Houston, Texas

NAIOP RECOGNIZES COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL IN HOUSTON WITH 2007 AWARDS

HOUSTON, TX, March 6, 2008 – The Houston office of Colliers  International is pleased to announce the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) recognized James H. Glanville, Gary Mabray, and Michael J. Taetz with the 2007 Industrial Deal of the Year award, and Walker Barnett with the 2007 Industrial Rising Star award.

J. Fred Baca, President of Colliers International in Houston, stated, “We are very proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of these four individuals receiving NAIOP 2007 awards. This level of recognition by industry leaders attests to Colliers’ significant contributions to the Houston real estate market. From our impressive roster of seasoned professionals to our fast-track young professionals, we stand firm in our commitment to provide our clients the best service possible, and in doing so, will continue to positively impact the real estate industry.”

NAIOP’s Industrial Deal of the Year was presented to James H. Glanville, Principal/Director, Gary Mabray, Principal, and Michael J. Taetz, Principal/Director, for their participation in the sale of 1,226 acres at Jacintoport Industrial Park. Currently home to over thirty major industrial companies, Jacintoport Industrial Park is recognized as the industrial epicenter of the Port of Houston and Ship Channel related developments. Gary Mabray and Michael Taetz represented Houston-based Pinto Realty Partners and ING Clarion in the purchase of the property, while James Glanville negotiated on behalf of the seller.

According to Gary Mabray, “The property’s deep water tract is the largest remaining privately owned site available along the Houston Ship Channel.  What this means to commercial industrial users is the ability to capitalize on the strategic location, while retaining maximum control of logistics-based business activity.”

Michael Taetz added, “The site’s distribution strength is enhanced by the availability of rail service from both the Union Pacific (UP) and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) with switching by the Port Terminal Railroad Association (PTRA) allowing tenants to set more competitive pricing and flexible delivery schedules.”

James Glanville stated, “Multi-modal efficiency was a primary selling point for this property. In today’s global marketplace, the ability to move product by truck, rail, ship or barge, is essential for logistics companies. When we factor in the phenomenal growth at the Port of Houston and Ship Channel, the property’s market strengths and dynamic location translated into a strong investment opportunity.”

Also receiving NAIOP recognition was Walker Barnett, Senior Vice President, with the 2007 Industrial Rising Star award. Walker Barnett, MBA, joined Colliers International in 2003 specializing in tenant representation and acquisitions/dispositions of industrial properties. In 2004 and 2005, Mr. Barnett was awarded CoStar’s “Power Broker” designation as a Top 25 Broker in Houston, recognizing his success among his peers in the commercial real estate community. He is currently a candidate for the SIOR and CCIM designations. Prior to joining Colliers, Mr. Barnett served for four years on the staff of United States Senator Bill Frist (former Senate Majority Leader) in Washington, DC. Charles H. Herder, Co-Chairman and Principal of Colliers International, stated, “Walker’s success in real estate is based on a solid foundation of integrity and a strong commitment to service. We applaud his achievements as a true “rising star” and look forward to his continued success in commercial real estate.”

View NAIOP 2007 Awards Press Release - PDF version 

About Colliers International

Colliers International is a global affiliate of independently owned and operated commercial real estate firms. The organization’s 10,171 employees span the world in approximately 267 offices in 57 countries. On a worldwide basis, Colliers manages 672.9 million square feet, with transactions valued at $63.5 billion and revenue in excess of $1.6 billion.

For 50 years, Colliers International has provided real estate solutions to many of Houston’s leading corporations, institutions, and small businesses, making us the longest-standing full-service firm in the Greater Houston area. Our services include owner and tenant representation in leasing, acquisition, sale and financing for office, industrial, retail, multi-family, medical, investment, mixed use development and land.

Contact Information

J. Fred Baca
President
713.830.2125
fbaca@collierstexas.com

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