Jim Hill, CPM
Property ManagerGuardian Realty Management, Inc.
Chesapeake, United States
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General
About
I am responsible for the management of 500,000 SF of office space in 5 properties in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, VA. I have more than 30 years of real estate experience based in Southeast Virginia and have been involved in the management of over 10 million sq. ft. of retail, office, warehouse, industrial, hospitality, residential, land, and multi-family properties during my career.
I am a graduate of Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk, VA and I hold the Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management of the National Association of Realtors, and a Real Estate Broker License from the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am also a member of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), and the Hampton Roads Association of Commercial Real Estate (HRACRE).
I am a graduate of Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk, VA and I hold the Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management of the National Association of Realtors, and a Real Estate Broker License from the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am also a member of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), and the Hampton Roads Association of Commercial Real Estate (HRACRE).
Haves
Management, leasing, operations, construction oversight, tenant improvements (TI) oversight, lease administration, marketing, engineering, maintenance, housekeeping, security, owner and tenant relations.
Wants
Companies and Individuals Seeking Class A, B+, and B Office Space, Co-Brokers With Clients Seeking Same
Expertise
Property Management
Expert (35 years)
Expert (35 years)
Leasing
Advanced (35 years)
Advanced (35 years)
Sales
Advanced (35 years)
Advanced (35 years)
Professional Experience
Apr 2010 - Present
Property Manager
Guardian Realty Management, Inc.
Real Estate
Guardian Realty Management, Inc.
Real Estate
Property Manager for Twin Oaks I, Twin Oaks II, Silver Oak, and Lynnhaven Corporate Center.
1976 - 1978
(2 years)
(2 years)
Manager
Bayview Realty Corp.
Real Estate
Bayview Realty Corp.
Real Estate
Directed the management, leasing, marketing, maintenance, housekeeping, security and tenant relations for 400 company-owned apartments in the Hampton Roads, VA market.
1978 - 1979
(1 years)
(1 years)
Sales Associate
William E. Wood and Associates
Real Estate
William E. Wood and Associates
Real Estate
Listed and sold residential real estate in the Hampton Roads, VA market.
1979 - 1981
(2 years)
(2 years)
Property Manager
Great Atlantic Real Estate and Property Management
Real Estate
Great Atlantic Real Estate and Property Management
Real Estate
Managed 1,500 apartment Units in 10 properties in Hampton Roads, VA.
1981 - 1994
(13 years)
(13 years)
Director, Shopping Center Management
S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co.
Real Estate
S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co.
Real Estate
Directed the management, operations, tenant improvements (TI), engineering, maintenance, security and lease administration functions for a portfolio in excess of 6,500,000 sq. ft. of GLA in 55 strip shopping center properties located in VA, NC and MD. In addition to shopping centers, managed 500,000 sq. ft. of medical and conventional office buildings during the years 1981-1984. Successfully established, and monitored, quality preventative and corrective maintenance and capital improvement programs for all property systems with a staff of five property managers. Developed a computerized lease administration system to accomplish all CAM, utility, percentage rent, real estate tax, insurance and security adjustments with six lease administration associates. Testified as an expert witness and met with various city assessors and Boards of Equalization to reduce property taxes.
1994 - 2001
(7 years)
(7 years)
General Manager
Pembroke Mall - Jones Lang LaSalle
Commercial Real Estate
Pembroke Mall - Jones Lang LaSalle
Commercial Real Estate
General Manager, Pembroke Mall, Pembroke Commercial Realty Corp., Virginia Beach, VA - Directed the management, specialty leasing, operations, engineering, tenant improvements (TI), and maintenance of all mall systems, housekeeping, security and tenant/guest relations for an 80-store, 650,000 sq. ft. regional shopping mall anchored by Sears, Dillard’s, and Stein Mart, with a staff of 28 employees.
2001 - 2003
(2 years)
(2 years)
Director of Operations
Larrymore Organization
Real Estate
Larrymore Organization
Real Estate
Directed the management, marketing, maintenance, housekeeping, security and tenant relations of 1,200 company-owned conventional, HUD and tax-credit apartments, office, office-warehouse and hospitality properties. Supervised and directed 6 onsite Property Managers and 6 Maintenance crews.
2003 - 2004
(1 years)
(1 years)
Regional Property Manager
Palms Associates
Real Estate
Palms Associates
Real Estate
Directed the management, leasing, marketing, maintenance, housekeeping, security and tenant relations for 2,000 apartments in 7 properties and the power center, Yoder Plaza Shopping Center. Supervised and directed 7 onsite Property Managers and 7 Maintenance crews.
2004 - 2007
(3 years)
(3 years)
General Manager
Military Circle Mall - Thor Equities
Real Estate
Military Circle Mall - Thor Equities
Real Estate
General Manager, MILITARY CIRCLE MALL, Norfolk, VA - Directed the management, temp/specialty leasing, operations, engineering, maintenance, tenant improvements (TI), security, housekeeping, and tenant relations for a 100-store, 1,000,000 sq. ft. super-regional shopping mall anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Sears, Ross & Cinemark 18 Theaters with a staff of 40. Included the duties of operations management, including central plant and maintenance of all mall systems, contract bidding to insure the best prices for vendor services, construction management with regard to tenant build-outs, and acted as tenant-coordinator for new tenants beginning with lease execution through store opening. Insured compliance with all governmental agency regulations such as OSHA, EPA, etc. Authored a property operating manual for use at all company-owned properties.
2008 - 2008
(0 years)
(0 years)
Regional Property Manager
First Potomac Realty Trust
Real Estate
First Potomac Realty Trust
Real Estate
Directed the management, operations, engineering, maintenance, security, housekeeping and tenant relations for 3.2M sq. ft. of Class A and B office, office-warehouse, flex, and industrial property. Supervised and directed (4) Property Managers and (9) building engineers.
May 2009 - Apr 2010
(1 years)
(1 years)
Associate Broker
Mid Atlantic Commercial Realty
Real Estate
Mid Atlantic Commercial Realty
Real Estate
Sales and leasing of all property-types.
Education
1971
Emory and Henry College (High School)
1972
BA, Virginia Wesleyan College (High School)
Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts
More about Jim Hill, CPM
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Hill, CPM
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
28th April
Marital Status
Married
Interests / Hobbies
Family, friends, performing music, arts, golf, surfing, skiing, boating.
My Affiliations
IREM, HRACRE
Certifications
Certified Property Manager (CPM), Virginia Real Estate Broker
Favorite Quotations
If it was easy, everyone would be doing it! It is what it is!
Awards / Honors
Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation through the Institute of Real Estate Management of the National Association of Realtors
Virginia Real Estate Brokers License
Virginia Real Estate Brokers License
Specialities
Management, leasing, operations, construction oversight, tenant improvements (TI) oversight, lease administration, marketing, engineering, maintenance, housekeeping, security, owner and tenant relations.
Languages
English
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