Posted: Dec 30, 2008
KDC is starting a new chapter in the coming year. In January, you will notice the Koll Development Company name slowly fading away with the KDC name at the forefront. We’ll have a new KDC web site, marketing materials and letterhead. However, one thing that won’t change is who we are. KDC will be the same great company, with the same great team, that always puts its clients first.
We are also focusing on two new initiatives that will broaden our business scope. We’re starting a new 150,000-square-foot project for Perot Systems in Lincoln, Neb., with plans to implement a speculative mission-critical data center program. On the flip side, we have created a venture with Harbert Management Corporation to launch a speculative industrial program. The Austin and Houston locations, totaling 1 million square feet, are underway.
We’d also like to recognize our new partners, E2M and Sammons Enterprises. These excellent companies will allow us to expand and improve our business platform by opening new offices across the United States and by pursuing more build-to-suit and speculative development opportunities. KDC has conducted business with both of these companies in the past, and we are excited to do so going forward.
Finally, our longtime colleague and friend Murray Newton passed away recently. Murray has been a 20-year partner with KDC and was full of integrity. Murray always looked for the “win-win” in all business dealings. As we look to the exciting changes ahead for KDC, we know that Murray’s inspiration and leadership are the reasons we will get there. His vision, dedication and passion for doing the right thing will continue to inspire us to succeed.
Steve Van Amburgh
CEO
Toby Grove
President