Our Partners

James F. Erwin

Executive Vice President
Chicago Title Commercial

As Executive Vice President, Jimmy is responsible for directing all marketing activities. He has been active in the title insurance business for over 30 years.

Jimmy combines extensive experience in the title industry with a diverse background in banking and finance. His personal involvement with financial institutions, developers, and investors provides him with a special understanding of their need for a systematic, orderly approach to resolving title challenges.

Jimmy recognizes that the success of Chicago Title Commercial depends upon the success of its clients. His primary goal is to ensure that Chicago Title Commercial helps each individual, and institution it serves, to meet all of their real estate objectives, not only during the first closing, but also year after year. Jimmy serves as a permanent resource for all the company’s clients. He draws on a vast network of business contacts and relationships to provide helpful referrals and comprehensive assistance in practically every area of business.

Jackie-Sibley

Senior Vice President
Chicago Title Commercial

Jackie Sibley serves as Director of Marketing for Chicago Title Commercial and is very active in business development. Jackie works hand in hand with Executive Vice President, Jimmy Erwin, and is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of marketing activities.

Jackie is an experienced project manager who understands the value of offering the right products to Chicago Title Commercial clients at the right time. She is passionate about elevating the Chicago Title Commercial brand and driving results.

In addition to her Chicago Title Commercial duties, Jackie dedicates time to CREW Houston, The Will Erwin Headache Research Foundation, and the Junior League of Houston.

About Chicago Title Commercial

Chicago Title Commercial in Houston, Texas is a member of the Fidelity National Financial family of companies (“FNF”); the leading provider of title insurance through its title insurance underwriters. Our team proudly manages many of the largest and most complex commercial real estate transactions in Texas and throughout the United States. The company is spearheaded by Executive Vice President – Jimmy Erwin, Executive Vice President – Reno Hartfiel and Senior Vice President – Karen Highfield, with ongoing Business Development and Marketing support from Marketing Director – Jackie Sibley.

To learn more about the company, visit chicagotitlecommercial.com.

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Robert Vail

Senior Director
Genea

Robert Vail has more than 10 years of experience selling SaaS, online marketing, demographic and research services that have helped real estate agents, brokers and owners conduct their business more efficiently. Prior to joining Genea, he was President and Co-Owner of Catalyst Analytics. He has successfully executed sales via inside and outside sales with a specialty in real estate research, data analysis, online marketing, software and subscription sales, and social networking. Throughout his career, Robert has developed winning strategies in sales, marketing, operations and business development. Mr. Vail received his bachelor’s degree at Loyola Marymount University.

Michael Wong

Chief Executive Officer and President
Genea

Michael Wong is President and CEO of Genea, a cloud software and services provider to the commercial real estate industry. During his tenure at Genea, Michael has been responsible for the strategic expansion of Genea’s customer base from 9 million square feet to 150 million square feet of commercial office properties. Prior to joining Genea, spent 15 years as a private equity investor mostly at Leonard Green & Partners and The Blackstone Group. In his last few years at Leonard Green, Michael headed the firm’s investment efforts in the technology, media and telecommunication industries.

Michael generously allocates a significant amount of time to various organizations. He serves on the board of directors for The Pegasus School and is also on the board of advisors for UC Irvine’s Beall Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Michael is a member of the Southern California Chapter of the Young Presidents Organization.

About Genea

Genea provides cloud-based software and services for the commercial real estate industry that help increase asset value, process efficiency, and tenant satisfaction. Our commitment to customer service has made us a trusted partner to the largest building owners in the country, helping them reap the benefits of adopting new technology while earning us a 99% customer retention rate.

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Patrick Lohrman

National Account Manager
GP Pro

Patrick Lohrman, National Account Manager – Commercial Real Estate and IoT at GP PRO. Responsibilities involve establishing relationships with Real Estate/Office Building Vertical (REITS, Property Management and Building Service Contractors). Patrick is also the sales lead for the KOLO IoT connected dispensing platform.

Patrick joined GP PRO in 2010. He began his career as local sales professional before moving to the National Account team in 2016 and the IoT team in 2018. Patrick holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University. He resides in Indianapolis, IN.

Darin Squires

General Sales Manager
Commercial Real Estate
GP Pro

Darin Squires, General Sales Manager – Commercial Real Estate at GP PRO. Responsibilities involve overseeing the Real Estate/Office Building Vertical (REITS, Property Management and Building Service Contractors). Darin leads the National Account Sales team as well as the overall vertical for the US. He was recently the sales lead for the KOLO IoT connected dispensing platform, and on the Architectural & Construction Services division of GP PRO.

Darin joined GP PRO in 1994, He began his career as local sales professional before moving to the National Account team in 2006 and the IoT and ACS teams in 2016. He moved in to the General Sales Manager position in 2018. Darin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economic Development and Real Estate from the University of Arizona. He resides in Denver, CO

About GP Pro

GP PRO by Georgia-Pacific delivers solutions that are efficient, reliable, and easy to maintain. Our solutions can also help you save money, enhance your image, and meet your sustainability goals for total operational confidence at your facility.

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Noah Gens

President
Legacy Parking Company

Effective May 1, 2017, Mr. Gens assumed the role of President for Legacy Parking Company. Noah brings to Legacy nearly twenty-five (25) years of commercial real estate / property management experience with an emphasis on Commercial Class A operations. In Noah’s previous role at Jones Lang LaSalle, he served as Senior Vice President / General Manager of 10 & 120 South Riverside Plaza, two twin office buildings totaling 1.4 million square feet located in Chicago’s West Loop. Noah also served as Group Manager for a portfolio that included 6 major Chicago office buildings to include 222 South Riverside Plaza, 300 South Wacker, 180 North LaSalle, AMA Plaza, 515 North State and NBC Tower, in total, a portfolio of over 6.5 million square feet.

In his capacity as Senior Vice President, Noah also serves on the Midwest Regional Senior Leadership Team, which is devoted to developing and implementing initiatives throughout the region’s forty (40+) million square foot portfolio.

In Noah’s new role at Legacy Parking, he will join Joe and the rest of the Senior Leadership Team in the continued development, implementation and management of the company’s future business strategies as they continue to introduce their unique approach to parking management to the national commercial real estate community.

Joe Wenderoth

Chief Executive Officer
Legacy Parking Company

Mr. Wenderoth started Legacy Parking Company in October 2012 after thirty-five (35+) years of service in the industry. His unique ability to develop business relationships by adding value to client assets now serves as the driving force behind Legacy Parking Company.

Prior to launching Legacy Parking, Joe served as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Atlanta based Lanier Parking Solutions. While at Lanier, Joe was responsible for developing the company’s operating platform and company expansion efforts, both locally and nationally. Under Joe’s direction Lanier Parking Solutions grew to become one of the premier parking providers at over 400 properties in 52 markets.

Over his thirty-five (35+) year career, Joe has served as an executive with several national parking companies to include Central Parking, Standard Parking and System Parking. He has also been directly involved in some the nation’s most prominent projects to include: Century City in Los Angeles, the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, 2002 & 2010 Winter Olympic Games, 3 PGA Championships, Turner Field, CNN Center, Atlantic Station and several other major developments throughout the United States.

About Legacy

• Organized in Illinois: October 2012
• Awarded the NBC Tower contract in March of 2013
• Operates in 4 markets: Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Houston
• 37 Properties nationally
• 73% Average YoY growth
• Operations: Class-A Office Buildings, Residential, Special Events, Mixed-Use, Surface Lots, Valet

MISSION
To provide advanced parking solutions for sophisticated real estate owners, while maximizing the value of each asset through innovative operating strategies and superior customer service.

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Kevin Hunter

Enterprise Account Executive
Veritiv

Certified Lean facility advisor with LEED GA and CIMS accreditation. My expertise, knowledge and resources help in creating high performing cost efficient commercial properties, industrial facilities and high traffic venues. I focus on implementing expertise in Lean enterprise to deliver a premier level of dedicated service to complex multi-location regional and National clients. I deliver solutions that drive Lean values such as the elimination of waste and improved productivity in the areas of safety, supply chain and, most importantly, the cleaning of the building environment.

• Vice Chair BOMA San Diego Energy and Sustainability Committee
• Past Board of Directors USGBC-NOW
• LEED – GA
• CIMS – GB
• LEAN Advisor

Colin Senuta

Corporate Account Manager, Facility Supplies
Veritiv

• Graduate of Marquette University
• 15+ years in Facility Supplies industry
• Lean Certified and formerly involved with BOMA-Chicago local chapter as a Committee member and currently with BOMA-Int’l as an Ambassador and Sponsor

About Veritiv

Veritiv’s High Performance Building Advisors are committed to helping you find a more efficient way to manage your buildings. Together, you’ll devise a unique-to-you product plus service program that lowers costs, improves tenant health and enhances your building’s image.

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Anthony P. Piucci

Senior Vice President
ABM

Anthony P. Piucci, brings to ABM more than 30 years of industry experience, and with the company. In his role, he oversees national and international sales, seeking out new accounts and expanding current clients accounts in the corporate, industrial and commercial real estate markets. He also holds key corporate level account relationships with major real estate companies including Transwestern.

Previously, Tony was responsible for Sales and Marketing for ABM’s largest group: Janitorial. Prior to that he had a corporate role representing all of ABM’s divisions in the including Engineering, Lighting, Parking, and Security. He has also served in various field sales, operations and management positions. Currently he is a member of BOMA, IFMA and CoreNet. Tony serves as First Vice Chair on the board of Trustees of the IFMA Foundation which is focused on making FM a career of choice through their Global Workforce Initiative.

After graduating from Marquette University’s Business School, Tony worked for ABM in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Columbus Ohio. Tony is based in ABM’s Chicago office. He resides with his wife and three children in Naperville Illinois.

About ABM

Since 1909, we have been dedicated to extending the life of your building assets and providing an exceptional experience for your customers.

We serve thousands of clients across the U.S. and in more than 20 international locations.

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Jim Fohrman

Strategic Accounts Manager
CentiMark Corporation

Jim Fohrman, Strategic Accounts Manager, Napa, CA, has worked for CentiMark for 25 years and been in the roofing industry for 44 years.

His career at CentiMark began in southern CA. He has worked as a Technical Rep, Regional Sales, National Sales, Regional Sales Manager, National Accounts Vice President, Director of Global Accounts; and, currently as Strategic Accounts Manager. Additionally, he holds roofing license’s in CA, NM, NV and Florida. Career highlights include: Sales Rookie of the Year in 1996 and #1 Sales Leader in the company in 2015.

“I am looking forward to working with the entire Transwestern team, “ says Fohrman. “I have 25 years experience working with the largest management companies in North America. My many years of experience will benefit Transwestern in meeting your unique roofing and flooring needs.”

Jim volunteers for the VIA Foundation which is a heart-related charity whose mission is to place AEDs in every school in America. Jim and his wife, Gloria, live in Napa Valley where they own a small vineyard and enjoy experiencing all levels of wine. They also enjoy traveling the world.

About CentiMark

Founded in 1968, CentiMark is the largest commercial roofing and flooring contractor in North America with more than 85 offices and over 3,500 employees. We have a nationwide presence with a local network of offices in your community.

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Michael Kessock

Vice President, Client Relations
Martin Technical

Mike Kessock has been in the facilities services business for over 19 years. His professional relationships span the country in both clients and strategic partners. He currently holds the prestigious NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional certification, and provides training and electrical safety program development to dozens of client companies. Mike has worked with some of the largest industrial manufacturers and commercial management companies over the last 19 years to assist in all aspects of facility services. Mike currently lives in Kennesaw, GA.

Martin Technical

Martin Technical uses cross-functional teams of professional engineers (PEs), electricians, maintenance experts, professional trainers, code & safety experts and management to provide our clients with complete and customized solutions for our clients. No other company provides the depth and experience that Martin Technical can provide. Our Arc Flash Risk Assessment team is one of the most experienced in the industry starting in 2004 and is overseen by our NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professionals. Our infrared thermography program was developed by an ASNT Level III thermographer, and our switchgear testing and service is overseen by a NETA Certified Level II test engineer. Martin Technical’s Lockout Tagout team is one of the largest and most experienced in the world, completing 10’s of thousands of procedures each year on a global basis.

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Gary LeGrand

Schindler Area Portfolio / Transwestern Key Account Manager
Schindler Elevator Corporation

Provide strategic leadership to 47 sales representatives throughout Area South. Focus on retention of existing business and create strategy with local operations. Oversight of results to retention and growth priorities and leadership to obtain results through adherence to plans, best practices, and continued training and development of our people. Involvement with proposal creation, approach, and delivery to customer. Work with Director of Portfolio, Area Vice President, Area General Manager, and local Management to accomplish company targets. States of responsibility include, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi, Florida and California.

Large amount of responsibility and self-initiation including sales, technical customer service (including but not limited to helping clients through complex elevator problems in non-technical language), provide training to our sales reps in person or through web sessions, helping our sales team build more effective solutions for customers,

About Schindler

With U.S. headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, and Canadian headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, Schindler Elevator Corporation is the North American operating entity of the Switzerland-based Schindler Group. Schindler is one of the leading global manufacturers of elevators, escalators and moving walks. Schindler employs over 5,000 people in more than 250 locations in North America.

Founded in 1874 in Lucerne, Switzerland, by precision engineer Robert Schindler, it is a closely held company and is listed on the Swiss stock exchange.

Schindler manufactures, installs, maintains and modernizes mobility solutions for almost every type of building requirement worldwide. The company specializes in latest-technology engineering, as well as mechanical and micro-technology products designed and rigorously tested for comfort, efficiency and reliability.

Schindler products can be found in many well-known buildings throughout North America, including office buildings, airports, shopping centers/retail establishments and specialty buildings

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Jim McPolin

Regional Director, Commercial and Investment Management Solutions
Yardi

Jim McPolin has served in the Real Estate Software Industry for 10 plus years, with expertise in Commercial, Multifamily, Business Intelligence, Revenue Management, and Utility Management. He currently serves as Yardi Systems’ Regional Director of Commercial and Investment Management Solutions.

About Yardi

Real estate thrives on Yardi.

Build a better future on our foundation of excellence and innovation in real estate software solutions.

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