Graycor names Brett Helm as general manager – Southwest Division
Leading general contractor Graycor Construction Company has hired 30-year industry veteran Brett Helm as General Manager of its Southwest Division. Part of Graycor’s senior leadership team, Helm is charged with leading the company’s regional talent pipeline and diversifying and expanding its presence across commercial real estate growth markets.
Based in Graycor’s Phoenix office, Helm will support an established warehouse and distribution portfolio while also actively seeking new opportunities in advanced manufacturing, semiconductors and retail. With extensive experience in the high-tech sector, he will also focus on strategic portfolio growth in the data center space.
“Brett is an exceptional addition to our team, bringing tremendous market expertise and a stellar reputation among his network of clients, subcontractors and colleagues,” said Graycor President Tim Hanifin. “We are thrilled to welcome him as a leader and executive, and have full confidence in his ability to steer Graycor’s Southwest region toward continued success.”
Prior to joining Graycor, Helm spent more than two decades as a Project Executive for DPR Construction, followed by leadership roles at HITT Contracting, Gilbane Building Company, Clayco and Skansa.
“I’m thrilled to join Graycor, and champion its philosophy of growing our business by growing our people,” said Helm. “That is a particularly compelling ambition in the Southwest, where there is so much opportunity to build business, build relationships and deliver results that are strategic, innovative and long-lasting.”
In its more than three decades in the Southwest, Graycor has completed landmark projects including the recently completed Elliot Gateway industrial park in Mesa, Arizona, Rinchem chemical warehouses in Chandler and Surprise, Arizona, the 1.25 million-square-foot G303 for MLILY, and approximately 635,000 square feet within the SkyBridge Arizona master plan in Mesa, Arizona, slated to become a first-of-its-kind Unified Cargo Processing (UCP) facility.
Other notable Phoenix-area projects by Graycor include Camelback Collective and AC by Marriott hotel, numerous medical and retail deliveries, and more than $500 million of warehouse/distribution facilities over the past five years, including IndiCap’s Virgin Industrial Park, Sunbelt Investment Holdings Inc.’s (SIHI) Camelback 303, Innovation Park Deer Valley Site B for Mack Real Estate Group, and Buckeye 77 at Southern Industrial Center.
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Transwestern strengthens Phoenix presence with healthcare hire, leadership promotions
Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) announces that Kathleen Morgan, CCIM, MCR has joined the firm as Managing Director, bringing more than 25 years of experience to the Healthcare Advisory Services team. Morgan will advise physicians, medical building owners, practice groups, hospitals, healthcare providers, and others in the healthcare industry on critical real estate decisions.
Morgan’s appointment comes amid continued growth for Transwestern’s Phoenix office, which recently named Bob Mulhern as Managing Director and Market Leader in Arizona.
Morgan joins Transwestern after a 10-year tenure at Newmark, where she advised healthcare investors throughout the U.S. and Canada on medical office building opportunities in Arizona. In her final three years at her previous firm, Morgan executed 138 sale and lease transactions valued at over $88 million on nearly 445,000 square feet of real estate.
She holds prestigious industry designations including Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and a Master of Corporate Real Estate (MCR) from CoreNet Global and is a member of NAIOP. She was named NAIOP’s Healthcare Broker of the Year in 2022 and recognized as one of the “Most Influential Women in Arizona” by AZRE magazine. As a graduate of LaSalle University and a dedicated member of the community, Morgan is a steward of the University of LaSalle Crew program, board member for NPH USA, and volunteer with the Missionaries of Charity, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Life Teen, and Brophy College Preparatory.
Transwestern also promoted Kate Morris and Vince Femiano to Managing Directors. Since joining the firm in 2019, Morris and Femiano have been instrumental in leading the Phoenix Healthcare Advisory Services team.
“Part of why I joined Transwestern was because of the remarkable team the firm has assembled in Phoenix,” said Mulhern. “We have a best-in-market team of veterans in Kate, Vince and Kathleen leading our Healthcare Advisory Services group. The firm is well positioned for additional growth as we dedicate ourselves to meeting the demands of our clients in the dynamic Phoenix market.”
Transwestern Real Estate Services provides agency leasing, asset services, tenant advisory + workplace solutions, capital markets and research services for owners and tenants across office, healthcare, industrial, multifamily and life sciences properties in Phoenix.
Lindsey Brist to join MMR Group in the Arizona Market
Lindsey Brist has joined MMR Group, as Business Development Manager, covering the Arizona market and surrounding states. Lindsey will be overseeing projects and driving expansion within the heavy industrial, power generation, mining, mission critical, and petrochemical sectors.
What started as a single office in Louisiana’s capital is now the largest open-shop electrical and instrumentation contractor in the United States, MMR Group is known for completing domestic and global projects within budget, on time and with unwavering consideration for safety. MMR’s steady expansion into new domestic and global territories has been fueled by their ability to navigate special and one-of-a-kind projects. The firm consistently ranks at the top of Engineering News-Record’s annual specialty contractors list. They are no stranger to 1 million work-hour projects, and manage 30 offices throughout North and South America.
PREMIER Design + Build Group welcomes Joe Paul Camacho Jr.
PREMIER Design + Build Group announced the addition of Joe Paul Camacho Jr. as Director of Preconstruction, further strengthening its expertise in estimating and preconstruction services with a focus on the Southwest Region.
With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Camacho brings an extensive background in preconstruction, value engineering, project management, and sustainable building. His knowledge enhances PREMIER’s ability to deliver exceptional preconstruction services, ensuring clients receive strategic, cost-effective solutions for their developments.
“The industrial market continues to evolve, and a strong preconstruction team is critical to delivering successful projects,” said Graham Benes, Executive Vice President at PREMIER. “Joe is one of the most meticulous and experienced preconstruction professionals in the industry.”
In addition to leading teams through complex budgeting and planning processes, Camacho is a credentialed leader, having completed the Thayer Leadership Strategies Program at West Point, where he refined his skills in team acceleration, values-driven leadership, and trust-based management.
In his new role, Camacho will lead PREMIER’s Estimating and Preconstruction Services division in the Southwest, overseeing conceptual estimating, due diligence services, competitive bidding, and subcontractor engagement. His leadership will be instrumental in maintaining and strengthening client relationships, driving business development, and ensuring precision in early-stage project planning.
Steve Gabbert, President of the Western Region at PREMIER, added, “With Joe’s deep understanding of preconstruction and estimating, we’re positioned to become even more competitive in the Western U.S., driving innovation and delivering top-notch results while continuing to grow our reputation.”
PREMIER remains committed to expanding its presence in the market with top-tier talent and industry-leading expertise. With Camacho on the team, clients can expect best-in-class service, innovative solutions, and a seamless project foundation that drives long-term success.
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