Experience
Devin serves as Real Estate Manager in Charlotte. As an integral part of the Building Management team, Devin provides day to day leadership of vendor services, building maintenance and operations, tenant relations, and accounting and lease administration support.
Devin began his career in real estate while attending the University of Missouri where he received his BS in Business and Hospitality and worked for a student housing operator off campus. After receiving his Broker’s license in Illinois, Devin worked as a broker in the luxury apartment leasing and development industry. Eventually this led to property management, where he was responsible for apartment renovations, property capital improvements, operating budgets, and investor relations for a portfolio of 750 units including mixed use communities with commercial space.
Devin now manages a blend of retail and industrial properties with an expertise in capital projects and tenant improvements, vendor management, and accounts receivable.
Devin is a customer service CRE professional who brings a hospitality mindset and training to the properties he works for and the clients he serves.
Education and Affiliations
- University of Missouri – BS
Experience
Lauren Villnow serves as Real Estate Manager in the Nashville area supporting the management of over 2 million SF of Class A Office, Retail, and Industrial assets. Her responsibilities include annual budgeting, monthly financial reporting, expense reconciliations, property inspections, and project management. In addition, she manages tenant satisfaction and relations, maintains vendor contracts and relationships, and oversees day-to-day management of maintenance personnel.
Prior to Foundry Commercial, Lauren began her career in Managed Care Contracting in Atlanta before moving to Nashville and working in Private Equity for 3 years. Lauren transitioned to Real Estate Management with Welltower, Inc. in 2018 as a Property Administrator and then as Assistant Real Estate Manager beginning in 2020 managing medical office buildings in the Midwest and greater Nashville and Knoxville areas. As an AREM, she directly managed 360,000 SF across five medical office buildings serving several hospital systems.
Outside of the office, Lauren enjoys outdoor activities like running, hiking, biking, camping, and kayaking with her husband, Joseph, and Australian Shepherd, Hannah.
Education & Accreditations
- B.S. in Biology, Brenau University
- Licensed Affiliate Broker, Tennessee Real Estate Commission
Community Involvement
- BOMA – Principal Member
- CREW Nashville Chapter
Work experience
- More than 25 years of experience working in industrial, residential, data center, retail and office property management
- Leads CNL’s safety training programs, work order systems and energy management systems
- Assists Property Management leaders and Building Engineering leaders in the operation and maintenance of numerous properties throughout the platform
Professional affiliations
- Member of BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association
Accreditations
- LEED Green Associate
- Certified in Commercial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration from ARI (Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute)
- Systems Maintenance Administrator
Awards & Honors
- Recipient of the prestigious CNL “Cupola” awards for his dedication to “Teamwork”
- Won the BOMA Office Building of the Year award for CNL Center from 2005 through 2012
- Won BOMA Orlando’s Building Engineer of the Year award 2011, 2012 and 2014
Experience
A graduate Architect with a M.S. from Columbia University in Real Estate Development, Juan Machado came to the Real Estate Industry via the New York State Common Retirement Fund where he interned in the office of the New York State Comptroller’s Real Estate Portfolio Investments Division.
Mr. Machado has experience in locating and structuring real estate opportunities, building relationships with brokers, scouting, land acquisition, structuring proformas, obtaining entitlement, re-zoning, coordinating design and MEP’s, CD’s, City pre-approval meetings, building relationships with City Planners, expediting permits, obtaining TCO’s and COO’s within budget and target delivery, management of the assets through holding periods and exit.
Mr. Machado has more than 22 years of experience generating RE value thanks to an extensive background in construction, architecture, repositioning, leasing- and operations.
Education & Accreditations
- Architect – Universidad de los Andes (Bogota)
- Master of Science in Real Estate Development – Columbia University
- Certificate in Real Estate Finance & Investment – NYU
- BOMA/NY 2008-2009 Manager of the Year (3-10 years experience)
Community Involvement
Currently supporting Amigos Unidos, Inc in Orlando primarily feeding the homeless in Downtown Orlando and currently working on implementation of lessons learned from Fundación Hermanos de la Calle, Inc based out of Miami.
Terry Holmes is the Real Estate Manager in Atlanta, Georgia for Foundry Commercial and has over 27 years of experience in the real estate industry. Terry specializes in many aspects of commercial, industrial, and retail property operations. She is very organized with experience in monthly financial reporting, preparation of annual budgets and accounting systems.
Her achievements include capital improvements, tenant buildouts, tenant relocations, speculative suites and roof installation while utilizing strong administrative skills in CAM reconciliations, tenant billings and invoice processing. Her greatest contribution is the daily interaction with tenants, vendors, asset managers and building staff. She has been a member of BOMA Atlanta since 2003.
Terry enjoys working with her church on community events such as the Clothes Closet and the Outreach Ministry which provides food, empowerment, education, and encouragement to families in need. Prior to joining Foundry, Terry worked for Crocker Partners at Regions Plaza, Parkway Properties for 6 years and Cousins Properties for 11 years.
Key Assignments
- Riverside Owners Association – Industrial Park – 2,000 acres 26 owners
- Regions Plaza –Commercial Office Tower – 500,000 sf
- Ravinia Two – Office Tower – 442,130 sf
- Buckhead Plaza – Office Tower – 410,128 sf
- Concourse One and Two – Commercial Office – 500,000
Clients Served
- Wheelock
- Regions Bank
- Holland and Knight
- Miller and Martin
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- OS National
- Southern Insurance
- Coca Cola
- Franklin Street Properties
Education and Associations
- Holmes College – AAS Business Administration
- Building Owners and Managers Association member
Experience
Nancy Kitterman is a Senior Real Estate Manager for Foundry Commercial in Raleigh, North Carolina. With over thirteen years of experience in various aspects of commercial real estate, Nancy has a demonstrated track record for results. Nancy currently manages University Place, a 375,000 square foot life-style shopping center in Chapel Hill North Carolina. She joins the Foundry Team having served the project in various roles for the past nine years. During that time, Nancy has been involved in all aspects of the strategic planning, re-development, renovations, management, leasing and re-branding of University Place. She has been involved in securing over 125,000 square feet of new leases for the project.
Prior to working on the re-development of University Place, Nancy spent four years at Scientific Properties, a real estate development company focused on urban, adaptive, and historic, re-use projects in downtown Durham, North Carolina. Nancy served as Senior Leasing Associate and Property Manager Associate for the Scientific Properties portfolio consisting of over a million square feet. In addition, Nancy was Director Programming at Golden Belt, developing cultural arts programming for the campus.
Before beginning a career in commercial real estate, Nancy spent over 20 years in the restaurant industry with numerous restaurant management and consulting roles in New York City, Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Her role as restaurant design and development consultant to Rafael Vinoly Architects for the café at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University was especially fulfilling as a project that brought together her passion for food, art, design, and real estate development.
Education
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Bachelor of Arts, With Distinction, Political Science
- Member, Phi Beta Kappa Society
- Bachelor of Arts, With Distinction, Political Science
- Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York
- Associate, Culinary Arts
- Recipient, Medal of Merit of the Académie Brillat-Savarin For Excellence in Wine Knowledge
- Associate, Culinary Arts
Professional Affiliation & Community Involvement
- Member, International Council of Shopping Centers
- Past-President, Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission
- Volunteer, Durham Literacy Center
- Licensed Real Estate Broker, North Carolina
Experience
Paola is the Real Estate Manager at Sawgrass Lake Center in Sunrise, Florida. She joins Foundry with eight years of property management experience, most recently with PS Business Parks. Her experience ranges from office to industrial including managing over 1 million square feet of industrial buildings in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Paola is an active BOMA member serving on the Board as a member of the Future Leadership Council and Membership Committee Member.
Awards & Recognition
- BOMA 2022 TOBY Winner-Office 100,000-249,999 SF
Education & Accreditations
- PS Business Parks 2020 Rent Management Award
Professional Affiliations & Community Involvement
- Feeding South Florida
- Yoga 4 Change
Experience
Margie Bowles serves as a Senior Real Estate Manager for Foundry Commercial in Raleigh, North Carolina. She has several years of experience working in the Raleigh/Durham market.
She has a long-standing career in commercial real estate which began in Washington, DC. She has worked with institutional investors, developers and a local REIT. Her diverse experience includes the day-to-day management of office, medical, retail, and life science assets. Margie offers exceptional attention to detail to the owners and fosters excellent tenant relationships.
Margie is married and has two children. Her son is a financial analyst working for Forbright Bank in Washington DC and her daughter is a junior at NC State University. In her free time, she enjoys cooking for friends and family and spending time at Lake Gaston along with her yellow lab Wynn.
Clients Served
- The Acquisition Group
- Torchlight Investors
Education
- Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science – BS in Marketing
Professional Affiliations & Community Involvement
- North Carolina Real Estate Brokers License
- Notary, State of North Carolina
- Pleasant Grove UMC – outreach volunteer
Experience
As Real Estate Manager for Foundry Commercial, Maria brings over 25 years of residential and commercial real estate experience in New York and Orlando. Her career began with the Credit Bureau of Greater New York and afterwards spent 10 years as a residential Real Estate salesperson while simultaneously serving as office manager for the corporate offices of Avis Rent-a-Car in Long Island, New York. Upon relocating to Orlando in 1991 Maria broadened her career in the hospitality industry joining Days Inn and then Elsafe, Inc., a hotel safe provider. She gained construction and property management experience during her tenure with Commons Medical Development in 1996, a healthcare facilities construction company and in 2005 with The Trident Group as Director of Administration. Maria joined CBRE in 2008 as Assistant Property Manager. During a property management transition she joined CNL/Foundry in 2012 and currently oversees 1.0 million square feet of office and industrial space.
Property Management Experience
- Currently manages Sand Lake IV and University Corporate Center II for Washington Capital Management, Inc. and Crews Commerce Venture.
- Previously managed portfolios for El Rancho Partners, L&B Realty Advisors, Patriot Equities and Resource Partners.
- Consultant to The Trident Group in the capacity of Director of Administration for the property management of Phillips Place and the automobile financing sectors of the company.
Credentials
- BOMA member since 2008; pursuing RPA designation
- Earned Central Florida’s Office Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards in 2008, 2011 and 2012 for the Sand Lake IV facility
- Earned Energy Star Certifications for Sand Lake IV and UCC II
- Awarded the Shining Star award in 2010 from CBRE, Inc.
- Developed and maintains the elevator advertising program at the Sand Lake IV facility Maintains the electronic directory programs for both Sand Lake IV and UCC II
- Awarded Certificate of Appreciation in 2002 for the development and implementation of Policy and Procedures.
- Licensed Real Estate Salesperson.
Experience
Committed professional with over 20 years of property management experience in the commercial real estate field including high-rise office, mixed-use, and retail projects. In-depth knowledge and expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, expense containment and reduction, escalations, capital improvement planning, management lease administration and building systems. Provide active support of leasing teams and their activities to maximize the revenue of projects. Responsible for staffing, development and support of administrative, maintenance and security personnel. Experience in implementing green initiatives and LEED Gold Certification. Experience in leading newly constructed projects into full operation mode.
Education & Accreditations
- RPA designation received 2003
- CPM Candidate
- Bachelor of Science Degree Marketing/Journalism from University of North Texas, 1990
- Holds a Texas Real Estate Sales License
Community Involvement
- Member of BOMA Dallas Chapter
- Member of the Dallas TOBY Committee
- Member of IREM Dallas Chapter
Nancy Hanson serves as Director of Property Management for Foundry Commercial, bringing 29 years of commercial real estate management experience. Nancy’s responsibilities include leading the North Florida property management team.
Prior to joining Foundry Commercial, formerly CNL Commercial Real Estate, Nancy managed properties throughout Central Florida for Trammell Crow Company, Lincoln Property Company and for Carter as the Director of Property Management. Nancy joined CNL in 1998 to open CNL Center I and in 2005 opened CNL Center II.
Experience
- Office management experience for 29 years, including CNL Center, a Class A office complex in downtown Orlando and several suburban office buildings.
- Industrial portfolio management of One Million square feet in south Orlando.
- Retail and Office portfolio management experience with Lincoln Property Company for four years between Orlando and Tampa, totaling more than one million square feet. This included SunTrust Center, a 750,000 square foot “Class A” high-rise building in downtown Orlando.
- Industrial and Office management experience with Trammell Crow Company prior to Lincoln Property Company
Education
- M.B.A., Florida Institute of Technology
- B.S. in Business Administration, University of Central Florida
Credentials
- Institute of Real Estate Management, CPM Designation, 2004
- BOMA, RPA Designation, 1996
- CCIM Candidate
- Won Central Florida BOMA Office Building of the Year (TOBY) award:
- 2006 through 2008: CNL Tower I: 250,000-500,000 SF
- 2009, CNL Center: “Best of Best” & 500,000-1,000,000 SF
- 2010 through 2012: CNL Center: 500,000 – 1,000,000 SF
- Won CNL “Teamwork” Award in 2007
- Won Carter & Associates Tenant Service Excellence Award, 2002, 2005
- Won Carter Property Management Extra Achievement Award, 2006, 2007, 2008
Experience
Lynette Eginger currently serves as a Real Estate Manager for Foundry Commercial in Charlotte, NC and is responsible for a portfolio of over half a million square feet of retail space and three Business Park Owner Associations. Lynette has 18 years of Property Management experience including residential, industrial, medical and retail space.
Prior to joining Foundry Commercial, Lynette started her career in residential real estate, moving from a leasing position with A.G. Spanos, a developer, to a Sr. Community Manager with Greystar. Lynette then began a position as a Facility Manager with Lincoln Harris which started her on the path into commercial real estate, overseeing Airport Center and various medical spaces. Lynette takes pride in having an excellent reputation with her owners, tenants, vendors and coworkers. Lynette also brings with her a strong knowledge of financials and managing budgets.
Originally from a small town called Fishkill, NY in the Hudson Valley, Lynette moved to Charlotte with IBM in 1993. In her free time, Lynette enjoys shopping, camping with her husband and spending time with their grandchildren.
Education
- The Berkeley Schools of White Plains NY
- Associates of Arts and Sciences, Concentration on Fashion Marketing and Management
Community Involvement
- Various volunteer work with the homeless
Experience
Kate Short serves as Director for the Property Management division in the Charlotte market and brings over 15 years of diverse commercial real estate experience, which includes property management, facility management and development. Currently, she leads and oversees the Charlotte market property management portfolio of over 8 million square feet of retail, industrial and office assignments. Prior to joining Foundry, Mrs. Short spent two years in Seattle, WA managing Amazon-occupied office buildings in South Lake Union with CBRE and three years managing Class A high-rise office buildings in Brisbane, Australia Central Business District with CBRE APAC. Kate has experience managing multiple properties with a wide range of tenant base ranging from single tenant users, tech, professional services, medical office and laboratories, government and retail tenants. Kate works closely with key clients to achieve their operational and investment goals while leveraging her diverse experience to deliver comprehensive real estate services.
Education & Accreditations
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
- Licensed Real Estate Broker, State of North Carolina
Kristen serves as Senior Real Estate Manager for Charlotte Plaza, a 650,000 SF commercial office building in Uptown Charlotte, NC. She leads day-to-day operations of the 27-story, Class A tower which consists of office, retail, and medical. She oversees the capital improvement projects, annual budget, and management of vendor contracts. Kristen fosters and maintains strong tenant and ownership relationships.
Prior to joining Foundry Commercial, Kristen worked for 10+ years in the greater Chicago, IL area in both single-tenant corporate facilities and multi-tenant high-rise buildings.
Education & Accreditations
- College of Lake County, A.A.
- Eastern Illinois University, B.A, minor in Psychology
Community Involvement
- Foundry Serve Committee (2016 – Present)
- Volunteer with Big Brother Big Sister (2017 – 2018)
- Volunteer Coach with Girls on the Run (2017)
Larry serves as a Senior Chief Engineer of Foundry Commercial, bringing 33 years of commercial HVAC and real estate engineering, operations, due diligence, construction and management experience. Larry’s responsibilities include leadership of the engineering platform. Prior to joining Foundry Commercial, Larry spent 26 years with Hines, most recently as Engineering Manager in Charlotte, North Carolina. At Hines, he led engineering leadership in the Carolinas. Larry has spent the past 27 years actively involved in commercial real estate.
Experience
- 3 years as Operating Engineer at 1.1M SF Wells Fargo Center in Minneapolis, MN
- 10 years Engineering and Facility Management for Thomson Consumer Electronics (RCA) in Indianapolis, IN
- 3 years Engineering, Construction Management and Commissioning at Union Pacific Center in Omaha, NE
- Performed Due Diligence, IAQ Surveys in numerous markets throughout the Midwest and Southeast
- 10 years Engineering Management, Construction Management and operations of Charlotte Plaza in uptown Charlotte
Community Involvement
- 10+ years as ASHRAE Member
Experience
John Schneider is the Operations Manager for Foundry Commercial in California. He led the creation of the Facility Management team that serves clients in the state, and oversees its daily operations. John has worked in the commercial real estate field for over 20 years. His specialty is designing and building effective teams, and implementing technology to improve operations. Prior to joining Foundry, John served as Director of Information Technology for DAUM Commercial Real Estate in Los Angeles, where he was hired in 1997 to build and deploy a technology platform. Ten years later, after a successful I.T. platform was in place, he transitioned into property management and facility operations. John joined Foundry Commercial in 2016. He is married with 2 children, lives in Mission Viejo, is active in Boy Scouts, and loves to officiate soccer in his free time.
Experience
Herlinda has worked for Foundry Commercial for five (5) years. She manages 8080 NCX and Northview Plaza. Herlinda has over twenty (20) years of commercial real estate experience. Her experience includes commercial office and retail. Herlinda has also worked as an Accounting Manager in the Real Estate industry. She worked for six years for a non-profit organization as a Controller.
Education & Accreditations
- Texas A&M Commerce – 2009 – Masters in Business Administration
- Texas A&M Commerce – 2017- CPA Candidate
- Amberton University – 2007- Bachelor in Business Administration
- Champions School of Real Estate – Past Real Estate License
Community Involvement
- Member of IREM
- Volunteer at North Texas Food Bank
- Past Volunteer at LBU Health Center
Experience
Jason Boyd joined Foundry Commercial in September of 2017 and serves as a Real Estate Manager out of Dallas, Texas. Jason has more than 10 years of real estate experience and is responsible for a portfolio of 13 buildings that total nearly 450,000 square feet of retail and Class A+ office space. Jason’s previous real estate experience includes serving as an Assistant Property Manager at Comerica Bank Tower, a high-rise office building in downtown Dallas consisting of 1.5 million square feet.
Education & Accreditations
- B.B.S. in Finance, Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, TX , 2017
- Real Property Administrator (RPA) in progress, BOMA Dallas
Experience
Jenn Prisco is a Senior Real Estate Manger for Foundry Commercial in Raleigh, North Carolina. Jenn has over 14 years of experience in commercial real estate, with a primary focus on Class A office, retail, and industrial. Jenn takes pride in building solid relationships with her tenants and clients and has consistently received high ratings during tenant surveys.
Jenn has lived in Raleigh for 13 years. Prior to that, she was born and raised in New Jersey and spent 5 years in South Florida. Prior to a career in commercial real estate, Jenn was a casino marketing executive servicing casinos in Atlantic City, Biloxi Mississippi, and Las Vegas.
In her free time, Jenn enjoys spending time at the beach and with her rescue pets.
Clients Served
- American Realty Advisors
- KBS
- Adler Real Estate Partners
- First Citizens Bank
- Dogwood Industrial
- Stockbridge
Education
- Richard Stockton College of NJ
- Bachelors of Science, Political Science
Experience
Jennifer Zeoli began her career in residential construction in 2000, then transitioned into commercial property management after obtaining her Tennessee Real Estate Affiliate Broker license in 2006.
Jennifer has managed commercial property in Nashville for 16 years for Cushman & Wakefield, Sealy & Company and Vastland Companies before finding her home at Foundry Commercial in 2019.
The assets Jennifer currently manages and has managed over the course of her career include industrial, retail and Class A & B office property in Mississippi, Kentucky and Middle Tennessee. Jennifer’s responsibilities include Client relationships, business development, drafting annual budgets, performing monthly financials, managing vendor service contracts and invoicing, expense reconciliation and assisting with project management. Most importantly Jennifer is responsible for the support and oversight of the Nashville Property Management team.
Jennifer has assisted with the commissioning and dispositioning of assets including participation and execution of due diligence.
Professional Affiliations & Community Involvement
- Tennessee Real Estate Commission – Licensed Affiliate Broker
- CREW Nashville – Member
- BOMA – Principal Member
Experience
Christian Shaw serves as a Real Estate Manager in Charlotte and has worked in various multi-family and commercial management roles over the last seven years. Currently, he manages half a million square feet of adaptive reuse projects for Atlanta-based developer Third & Urban. Prior to joining Foundry, Christian spent several years managing a diverse portfolio, overseeing accounts for institutional investors such as Stockbridge, Shorenstein, and ATCO. In that role, Christian managed Camp North End, one of Charlotte’s most renowned adaptive redevelopment projects, along with 100,000 square feet of office and retail projects in South End. He has worked with a wide array of tenants, including Fortune 500 companies, startup firms, professional services, medical office, and industrial users. Christian prides himself on his high level of involvement in the owner and tenant construction process as well as his keen attention to detail in both day-to-day operations and financial reporting, allowing key clients to achieve their operational and investment goals.
Education & Accreditations
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Finance from Champlain College in Burlington, VT.
Community Involvement
- The Young Affiliates of the Mint Museum
Experience
Debbie Estrada serves as a Senior Real Estate Manager for Foundry Commercial in Raleigh, North Carolina. She oversees Globe Center, a premier 8-building, 850,000-square-foot industrial complex conveniently located near the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. In joining Foundry Commercial, Debbie brings over 19 years of experience in commercial real estate management, providing financial and operational oversight for clients, while ensuring excellent tenant and vendor relationships.
Prior to joining Foundry Commercial, Debbie worked as a Senior Property Manager with Craig Davis Properties for 13 years, managing a diverse portfolio in the Triangle area, including Class A Office, Medical Office and Industrial properties.
A native of North Carolina, Debbie graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BS in Business Administration and is an avid Tar Heel. In her free time, Debbie likes to spend time with her family at Emerald Isle. She is active in Triangle CREW.
Education
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- BS Degree in Business Administration
Community Involvement
- Triangle CREW
Experience
Denise Johnston is Director of the Property Management Team in Raleigh, North Carolina and has over 29 years of experience in the real estate industry. Denise specializes in property and facility management focusing on industrial, medical, office, and corporate facilities. Prior to joining the team, Denise managed a 1,500,000 square foot premier industrial park in Durham, NC for a large institutional client and was East Coast Facility Manager for an international telecommunications company managing all aspects of multi-state facilities including strategic planning, facility, construction and project management, due diligence and disposition of assets. Denise has an owner’s perspective and prides herself on providing outstanding customer service. Denise is known for getting results and delivering projects on time and within budget. Ms. Johnston is a member of IFMA and is a Past President of the Corporate Facilities Council of IFMA and the local chapter of IFMA.
Key Assignments
- New Hope Commerce Center | Industrial Park | 252,330 SF
- 221 S. Rogers | Industrial Park | 160,000 SF
- Research Tri-Center | Industrial Park | 1,534,024 SF
- Carolinas Distribution Center | Industrial Park | 1,162,944 SF
- Wake Forest Biotech Place | Transition Manager | 252,000 SF
- Brier Creek Medical Office Park | Medical Office | 110,000 SF
- Triangle Business Center l Office/Flex l 435,000 SF
- Ericsson | East Coast Facility Manager | 500,000 SF
- Greenfield North | Industrial Park | 504,730 SF
- Walnut Creek | Industrial Park | 527,246 SF
Clients Served
- Stockbridge
- L&B Realty
- Crosland Southeast
- NWI Butner Limited Partnership
- Duke Realty
- Northwood Investors
- Grosvenor Investment Management
- Lauth Property Group
- Crown West Realty, LLC
- New Boston Fund, Inc.
- The Simpson Organization
- Wachovia
- Wexford Science & Technology, LLC
Awards & Recognition
- International Facilities Management Association Awards
- Professional Member of the Year 2010
- Outstanding Achievement as Past President 2012
- Commercial Property Services Management Team of the Year | Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer (2013)
- Core Values Award – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer (1st Quarter 2015)
Professional Affiliations & Community Service
- International Facilities Management Association
- President of the Corporate Facilities Council (2016 – 2018)
- Vice President of the Corporate Facilities Council (2014-2016)
- Secretary of the Corporate Facilities Council (2012-2014)
- Chair of the Community Outreach Committee (2011-2013)
- Past President of the Greater Triangle Chapter of IFMA (2008-2009)
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
- Licensed Broker in North Carolina
Education
- American College in London
- Applied Arts (Student of the Year, Interior Design)
Experience
- More than 11 years of commercial property and project management experience with 21 years facilities experience.
- Brings a high level of expertise to the Foundry team.
- Joined Foundry Commercial in 2008.
- Prior to that, managed the SunTrust Tower, 385,000 square foot class A office building for Capital Partners, Kuhn and Charmurti Management
- Began his career with Independent Life in 1985 as a maintenance engineer for their 700,000+ SF class A office building and 30 satellite office’s in the southeast
Education
- Course work Florida State College Principles of Management
- Continuing OSHA, Property Management, BOMA and HR training
- Sargent in the United States Marine Corps ARR 1986-1994
Professional Accreditations
- BOMA SMT
- BOMA SMA
- Building Owners Project review and Assessments
- 2006 TOBY Award for the SunTrust Tower, Jacksonville Fl. 250,000-500,00
- 2006 TCC Star of the year award
- 2007,2008,2009,2011 TOBY Judge
- SR Trained and certified
- BOMA Chair person 2014 and 2015
Experience
Ellen Showalter serves as a Senior Real Estate Manager for Foundry Commercial in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has six years of commercial real estate experience in property management, project management, brokerage, and financial management.
Prior to joining Foundry, Ellen served as a multi-site property manager in the Washington, DC area. During this time, she was responsible for a diverse portfolio of office, retail, industrial, and healthcare assets that consisted of more than 1.5 million usable square feet.
Education & Accreditations
- Radford University
- BS, Communications with a focus in Public Relations
- CMCP Candidate
Community Involvement
- Member, Radford University Alumni Association
Experience
Brenna Hubbard brings over five years of property and project management experience including high-rise office, suburban office and retail. Prior to joining the Foundry team in January 2020, Brenna managed Class A high-rise office buildings in New York City while working on her Master’s Degree, graduating with her M.S. in Real Estate Development from New York University in 2019.
She is committed to delivering a value-add oversight to each asset by utilizing her education, multi-state operations experience, passion to build strong relationships and team-player mentality.
Brenna currently manages a high-rise office and $7M worth of capital improvement projects.
Education & Accreditations
- New York University
- Master of Science in Real Estate Development
- University of Central Florida
- Bachelor of Science in Real Estate
Experience
Bryan Phillips is a Senior Real Estate Manager in the Raleigh, NC office with oversight of a diverse portfolio of properties, including office, industrial, retail properties, and property owner associations. With over 15 years of experience, Bryan’s background encompasses both commercial and residential real estate, including working for a national real estate investment trust as well as a community association management company. Bryan’s expertise includes strategic problem solving, building client and tenant relations, budget preparation and oversight, financial reporting, and project management.
Bryan is affiliated with the local BOMA and IREM organizations serving the Triangle. He achieved his Certified Property Manager designation through IREM in 2019.
Bryan has lived in Raleigh for over 15 years with his wife and two children. He is a member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church and enjoys playing golf, beach trips, camping, and spending time with his family.
Clients Served
- LaSalle Investment Management
- NorthBridge Partners
- Northwestern Mutual Real Estate
- Nuveen Real Estate
- Origin Investments
- Peter Millar
- Strategic Capital Partners
- Zurich Alternative Asset Management
Awards and Accreditations
- 2017 GEM (Going the Extra Mile) Award- Foundry Commercial
- Certified Property Manger (CPM) – IREM
Professional Affiliations & Community Service
- Foundry Commercial Brand Ambassador
- Licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker
- IREM – Institute of Real Estate Management
- BOMA – Building Owners and Managers Association
- National Association of Realtors
- Habitat For Humanity, Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC
Overview
Cary Fronstin is a partner and director of property management operations for Foundry Commercial. Mr. Fronstin oversees property management staff for Foundry’s 35 million square foot commercial real estate portfolio. He has 28 years of commercial real estate experience, having previously held roles as Asset Manager and Commercial Property Appraiser.
Mr. Fronstin has an extensive institutional management background and has worked with some of the largest real estate owners in the country such as NYL Real Estate Investors, Zurich, American Realty Advisors, Principal Real Estate Investors, TIAA-CREF, Invesco Realty Advisors, Morgan Stanley, Prudential, RAIT, and RREEF. Prior to joining Foundry Commercial, Mr. Fronstin was Director of Office Management at Urban Retail, spent six years with Grubb and Ellis /Newmark Grubb Knight Frank as Associate Director of the Southeast, and eight years with Trammell Crow Company as Vice President of Property Management.
Mr. Fronstin previously served on BOMA International’s Executive Committee and is a Past President of both BOMA Florida and South Florida.
Education & Accreditations
- BS, Real Estate, The Florida State University
- BOMA Fellow
- BOMI – HP
- LEED Green Associate
- RPA
Community Involvement
- Director, BOMA Ft. Lauderdale and the Palm Beaches
- Director, SOS (Secure Our Schools) Parkland
- Member, BOMA International Executive Committee
- Former Chair of BOMA International Industry Defense Fund
- Former Chair of BOMA PAC
- Instructor for BOMI Property Management Courses
Experience
Cheryl Jackson currently serves as Real Estate Manager for Foundry Commercial with a diverse portfolio, containing retail and flex industrial properties.
Prior to Foundry Commercial, Cheryl served as Property Manager of over 4 million square feet of industrial and retail space at Holt Lunsford Commercial, specializing in the Principal Life portfolio. This role combined with retail management at CBRE has ensured that Cheryl has a solid base of knowledge in the real estate industry.
Originally from central Louisiana, she moved to Dallas, TX in 2003. In her free time she enjoys reading, traveling and is an avid genealogy buff.
Education & Accreditations
- BBA, Northwestern State University
- Texas Real Estate License
Community Involvement
- Member, IREM Dallas
- Graduate Member, Mu Omega Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta, Inc
Experience
Senior Real Estate Manager with 10 years of extensive experience in Real Estate. Proven knowledge of real estate operations, construction, client and business development, and management and accounting systems. Recognized for enhancing bottom-line profitability through cost control, cultivating high-margin opportunities, and improving business processes. Demonstrated exceptional organizational, problem-solving, team building, leadership, and conflict management abilities. A high-energy performer with a “get it done” mentality.
Education & Accreditations
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Baruch College
- CPM Certification from Pace University
- FL CAM & Real Estate License
Community Involvement
- Global Citizen member and mentor for Autism Speaks
- Participate in United Way and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Experience
Ana serves as Real Estate Manager at Foundry Commercial in Miami, Florida after serving commercial real estate firms in the South Florida area including Cushman & Wakefield, Pointe Group and The Hogan Group. Ana has over 25 years experience in Property Management and is dedicated to each property owner and asset. As Real Estate Manager for the Industrial Portfolio Ana’s main focus has been the day-to-day managing of 1.5 million square feet in an efficient manner and works directly with the owner, Terreno Realty. She is responsible for the monthly financial reporting, annual budget, operating reconciliations, negotiating and supervision of contracts, tenant and capital improvement projects. Conducts formal site inspections and tenant visits to establish and maintain open, positive relationship at all times with tenants and ensuring that all services and needs are met.
During her career, Ana has managed assets for TA Realty and Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association. Ana began her Career at The Hogan Group where she spent 15 years managing 1 million square feet of “Class A” office space. During her tenure, she worked closely with the institutional owner and maintained a virtuous working relationship. Through her expertise and supervision of staff, the property was maintained in first class condition. As a result, winning the BOMA Toby award for two consecutive years.
Accomplishments
- Building Owners & Managers Association Toby Award winner two consecutive years
- Building Owners & Managers Association Regional Award winner
- Annual cost savings through negotiation of contracts while maintaining the quality and appearance of the property
Education & Accreditations
- BOMA Institute-RPA
Experience
Anita has more than 20 years of experience in commercial property management. As a Senior Real Estate Manager, Anita is responsible for daily management, capital management, real estate management staff, and administration of national and local clients. As a licensed broker with a background in accounting and finance, Anita utilizes her unique skill set to efficiently manage over 1.5 million square feet of office, industrial and high-end retail space.
Education
- Bachelor of Science – Accounting
Community Involvement
- Community small group leader
- Volunteer for various community charities; involvement with Wounded Warriors and Compassion International
- Previous involvement includes Equipping Leader, volunteer teacher, PTA Officer, choir director, Boy Scout parent volunteer and Team Mom
Experience
Annette Steele serves as Real Estate Manager for Foundry Commercial and Intercontinental Real Estate Corp. at Walnut Glen Tower in Dallas, Texas.
Annette has over twenty-five years of diversified commercial real estate experience, including property management, fiscal management and construction supervision of commercial portfolios for institutional and private equity clients. Prior to joining Foundry Commercial, Annette managed Walnut Glen and 6060 N. Central for Prescott Group since 2012. She spent 17 years of her career working with Transwestern in Dallas, Orange County and Santa Monica, California. She also worked at Billingsley Company managing International Business Park in Plano, Texas.
Education & Accreditations
- BBA, University of Texas at Dallas
- Certified Property Manager (CPM®)
- Texas Real Estate License
Community Involvement
- Member, IREM Dallas
- Former Board Member, Orange County CREW
- Former Member, Orange County IREM & Association of Realtors and CREW
- Member, Richardson Citizen’s Policy Academy Alumni
- Volunteer & Fundraiser for American Cancer Society, Paws in the City and Scottish Rites Hospital for Children
- Volunteer Oklahoma Westie Rescue
Experience
Armando Martin serves as a Real Estate Manager for Foundry Commercial in Raleigh, North Carolina. During his career in Property Management, he has had extensive experience in all aspects of property management activity including vendor management, day-to-day operations, and financial reporting.
Armando has lived in Raleigh for the past 6 years. Prior to that, he was born and raised in Tampa, Florida and spent 5 years living in Chicago, IL. Prior to a career in commercial real estate, Armando was a Property Manager at an apartment community in downtown Raleigh.
In his free time, Armando enjoys hiking, biking, and playing golf.
Education
- University of South Florida | Bachelors of Arts, Criminology
Experience
Ben Hullender serves as a Real Estate Manager for Foundry Commercial working out of Charlotte. Ben has more than 20 years of real estate experience and is responsible for managing approximately 1.5 million square feet throughout the Southeast, a diverse portfolio of grocery-anchored, specialty retail, enclosed malls, residential, office and industrial assets. His management responsibilities include working closely with property owners, asset managers, other real estate managers, as well as building engineers and various vendors throughout his entire portfolio to provide full service management. Ben’s background in operations, engineering, problem solving, and systems management provides him with a skill set to solve issues at a cost savings to ownership.
Prior to joining the Foundry team, Ben served as real estate manager for Eastern Federal Corporation overseeing the entire ±250,000-square-foot portfolio with properties in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Tallahassee, Florida. In addition to the day-to-day operations, Ben was also responsible for the lead engineer duties including setting up, monitoring, and completing all capital improvements throughout the entire portfolio
Education & Accreditations
- Studied business management at University of North Dakota
Experience
Beth Wilson serves as a Real Estate Manager for Foundry Commercial and manages an office building portfolio in Jacksonville Florida. Previously she worked on the same portfolio with Faison and Associates. During her 20-year career in Property Management, she has had extensive experience in all aspects including Office, Retail, Industrial and Warehouse Flex space working with 3rd Party Management and direct owners. She has experience in all aspects of property management activity, including vendor management, day-to-day operations, and financial reporting.
Community Involvement
- BOMA Member since 2006
- Current BOMA Jacksonville Board Member
- Past President of BOMA Jacksonville
- Past Secretary/Treasurer of BOMA Jacksonville
- Active Volunteer at Yellow House, Jacksonville FL and Feeding Northeast Florida
Experience
Alana Guinard joined Foundry Commercial as the Real Estate Manager of the Gateway Center in Orlando, FL in 2017. She is responsible for the day to day operations of a Class A high-rise located downtown where she ensures the clients goals are met.
Mrs. Guinard brings 12 years of experience in Commercial Real Estate. Prior to joining Foundry Commercial, Mrs. Guinard managed an office portfolio of +/- 560,000 SF. Her experience also includes managing retail portfolios of over 1 Million SF, transaction coordination, marketing, leasing and operations management of a full service commercial real estate firm.
Alana Guinard is a member of BOMA Orlando since 2011. She is actively pursuing her BOMI RPA Designation and has served on serval BOMA Orlando committees.
Education & Accreditations
- BS, Finance, University of Central Florida
- Florida Real Estate License: Sales Associate
- BOMA Orlando Member since 2011
- BOMA TOBY Local and Regional winner in 2017
- In pursuit of RPA
Community Involvement
- Sustainability Team, BOMA Orlando, 2017
- Emerging Professional Team, BOMA Orlando, Co-Chair, 2014
- BOMA Board of Director, Alternate, 2013
Overview
A 30-year veteran in the commercial real estate management industry, Kellie joined Foundry Commercial in 2021 after five years as an Associate Director with Newmark managing an office portfolio as well as overseeing property management operations and personnel in Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. Prior to Newmark, Kellie spent seven years as a senior real estate manager at CBRE managing office, retail and industrial properties for institutional clients and started her career working for a South Florida owner/developer managing their portfolio of office and retail properties throughout South Florida.
With substantial expertise in budget preparation, lease administration, physical management, tenant and client relations, and financial reporting, Kellie is a mentor to her peers and works with leadership to strengthen and expand client relationships. Kellie is active in BOMA and serves on the Board of Directors for BOMA Ft. Lauderdale/Palm Beaches.
Education & Accreditations
- BS Computer Systems, Nova Southeastern 1989
- Property Manager of the Year, BOMA Ft Lauderdale/Palm Beaches 2019
- ACE Award, Newmark Knight Frank, February 2017 & April 2019
- Team Player of the Year, CBRE, Asset Services, 2014
- Environments 4 Excellence, Perfect Score, CBRE, 2011
- Rookie of the Year, CBRE, Asset Services, 2009
- Shining Star Award, CBRE, June 2009
Experience
Shawn Seuberling serves as a Real Estate Manager for Foundry Commercial in Raleigh, NC. Shawn brings over 15 years of experience in commercial real estate management, providing excellent tenant and vendor relationships and operational oversight for clients.
Prior to joining Foundry Commercial, Shawn worked with York Properties for 8 years, managing a diverse portfolio in the Triangle area.
A North Carolina native, Shawn graduated from Meredith College with a BA in Communication Studies.
Education
- Meredith College
- BA Degree in Communications Studies
Professional Affiliations & Community Involvement
- Institute of Real Estate Management, Chapter 105
- 2023 Chapter President