NAI NBS Earns CoStar Power Broker Awards

NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson made a strong showing in the 2010 CoStar Power Broker Awards. For the sixth consecutive year, NAI NBS was named a top leasing and sales firm in the Portland metropolitan market.

A number of NAI NBS brokers earned individual awards:
Top Office Leasing Brokers: Chris Johnson and MaryKay West
Top Retail Leasing Brokers: J.J. Unger and Pam Lindloff

Visit the Power Broker website for the entire list.

NAI NBS #1 Top CRE Company in Portland, Wins CAR Awards

Last week was a good one for NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson. The Portland Business Journal's list of Top Commercial Real Estate Companies in Portland came out, and NAI NBS was ranked #1! The list is ranked by number of current metro licensed agents, and we have 55. The full list is only available for subscribers, but you can see the Top 10 here.

The Commercial Association of Realtors (CAR) of Oregon/SW Washington also held its awards ceremony last Thursday. Many of our brokers and staff members are involved with CAR. Chris Johnson was named Office Broker of the Year, MaryKay West was named Co-Humanitarian of the Year, and Jeff Borlaug was recognized as Member of the Year. We also had two runners-up: Andrew Rosengarten for Rookie of the Year, and J.J. Unger for Retail Broker of the Year.

Two NAI NBS Brokers Recognized at NAI Global 2011 Convention

Two NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson employees were recognized at NAI Global’s 2011 Convention in Las Vegas last week.

Executive Vice President Roger Qualman, who manages NAI NBS’ Vancouver, Washington, office and oversees the company’s industrial sales team, received the Chairman’s Award. It recognizes the NAI Business Director who best exemplifies the “right stuff” as it relates to the effective management of an NAI office, including leadership, business generation, service delivery, participation in enterprise initiatives and integration of NAI tools and resources throughout the firm. Qualman is pictured at right accepting the award from NAI Global President Jeff Finn.

Real Estate Broker Ross Connor, who specializes in industrial properties, was named to the NAI Global Elite, a group comprised of the organization’s top performers and top producers. He qualified as a Top Performer at the Elite level based on 2010 production.

NAI NBS an Oregon Most Admired Company for Sixth Consecutive Year

For the sixth consecutive year, NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson was recognized as one of Oregon's Most Admired Companies, based on a survey of Oregon CEOs conducted by the Portland Business Journal. NAI 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.

NAI NBS Earns CoStar Power Broker Awards for Performance in 2009

NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson made a strong showing in the 2009 CoStar Power Broker Awards.

For the fifth consecutive year, NAI NBS was named a top leasing and sales firm in the Portland metropolitan market.

CoStar said in an article about the awards:

"Given the extreme economic conditions in 2009, last year was one that many in the commercial real estate would just as soon like to forget. Every commercial real estate broker who managed to secure a lease or arrange a building sale during the year probably deserves an award.

The ones who excelled under those conditions and achieved the highest transaction volume in commercial property sales and leases last year in their respective markets are especially deserving of industry-wide recognition. Which is why CoStar is especially pleased to present the 2009 CoStar Power Broker Awards, singling out those who persevered and earned the right to be called one of the 'best of the best' in commercial real estate brokerage."

A number of NAI NBS brokers earned individual awards:

• Top Office Leasing Brokers: Jennifer Medak and John Medak
• Top Retail Leasing Brokers: Gina Barendrick and J.J. Unger
• Top Industrial Leasing Brokers: Michael Merino and Scott MacLean
• Top Sales Brokers: Chris Johnson, MaryKay West and Robert Black

Visit the Power Broker website for the entire list.

NAI Global Named Global Broker of the Year by PERE Magazine

NAI Global, one of the largest commercial real estate service providers worldwide, has been named Global Broker of the Year by Private Equity Real Estate (PERE) magazine in the PERE Awards 2009.

"Each year, the readers of PERE magazine and PERENews.com nominate and choose the firms, individuals and deals they believe stood out from the crowd the previous year," said Zoe Hughes, Senior Editor, Real Estate. "2009 was a year in which the private real estate investing world experienced a tremendous amount of turmoil, so to be selected in this year’s awards is a tremendous accolade from our readers and a vote of confidence in what lies ahead for NAI Global."

"This award is a testament to the quality and commitment of NAI Global and its professionals around the world in serving the private equity and financial sectors," said Jeffrey M. Finn, NAI Global President & CEO. "Looking ahead, we will continue to innovate and add value with focused service offerings like our Special Asset Solutions group or the Commercial Property PowerSale™ program, to deliver exceptional results for clients around the globe."

NAI NBS Takes Home Three CAR Awards

NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson had a strong showing at the 2010 Commercial Association of Realtors (CAR) Awards Dinner last night at the Governor Hotel. The theme of the evening was “Building a Healthier Future,” and NAI NBS' Jeff Borlaug, the 2010 CAR President, emceed. NAI NBS' winners were:

-President Clayton Hering was named Co-Humanitarian of the Year. He is active in a number of charitable organizations, including the Oregon Symphony and Business for Culture and the Arts.
-Executive Vice President Chris Johnson was named Investment Broker of the Year.
-Associate Vice President Garret Harper (also NAI NBS' Top Producer of 2009) was named Industrial Broker of the Year.

We also had several runners up: Pam Lindloff for Retail Broker of the Year, Gina Barendrick for Rookie of the Year, and Jennifer Medak and John Medak for Office Broker of the Year. An insert in today's Portland Business Journal featured all of the winners and runners up.

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

NAI NBS Named One of Oregon's Most Admired Companies

For the fifth consecutive year, NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson was recognized as one of Oregon's Most Admired Companies, based on a survey of Oregon CEOs conducted by the Portland Business Journal. NAI NBS ranked fourth out of the top ten Most Admired Commercial Real Estate Companies. President 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 Washingotn were surveyed to determine the Most Admired Companies. 128 commercial real estate companies throughout the state were nominated for inclusion on the list. The PBJ has a complete list of the winners in the commercial real estate category and others (such as manufacturing, technology and nonprofits).

NAI NBS President Hering Receives 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.