Awards & Honors
Retail Center Receives NCPA Award of Merit
Feb 21st
On Tuesday, January 22, 2013, Brandon Zaruba and Michelle Wangler, both of NAI FMA Realty, along with Denise Mundorff, President of Enterprises Companies, attended the annual Nebraska Concrete Paving Association (NCPA) and NDOR Concrete Paving Banquet to receive the 2012 Award of Merit for Concrete Pavement Construction In the Parking Lots and Misc. Category.
The Parking Lot Rehab Project At Cornhusker Center located at 27th & Cornhusker) received this year’s award. The award is based on a number of factors including, scope of construction, scheduling, on time and budget as well as any special conditions on the project that are above and beyond the norm. The engineer of record wash Chris Lane with Speece-Lewis engineers and Dobson Brothers, Inc. was the contractor.
The project which began on June 12, 2012 involved multiple phases and stages to maintain adequate parking and access to all businesses in the center. The project included 23,360 CY of concrete. The project ‘s final walkthrough was completed on October 12, 2012.
Tammy Walter earns ARM certification
Oct 21st
Tammy Walter, property manager for NAI FMA Realty, has earned the ACCREDITED RESIDENTIAL MANAGER® (ARM®) certification from the Institute of Real Estate Management 
(IREM®). The ARM® certification is awarded to managers of residential real estate properties who have met the Institute’s rigorous requirements in the areas of professional education, examination and experience. ARM® Members must also abide by a rigorous Code of Professional Ethics that is strictly enforced by the Institute. The announcement was made September 20th at the Nebraska Chapter of IREM’s monthly luncheon in Omaha, Nebraska.
Walter has been with NAI FMA Realty since 2003 originally in the Brokerage division as the Administrative Assistant. In 2006 she moved into Property Management and currently manages close to 500,000 square feet of commercial properties along with overseeing four multi-family complexes and forty-five residential properties.
NAI FMA Realty is a locally-owned full-service commercial real estate firm within the NAI Global network providing client-focused solutions in the areas of brokerage, property management, facility maintenance, and contract coordination. Currently managing over 3.4 million square feet of commercial space, NAI FMA is an Accredited Management Organization™. For more information, visit www.naifmarealty.com.
The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) is an international community of real estate managers across all property types dedicated to ethical business practices and maximizing the value of investment real estate. An affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®, IREM has been a trusted source for knowledge, advocacy and networking for the real estate management community for more than 77 years.
IREM is the only professional real estate management association serving both the multi-family and commercial real estate sectors and has 80 U.S. chapters, 14 international chapters, and several other partnerships around the globe. Worldwide membership includes more than 19,000 individual members and over 550 corporate members.
Michelle Wangler earns ACoM certification
Oct 21st
Michelle Wangler, property manager for NAI FMA Realty, has earned the Accredited Commercial Manager certification from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®). She is the only professional in the state of Nebraska to currently hold this certification. The ACoM certification is awarded to managers of commercial real estate properties who have met the Institute’s rigorous requirements in the areas of professional education, examination and experience. ACoM Members must also abide by a rigorous Code of Professional Ethics that is strictly enforced by the Institute.
Wangler joined the firm in 1999 and has been in her current position for seven years. Her responsibilities include managing over one million square feet of Lincoln’s premier office and retail properties and property portfolios.
NAI FMA Realty is a locally-owned full-service commercial real estate firm within the NAI Global network providing client-focused solutions in the areas of brokerage, property management, facility maintenance, and contract coordination. Currently managing over 3.4 million square feet of commercial space, NAI FMA is an Accredited Management Organization™. For more information, visit www.naifmarealty.com.
The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) is an international community of real estate managers across all property types dedicated to ethical business practices and maximizing the value of investment real estate. An affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®, IREM has been a trusted source for knowledge, advocacy and networking for the real estate management community for more than 77 years.
IREM is the only professional real estate management association serving both the multi-family and commercial real estate sectors and has 80 U.S. chapters, 14 international chapters, and several other partnerships around the globe. Worldwide membership includes more than 19,000 individual members and over 550 corporate members.
Vasek Featured as Strictly Business-Star City Six
Aug 8th
Chris Vasek, Sales Associate
Hot off the presses! Our very own Chris Vasek was interviewed for the Strictly Business Magazine for the “Star City Six” special feature! Click here to read the full profile.
Associate Anniversary Recognition
Aug 1st
We wish to recognize four people celebrating anniversaries this month at NAI FMA. Duane Oltman has been a part of NAI FMA for 19 years; Mike Weekly celebrates 15 years; Michelle Wangler is celebrating her 13th anniversary and Doug Meier has been with NAI FMA for 2 years. We also want to acknowledge past anniversaries for June and July: Scott Bahm has been with the firm for 23 years; Tom Ball celebrated his 16th year; Darl Sapp reached his 11th anniversary; Kari Knoedler and Mike Ball celebrated their 6th anniversary; Tom Graf and Chris Vasek celebrated 5 years; Cindy Done and Loren Wusk celebrated 3 years and Kasey Wilnes celebrated her 1st anniversary. Congratulations everyone!
NAI FMA Realty Named to 2012 Best of the Best
Jul 30th
NAI FMA Realty has been named on the Midwest Real Estate News’s list of the 2012 Best of the Best Midwest Real Estate Top Brokers and Top Property Management firms. NAI Global ranked in the top five in both categories as well.
Midwest Real Estate News is one of the region’s leaders for commercial real estate news. According to the publication, hundreds of surveys are submitted each year by firms from across the Midwest to the magazine for consideration. Rankings are determined by the number of real estate transactions in the previous year and the dollar amount related with those transactions. NAI FMA’s sales and leasing transactions covered office, industrial, retail, and land.
ABOUT NAI FMA REALTY
NAI FMA is a locally-owned full-service commercial real estate firm within the NAI Global network providing client-focused solutions in the areas of brokerage, property management, facility maintenance, and contract coordination. Currently managing over 3.2 million square feet of commercial space, NAI FMA is an Accredited Management Organization™. For more information, visit www.naifmarealty.com.
Wangler Receives ACoM Designation
Jul 24th
Michelle Wangler receiving her ACoM designation
Congratulations to Michelle Wangler who received her ACoM designation (Accredited Commercial Manager) and was installed as a member of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) on Thursday, May 24th.
The ACoM designation is achieved by attending (and passing) a series of commercial real estate management courses and as well as taking and passing a comprehensive final exam.
NAI FMA Realty is proud of your accomplishment!
Associate Anniversary Recognition
May 2nd
We wish to recognize three people celebrating anniversaries this month at NAI FMA. Diana Schilf has been with the firm for 16 years; Crystal Frederick celebrates 11 years; and Brandon Zaruba has been with NAI FMA for 6 years. Congratulations!
NREI Ranks NAI Global in Top 5 CRE Brokerages
Apr 6th
National Real Estate Investor (NREI) just released their list of 2012 Top 25 CRE Brokerages. NAI Global ranked in the top 5!
Associate Anniversary Recognition
Apr 4th
We wish to recognize four people celebrating anniversaries this month at NAI FMA. Keith Thomson has been with the firm for 13 years; Nick Savener celebrates 9 years; Marc Snow is celebrating his 7th anniversary and Ashley Sims has been with NAI FMA for 2 years. We also want to acknowledge past anniversaries for 2012: Scott Mickle celebrated his 13th year in February; Mark Behne and Wayne Thrasher celebrated their 9th anniversary in January; Scott Vyskocil is celebrating his 9th anniversary and Shawn Doering is celebrated 6 years in March; Justin Huus celebrated 2 years and Wendy Stork celebrated her 1st anniversary in January. Congratulations everyone!
