for business, history, culture, education, and entertainment.

It is clear to see Alex’s commitment to the revitalization of Jacksonville’s urban core, Alex and his team at JWB Real

It’s easy to see that Alex has a true passion for helping Downtown thrive.

Alex is a true advocate for Downtown Jacksonville.

How long have you been in the real estate industry? 2003, I worked for a few local, commercial developers prior to joining the Strategic Sites team in 2011.

Where were you born? Bethesda, Maryland.

Where did you go to school?

University of North Florida.

Tell us about your family. Justin and I have two smart, beautiful, independent girls – Samantha is 13 and Morgan is 7.

How long have you been in Jacksonville? My family moved from Maryland to Jacksonville in 1990. I grew up in Jacksonville and in the beach communities. Northeast Florida has changed so dramatically over the past 30 years, it is exciting to be a part of the growth.

What was your first or worst job?

Babysitting. I was not blessed with the virtue of patience.

If you could talk to your 17-year-old self, what advice would give them?

Stay true to yourself, strong in your moral compass and stand up for what is right. Life is tough, stay your course and surround yourself with people who push you to be and do better.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

developments in several markets including office, industrial, multifamily, mixed-use and senior living.

VanTrust Real Estate

As a graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in business administration and accounting, John started his career with Price Waterhouse in Tampa. It is in Tampa where he met his future wife Ann, who together have three children, Whit, Kate, and Andrew. They also have two grandchildren from their daughter Kate and her husband Thomas.

JOHN CAREY

The 2021 NAIOP Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to John Carey in recognition of his nearly 40 years of leadership and accomplishment in the commercial real estate industry.

Known for his vision, clarity, toughness, and integrity, John delivered some of our area’s most significant real estate developments. He is a fixture in the Northeast Florida community and real estate industry, leading

After transitioning from accounting to real estate with Trammell Crow in Tampa,

John and his family moved to Jacksonville in 1998 and he began working with The St. Joe Company. When St. Joe spun off their railroad assets the following year, John was tapped to lead the new organization.

John built Flagler Development Company from scratch into a statewide commercial real estate powerhouse. More importantly, John emerged as a great leader of people and a champion of delivering a quality product.

Following his time with Flagler, John founded Whitehall Real Estate Partners, and in 2016 was hired to open the Florida office of VanTrust Real Estate.

Since this time, John and his team grew VanTrust’s influence

all over the state and emerged as a leading developer of office and industrial properties.

VanTrust remains one of Northeast Florida’s most active and successful real estate developers.

Given all of his professional accomplishments, John is best known for his true sense of character, handling things with integrity, fairness and class.

John has also always focused on giving, supporting and being part of the community, particularly through the foundations of the YMCA and Catholic Charities. His impact on all of those he has worked with and all those close to him is undeniably positive, impactful, and long-lasting.

NAIOP NORTHEAST FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 2022

By Laura Gonzales and Justin Markley Vice Presidents of Public Affairs

Florida is the only state that still charges this tax to businesses.

While 2021 was a challenging year, NAIOP Northeast Florida’s advocacy for our membership and industry continued to push forward.

Although the 2022 Chapter Leadership & Legislative Trip to Washington D.C. was canceled, we were fortunate that several members of our Board were able to meet personally with key legislators in Tallahassee. We have held several meetings with Florida State Senators and House Representatives this year to discuss issues important to our membership and the industry overall. We are closely aligned with several legislators, and we continue to work directly with NAIOP of Florida Lobbyist Chris Carmody to make sure our voices are heard.

NAIOP Northeast Florida and NAIOP of Florida continue to advocate for a decrease in the business rent sales tax.

With the major reduction in the business rent tax adopted during the 2021 legislative session, there has not been a major appetite to further reduce the tax during the 2022 legislative session.

The 2022 tax package does not have a reduction in BRT. This was expected, given 2021’s major reduction. However, we are hopeful that this tax will continue to decrease incrementally over the next several years until the tax is eliminated.

If you have interest in receiving additional details on our efforts or other pending legislation, please contact us via email, laura.gonzales@franklinst.com and justin.markley@cbre.com.

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2021 NAIOP AWARD WINNERS LAND SALE OF THE YEAR

RENOVATION PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Guy Preston, Colliers

Auld & White Constructors

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA 251

CAMPUS TOWERS APARTMENTS

Size: 251 acres

Building Size: 115,700 square feet

Listing Broker: Guy Preston, Colliers

Architect: Ebert Norman Brady Architects

Procuring Broker: Guy Preston, Colliers

Contractor: Auld & White Constructors

Buyer: CT Realty

Developer/Owner: Campus Towers Apartments, LLLP

Seller: Southeast Toyota

Total Consideration: $15.4 million

Total Consideration: $19.5 million

Delivery: CMAR

DESIGN OF YEAR

VISTA BROOKLYN OFFICE NAI Hallmark

Interior Design: Hota Design

Size: 5,800 square feet

Contractor: Emerald C’s Development

Architect: N/A

Developer/Owner: NAI Hallmark Delivery: December 2021

Congratulations LIFETIME OF SUCCESS Thank you, NAIOP Northeast Florida, for honoring John Carey with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and for honoring VanTrust Real Estate as the 2021 Developer of the Year. We are also proud to celebrate our collective success with the Industrial Sale of the Year and Construction Project of the Year (<5M) awards for Imeson Building E. Congratulations to all “best of 2021” award recipients.

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2021 NAIOP AWARD WINNERS OFFICE LEASE OF THE YEAR

ALLEGIS GROUP

David Hillegas, Cushman & Wakefield Listing Broker: Michael Loftin and Preston Phillips, JLL

INDUSTRIAL SALE OF THE YEAR

IMESON PARK – BUILDING E – AMAZON

Marc Munago and Mike Jones, VanTrust Real Estate & Luke Pope, JLL

Procuring Broker: David Hillegas, Peter McGill and Joe Broerman, Cushman & Wakefield

Size: 1,063,255 square feet

Facility: Approximately 110,000 square feet

Listing Broker: Luke Pope, JLL

Total Consideration: Approximately $26.5 million

Buyer: Amazon Seller: Marc Munago, VanTrust Real Estate Total Consideration: $103 million

OFFICE SALE OF THE YEAR

MCKESSON

David Hillegas, Cushman & Wakefield Listing Broker: Karl Johnston, David Hillegas, Mike Davis and Rick Brugge Facility: 120,000 square feet Total Consideration: $43.8 million

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF THE YEAR GREATER THAN $5 MILLION

IMESON BUILDING E Evans General Contractors Building Size: 1.1 million square feet Architect: Stantec Interior Design: Stantec Contractor: Evans General Contractors Developer/Owner: VanTrust Real Estate Total Consideration: $132.7 million

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF THE YEAR LESS THAN $5 MILLION INDUSTRIAL LEASE OF THE YEAR

IRON MOUNTAIN

Luke Pope, JLL and Tyler Newman, Cushman & Wakefield Tenant: Iron Mountain Landlord: Pattillo Real Estate Listing Broker: Tyler Newman, Cushman & Wakefield Procuring Broker: Luke Pope, JLL Facility: 486,146 square feet Total Consideration: $23 million

ARDENTX

Emerald C’s Development Building Size: 50,000 square feet Architect: Tom Duke Architects Interior Design: Micamy Design Studio Contractor: Emerald C’s Development Developer/Owner: Scannell Properties Total Consideration: $2 million

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THANK YOU

TO OUR ANNUAL 2022 SPONSORS PLATINUM

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Ameris Bank • Auld & White Constructors • CBRE Jacksonville Office of Economic Development • Danis Construction Driver McAfee Hawthorne & Diebenow • Emerald C’s Development, Inc. Franklin Street • International Management Company • JLL Merritt Properties • Morgar Realty • Newmark Phoenix Realty Group, Inc. Perdue Office Interiors • Rogers Towers, P. A. • Smith McKee