PEOPLE, PROPS & PROPERTIES
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Sudberry Properties Builds New Hilton Hotel
Sudberry Properties has started construction of a 100-guest-room Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton at Breakwater Town Center, 771 Palm Ave., Imperial Beach.  The hotel is a four-story, 62,000-square-foot project with “beach modern” architecture, a fitness center, breakfast and lounge area, business center and swimming pool. It is the final phase of Breakwater Town Center, a public-private partnership by the city of Imperial Beach and Sudberry Properties.
Marc Harris Joins Unique Western Homes
Marc Harris has joined Unique Western Homes Inc. as Operations Manager. Unique Western Homes specializes in building niche new home communities and anticipates breaking ground on two single-family developments in 2019. A new home industry veteran of over 30 years, Marc was previously awarded BIA’s Trade Contractor of the Year and currently serves on the Membership Committee and Chairs the Specialty Contractors Council. Contact Marc at 619-204-2218 to learn more.
Cambria at Otay Ranch Releases Phase 4
After opening second quarter 2018, sales for the 60 unit Cambria at Otay Ranch have been strong and Cornerstone Communities is excited to announce the release of phase four. Cambria is one of four projects by Cornerstone in Otay Ranch representing 233 total units. The excellent home designs and premier location have been very popular with south county home buyers. Prices start at $647,990.
Quinn Serves on Professional Women in Building Board
AnnMarie Quinn, Director of Client Relations for Geotek Inc. has been elected to the Board of Directors of CBIA’s Professional Women in Building. She recently attended PWB’s 2-day strategic planning session which included discussions on legislative awareness, education, and plans for growth of PWB for 2019. AnnMarie also serves on the Membership Committee for San Diego BIA.  Learn more about Professional Women in Building.
SMC Names New Lifetime Director
Vanessa Linn, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Shea Homes San Diego ,  has been inducted as a Lifetime Director of San Diego BIA's Sales and Marketing Council. Vanessa was awarded the honor in recognition of her over 10 years of service to the Council, which she Chaired in 2011. Vanessa's well-regarded reputation and skill sets, garnered over 20 years in the new home sales industry, has helped the SMC gain huge strides to the benefit of the SMC membership. Vanessa joins an elite group of just 15 SDBIA SMC Lifetime Directors.
Wermers Multi-Family Corporation Completes Construction
The nationally-ranked and awarded multi-family general contractor, Wermers Multi-Family Corporation, completed construction of Luna at Pacific Highlands Ranch – a community of 79 one, two, three and four-bedroom affordable rental homes located on Pacific Place Drive at Pacific Highlands Ranch. The project included two 4-story, Type V-A buildings. Wermers Multi-Family Corporation has built over 2,000 affordable units (est) in San Diego alone.
Sunrise Management Expands
Expanding its presence throughout the Southwest, Sunrise Management has added seven multifamily communities totaling 1,339 units to its portfolio, including apartment complexes in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, Phoenix and Las Vegas. The communities range from a historic 16-unit 1929 complex in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood, to the expansive Argenta project - consisting of 396 units in Phoenix's Mesa suburb - to a luxury high rise in downtown LA. 
Meridian Communities Continues Success
The award-winning communities of Evo, Trio and Metro, located in South County’s new urban hub – Millenia, celebrated a successful sales release of 10 new homes in January. The release included the final production building of the Metro Rowhome product. Built by Meridian Communities, the innovative 217 unit community is comprised of 3 different product types that are integrated into one community. Prices range from the high $300’s to the high $500’s.  View the award-winning community.
New Location and New Certifications!
President and CEO of Menas Realty Company Julie Menas, announced that Menas community managers Antwone Wade and Sarah McClanahan have both earned their CCAM designations! The newly designated Antwone and Sarah, along with the entire Menas team, have also just relocated from Pacific Beach to their new Mission Valley Heights office at 7592 Metropolitan Dr, Suite 401, San Diego 92108.
Cavignac & Associates welcomes Brandon Goucher
Brandon Goucher, a 15-year-veteran of the insurance industry, has been brought aboard by  Cavignac & Associates    as Commercial Department Account Manager. Cavignac & Associates is a San Diego-based, 55-member risk management and insurance brokerage firm with specialized expertise in the design and building industry. Goucher will be the primary contact at the agency for his assigned clients, charged with managing their exposure to risk and negotiating their insurance.
Design Line Interiors Honored with Three Silver Awards!
DLI has been honored with Silver Awards and is shooting for Gold at The Nationals in the categories of Best Outdoor Living Space, Best Website for An Associate or Supplier, and Best Sales Environment. Visit with the professionals from Design Line Interiors at the 2019 NAHB Nationals Awards held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on February 19 th .
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