Clayton King has been involved in commercial real estate his entire life. Clayton is a multi dimensional broker understanding both the deal making side of the business, the ownership side of the business and the management side of the business. He specializes in Tenant representation and has represented companies such as Freddy's Frozen Custard, Blaze Pizza, Hibbett Sports, Arby's, Church's Chicken, Del Taco, Denny's , among others. From a Landlord representation standpoint, Clayton focuses on pad sites and ground up projects throughout the State. If you have a project that you feel is ideal for a quick service or sit down restaurant, Clayton is your go-to guy.
When Clayton isn't working on transactions he loves exploring the outdoors with his wife and son. On weekends you will find him on a trail hiking, in a river fishing, or in his Polaris RZR exploring the high country.
Professional Affiliations:
Retail Brokers Network (RBN)
National Association of Realtors (NAR)
Commercial Information Exchange (CIE)
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
Commercial Association of Realtors New Mexico (CARNM)
Biography:
David (aka Fite) is our restaurant specialist and resident sommelier. He previously had 25 years in the restaurant & liquor business, and now over 15 years of restaurant and retail brokerage. Some of Fites current clients include Domino's, Brinker-Chilis, Bloomin Brands (Outback Steakhouse & Bonefish Grill), Wecks, LePeep, Frost Gelato, Costa Vida Mexican Grill, Cafe Venture Company (Fuddruckers, Dos Petrones, Whistling Dixie BBQ Cafe V Gourmet Grill) & Jimmy John's.
Outside of B5 and eating at amazing restaurants, Fite is an outdoorsman, father and thrill-seekerripping snowmobiles, skiing, fishing, bird hunting, kite boarding and mountain biking.
If you have questions on restaurants, wine, or what lure to use, give Fite a call!
Associations and Recognition:
Commercial Association of Realtors New Mexico
International Council of Shopping Centers, past state director
NAI Maestas & Ward Top Producer, 2010
National Association of Realtors
National Restaurant Association
New Mexico Restaurant Association, committee member
Retail Brokers Network
NAI Maestas & Ward Outstanding Performance, 2010
Jeremy applies his skills to every detail of the transaction, offering 18 years of expertise in marketing consultation, market evaluation, comparative analysis and deal negotiation. For the property owner, he is relentless in identifying qualified tenants. Jeremy currently represents several national and regional retailers ranging from shop space users to Anchor tenants. A native New Mexican, Jeremy attended the University of New Mexico where he graduated with honors, with a Bachelors Degree in Biology. Jeremy has worked for both CBRE and Grubb & Ellis New Mexico where he was a consistent top 3 producer each year of his employment. Through his extensive network of business resources, Jeremy identifies new prospects and strengthens relationships with existing clients. As a result, he provides quality service, solid experience and local market knowledge to all of his clients. He has established himself as a dedicated representative to both commercial landlords and retail tenants. Jeremy as well as being an active member of the community, Jeremy is involved with numerous business organizations and charitable foundations and is always looking for ways to better serve his clients and community. His educational background and community involvement coupled with his many years in the sales industry offer a dynamic skill-set to his clients. Jeremy's critical business expertise, coupled with his growing market knowledge and experience provide an ideal foundation for assisting clients with their long-term strategy and goals.
Lia Armstrong is a retail broker with King Capital Commercial Real Estate doing both retail leasing and sales. Lia brings over 17 years of impressive experience in commercial real estate to the team. Lia has an exceptional background in commercial real estate, development and management. Her primary focus is providing her clients with the highest level of service and support to help them exceed their real estate goals. Lia has extensive experience in leasing, landlord representation, tenant representation, investment acquisition and disposition and site development. Lia has a unique skill set that allows her to draw on multiple resources-industry databases; network affiliations; and local and state economic incentives-to identify appropriate locations and site availability for retail businesses.
Education
In 2001, Nicole received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the Robert O. Anderson Schools of Management at the University of New Mexico. Nicole has taken several course towards the highly regarded Certified Property Manager certification with the Institute of Real Estate Management.
Experience
Nicole joined Base 5 Retail Partners in 2018 as an investment specialist with a focus on retail and multifamily properties. She is a dynamic broker offering her clients superior representation through experience. Nicole started her path in real estate years ago with property management. She made the transition into brokerage in 2014 and has been completing successful transactions ever since. She has represented US Bank, Great Clips, WingStop, Metro PCS, Westwood Financial, among others. Given Nicole's background in Property Management, she is able to counsel her clients on a higher level regarding how properties operate and what certain deal points to looks out for as a Tenant or Landlord. When Nicole is not in the office you will find her sharpening her negotiation skills with her two daughters (very, very tough negotiators). Nicole is highly known for her comprehensive approach to problem solving and is highly regarded for her delivery of remarkable service.
Throughout Nicoles Property Management career, she has successfully managed over 120 properties, including owner associations, residential, office and retail properties throughout the New Mexico market. She is highly familiar with managing properties in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Las Cruces and Roswell. Nicole has successfully managed more than one million square feet of commercial real estate and represented more than 200 individual clients. As a proactive Property Manager, she oversaw all phases of property management including accounting, financial analysis, budgeting and maintenance oversight, and tenant retention.
Since 2003, Nicole has served on the local Chi Omega Fraternity House Corporation Board of Directors oversees the operations of the local chapter house. Working cohesively with other board members, she has worked to develop and implement programs, while analyzing and interpreting the needs of the members. Through implementing these programs, the Board of Directors has accomplished its goals and provided advisement of appropriate solutions. Nicoles dedication to the completion of numerous major building improvement projects earned her the 2010 Chi Omega Alumnae Service Award.
Investments
Nicole purchased her first apartment complex in 2016 and enjoys the investment benefits of what multifamily properties have to offer.
Associations & Recognition
Commercial Association of Realtors New Mexico (CARNM), Member
National Association of Realtors (NAR), Member
Commercial Information Exchange (CIE), Member
