MacKenzie Contracting Company LLC

As a Senior Vice President and Principal of MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC, Bill Whitty specializes in office and flex leasing and building sales, representing both landlords and tenants. He has over 30 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry buying, selling, and leasing property in the greater Mid-Atlantic region and throughout the United States. His extensive experience also includes participation in the sale of commercial property to investors as well as individual and corporate users. In addition to being a principal of the firm, Bill heads up a veteran group of five brokers who specialize in agency and tenant representation throughout the greater Baltimore area with several local, regional, and national clients.

Brendan Gill serves as President of MacKenzie Management Company, LLC and is responsible for MacKenzie’s property management platform which oversees over nine million square feet of commercial space in over 244 buildings consisting of over 1,400 tenants. MacKenzie Management manages all property types including office, medical office, retail, flex, industrial, condo associations and multifamily. Of the nine million square feet, 2.25 million square feet is owned by MacKenzie for which Brendan acts as an asset manager, helping with ownership level decision making.

In his career, Brendan has had extensive experience in leasing, acquiring, developing, and managing commercial real estate. Brendan started his career with Cushman & Wakefield in their San Diego office as a broker before joining MacKenzie in 2006 as a broker. He then spent four years in development and acquisitions on behalf of the MacKenzie portfolio where he helped acquire or develop over 800,000 square feet. In 2010, Brendan joined MacKenzie Management as a property manager and upon seeing the opportunity to take the best practices within MacKenzie to third party clients, was able to grow the managed portfolio rapidly.

Brendan is a Principal of MacKenzie Ventures, LLC, the holding company of the MacKenzie Companies and holds a seat on its board. In addition to running MacKenzie Management, Brendan spends time working with the other companies in the MacKenzie platform with a special focus on investments through MacKenzie Investment Group, LLC.

As Executive Vice President/Principal with MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC, Chris Bennett specializes in office and industrial sales and leasing, as well as commercial development. Operating from the company’s Maple Lawn office, Chris works with tenants and landlords throughout Maryland but primarily in Baltimore City/County, Howard, Anne Arundel, and Prince George’s counties. Chris joined the MacKenzie Companies in 1993 as a property manager. In this capacity, he was responsible for the management of over 500,000 square feet of office and retail projects throughout Baltimore County. He was also responsible for such diverse projects as the Annapolis City Marina, a marina and office building complex in the heart of Annapolis. Prior to this experience, Chris worked as a general contractor for several years. Through his multi-faceted property management and development experience, Chris retains the rare quality of having an owner’s perspective of real estate, which is of great benefit to the client, whether they are the tenant or landlord.

As President and Chief Executive Officer of the MacKenzie Companies, which comprise MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC, MacKenzie Management Company, LLC, MacKenzie Services Company, LLC, and MacKenzie Contracting Company, LLC, Gary manages and oversees the corporate operations of all companies. Gary joined the predecessor company, MacKenzie & Associates, in 1977 and has been instrumental in the direction and growth of the organization, which has grown from 10 employees to today’s aggregate employee base of 150. Since joining the company, Gary has been involved in the development, leasing, and management of more than 50 commercial projects containing over 3.0 million square feet with an aggregate value of over $400 million, as well as several residential development projects. Gary is also an executive officer of MacKenzie Properties, Inc. and MacKenzie Investment Corporation.

As a Senior Vice President and Principal of MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC, Joe provides leadership to members of MacKenzie’s brokerage division and works to build the firm’s presence in the market, maintaining and promoting the MacKenzie brand. He specializes in the leasing and sale of office real estate in the Baltimore metropolitan region since joining Mackenzie. Joe has extensive experience in agency leasing and tenant representation, contract negotiation, site selection, and financial analysis.

With over 30 years’ experience in commercial real estate finance and investment, John has executed transactions with a market value in excess of several billion dollars.  As President of MacKenzie Capital, LLC, John oversees the firm’s sourcing of debt and equity capital for local, regional, and national real estate owners, developers, and operators.  Prior to joining MacKenzie in 2004, John was a Senior Vice President of Chicago-based Draper & Kramer Realty Advisors representing pension funds and high net worth individuals and associates in their direct real estate investment allocations.  He also spent four years in the hospitality industry as an Executive Vice President of Finance for MHI Hotels, LLC and held the role of Chief Investment Officer for the AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust, a $4 billion open-ended commingled fund.

With more than 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, Joyce manages and oversees the daily operations of MacKenzie Management Company, LLC and MacKenzie Services Company, LLC, which encompasses property management, lease administration, billing and collections, and building maintenance services. Joyce is responsible for more than 60 employees that work directly in the operations and management of more than 200 properties, totaling nearly 10 million square feet of commercial, medical, and retail space. She is the primary liaison for all third-party accounts which comprise of over two thirds of the total square footage under management. Joyce has been a member of BOMA since 1999 and is a past member of the BOMA Board of Directors.

As a Senior Vice President of MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC, Karen Deeley brings more than 30 years’ experience in the leasing, sale, and financing of commercial real estate to her every day business dealings. Representing tenants at the local, regional, and national levels and among power industries such as finance, healthcare, banking, technology, and non-profits, Karen utilizes her comprehensive knowledge to assist tenants with identifying and analyzing their needs and developing customized occupancy, growth, and relocation strategies. Deeply involved within the local business community, Karen serves on the Greater Baltimore Committee’s President’s Advisory Committee and is a member of the Executive Alliance, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to accelerate the success and leadership of accomplished women by expanding their impact and influence through advocacy, education, and mentorship.

Kevin Carney, President of Mackenzie Multifamily Housing, has built over 800 single-family and 1400 apartment homes and developed over 900 for-sale lots for builders in a variety of communities.

Kevin has collected over 35 years of experience developing, building and managing single-family and multi-family homes in the competitive Baltimore and Washington D.C. real estate markets. Kevin also has unique experience in brokerage, banking, acquisition and development of land and has successfully developed six HUD multi-family communities.

Additionally, Kevin holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Baltimore.

Mark has over 34 years of commercial real estate experience. He specializes in corporate tenant representation. Mark’s expertise in structuring various transactions is a result of completing over 2,400 leases representing in excess of eleven million square feet nationwide.

Born and raised in Baltimore City, Marty attended Catonsville Community College where he received his Associate of Arts Degree in Construction Management, then went on to Johns Hopkins University for Civil Engineering. He joined MacKenzie Contracting Company in 2001 as President and COO where his responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the day-to-day operations and overall management of the company which encompasses project management procedures, contract administration, estimating review and control, staffing assignments and financial management.

Seeing the company grow from 7 to over 33 employees with revenues north of 40 million dollars, Marty has built an experienced team to help manage the various disciplines required to run a successful General Contracting and Construction Management Company, such as operations, accounting, office procedures, business development, sales and marketing.

Having been involved in both private and public sectors, some of the complex projects have utilized fast track and design build construction methods. With Marty’s vast experience, and being surrounded by a strong committed team, his expertise in construction management has been a real asset to our portfolio of projects.

Working with owners and developers through design, procurement, value engineering and construction, his knowledge and approach result in projects delivered on time and within budget, with the highest standards of quality workmanship. Marty’s hands-on, honest approach has allowed us to grow and develop lasting relationships in the region.

Mike Columbus has been working as Vice President of Operations for MacKenzie Services Company for over twenty years. He oversees a department of nearly 50 employees and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of building maintenance services, the Customer Service Desk and the MSC Project Department.

Mike is experienced in the construction and repair of HVAC systems and is EPA Certified, and therefore serves as a technical advisor to the Property Managers. He is instrumental in implementing the transition for new accounts and works closely with third party clients.

Prior to joining MacKenzie in 2000, Mike spent 10 years working for ARAMARK Corporation managing the maintenance department at Mesa Verde National Park in Southwest Colorado. His other duties at ARAMARK included Safety Director and Environmental Auditor. He has also worked in Sequoia National Park in California and Denali National Park in Alaska. He attributes his many years working with the public in the National Parks for developing his customer service skills.

As president of MacKenzie Investment Group, LLC, Mike leads the charge in the firm’s investment program through a combination of development and acquisitions of income-producing properties spanning the East Coast with a focus on all asset classes with strong value-add opportunities.  Mike will also serve as a board member of MacKenzie Ventures, the firm’s parent company. Prior to joining MacKenzie, Mike spent the majority of his career as the Chief Investment Officer of Connecticut-based real estate investment firm, Greenfield Partners.  His responsibilities included identification, capitalization, structuring, acquisition, and development of various hard asset opportunities throughout North America.  He was also responsible for the general management of the acquisition and asset management teams. During his tenure with Greenfield, Bradley invested approximately $4 billion in equity capital comprising more than $8 billion in asset value with a heavy focus on industrial, multi-family, office, and land opportunities.  Mike is also the founding partner of Miles River Partners, LLC, a national investor and developer with a regional focus on the Eastern Seaboard and Florida, that was established in 2018.

Owen joined MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC in 2019 as Vice President of Investment Sales, leading the firm’s investment sales team which specializes in the third-party acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate assets in the State of Maryland and surrounding region, and advises clients on investments strategies, value maximization, and stabilization.

Prior to joining MacKenzie, Rouse was affiliated with Manekin, LLC of Columbia, MD. He was recruited in 1995 to unwind Manekin’s position in institutional joint ventures which ultimately gave rise to a boutique investment sales platform. As Director of Manekin’s Investment Services practice, Rouse represented clients in the purchase and sale of investment real estate, site selection and assemblage, underwriting, and structuring transactions. Rouse then assumed the position of Director of Brokerage overseeing 22 brokers across three offices. He finally shifted his role with Manekin to Capital Markets, identifying and structuring potential projects – and the venture partners to fund them – as well as playing an active role in the strategy and direction of the firm. Rouse is active with area nonprofits including the Advisory Council for Stevenson University where he is currently serving as President; and, Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake.  He has also served as President of CORFAC International, a national/global network of commercial real estate services organizations and former President of the local chapter of National Association of Office and Industrial Properties.

President and Principal of MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC, the brokerage arm of MacKenzie Ventures, LLC, Scott Wimbrow has over 30 years’ experience in the commercial real estate industry. As President, Scott is responsible for the division’s overall operations to include, the management of more than 45 agents, oversight of financial planning, spearheading corporate business development initiatives, and supporting the collaboration efforts between MacKenzie’s affiliate companies.

Prior to assuming his leadership role, Scott effectively represented landlords and tenants, on both a national and regional level, in transactions surpassing $2 billion in value. Scott specialized in assisting a number of companies in the Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington, DC “triangle” to develop their real estate strategies. Scott also has extensive project development experience beginning his career with MacKenzie acting as the Development and Marketing Director for McDonogh Crossroads, a 600,000 square foot office park in Owings Mills, Maryland.

He is a licensed broker with the Maryland Real Estate Commission, the District of Columbia, and in the Commonwealths of Virginia and Pennsylvania, and is the Broker of Record for the company. Additionally, Scott is on the Board of Directors for MacKenzie Ventures, LLC and serves as the Senior Vice President.

With more than five decades of experience in commercial real estate in the Baltimore Metropolitan area, Skip specializes in the sales and leasing of office, commercial, industrial and investment buildings, representing many local companies and building owners throughout the area. Annually, Skip is one of MacKenzie’s leading associates in the number of closed transactions and maintains a highly visible presence in the business community through his involvement in many organizations and committees including: Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors; the Maryland Association of Realtors; and the National Association of Realtors.

Terri Harrington is a Senior Vice President with MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services. Terri’s commercial real estate career spans almost two and a half decades with a variety of leasing experience including executive suites, mixed-use, office, retail, and new development in both suburban and urban properties. Terri began her career with a national developer responsible for both leasing and building operations and understands both sides of the leasing transaction process.

Over this extensive career, Terri successfully leased some of the most challenging projects in downtown Baltimore including the conversion of the Federal Reserve Bank and American Urological buildings from single user to multi-tenant office buildings. Terri was also responsible for the lease transaction to bring the first supermarket to the Central Business District. Terri most recently worked on the new development project of Harbor Point and was responsible for the recent lease up of Class A office building, One South Street.

Terri has consistently been one of the top leasing brokers in the Baltimore market and has been involved in some of the city’s more notable leasing transactions.

In addition to her career in commercial real estate brokerage, Terri is active in economic development and strategic planning efforts to affect positive change in the communities where she lives and works. She serves on numerous boards and committees including the Downtown Partnership, Greater Baltimore Committee’s Leadership Program, and the Charles Street Development Corporation. In addition, Terri serves on the Advisory Board of The University of Baltimore’s Real Estate & Economic Development Program and the Bon Secours Health Systems Foundation Board.

Tom serves as Executive Vice President and Principal of MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC and Executive Vice President and Principal of MacKenzie Retail, LLC, where he oversees a department of 15. Tom has been with the company’s Lutherville office since December 1996. Tom specializes in commercial leasing, development and advisory services, and has been involved in some of the area’s most prestigious projects. During his tenure with MacKenzie, Tom has sold or leased more than 3.5 million square feet of real estate, working with such clients as Upper Chesapeake Health, Hill Management Services, Inc., The Mills Corporation and Smith & Hawken. To date, Tom has participated in real estate transactions totaling over $1 billion in market value. Prior to joining MacKenzie, Tom was employed with Kiddie Academy International, Inc., a Maryland based franchisor of accredited child care learning centers. His responsibilities included the complete oversight of the company’s real estate department with a staff of 10 professionals operating in 41 states.

As a Senior Vice President and Principal at MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC for over 25 years, Trish specializes in the sale and leasing of commercial real estate. She is instrumental in building relationships and guiding clients through complex real estate transactions.

Focused on the Baltimore/Washington Corridor, Trish has been involved in the leasing and marketing of office, retail, warehouse/flex, and mixed-use space. This experience has given her an understanding of both the landlord and tenant perspectives and the economic realities that affect their negotiations and ROI.

Trish has represented companies on a local, regional and national level. Her in-depth knowledge of development, marketing, sales, and leasing, allows her to advise her clients on their real estate strategies, providing value and significant tangible savings to tenants, landlords, buyers, and sellers.

Through her involvement on the boards of Maryland Tech Council and Launch Annapolis, Trish is actively engaged in helping to build a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and tech hub in the Annapolis/BWI Corridor. She is also on the board of the Greater Annapolis Y, and the American Red Cross of Southern Maryland.

A graduate of the University of Delaware, Trish was recently recognized by the Daily Record as a 2017 Influential Marylander and Leadership Anne Arundel Class of 2017.

As CFO of MacKenzie Commercial, Sue manages all Accounting and IT services. She currently oversees a staff of 28 accounting professionals who maintain records for nearly 250 entities generating more than $200 million in revenues. Sue’s team works with each client individually to determine specific reporting requirements and design custom tailored financial reports to fit the owner’s individual needs. Additionally, Sue researches and utilizes software that provides cutting edge technology to improve efficiency and information flow to owners and tenants.

Sue received her Bachelor of Science degree and graduated with magna cum laude honors from York College of Pennsylvania.