ABOUT

WHO WE ARE

The ViaWest Group was established in Phoenix, Arizona in 2003 with the goal of engaging in commercial real estate investments, development, and property management in an effort to continuously maximize the value of real estate opportunities. This is done through a partnership-driven mindset, a focus on our core values, and a belief that our lives are enhanced by the experiences within the spaces where we spend our lives. It’s not what we do that makes us different – it’s how we do it.

HISTORY

2023:
2023 marked our 20th Anniversary. Successfully sold nine properties, while also adding twelve new properties to the portfolio (83 total). Completed four development projects, while launching five new industrial development projects (4.1MM SF) across Denver, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, and Phoenix. Executed 115 new/renewal/expansion leases totaling 2.25MM SF and added two new third-party management clients.
2022:
We successfully sold three properties, while also adding 14 new properties to our portfolio (70 total). We completed two development projects, while launching 8 new industrial development projects (2.9MM SF) across Denver, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, and Phoenix. We executed 107 new/renewal/expansion leases totaling 1.2MM SF and added one new third-party management client.
2021
Expanded our portfolio by 17 properties (62 total), commenced 5 new industrial development projects totaling 945K square feet, added 7 new third party management clients, executed over 97 leases in excess of 1.65mm square feet, entered San Diego market with a combination of acquisition/development projects totaling 529K square feet, and successfully sold 9 properties.
2020
Established Denver (Mountain West) Office, completed two new industrial development projects totaling 291,072 s.f., grew properties under management to 8 million s.f., sold 8 properties, acquired one new office complex, successfully exited Select Strategies Fund I (which commenced in 2014), and launched our Select Strategies Fund II.
2019
Commenced development on four new industrial projects totaling over 900,000 s.f., grew properties under management to over 6.8MM s.f., and sold five properties including the Biltmore Center for a record $212MM.
2018
Increased portfolio substantially, including acquisition of 6 industrial projects totaling over 1.1MM s.f. and grew properties under management to over 5.0MM s.f.
2017
Continued geographic expansion with first projects in Nevada and Colorado while executing a few strategic dispositions that set Company records for profitability.
2016
Moved Corporate HQ to Biltmore Center, established a Scottsdale office, and continued strategic purchases, such as Raintree Corporate Center for $50MM via online auction.
2015
Began pursuit of larger asset acquisition, including the purchase of the 635,000 s.f. Class A office complex, Biltmore Center, for $163MM and of geographic expansion with first asset purchase in Texas.
2014
Commenced an investment fund focused on acquiring value-add, general industrial properties throughout the Southwest U.S.
2013
Continued value-add acquisition efforts, including the purchase of a discounted note for $32 million on a flex-office project which was then foreclosed and sold at a significant profit within 8 months.
2012
Significantly increased value-add acquisition efforts, including the purchase of Nexus, a corporate R&D building, from a global technology company which we then completely renovated to an open-office, creative environment and subsequently leased in its entirety to Amazon.
2011
Danny Swancey joined ViaWest as Director of Real Estate prior to ultimate promotion to Partner.
2010
Launched Southwest Real Estate Opportunity Fund to purchase distressed assets in Metro Phoenix.
2009
Identified and capitalized on early-cycle opportunities. Additionally, formed an investment fund focused on publicly traded REIT securities.
2008
Focused on increasing occupancy in all existing assets while seeking early cycle opportunities.
2007
Concentrated on exiting speculative investments; completing existing developments; and finding quick turnaround-and-exit opportunities, such as sale of 135 acre land site upon obtaining entitlements and infrastructure solutions.
2006
As market heated up, began to slow down acquisition/development activity instead focusing on small in-and-out opportunities and completion of existing commitments.
2005
Expanded holdings through acquisition and development of multiple property types, including commencing the Company’s first industrial development, the 190,000 s.f. Warner Commerce Park and serving as local partner on 2,000+ unit / $200+ million condo conversion strategy for a national condo-converter.
2004
Generated initial income for company through consulting work and focused on purchasing various land sites for development of industrial properties.
2003
ViaWest Properties is formed in Phoenix,AZ.

CULTURE

Our culture is based on a set of values we bring to each interaction to ensure the most positive experiences for our clients, investors and employees.

Be engaged and engaging

Always conduct oneself with integrity

Focus on seeking solutions

Be accountable to oneself and others

Strive for results

VALUES

We truly enjoy the business of real estate. People work, create, socialize, shop and live in real estate. Our goal is to maximize these experiences while taking great pride in our efforts and results for our investors and clients. Our company only succeeds because of its people. Our people are defined by the following qualities:

A high level of energy.