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Join us in congratulating Greg Hunter, Chief Financial Officer, who celebrated 25 years of service with RISE today. RISE President, Greg Blais, reminisced about Hunter’s impact with RISE, “Who would have known that 25 years ago today, November 16th, 1998, that RISE hired a future partner, friend, career-long all-star, and the backbone of our company in Greg Hunter. Starting out in a young company as a Staff Accountant ascending quickly through the company to become our valued CFO and Partner. Greg’s impact goes far beyond his financial management and acumen. Greg has a tremendous impact on all aspects of our business, team members, and community and does so guided by his strong faith. Greg is a tremendous leader. His ability to dissect situations and arrive at sound decisions keeps us grounded. We simply would not be RISE without Greg and he makes us all better in many ways. Congratulations on 25 years of making things happen and keeping us laughing throughout your journey. God bless.” Pictured here: Ryan Holmes (left), CEO, presenting Greg with a token of recognition today.
RISE and Michigan Tech University have officially closed on their Public Private Partnership (P3) to deliver 516 student beds to the Houghton, MI campus. With a focus on modern and sustainable features, the design and architecture of the residence hall features a vibrant and eco-friendly living space. The project, aligned with Michigan Tech’s focus on responsible environmental design, is on track for LEED Silver (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.
RISE held an official groundbreaking ceremony for our latest multifamily development in Jacksonville, FL last week. The RISE team was joined by vendors, subcontractors, and equity partners, as well as the press, to ceremonially mark the start of construction for this 331-unit multifamily development in the Baymeadows neighborhood right down the road from our Jacksonville Headquarters. Remarks from Matthew Marshall (Senior Vice President of Development), Joe Passkiewicz (Senior Vice President of Construction), and Tracy Thompson (Construction Project Manager) each gave remarks thanking our partners, noting the resiliency of the team in challenging market conditions, and remarking on the long-term impact of a project like RISE Baymeadows.
Join RISE in congratulating Kristy Anderson, Property Controller, who celebrates 25 years with our company today! As one of our most tenured team members, Kristy has been a consistent champion of the RISE culture. Greg Hunter, RISE CFO, shared “I am thrilled to congratulate Kristy as we celebrate her remarkable 25-year journey with RISE. Her service to RISE is a testament to her unwavering dedication, hard work, and loyalty. Through the years, she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence and has played an integral role in our success. Kristy truly embodies the attributes of RISE. Her achievements are a source of pride for us all, and we look forward to many more years of valuable contributions.” Congratulations, Kristy!
The RISE mission is to improve lives and impact people positively – one person at a time. Our mission and our ethos of “Love. Serve. Care.” manifest as a culture that is defined by service, inspiration, empowerment, and a drive to benchmark a higher standard. For over 28 years RISE has delivered 100 transformational campus projects to university partners. The relationships and collaboration we nurture with higher-ed clients result in projects that positively impact generations of students to come. Our success validates our approach, and the ideals we strive for inform our ultimate goals. Public-Private Partnerships with universities, such as Appalachian State University pictured here, have reliably provided, and will continue to provide, housing and opportunities for multitudes of students. We aim to not only transform campuses, but to transform lives.
Several RISE UNF alumni were honored to table at the University of North Florida's Career Fair this week. Our team is growing and looking for the best and brightest as we continue to foster a culture that focuses on love, service, and care. Pictured here: Tracy Thompson (alumni and Construction Project Manager), Tommy Wheeler (UNF student and RISE construction intern), Louis Fegan (alumni and VP of Construction), Sara Farrell (alumni and Construction Estimator), and Stephen Kohler (Construction Project Manager). If you are looking to engage your passions and join in our mission of improving lives and impacting people positively – one person at a time, then we invite you to explore a career at RISE. Visit us today to get started: risere.com/careers
RISE has had the privilege of partnering and volunteering with many great community organizations that allow us to further our mission of improving lives and impacting people – one person at a time. One such organization is Feeding Northeast Florida which is the largest food bank serving Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns Counties. Through innovative direct-service programs and partnerships with schools, senior centers, and veteran and active-duty military organizations, they work tirelessly to not only feed the line - but shorten the line. Thank you to the Feeding Northeast Florida organizers and the RISE team members who consistently volunteer their time to further this good cause.
RISE is once again honored to have our Senior Vice President of Development, Matthew Marshall, speak alongside industry leaders at a Bisnow summit. Today, August 1, attendees will hear from six speakers discussing global events, trends, and the changing landscape affecting the construction and development markets in Jacksonville. Additionally, RISE was proud to host attendees to a pre-event cocktail reception on July 31 at our very own developed, built, and managed community - RISE Julington in the beautiful Mandarin neighborhood of Jacksonville.
We are excited to continue pursuing and developing new multifamily and 55+ active adult communities in Jacksonville and North Florida. Our development in the Baymeadows neighborhood is another instance of RISE's investment in the #FirstCoast.
RISE was thrilled to exhibit at the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) conference this year in Orlando, FL. Our team valued the opportunity to mingle with colleagues, socialize with old and new partners, and engage with the wider higher ed community. RISE’s commitment to developing on-campus transformations extends beyond impeccable on-time and on-budget deliveries. Our focus on culture, collaboration, and flexibility allows our P3 partners to realize their campus dreams and cement a legacy of positive impact for generations of students to come.
