Chapter assembles top commercial real estate professionals

ONTARIO, Calif. (February 14, 2011) – The NAIOP Inland Empire chapter, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, announced the 2011 Board of Directors and committee co-chairs.

“We are committed to unifying the greater commercial real estate industry in the Inland Empire,” said Ed Konjoyan, Vice President of Majestic Realty Co., who will serve as President of the Board. “This year will mark our continued partnerships with local government and community organizations to create educational programs for our membership and help stimulate real estate growth.”

John Magness of Hillwood will serve as President Elect; Kim Snyder of AMB Property Corporation as Treasurer; Milo Lipson of Grubb & Ellis as Secretary; Gary Edwards of Western Realco as NAIOP Corporate Representative; Jeffrey N. Trenton of Proficiency Capital LLC as past President.

The Committee Chairs for 2011 are:

Legislative Co-Chairs: Stephen Batcheller of Panattoni Development Company, John Condas of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP and Michael Morris of Morris Venture Partners (also serving as Mentor Chair).

Community Service Co-Chairs: Natalie Bazarevitsch of CB Richard Ellis and Mike Del Santo of CB Richard Ellis Investors.

Programs Co-Chairs: Steve Bellitti of Colliers International, Brett Dedeaux of Dedeaux Properties, LLC and Brian Parno of Stirling Development LLC.

Mid-Year Market Review Co-Chairs: Phil Bowman of Sandalwood Advisors, Inc. and J.R. Wetzel of PGP Partners, Inc.

Sponsorship Co-Chairs: Todd Burnight of The Carson Companies, Tyson Chave of ProLogis and Philip J. Prassas of KTR Capital Partners.

Developing Leadership/Membership Co-Chairs: Brian Hall of Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services, Jimmie Herrick of Stewart Title of California and Tricia Hinckley of the City of Riverside.

Bus Tour Co-Chairs: Craig Halverson of Watson Land Company, Gerald Singh of Oltmans Construction Co. and Ron Washle of Grubb & Ellis.

Golf Tournament Co-Chairs: Michael McCrary of Jones Lang LaSalle and Dan Webb of Alere Property Group.

Board Development Co-Chairs: Kevin McKenna of CB Richard Ellis, Inc. and Graham Tingler of Space Center.

Public/Media/Community Relations Co-Chairs: Mary Jane Olhasso of the County of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency and Mary Sullivan of Sullivan Consulting Services.

Chuck Belden of Cushman & Wakefield and Phil Hench of CB Richard Ellis Investors LLC will serve as Members at Large.

ABOUT NAIOP Inland Empire

NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial and mixed-use real estate. NAIOP comprises 15,000 members in North America. NAIOP advances responsible commercial real estate development and advocates for effective public policy. For more information, visit www.naiop.org.