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Wilson Steele
Sim Wilson is the founding principal and President of Wilson Steele Commercial Real Estate Group LLC. Sim serves the greater Chattanooga area, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida, where he is a principal broker, providing sophisticated real estate solutions for a wide range of transaction types and clients. Sim has been a commercial real estate professional for more than 35 years and, prior to founding Wilson Steele, Sim was Senior Vice President with CBRE for more than 28 years, holding positions at executive levels, account management and large market brokerage roles. Sim’s award-winning passion for service and deep experience has benefited clients in more than 1,200 real estate transactions over the span of his career with ever-increasing levels of complexity. Since his transition from Miami to Tennessee in 2009, Sim has been a market force, producing consistently high local client outcomes spanning transaction competencies in Investment Sales, User Sales, Leasing, Tenant Representation and Account Management.
CLIENTS INCLUDED
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• US Xpress
• Astec Industries
• Regions Bank
• Enersys
• Whirlpool
• Eaton
• DJO Global • Hearthside Foods • Magna Seating
Richard Ellis
PATRICK C. GEHM
11802 Country Cove Way, Tampa, FL 33635 (713) 213-4222
Experience
Cousins Properties
Experience
Cousins Properties
Vice President of Operations - Tampa
Tampa, FL
President of Operations - Tampa 2015 to 2023
Generated over $65,000,000 in gross revenues managing a portfolio of 8 buildings and 2.1 million square feet.
Generated over $65,000,000 in gross revenues managing a portfolio of 8 buildings and 2.1 million square feet.
• Increased occupancy during tenure by 35% and decreased utilities by 25%
Increased occupancy during tenure by 35% and decreased utilities by 25%
• BOMA Greater Tampa Bay – Property Manager of the Year 2022
BOMA Greater Tampa Bay – Property Manager of the Year 2022
• Started Town Hall meetings with customers in the Tampa area with great success
Started Town Hall meetings with customers in the Tampa area with great success
• Created unmatched operational philosophies in Tampa and throughout Cousins
Created unmatched operational philosophies in Tampa and throughout Cousins
• Created a team to stay within 2% of an operating budget of almost $30,000,000
Created a team to stay within 2% of an operating budget of almost $30,000,000
• Created a team that won nine Local and three Regional TOBY Awards in a four-year period
Created a team that won nine Local and three Regional TOBY Awards in a four-year period
Tampa, FL
2015 to 2023
Real Estate Consulting
Estate Consulting
Houston, TX-Tampa, FL President 2010 to 2014
Houston, TX-Tampa, FL
President 2010 to 2014
Worked with several groups assisting with operational issues and organizational challenges to improve efficiency while growing revenues and reducing expenses.
Transwestern
Worked with several groups assisting with operational issues and organizational challenges to improve efficiency while growing revenues and reducing expenses.
Transwestern
President – Healthcare Services
Generated $12,000,000 in gross revenues managing a portfolio of 1.2 million square feet.
Generated $12,000,000 in gross revenues managing a portfolio of 1.2 million square feet.
• Supervised 18 personnel including one Property Manager
Supervised 18 personnel including one Property Manager
• Standardized property budgeting procedures for 17 properties
Standardized property budgeting procedures for 17 properties
Houston, TX
2005 to 2010
• Improved operational efficiencies throughout the properties for parking, security, and engineering
Improved operational efficiencies throughout the properties for parking, security, and engineering
2005 to 2010
Houston, TX Vice President – Healthcare Services
Highwoods Properties
Highwoods Properties
Director of Asset Management
Generated $35,000,000 in gross revenues managing a portfolio of 4.2 million square feet.
Generated $35,000,000 in gross revenues managing a portfolio of 4.2 million square feet.
• Supervised 28 personnel including five Property Managers
Supervised 28 personnel including five Property Managers
• Standardized property budgeting procedures for 17 properties
Standardized property budgeting procedures for 17 properties
Grubb & Ellis
Orlando, FL
2003-2004
2003-2004
Orlando, FL Director of Asset Management
Grubb & Ellis
President - Director of Management Services
Generated $30,000,000 in gross revenues managing a portfolio of 3.8 million square feet.
Generated $30,000,000 in gross revenues managing a portfolio of 3.8 million square feet.
• Supervised 23 personnel including five Property Managers
Supervised 23 personnel including five Property Managers
• Standardized property budgeting procedures for 15 properties
Standardized property budgeting procedures for 15 properties
• Standardized financial reporting formats for 15 properties
Standardized financial reporting formats for 15 properties
Phoenix, AZ
2002-2003
2002-2003
Phoenix, AZ Vice President - Director of Management Services
Hines Interests Limited Partnership
Hines Interests Limited Partnership
Group Property Manager
Houston, TX, Moscow, Russia, Phoenix, AZ
1987-2002
1987-2002
Houston, TX, Moscow, Russia, Phoenix, AZ Group Property Manager
Managed over 8.5 million square feet of space during 15-year career.
Managed over 8.5 million square feet of space during 15-year career.
• Started Phoenix Property Management Office for Hines in 1996.
Started Phoenix Property Management Office for Hines in 1996.
• Supervised 30 personnel including two Property Managers.
Supervised 30 personnel including two Property Managers.
• Started up Property Management for four complexes in Phoenix
Started up Property Management for four complexes in Phoenix
§ Wells Fargo Bank, 1.6 million square feet
§ Wells Fargo Bank, 1.6 million square feet
§ The Vanguard Group Office Complex, 300,000 square feet
§ The Vanguard Group Office Complex, 300,000 square feet
§ The America West Airlines Headquarters Building, 318,000 square feet
§ The America West Airlines Headquarters Building, 318,000 square feet
§ 24th At Camelback, 306,000 square feet
§ 24th At Camelback, 306,000 square feet
• Coordinated 125,000 square feet of tenant construction in 2000 at 24th At Camelback generating $95,000 in additional fees.
Coordinated 125,000 square feet of tenant construction in 2000 at 24th At Camelback generating $95,000 in additional fees.
PATRICK C. GEHM
• Saved Wells Fargo Bank an estimated $2,100,000 in operating expenses during three-year contract ending in 1999.
• Started Moscow Property Management Office for Hines in 1992.
• Developed 25-pc computer network in Moscow in 1992, which allowed printer and file sharing.
• Had 5 of first 16 “Best Practices” awards at Hines for innovative ideas to improve efficiencies.
• Leased 200,000 square feet of office space at The Galleria Financial Center in 1991, which improved revenues $1,200,000 per year.
• Automated bill-back systems in two major high-rise buildings in Houston during 1987 and 1988 to increase revenues $330,000 per year.
• Built out five floors at Texas Commerce Tower in 1998 totaling $5,000,000
Arthur Andersen & Co.
Houston, TX
Facilities Manager 1980-1987
Managed 285,000 square feet in Pennzoil Place.
• Built out 7 floors in Pennzoil Place totaling over $15,000,000 in furniture and fixtures.
Education
State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY Bachelor of Arts: Communications August 1980
Outside Activities
• NBA consultant to assist in development of the computerized stat system used from 1992 - 2017
• Primary statistical trainer for NBA and WNBA 1992 - 2013
• Chief Statistician
§ Houston Rockets from 1983-1996, 2004 to 2013
§ Phoenix Suns from 1996 - 2003
§ Orlando Magic 2003 - 2004
§ Phoenix Mercury 1998 - 2003
§ McDonald’s Championships in London, 1995 and Paris, 1997
§ Pre-Olympics/World Championships Honolulu, 2000, Las Vegas, 2006, Taipei/Macao/Shanghai, China 2008, Madrid, Spain/Athens, Greece 2010, Manchester, England/Barcelona, Spain 2012, Gran Canaria, Spain 2014
§ NBA China Trip Denver Nuggets/Indiana Pacers 2009
§ World Basketball Championships in Indianapolis, 2002
§ NBA Preseason 2010 Beijing/Guangzhou, China; 2012 Istanbul/Berlin/Milan/Barcelona;2013 Bilbao, Spain
• Statistician for The Masters – 2013 - 2020
• Assistant Coach – Houston Flyers, AAU Men’s Team 1982-87, Won AAU Nationals 1984 and 1986, ABA-USA Championship 1986, USA Team for 1986 Jones Cup in Buenos Aires
• Co-Founder Coors Light Summer League in Houston 1982 for 90 college and professional players, including Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler
• Co-Founder Saluki Youth Basketball in Houston 1986 with 40 boys that ended up with over 1,500 boys, including Jake Voskul, Phoenix Suns, TJ Ford, Milwaukee Bucks
Core Competencies
• Profit and Loss
• Increase Revenues
• Produce Operational Savings
• Develop Start-up Operations
• Oversee Tenant Construction
• Quality Assurance for Development
• Develop Telecommunications Structures for Properties
• Develop Computer Networks
• Develop Software Applications
• Extremely computer literate
Bruce Hall Engineering
Bruce Hall Bio
Award winning energy professional, driving energy solutions into each project performed up to and including a 7-unit small wind turbine installation. Involvement includes on-site assessment, data gathering and evaluation followed by examination of alternatives, financial analysis and written recommendation. Achieved approximately 34% energy savings, 1.5 million gallons of water, and developed an artificial Reef habitat with scrap major equipment for the most recently completed redevelopment of the One Orlando Centre in 2015. This project was selected as a Department of Energy Better Buildings Showcase project, and I was finalist in two categories at the New York City’s Urban Green Council ( an affiliate of the USGBC) 2016 EBIE Awards and won the “Verdant Brainiac” category. I was awarded the prestigious Legend in Energy award and am honored to be selected by the Association of Energy Engineers to receive a Fellowship in 2016. Panelist at the BOMA Convention in 2017 discussing Optimization for Intelligent Buildings.
Commercial building systems professional. Project development and management from conception to close-out. Directly involved in the inspection, coordination, supervision, and negotiation for property condition assessments (PCA) and Phase I & II environmental site assessment (ESA) for asset acquisition and disposition. Excellent technical manager specializing in theoretical & hands-on and hands on diagnosis, repairs, maintenance, and replacement of virtually all of the systems that comprise Commercial Office, Hotels, Retail/Enclosed Malls, Apartments, Flex Space/ Office Industrial, and Medical Office buildings for over 40 years.
Maintain a keen eye to the environment, seeking environmentally sound solutions coupled with sound financial performance. Results are increased sustainability through re-use, re-positioning, and re-development, as well as innovative value proposition enhancement for new construction.
Towson Engsberg Bio
Towson serves as Vice President of Development for Brand Properties. Towson began his career in construction and the real estate industry in 1984. After spending his formative years in the field, he worked for nearly 25 years as a commercial contractor specializing in corporate office and hospitality projects where he was directly responsible for more than $1B in revenue. Since 2011, Towson has focused on development of adaptive re-use projects. Towson received his bachelor’s degree from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee where he was raised.
Towson Engsberg Project Management
Soraya Jiha Accounting
Soraya Jiha Bio
Soraya provides Wilson Steele experience with a broad range of operational process improvements, technology development and implementation, financial controls, business services, tax and accounting compliance. Provide strategic leadership to various client projects that generated hundreds of thousands of dollars per year in savings and improved operating efficiencies. Soraya is nationally recognized and featured in industry publications for work in successfully implementing software in an innovative and timely manner.
Specialties: Tax return preparation, tax planning, accounting software consulting, management accounting, IRS representation, AHCA Financial Ability to Operate schedules, QuickBooks consulting, bookkeeping and business services.
Sarah Wilson Bio
Sarah Wilson is a Lee University graduate with a degree in communication and marketing. Sarah and her husband, Dustin have been in full-time ministry for over 15 years. They have worked as a team serving in established churches as well as planting a brand new church.
Sarah has also worked as a free-lance graphic designer and photographer for over 15 years. She utilizes her gifts and abilities to help businesses and churches in every area of design and photography. Prior to launching out as a freelance Graphic Designer and Photographer, Sarah kicked off her career working at a local print shop in their pre-press department. It was during the 4 years she spent working in print shops that she learned the entire back end of design. Those years were a pivotal training ground for any and all things design that she does today. When she works with clients today, she is able to follow a job from the very beginning, as just an idea in their head, all the way to the finished printed product.
Sarah and Dustin have two children, Riley (11) and Jayden (1). They currently live in Cleveland, TN. Sarah is available for hire.
For all inquiries please email: sarahjwilsongraphix@gmail.com
References
Municipal Experience
Wilson Steele’s founding principal, Sim Wilson provides the City with continuity and specific experience with municipal his work with the City of Chattanooga, Sim worked closely with Gail Hart and Jermain Freeman.
References
Wilson Steele is pleased to provide professional references to the City of Chattanooga as follows:
BIDDER/OFFEROR: WILSON STEELE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC
REFERENCE
Name of Project: Chattanooga Choo Choo - (Investment Sales - Multiple)
Location: 1400 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN
Service Date Range: March 2021 – August 2021
Firm Name for Contact Person: Choo Choo Partners LP
Name of Contact Person: Mr. Jon Kinsey
Telephone Number for Contact Person: 423-400-3522
Email Address (required): jon@kphdevelopment.com
REFERENCE
Name of Project: Astec Industries, Inc. - (Property Sales & Tenant Representation)
Location: 1725 Shepherd Rd, Chattanooga, TN
Service Date Range: March 2021 – Present
Firm Name for Contact Person: Astec Industries, Inc.
Name of Contact Person: Mr. Steve Anderson
Telephone Number for Contact Person: 423-240-9610
Email Address (required): sanderson@astecindustries.com
REFERENCE
Name of Project: US Xpress, Inc. - (Building Sales – Land Sales – Tenant Representation)
Location: 4080 Jenkins Road, Chattanooga, TN
Service Date Range: January 2021 – Present
Firm Name for Contact Person: US Xpress, Inc.
Name of Contact Person: Mr. Nick Lemm
Telephone Number for Contact Person: 423-510-3419
Email Address (required): nlemm@usxpress.com
REFERENCE
Name of Project: Regions Bank - (Leasing - Building Sales –Property Acquisitions)
Location: 250 Riverchase Parkway, Suite 300, Birmingham, AL
Service Date Range: April 2009 – November 2018
Firm Name for Contact Person: Regions Bank
Name of Contact Person: Mr. Keith Pressley
Telephone Number for Contact Person: 205.317.9927
Email Address (required): keith.pressley@regions.com municipal transactions on behalf of The City of Chattanooga. During
REFERENCE
Name of Project: Innovation Center (Leasing – Investment Sale)
Location: 130 Innovation Drive, Cleveland, TN
Service Date Range: December 2022 – Present
Firm Name for Contact Person: Spring Branch LLC
Name of Contact Person: Mr. Bob McCallie
Telephone Number for Contact Person: 865-679-1642
Email Address (required): bobmccallie@tateandmccallie.com
REFERENCE
Name of Project: 1000 Sequoyah - (Leasing – Property Management – Project Management)
Location: 1000 Sequoyah, Soddy Daisy, TN
Service Date Range: December 2022 – Present
Firm Name for Contact Person: Valerie Matrat
Name of Contact Person: Ms. Valentine Matrat
Telephone Number for Contact Person: 408-480-5792
Email Address (required): valentinem@google.com
