< Previous78 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE // GEDP.ORGProjects On the HorizonGALVESTON COLLEGE - STUDENT HOUSINGScheduled for completion in the summer of 2020, Galveston College has embarked on the development of the Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation Student Residences. This project will construct seven units designed to resemble the historical homes of Galveston. The project is funded with the generous support of the Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation, which also provided a significant capital expansion grant for the Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation Wing, allowing students and the community to gather for events ranging from civic, collegiate and evenings of powerful educational enrichment.GALVESTON ISD BOND PROJECTSGalveston voters approved a $31 million bond in 2018, providing funds for renovations at Galveston ISD elementary schools, middle schools, and Ball High School; improvements to district support facilities; upgrades to football, baseball, and softball facilities; 20 new schools buses and 15 fleet vehicles; and safety, security and technology upgrades for every Galveston ISD campus.PARKER ELEMENTARY – Demolition of old gym will begin soon. The new gym built will be attached to the school.SPOOR FIELD RENOVATIONS – Installation of new synthetic turf, repair and refurbish running track.DISTRICT-WIDE – GISD has plans to purchase approximately 20 school buses and other fleet vehicles.TOR BASEBALL & SOFTBALL FIELDS – GISD installed synthetic turf on both boys’ baseball and girls’ softball fields.A strong work ethic. Takes pride in a job well done. Sweats over details. This is the kind of person you need. Express Employment Professionals can help. Because we understand what it takes to hire good people. It takes real people. Real interviews. We find good people—matching the right skills for the right jobs. Express knows jobs. Get to know Express.(409) 935-9990600 Gulf Freeway, Ste 101Texas City, TX 77591ExpressPros.com/TexasCityTX(281) 648-4200211 East Parkwood, Ste 210Friendswood, TX 77546ExpressPros.com/BayAreaHoustonTX80 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE // GEDP.ORGProjects On the HorizonTEXAS CITYTexas City has a broad array of exciting projects in development. Examples would include Lago Mar Crystal Lagoon and Boardwalk retail and dining center. Industrial projects are in development for Next Decade LNG, Eastman, Oil Tanking and Pro Energy.DOWNTOWN LA MARQUE REVITALIZATION PLANThis report (PDF) was commissioned by the La Marque Economic Development Corporation to explore the current conditions of the historic downtown located on Laurel Street, from Bayou Road to Yupon Drive, and also includes 1st Street, from Bayou Road to TX-3. La Marque is experiencing a Renaissance.The city’s leaders are committed to citywide revitalization projects, one of which is the historic Renaissance District.Drawing from feedback provided to us by focus groups and the community, this effort will be driven by the principles of placemaking, walkability, and accessibility for the community’s aging population.This project will also help create an attractive destination for La Marque residents and help refocus development toward the City’s urban core.TEXAS CITY INTERNATIONAL TERMINALTexas City International Terminal Shoal Point Container project is planned as a cargo container terminal with state-of-the-art facilities. The site has acquired its US Army of Corps of Engineers permits. The City of Texas City has an agreement with SSA Marine to develop and operate the terminal through a lease.The Texas Department of Transportation is designing for construction a fly over that would allow direct connection from this facility to Interstate 45 allowing for quick connection to the Houston and central US markets. Rail is provided by two major railroads: Union Pacific and Santa Fe/Burlington Northern.The Terminal will eventually have six berth areas roughly 1,000 feet each with state-of-the-art cranes, over 400 acres of container yard with potential for additional. The terminal will be developed in three phases depending on speed of occupancy and demand.6TH STREET REVITALIZATION PROJECTThe City of Texas City has rezoned 6th Street as a Revitalization District in order to further the goal of developing this historic street into a regional entertainment destination. In just a few years we have seen a remarkable transformation through investments by the City, existing businesses and new businesses.New streets and sidewalks, vintage-style light posts, esplanades, trees, unique signage and awnings all add to the pre-1950s charm envisioned for the area.SHOAL POINT CARGO CONTAINER TERMINALTexas City is working with a private group to develop a Cargo Container Terminal within the Texas City Port at Shoal Point. This project is also known as the Texas City International Terminal.Mitchell Historic PropertiesFor Leasing Information, Call (409) 761-4110Or Visit www.MitchellHistoricProperties.comOld Galveston Square, 2217 StrandWashington Building, 2228 MechanicHutchings-Sealy Building, 2328 StrandPAST MEETS PRESENTPAST MEETS PRESENT3rd Floor Office SpaceExecutive Office Lobby2nd Floor Office Space82 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE // GEDP.ORGProjects On the HorizonFRIENDSWOOD» Two industrial sites sold/leased in Industry Park Development, located at FM 2351 and Hope Village Road to E Squared Marine – 8,065 sq. ft., and Site One Landworx, 7,020 sq. ft.» Benzi Garage Condos Phase I just opened at FM 2351 and Hope Village Road. When complete, it will be 139,000 sq. ft. » Virgata Commons commercial center will soon open near FM 518 and FM 528. The first phase of development of over 30,000 square feet includes Chick-Fil-A, Jersey Mike’s, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Mod Pizza, and Orange Theory Fitness. Phase II will include an additional 36,000 square feet of development» The face of downtown Friendswood is changing with over 200,000 square feet of new development planned or underway that includes: a 63,400 square foot 4-story office building underway at 501 S. Friendswood Drive » A 4-story 130,000 square foot building planned at 408 S. Friendswood Drive next to the Friendswood Library» New development underway at Oak Tree for the expansion of Friendswood Dermatology’s office building» TXDOT is partnering with the City of Friendswood and Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation to install new sidewalks, curbs, ramps, and Traffic Mast Arms in downtown Friendswood84 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE // GEDP.ORGProjects On the HorizonUTMB – LEAGUE CITY CAMPUS HOSPITAL EXPANSIONExpansion of the League City Campus Hospital, which opened in June 2016, is underway. UTMB is in the process of adding 123,000 square feet to increase inpatient capacity to 97 beds and provide space for related services. The new hospital tower will open in 2020.UTMB – PRIMARY & SPECIALTY CARE CLINICProject Size: 26,000 square feet. Cost: approx. $ 8.8 millionUTMB is expanding its services in the League City area with a new clinic for primary and specialty care. The new clinic is scheduled for completion November 2019.UTMB – JOHN SEALY HOSPITAL RENOVATIONSSignificant interior and exterior renovations to John Sealy hospital are underway, thanks to a major grant from the Sealy & Smith Foundation. Exterior renovations will update the facade to resemble the new Jennie Sealy hospital and interior renovations will expand and modernize patient rooms and infrastructure improvements to support technological advancements. Completion is expected in 2020.UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GEDP.ORG // 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE 85 Projects On the HorizonDID YOU KNOW?The Community Banks of Galveston/Galveston County recently were recognized among the Top 25 Largest Houston-Area Community Banks, as listed in the Houston Business Journal’s ranking in late September 2019. The GEDP continues to promote the vital role these lenders play in making Galveston and Galveston County a better place to do business and in supporting our communities.TEXAS FIRST BANK#5#6#1486 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE // GEDP.ORGMembership DirectoryAmerican National Insurance Company Jim Pozzi www.anico.comBassett Family Interests Keith Bassett Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership Bob Mitchell www.bayareahouston.comBeachtown Galveston Corporation Tofigh Shirazi www.beachtowngalveston.comBest Western Galveston Willis Gandhi www.bestwestern.comCasa del Mar Theresa Elliott www.casadelmartx.comCenterPoint Energy Keith Gray www.centerpointenergy.comCenterPoint Energy-Economic Development Chad Carson www.centerpointenergy.comChrysalis BiotherapeuticsDarrell Carneywww.chrysbio.comCity of Galveston Mayor Jim Yarbrough www.galvestontx.govClassic Auto Group Galveston Howie Bentley www.classicautogroupgalveston.comCoastal Solutions, Inc Marie Robb www.coastalsolution.comCommercial Metals Cesar Cienfuegos www.cmc.comLoza & Loza, LLPMark Cooper www.lozaip.comCreative Photography Manny Chan www.mannychan.comDLJ studios, Inc. Darrell John www.dljstudios.comElliott Electric Supply Ricky Butts www.elliottelectric.comExpress Employment Professionals Mark Conrad www.expresspros.comFarmer’s Alloy Fabricating Jason Farmer www.farmersalloy.comFrost Bank Stephen Maxwell www.frostbank.comGalveston Association Realtors Lesley Sommer www.thegalvestonmls.comGalveston College Myles Shelton www.gc.eduGalveston County Dane Carlson www.galvestoncountytx.govGalveston County Navigation District #1Dennis Byrd, Sr. www.galvestonnavigation.comGalveston Historical Foundation Dwayne Jones www.galvestonhistory.orgGalveston Independent School District Kelli Moulton www.gisd.orgGalveston Insurance Associates Garry Kaufman www.gia-tx.comGalveston Island Park Board of Trustees Kelly de Schaun www.galvestonparkboard.orgGalveston Regional Chamber of Commerce Gina Spagnola www.galvestonchamber.comGalveston Restaurant Group Johnny Smecca www.galvestonrestaurantgroup.comGalveston Wharves Rodger Rees www.portofgalveston.comGB Tech, Inc. Gale E. Burkett www.gbtech.comGulf Copper Drydock & Rig Repair Leonard Hale www.gulfcopper.comHam,Langston & Brezina LLP Mark Rush www.hlb-cpa.comHerc Rentals Samantha Ramos www.hercrentals.comHilltop Securities, Inc. Don Burrows www.baainvest.comHome Life Builders John Paul Listowski www.homelifebuilders.netHometown Bank of Galveston Jimmy Rasmussen www.htbna.comHotel Galvez Marty Miles www.wyndham.comIndustrial Material Supply Jayson Levy www.industrialmaterial.comInsurance Junction Terrilyn Tarlton-Shannon Island Famous Dennis Byrd, Jr. www.islandfamous.comITEX Group Chris Akbari www.itexgrp.comJ. W. Kelso Company, Inc. John W. Kelso www.texasgulfconstruction.comJMK5 Holdings Jerome Karam www.jeromekaram.com GEDP.ORG // 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE 87 Membership DirectoryJoe Tramonte Realty, Inc. V. J. Tramonte www.tramonterealty.comJohn Manlove Marketing & Communications John Manlove www.johnmanlove.comKahala Development, LP Debbie Reinhart Kempner Capital Management Harris L. Kempner, Jr. www.kempnercapital.comKirby Advertising Debbie Kirby www.kirbyadvertising.comM. J. Naschke Public Relations Mary Jo Naschke Malin International Ship Repair & Drydock, Inc Chris Beeson www.malinshiprepair.comMartin Midstream Partners, L.P. Damon King www.martinmidstream.comMihovil Photography Robert J. Mihovil www.mihovil.comMills Shirley, LLP Fred D. Raschke www.millsshirley.comMitchell Historic Properties Joe Rozier www.mitchellhistoricproperties.comMoody Gardens Hotel, Spa & Convention Center John Zendtwww.moodygardenshotel.comMoody National Bank Victor Pierson www.moodybank.comNick’s Kitchen/ Gaido’s Seafood Restaurant Nick Gaido www.gaidos.comProsperity BankTom LaRuewww.prosperitybankusa.com/ loc-galveston.aspxQuiroga & Associates Roger Quiroga Rider & Wilson Bill Rider Rochkind Insurance Hal Rochkind www.insurancegalveston.comSand `N Sea Properties, LLC Claire Reiswerg www.sandnsea.comScholes International Airport at Galveston Michael Shahan www.galvestonairport.comSealy & Smith Foundation Doug Rogers www.sealy-smith-foundation.orgSherwin-Williams Co. Billy Joe Strawn www.sherwin-williams.comSouth Land Title LLC Carolyn Sunseri www.southlandtitle.netStephen G. Schulz, P.C. Stephen G. Schulz www.greerherz.comStewart Title David J. Norris www.stewart.com/galvestonSullivan Interests Todd Sullivan www.eviagalveston.comSullivan Land & Cattle Company Rocky Sullivan www.sullivancompaniestx.comSweetwater Cove Wade Kilpatrick www.sweetwatergalveston.comTeichman Group Kelly Teichman www.teichmangroup.comTelaForce, LLC Keith Palmer www.telaforce.comTexas A&M University at Galveston Col. Mike Fossum www.tamug.eduTexas First Bank Sean Doyle www.texasfirstbank.comTexas Gas Service Arthur Thomaswww.texasgasservice.comThe Galveston County Daily News Leonard Woolsey www.galvnews.comThe Goodman Corporation Barry Goodman www.thegoodmancorp.comThe Grand 1894 Opera House Maureen Patton www.thegrand.comThe House Company Carolyn Clyburn www.thehousecompany.comThe Tremont House Hotel Marty Mileswww.wyndham.comTolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc Greg Copeland www.tweinc.comTurnkey Vacation Rentals Rashida Jolivet www.turnkeyvr.com/ vacation-rentals/texas/galvestonUniversity of Texas Medical Branch Dr. Ben Raimerwww.utmb.eduVaughn Construction Neal Skinner www.vaughnconstruction.comWest Gulf Marine Keith & Bryan Fiegel Zero Six Consulting Bill Coltzer www.z6consulting.comNext >