NBS Companies Announce Top Producers of 2014

From Left to Right, Front Row: Jennifer Medak, Ken Griggs, John Medak, Traci McCauley;
Back Row: Robert Black, Scott MacLean, Sean Turley 

Norris, Beggs & Simpson Companies announced its top producers of 2014 at the commercial real estate firm’s annual Awards Banquet on January 24.

Rounding out NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson’s Top 5 Producers, Senior Vice Presidents Jennifer Medak and John Medak, who specialize in office sales and leasing, earned top honors as #1, and were also the company’s leading dealmakers for the year, which is measured by the number of transactions closed. Multifamily investment sales broker and Senior Vice President Robert Black was named #3, having been the Top Producer for the past two consecutive years. Senior Vice President Scott MacLean, an expert in the leasing and sales of industrial/flex properties, ranked 4^th and downtown office broker and Senior Vice President Sean Turley came in 5^th.

Vice President and Certified Property Manager Traci McCauley, who manages an impressive portfolio of several industrial properties, was NAI NBS’ Property Manager of the Year. She previously won this honor in 2007 and 2008.

President Ken Griggs was NBS Financial Services’ Finance Officer of the Year, as well as the overall top producer in the entire company.

The event also highlighted production across the company in 2014. NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson’s brokers completed 755 deals worth over $413.3 million, sold 3.2 million sf and 182 acres, and leased 4.2 million sf. Its property managers managed 12 million sf, 147 acres and 1,334 residential units all valued at $1.8 billion. NBS Financial Services originated 75 loans worth over $560 million, and the loan servicing department serviced approximately 382 loans valued at $1.8 billion.

As a Partner in the company, Ken Griggs has been in the real estate investment industry since 1984. He joined NBS Financial Services in 1993. In 2014, he closed 28 loans grossing more than $249 million. This includes the $41.74 permanent construction financing for Pearl West, Portland’s first speculative office building post-recession.

John Medak began his career at NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson in 1998 after working for CB Richard Ellis in the Bay Area. He then teamed up with his sister, Jennifer Medak, who joined the firm in 1999 after an established career with Colliers International. Together, they’ve been honored as Top Producers multiple years and in 2014 they grossed approximately $86 million in total deal consideration. They completed Umpqua Bank’s 70,000 sf lease renewal, Interface Engineering’s sublet at First and Main and also represented the landlord for over 100,000 sf at Nimbus Corporate Center.

Robert Black has been a member of NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson’s Capital Asset Group since 1999. He was Top Producer in 2012 and 2013. In 2014, he brokered the sale of the historic 52,379 sf Sovereign Hotel as well as the $1.64 million dollar sale of the Overland Warehouse Company building. It was a very successful year as he grossed approximately $18 million in total deal consideration.

Scott MacLean joined NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson in 1996 and has since represented many large industrial tenants. In 2014, he grossed approximately $118 million in total deal consideration which included his Rite Aid Lease renewal for 500,000 sf and his $3.6 million dollar sale of NW 16^th & Overton.

Sean Turley joined NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson in 1999 and has been a frequent Top 5 Producer. He was recognized as the company’s Top Producer in 2010. In 2014,  he brokered the 90,000 sf lease renewal of ADP Plaza and the 10,000 sf lease for Gordon & Rees Law Firm at Bank of America Financial. 

Traci McCauley joined NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson in 2000. She is a Certified Property Manager (CPM) and a Certified Green Broker, as well as a licensed broker in Oregon and Washington.  As a three-peat Property Manager of the Year, she oversees approximately 2 million sf of industrial properties.

NBS Financial Promotes in Portland

Mick Stapleton

NBS Financial Services awarded advanced titles at the company’s annual Awards Banquet February 1. In Portland, Mick Stapleton was named Finance Officer. Mick Stapleton began his career with NBS Financial Services in 2006, and works closely with our highly qualified loan origination staff in attaining the borrowing and investment needs of our clients, which include major life companies, conduits, REITs and pension funds.

NBS Financial Promotes in Seattle

NBS Financial Services awarded advanced titles at the company’s annual Awards Banquet February 1. Jeff Henderson was named Associate Vice President and Zack Goodwin was named Associate Finance Officer.

Jeff Henderson joined NBS Financial Services in 2009. He brings a strong commercial real estate background to NBS Financial’s growing Seattle office, where he originates loans on all types of commercial properties around the Pacific Northwest.

Zack Goodwin joined NBS Financial Services in 2013. He helps satisfy the capital needs of our clients through exclusive relationships with life insurance companies, conduits and various other lenders.

Zack Goodwin

Jeff Henderson

NAI NBS Announces Top Producers of 2013

From Left to Right: Jennifer Medak, Sean Turley, Robert Black, Ken Griggs, Becky Yarger, John Medak, Denis O'Neill

Norris, Beggs & Simpson Companies announced its top producers of 2013 at the commercial real estate firm’s annual awards banquet February 1.
Rounding out Norris, Beggs & Simpson’s Top 5 Producers, multifamily investment sales broker Robert Black was named #1 in the brokerage division for the second consecutive year. Office brokers and siblings Jennifer Medak and John Medak tied for #2. Downtown office broker Sean Turley came in 4th, followed by industrial broker Denis O’Neill.
Becky Yarger, who manages an impressive portfolio of several downtown office buildings, was NAI NBS’ Property Manager of the Year, and Ken Griggs was NBS Financial Services’ Finance Officer of the Year. Ken Griggs was also the top producer in the entire company.
The event also highlighted production across the company in 2013. NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson’s brokers completed 762 deals worth over $276.7 million, sold 920,000 sf and 344 acres, and leased 3 million sf. Its property managers managed 10.5 million sf, 147 acres and 850 residential units all valued at $1.5 billion. NBS Financial Services originated 60 loans worth over $447 million, and the loan servicing department serviced approximately 400 loans valued at $1.8 billion.

Hering, Jr. Named NBS Financial Finance Officer of the Year for 2010

Blake Hering, Jr. was named NBS Financial Services' 2010 Finance Officer of the Year at an awards banquet Jan. 22.

Blake has originated loans valued at more than $1.1 billion during his 11 years with NBS. In 2010, he arranged 10 loans valued at $64 million. He secured $14 million for the CH2M Hill Center (aka Parkside Center) in Portland. He also arranged $13 million for the Lodges at Lake Salish, a 200-unit luxury apartment property in Fairview, Oregon, and $7 million for the Alder Creek Apartments in Vancouver, Washington.

Blake is an executive vice president and partner in Norris, Beggs & Simpson Companies. He sits on the Advisory Committee for Nationwide Life Insurance Company, and is a board member of the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. He is also active as a coach and board volunteer for youth lacrosse in Beaverton.

NBS Financial had a solid 2010: Our finance officers originated a total of 42 loans valued at just under $200 million, and our loan servicing department serviced $1.6 billion in loans.

NBS One of Oregon's Most Admired Companies

For the sixth consecutive year, Norris, Beggs & Simpson Companies was recognized as one of Oregon's Most Admired Companies, based on a survey of Oregon CEOs conducted by the Portland Business Journal. NBS ranked third out of the top ten Most Admired Commercial Real Estate Companies. President J. Clayton Hering accepted the award at a luncheon held at the downtown Hilton yesterday. About 1,800 CEOs and top-level managers in Oregon and Southwest Washington were surveyed to determine the Most Admired Companies.

NBS Financial President Hering Receives CAR Award

Clayton Hering, President of NBS Financial Services, was named Co-Humanitarian of the Year by the Commercial Association of Realtors (CAR) Oregon/SW Washington at its awards dinner last night at the Governor Hotel in Portland. Dietra Stivahtis of Fidelity National Title Company was the other honoree.

Hering is active in a number of charitable organizations, including the Oregon Symphony. He is currently the Board of Directors Vice Chair and has been involved with the Oregon Symphony for more than twenty years. He's also active in groups like Business for Culture and the Arts and Young Audiences of Oregon/SW Washington.

CAR offers education, provides government advocacy and creates opportunities for commercial real estate professionals to connect and grow their business.

NBS Financial President Hering Honored With Award from Portland Business Alliance

J. Clayton Hering, President of Norris, Beggs & Simpson Companies, was honored with the 2009 William S. Naito Outstanding Service Award at the Portland Business Alliance’s Leadership Evening at the Portland Art Museum on Nov. 4.

The award recognizes exceptional leadership and service to the business community, and has been awarded to a member of the PBA since 1985. In the 1990s, it was renamed to honor the late Bill Naito, whose work exemplified the values the Alliance recognizes – community service, philanthropy and leadership. Past recipients include Fred Stickel, publisher of The Oregonian, the late Bob Gerding, cofounder of Gerding/Edlen Development Company, and Peggy Fowler, CEO of Portland General Electric.

Hering is active in a number of community organizations, and is a strong proponent of the arts. He is on the Portland Business Alliance Board of Directors, and is the Vice Chair of the Oregon Symphony Board of Directors. He is on the OHSU Foundation Board of Trustees, and has been involved with Young Audiences of Oregon/SW Washington and many other organizations.

Hering, a graduate of Dartmouth College, served in the United States Marine Corps for three years, including service in Vietnam where he attained the rank of Captain. He joined Norris, Beggs & Simpson Companies in 1972, was promoted to partner and regional manager in 1976 and became president in 1989. He oversees the company’s finance division, capital asset group and office and retail brokerage operations.