F.
JAMES MCGUIRE, CEO
Following
in the firm ground work laid by his father Frank
J. McGuire, Jim serves as President and Chief Executive
Officer of The McGuire Group, a portfolio of privately
held companies with more than 2000 employees involved
principally in real estate development / management,
health care, and investment. Mr. McGuire’s
early work in the family companies began in 1984
when he started at the bottom as an electrician’s
apprentice and carpenter in Western New York and
Fairbanks, Alaska. He left the companies to pursue
a B.S. from Rochester Institute of Technology, and
spent five years with W.L. Gore and Associates,
before returning to his roots in 1996. Increasing
responsibility in all aspects of the companies culminated
in the role of President and CEO in 2002. During
his tenure, the company has continued to grow and
prosper. Diverse experience in operations, finance
and marketing allow for a unique perspective, understanding
the customers’ need for quality, cost-effective
products and services that provide a return on investment.
An active community volunteer, Jim is a co-founder
of 43 x 79, a group collaborating to improve business
opportunities in Buffalo; a trustee on the Mercy
Hospital Foundation, of which he is past-president;
a past board member for Buffalo Niagara Enterprise
and Coordinated Care; has co-chaired several fund-raisers
for the Alzheimer’s Association of WNY and
is involved in numerous industry initiatives.
JAMES
F. DENTINGER, PRESIDENT
Jim
came to the McGuire Development Company with more
than 22 years of commercial real estate experience
in key areas such as site selection/development,
business development, marketing, leasing, finance,
construction management and property management.
Formerly serving as CEO for Ciminelli Real Estate
Corporation, Mr. Dentinger possesses extensive knowledge
of the New York, and Florida Real Estate markets
and broker community. He is adept at negotiating
business deals and contracts from initial contact
to tenant move-in; coordinating all aspects of major
development projects; acquisitions; strategic planning
for all marketing and sales functions; managing
employee, tenant and broker relations; project restructuring;
and serving as a corporate spokesperson. Mr. Dentinger
is a licensed real estate Broker in both New York
State and Florida and holds a Master’s Degree
in business administration from the Richard J. Wehle
School of Business at Canisius College, as well
as a Bachelor of Science degree from the college’s
undergraduate division. In addition to his business
initiatives, Mr. Dentinger is involved in many professional
and non-profit organizations. In 2000, Business
First of Buffalo recognized his commitment to the
western New York community with a “40 UNDER
40 AWARD.” In 2005, Amherst Chamber of Commerce
recognized Mr. Dentinger with the “2004 President’s
Award” for his “endless contributions
to the organization.” Among his community
affiliations, Mr. Dentinger is a member of the Buffalo
Renaissance Foundation and serves as Secretary of
the Buffalo State College Foundation; he also serves
as Chairman of the Buffalo Urban leage , and was
the past chairman of the American Heart Association.
Additionally, he is past president of the board
of directors of Leadership Buffalo; past chairman
of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce. In addition,
Mr. Dentinger is a past member of the Erie Community
College Foundation Executive Board, serving as president
from 1997-1999, and currently serves on the board
of the Amherst Police Foundation.
COLBY SMITH, CPM, RPA, CEP,
VICE PRESIDENT
Colby
joined the McGuire Development team in 2006 as Vice
President. He brings over 19 years of experience
in commercial, residential and facilities management
to his position at McGuire Development.
Most
recently Colby served as Vice President with Ciminelli
Real Estate Corp. (from 1996). Colby became Property
Manager of the Key Center in 1998. He managed the
property from onsite through change of ownership
and stabilization until 2003. Subsequently, he managed
the site from Williamsville with an increasing focus
on oversight through September 2006.
Colby
oversees building and facility operations for a
number of McGuire Development properties, specializing
in the management of the company’s third party
portfolio. His varied job responsibilities include
the following:
- Overseeing
tenant relationships and ensuring tenant satisfaction
- Guaranteeing
that all properties are in good overall condition
- Full
vendor contract performance and pricing responsibility
- Preparing
and reviewing property operations on a capital
budget, including implementing capital improvement
plans
- Establishing
preventative maintenance, life safety, environmental,
and energy management systems
- Full
lease management/enforcement responsibility
- Developing
and maintaining property management policies and
procedures
- Developing
bid specifications for building services
- Risk
management of all operating properties
- Assisting
with tenant lease renewals and marketing activities
As
a former Construction Project Manager for the Property
Management division of Marine Midland Bank (HSBC),
Colby possesses a thorough working knowledge of
the banking industry’s relocation process.
Through the position of Assistant Manager of an
engineered storage facility, Colby has gained extensive
experience in the commercial warehousing industry.
He also possesses notable experience in the residential
property management industry, primarily government
subsidized housing.
As
an experienced Real Property Administrator (RPA),Colby
has a broad knowledge of the real estate industry
and is proficient in all areas of building systems
design, operations, and maintenance; commercial
real estate law; investment and finance; risk management
and insurance; leasing and marketing; and environmental
health and safety. In addition, he has been named
a Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP)
by the Association of Energy Engineers. Finally,
Colby was awarded the Certified Property Manager
(CPM) designation from the Institute of Real Estate
Management (IREM). To acquire the CPM designation,
real estate managers must meet IREM’s criteria
in the areas of education, examination and experience.
He is a graduate of Erie Community College, where
he received an Associates Degree in Building Management
and Maintenance. Colby serves on the Board of Directors
of BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association),
and serves on the Buffalo Place Operations Committee.
VITO
PICONE, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Vito
brings more than 21 years of real estate experience
to McGuire
Development Company with a comprehensive background
in sales, real estate finance, site selection, leasing,
land acquisition, development and operations.
Prior
to joining McGuire Development, he worked for Hunt
Commercial Real Estate. His listing portfolio was
unmatched in the commercial real estate industry,
with more than 40 exclusive listings and a market
volume totaling more than $28 million.
He
has brokered transactions and assisted with site
selection and operations for First Union Mortgagee,
Wells Fargo, Dunlop Tire Corporation, Catholic Health
System, Kaleida Health Systems, State Farm Insurance
and Tim Hortons, to name a few. A portion of his
portfolio includes a 90,000 square foot Kohl’s
department store in Lancaster, the CVS retail center
in Blasdell and Pier 1 Imports in Tonawanda and
East Amherst.
He
is past vice president for the local chapter of
the New York Sate Commercial Association of Realtors
(NYSCAR), and is a member of the New York State
Association of Realtors, the National Association
of Realtors,
and the Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors.
Picone's reputation in real estate is centered upon
his strong relationships with clients both past
and present. His solid understanding of putting
their needs first, and commitment to getting the
job done, has earned him industry-wide trust and
respect.
JOSEPH
LEBER, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Joe
possesses a decade of experience in Commercial Real
Estate and Development and has generated more than
$19 million in sales for industrial, retail and
investment portfolios. His intimate knowledge of
the industry enables him to provide full-scale commercial
real estate brokerage services for the individual
investor and the corporate client. He specializes
in leasing commercial space as well as buying and
selling land, office buildings, industrial space
and shopping centers. Joe has been recognized for
facilitating successful new business development
and growth opportunities for clients.
Joining
the company in 2008, Joe
embodies McGuire Development Company’s philosophy
of honesty and transparency. He strives to provide
personalized, detailed services to every client,
making their experience with the company both positive
and fruitful. Joe
is responsible for handling new business development
and facilitating the expansion and growth opportunities
for current clients. He also offers a full range
of tailored commercial real estate brokerage services.
By incorporating McGuire Development Company’s
transparent business model into his daily practices,
Joe
is able to establish an immediate level of trust
and comfort with his clients. This signature service
also means that there are no unknowns when entering
into a contract. Costs, time frames and client involvement
are discussed up-front, laying the necessary groundwork
for a seamless, straightforward experience.
Joe
is Licensed Real Estate Broker in New York State
and serves on the Board of Directors for New York
State Commercial Association of Realtors
STEPHANIE
ROGGOW, MARKETING COORDINATOR
Stephanie T. Roggow joined the McGuire Development
team in 2006 and serves as marketing coordinator
for the company.
In
this capacity, Stephanie works with the sales and
leasing team to market new and existing development
projects and commercial listings. This incorporates
the creation and distribution of all marketing materials
including signs, brochures, flyers, direct mail
pieces, list servs and press releases.
She
also participates in the research and preparation
for all RFPs, coordinates grand opening events,
designs presentations and synchronizes the company’s
sponsorship of charity events including the American
Heart Association’s Heart Walk.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in business
administration from Medaille College and is a licensed
New York State sales person.
JEFFREY C. FALZONE, SENIOR PROPERTY MANAGER
With
more than 15 years of property management experience,
Jeff oversees numerous projects including Class
A commercial office space, retail establishments,
vacant land and residential federally-funded apartments,
along with several other projects for McGuire Development
Company.
Jeff
is responsible for ensuring that the company’s
portfolio of properties is maintained in a safe,
efficient and cost-effective manner. This also includes
handling tenant relations and transitions, lease
administration and facility maintenance.
Prior
to his appointment, Jeff served as a Senior Property
Manager for First Niagara Bank, formerly Lockport
Savings Bank. During his tenure, his responsibilities
grew from 12 branches and 25 properties to 25 branches
and 50 properties, one of which was the bank’s
headquarters in Lockport, NY. Prior to that, he
served as a Property Manager for Empire of America
Realty Credit Corp. from 1990 to 1995.
As
a Property Manager, Jeff excels at bidding, planning
and budgeting for capital improvement projects,
overseeing vendors and contractors and filling vacancies.
Overall, he administers a multi-million dollar total
operating budget. Jeff has been lauded for his ability
to meet customers’ needs while focusing on
making a direct and positive impact on those whom
he serves.
PATRICK
J. MCFEELY, DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
McGuire
Development Company announces the appointment of
Patrick J. McFeely of Hamburg as development manager.
In
this capacity, McFeely enhances the company’s
transparent business philosophy through the oversight
of new-build construction projects as well as capital
improvement and construction projects at various
McGuire Development-managed sites. In addition,
McFeely manages the company’s construction
services crew and is responsible for meeting environmental
service related needs.
Prior
to his appointment, McFeely worked for 13 years
at Autumn View Health Care Facility, a McGuire-owned
nursing and rehabilitation center in Hamburg.
He
holds a bachelor’s degree in urban and regional
planning and analysis from Buffalo State College
and a master’s degree in business administration
from St. Bonaventure University. He is also a licensed
New York State Salesperson.
