Wachovia Securities
"I have worked with
The Hinman Company for over 15 years financing projects
in excess of $300 million. I have found the
entire Hinman organization to be very proficient
and effective in every facet of their business. They
have an exceptional track record of delivering on
their commitments, which has made my job of executing
debt capital underwritings a process that is uniquely
positive. Working with Roger Hinman and his
staff over the years, I have seen firsthand their
knowledge and creativity of not only the real estate
market but the capital markets as well. They
are second to none in both, and, as a result, they
have built a company that consistently delivers exceptional
product to the market."
Bill
Ockerlund
Managing
Director of Investments of Wachovia Securities in Holland
CB
Richard Ellis
"I can't think of any
group I've ever worked with that has performed this
well under such complex circumstances. The
interior and site constraints [of the Key Bank building]
alone were huge hurdles. Couple that with the
moving and relocating of tenants during the renovation,
and it makes completing this project a herculean
effort by The Hinman Company. A venture of
this nature is something that has rarely been seen
in our region, and the results are heading towards
a pretty phenomenal project."
Brad
Toothaker
Managing
Director of CB Richard Ellis in South Bend, Indiana
IRS
"I can only say positive things
about our experience with this landlord [The Hinman
Company]. They have responded to all property
issues and inquiries in a prompt, efficient, and professional
manner.
The Hinman Company provides
the appropriate and high level of customer service
to its tenants as
a matter of course and daily practice."
Ruben Espinoza
Supervisory
Revenue Officer and Landlord Contact Person of the
IRS in Kalamazoo
Battle
Creek Unlimited
"The Hinman Company's
high quality renovation of the Battle Creek Tower,
one of the two main pieces of historic architecture
dotting the Battle Creek skyline, provided
some much needed living space in the central business
district, thereby enhancing the city's aggressive
plan for downtown transformation. We also believe
that the quality of this specific project
assisted us in retaining several key businesses downtown,
including Nationwide Insurance Company, one of Battle
Creek's larger downtown employers. In
dealing with Hinman, we have the highest degree of
confidence that any prospects or others that we refer
to them will be professionally treated, conveying
the proper image to those interested in doing business
in Battle Creek. Hinman is the largest commercial
real estate developer we have and their commitment
has assisted us in retaining anchor tenants. We are
very happy about that. Hinman plays a key role
in the revitalization of downtown Battle Creek."
Jim
Hettinger
President
and CEO of Battle Creek Unlimited
Grubb & Ellis
Paramount Commerce
"I really like dealing
with them because everything can be handled in house
- lease drafting, space planning, interior design,
and property management, and they really understand
the retail business and the speed in which the process
needs to occur in order for the deal to get done. As
a retail broker, it is always good to work with an
owner who understands the retail market and the issues
it faces, and their long-term ownership approach
and management style makes accomplishing our goals
as brokers much easier."
Jodi
Milks
Managing
Director of Grubb & Ellis Paramount Commerce in
Kalamazoo
Rockford
Development Group
"The
Hinman Company is an expert in management and leasing,
and I am looking forward to our first joint-venture
with them."
John
Wheeler
CEO
of Rockford Development Group in Grand Rapids
Signature
Associates
"I have known the Hinman
guys for many years and have a great deal of respect
for what they are able to do. They have built
a very strong reputation in Michigan and a lot of
their success stems from their ability to be nimble
and act quickly on opportunities."
Steve
Gordon
President
and founder of Signature Associates
City of Portage
"The Hinman Company is
a significant player in the City of Portage
and southwest Michigan, because it consistently produces
quality projects, and those projects attract
quality businesses to our city and state. Hinman
works hand in hand with the city to find
the right balance between our citizen's needs, their
needs as the developer, the city's needs, and the
business owner's needs. The city wants a tax
base and quality jobs, the citizens want quiet
neighborhoods and protection on all fronts, and the
developer wants value and profit. Everyone
has to get a piece of the pie. Unsuccessful
projects have one or more of those elements that
don't click. The knack of trying to find the
right balance for everyone is an art…Hinman
has mastered it."
Pete
Strazdas
Mayor
of the City of Portage
Plante & Moran
"When I think of the
attributes of The Hinman Company, I think of expertise,
experience, and creativity. In practice, these
attributes allow The Hinman Company to deliver unique
solutions and consistently superior results."
Brad
Virkus
Partner
and Real Estate Industry Group Leader of Plante & Moran's
East Lansing office
Biggby
Coffee
"I
would like to praise the Hinman Company and its management
staff. In February 2006, I had the pleasure of leasing
a unit at Willow Creek Shopping Center in Kalamazoo,
Michigan. I found the Hinman Company to be extremely
helpful and obliging with all the construction problems
that arose. They were more than fair when it came
to cost that affected them. Mr. Rick Stites was always
very responsive to calls and questions, if he didn’t
know the answers immediately, he would get back to
me. All issues were resolved in my best interest.
I
have always been treated fairly and highly recommend
them. I intend to open another Biggby and my intent
is to seek out one of their properties. Thank you,
Mr. Hinman and staff for your assistance, I will
be a tenant for many years to come."
Richard
Wright
Owner & Operator of Biggbys on South Westnedge
Avenue in Portage
HRH
Insurance
"The
Hinman Company is the ideal landlord. It is a pleasure
working with the folks at The Hinman Company."
Merrill
Lynch
"We've
found the 'wow' factor in Kalamazoo!"
"Hinman's
property management professionals have been very
accommodating,
which allows us to focus on our core business."
Principal
Financial Group
"I
thought I would let you know how much our office
appreciates working with you and the team at Hinman.
As you know, last year our office went through a
redesign. Everyone we dealt with at Hinman was very
flexible and friendly. You worked hard to make sure
our needs were met while managing to answer to several
different contacts including the requests of contacts
at our Corporate headquarters. While remodeling a
space can be disruptive to our work, your willingness
to be flexible made it a much easier event. I appreciated
your hands on follow up as well to make sure all
of the last details were finished.
Thanks
again for the time and attention you and your staff
give to everyone in our office."
H&R
Block Financial Advisors
"I
have found the folks at Hinman to be responsive and
professional. They were honest and helpful during
the entire building phase of our relationship.
Some
companies are nice and helpful during the construction,
but once the ink dries on the contract, they can't
be found, not so with Hinman. Wes, Marcia and Kirt
have been with us even after move in. They have exceeded
all my expectations as a property management team.
After
working with different companies for over 15 years,
they are by far the best...hands down."
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