Will Oversee Construction Projects for Portfolio of 120 Northern CA Properties
December 30, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO – Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) announces the promotion of Allan Shapiro to Vice President of Construction & Engineering, Asset Services for the firm’s Northern California region. Shapiro provides comprehensive project management services and engineering support for a 121-building portfolio of office and life sciences buildings in a region stretching from Sacramento to San Francisco to Fresno.
In his role, Shapiro collaborates closely with Transwestern’s team of property managers and the firm’s building owner clients, overseeing construction projects ranging from major infrastructure upgrades, energy efficiency initiatives, and building system enhancements to tenant incentive projects. He is deeply involved in creating and implementing preventative maintenance programs that mitigate risk, extend the lifecycle of building systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and help attract and retain new tenants.
“Allan has been a tremendous asset to our team, providing support for our property managers and our clients,” said Blake Peterson, Managing Senior Vice President of Asset Services. “Transwestern’s approach to asset services combines a hospitality mentality with fundamental property operations, which Allan does consistently through his ability to deliver value to both property owners and tenants.”
Bringing 30+ years of commercial real estate and construction experience, Shapiro joined Transwestern in 2022 and has successfully completed more than 100 construction projects during his tenure. Throughout his career, he gained broad knowledge and skills in property and facilities management, having served as Facility Manager at ON Semiconductor and in roles at Swift Real Estate Partners, Carr America/Equity Office Properties and CBRE.
Shapiro earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Arizona State University and a Certified Property Manager certification from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). He holds a California Real Estate Broker License and is a member of IREM and the National Association of Realtors. A third-generation resident of the Bay Area, Shapiro is also active in his community, having served as a board member, including six years as the regional commissioner, for the Foster City AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) and building sets for a local theater organization.
About Transwestern Real Estate Services
Part of the Transwestern companies, Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) strives to add value for investors, owners, and occupiers across all commercial property types. Fueled by a holistic perspective of the real estate life cycle, agility and creativity are hallmarks of our approach, while vast national resources and sound market intelligence underpin customized recommendations and property solutions.
Four dynamic, integrated companies make up the Transwestern enterprise, giving us the perspective to think broadly, deeply and creatively about commercial real estate. Clients and investors rely on us for expertise that spans institutional and opportunistic investment, development, hospitality, and brokerage and asset services. Our award-winning, collaborative culture empowers team members with resources and independence to work across boundaries in pursuit of innovative solutions, reinforcing a reputation for service excellence that translates to measurable results. Through offices nationwide and alliance partners around the globe, we positively impact the built environment and our communities while fostering a work climate that champions career vitality for all. Learn more at transwestern.com and @Transwestern.
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