Carla Magee and Jennifer Prows talk Commercial Real Estate E15
Robert and J.J. met with Carla Magee and Jennifer Prows of MHG Commercial and got to talk about the commercial real estate world and a a little about everything else. Listen in and learn about some of the issues real estate professionals have to deal with on a daily basis.
MHG Commercial emerged from the highly successful and innovative residential brokerage My Home Group. As one of the fastest growing residential real estate brokerages in the country, it was clear that My Home Group was ready to realize the full potential of the exponentially growing Arizona market and construct a commercial division to expertly and more comprehensively address the needs of clients and the community. 
MHG Commercial’s vetted and experienced advisors have a wide range of complementary professional expertise that encompasses every aspect of commercial real estate from office to industrial development, raw land to luxury commercial, and multifamily to subdivision development.
We excel at out of the box thinking and transactions that requires a more hands-on approach and ingenuity. No matter the property type or service need, our commercial advisors are committed to your objectives. Combined with business finesse and unsurpassed market intelligence, MHG Commercial brokers help you determine and surpass your business goals.
Carla Magee’s background is designed with the investor in mind. After obtaining her finance degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, she worked for large corporations like Boeing and Microsoft.
With a critical eye and a flair for analytics, she was able to shave millions in lost profits, managing cross-functional teams by utilizing her Green Belt in Six Sigma and Masters Certification in Project Management.
Ultimately she realized that she couldn’t be contained in an office environment working for the corporate world. Being an investor herself, she came into real estate as an investment specialist, helping investors make sound decisions for their financial goals.
Connect with Carla on Facebook and Instagram.
Jennifer Prows is a commercial agent with MHG commercial, specializing in land development in the Phoenix and Tempe Arizona markets.
Jennifer lives by and believes that anything is possible and she makes everything possible for her clients. Her recent work is transforming Tempe Arizona and the way we live and work in urban areas.
Jennifer has a love of architecture and art, development, and any activity that involves the earth and building that impacts the way we live and what’s possible for people. Jennifer has engaged in non-profit organizations that enhance communities. Jennifer lives with her life partner and two children in Phoenix.
Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn.
About Your Hosts
Meet JJ Levenske
JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial and industrial sectors. From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, he brings a commitment to delivering the highest levels of professionalism and customer service.
JJ’s dedication to construction has allowed him to become an industry expert which he aims to share with customers and investors alike. JJ does not believe in mediocrity and strives to see the “end at the beginning” for each project, effectuating a higher return on investment for the entire team.
Early on in his career, JJ worked as a cost engineer conducting feasibility estimates, strategic capital estimates, cost planning, and analysis of value engineering for the technology, petrochemical, and food industries. He went on to develop and implement a variety of systems for estimating, scheduling, resource management, and cost tracking while holding Project Manager and Senior Management Positions.
During his tenure, JJ has been involved in $1 billion worth of construction services. A strong entrepreneurial acumen allows him to be the perfect advocate for your facility based business solutions.
Meet Robert Johnson
Robert Johnson is a knowledgeable construction professional with over 40 years of experience. His experience ranges from residential to the commercial and industrial sectors.
Robert began working in the trades immediately out of high school and quickly advanced to Journeyman status. Robert went on to estimating, operations, senior level management and then business development.
Robert is consistently building relationships and networking with those associated with all aspects of development and construction. Robert has become a respected source for prefabricated construction solutions.
Robert enjoys spending time with Pam, his wife of 42 years, their 3 children, and 10 grandchildren.
About Our Sponsors
Bleuwave is a Phoenix-based general contractor with a specialty in land development & site improvement, pre-construction, design build, remodel and renovations, construction management, and post construction.
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Carla Magee’s background is designed with the investor in mind. After obtaining her finance degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, she worked for large corporations like Boeing and Microsoft. With a critical eye and flair for analytics, she was able to shave millions in lost profits, managing cross-functional teams by utilizing her Green Belt in Six Sigma and Masters Certification in Project Management.
Host Gary Z is a Sales Trainer & Coach at 
Scott Phelan has over 20 years of financial advising and planning experience. As Executive Vice President/Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, his focus is helping build wealth for high net worth individuals and corporate clients. His core competencies include estate, retirement, insurance and income tax planning strategies. Scott has a long and distinguished career in the financial services industry having held leadership positions at Edward Jones, The Hartford, and New England Financial. Most recently, he was a Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor/Senior Portfolio Management Director at Morgan Stanley. Scott began his career at the New England Financial Group where he developed and implemented employee 401(k) programs.
