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Add the IRS to the list of tenants moving to Union Station. The IRS will relocate its Taxpayer Assistance Center from Bannister Road to a new space inside Union Station this fall. The IRS will occupy 4,400 square feet of space near the west lower-level entrance. Zimmer Real Estate Services, L.C. represents Union Station and the team (above back row), comprised of Debora Field, Joyce Murray and Devin Schuster, has more than 60 years of experience combined in Kansas City real estate. Front row (from left) is Charles Ball, from the IRS Real Estate & Facilities Management Office, and George Guastello, President and CEO of Union Station Kansas City, Inc.
“This is an exciting time for us,” Guastello said. “We consider Union Station, because of its history and unequaled iconic status, to be the ‘People’s Place.’ With that in mind, our goal is to use our available space to create a home for organizations like the IRS, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and the Kansas City Area Development Council. These are all groups devoted to making Kansas City the best it can be — and what better place than right here?” Other tenants at Union Station include Kansas City’s main U.S. Post Office and the National Archives and Records Administration office. The station also serves as a hub for Amtrak rail service.
Grubb & Ellis honors top producers
Grubb & Ellis recently announced the achievements of its colleagues and top producers in the Kansas City metro region. Brokers must fulfill the highest production standards set by the company, which typically results in honoring the top 5 to 8 percent of all company professionals. “Grubb & Ellis’ goal is to be the best. That means recruiting and retaining the industry’s top talent, who succeed by consistently providing the highest level of service to clients,” said Jack Van Berkel, chief operating officer and president, Real Estate Services. “Each of the individuals honored at Circle of Excellence continue to set the example for how professionals who value teamwork, possess deep market knowledge and develop innovative real estate strategies can result in the best possible service for our clients. We’re proud to recognize them for their accomplishments.”
Bryan Johnson, (above with his Circle of Excellence Award) co-chief executive officer, Sven Sykes, executive vice president, and Tom Volini, executive vice president, each received top honors in their respective specialties. Additionally, Johnson was awarded Affiliate Broker of the Year. From the looks of what’s hanging in his office, Johnson (a big hunter and fisherman) will be placing his award next to some furry friends.
IREM hits the golf course for charity
The Kansas City Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management held a golf tournament recently at Meadowbrook Country Club. The sold-out event was a big hit and was sponsored by Major Painting. About 200 IREM members and friends enjoyed a beautiful day on the course with a portion of the proceeds to be donated to local charities at their December luncheon. Above are (from left) Brad Ashley, CPM, Senior Property Manager- CB Richard Ellis Inc.; Roger Vossman, Vice President – McAnany Construction Inc.; Eric Vossman, Project Manager- McAnany Construction Inc.; and Vern Walters, CPM, Vice President – Zimmer Real Estate Services.
Openings in Park Place 95
Park Place 95 is a high-quality office/warehouse flex development just east of 95th and Lackman in Lenexa, Kan. Each unit has rear-loading with either over-head doors or dock loading and plenty of traditional parking spaces out front. Currently, there are six vacant units ranging from 1,748 square feet up to 4,800 square feet, with office/warehouse ratios from 45 percent up to 95 percent. The property is carefully maintained by local management and each of the vacant units are move-in ready with new carpet and paint. Contact Russ Pearson with Harbinger Property Group at (913) 890-2015 or rpearson@harbingerkc.com for more information or to schedule a tour.