News Release: Plaza Companies creates powerhouse brokerage team to serve as “center of gravity” in medical office real estate

Megan Sherwood and Perry Gabuzzi of Transwestern and Michael Morton and Aaron Kuhl of MOB Joining Formidable Leasing Team

In one of the most significant developments in the Arizona medical office marketplace in recent memory, Plaza Companies has announced expanding   its team with some of the Valley’s most recognized and successful medical   office brokers to create a powerhouse Commercial Brokerage Services team.

After 31 years as one of Arizona’s most prominent and respected   real estate firms specializing in the medical office sector, Plaza Companies’   Brokerage Services team will be a true center of gravity, expanding Plaza’s   local and national geographic reach and influence to all corners of Maricopa   County.

Joining Plaza Companies are the following dominant brokers:

•   Megan Sherwood, who   was formerly with Plaza Companies and most recently with Transwestern,   rejoins the firm as Executive Vice President Brokerage Services, bringing   with her a significant new medical office portfolio, along with her depth of   market knowledge and relationships. Every single building owner will continue   their success with Megan by transferring their agreements to Plaza.    Megan is one of the preeminent medical office brokers known in the Valley,   with over 1,200 transactions in the course of her career.
•   Perry Gabuzzi, also   formerly with Transwestern. Perry joins as Vice President Brokerage Services,   specializing in providing comprehensive real estate solutions for medical and   office tenants, and will bring over existing clients and work to expand the   Plaza portfolio. His professional demeanor, relationships in the industry and   energetic approach will provide an enhanced level of service for Plaza’s   team.
•   Michael Morton, as an   agent at Medical Office Brokers, worked on third-party representation and   will continue the successful partnership with MOB founder Aaron Kuhl as Vice   President Brokerage Services for Plaza.  Michael brings loyalty to   developing and maintaining positive relationships with healthcare providers   and medical corporations.
•   Aaron Kuhl, who as the   founder of Medical Office Brokers, has represented community health centers,   REIT’s, individuals and group practices and will now bring his extensive   expertise in third-party leasing and investment sales to Plaza Companies as   Senior Vice President Brokerage Services.  Aaron’s reputation is   impeccable, with a lifetime of experience in the industry servicing hundreds   of clients and having brokered RED Award winning projects in both 2011 and   2012.  He is a proven community leader, and a strong and trusted   advocate for medical practices throughout the Valley.

The brokers will also benefit from the support team members,   Michelle Fischer and Coles Hoffman, who will also be joining Plaza and   provide more than two decades of real estate experience to further bolster   the company’s leasing presence and capacity.

“Effective and successful leasing is a relationship-driven   business coupled with local and national market knowledge, energetic drive,   intuitive sensibility, and a deal-making mentality,” said Sharon Harper,   President & CEO of Plaza Companies. “Plaza Companies is a community   embedded organization, focused on the value of strong relationships, with a   relentless focus on delivering great tenant satisfaction and superb building   experiences. The new brokerage team members are regarded by their peers and   by building owners and tenants as the epitome of excellence in the medical   office marketplace. Their track record speaks for itself — they are extremely   connected in the industry, and their transaction closing rates are superb.”

The impact from these brokers and their experienced support team   members will result in transactions that could as much as triple Plaza’s   current volume.

“Megan Sherwood’s incredible success within the first four   months of taking on the listing of Paradiso confirmed to us again that she is   a leasing ‘rock star’ in Greater Phoenix!” said Justin Basie, Asset Manager,   Mark IV Capital.

“Perry’s extensive knowledge of the market and skillful   negotiation tactics were instrumental in our ability to identify and secure   new office space. He patiently guided us through the market and clearly   communicated a plan of attack that helped us make the best decision.    Perry is our real estate department and we look forward to utilizing him and   his new team in the future” said Matthew Perez, Director of Operations,   Maldonado Medical, LLC and American National Medical Management, LLC.

“From the first meeting, and ongoing even to this day, the   level of service has been superior in every way. Michael worked tirelessly on   our account. At one point, we had given up hope, but Michael continued to   advocate on our behalf and pulled off an amazing deal. We were thrilled at   the outcome,” said Kelly Chrisbacher, CMM, Practice Administrator, Tatum   Highlands Medical Associates.

“Aaron has a wealth of knowledge of the Valley and   understands the needs of physicians and administration, and provides our team   with market intelligence that helps us develop our business case for   expansion,” said Mary Bernardo, Manager Strategic Planning and Business   Development, St. Joseph’s Medical Group.

About Plaza Companies

With offices in Peoria, Scottsdale and Tucson, Plaza Companies is a full-service real estate firm specializing in the management, leasing and development of medical office and commercial office properties, technology and bioscience facilities, mixed-use properties and senior housing communities. Since 1982, Plaza Companies has established a proud track record as a competitive, connected and conscientious real estate firm with partnerships throughout the industries it serves.

For more information, visit www.theplazaco.com.