DEVELOPING
FOR THE FUTURE
OCTOBER 2021
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
KDC Execs Talk State Farm
Share Thoughts on Years-Long Projects
It’s been more than a decade since KDC started working with State Farm to build the insurance company’s regional hubs in the Atlanta and Dallas-Fort Worth areas. Today, State Farm occupies three office towers totaling 1.1 million square feet in Park Center, KDC’s 17-acre master-planned project in the Perimeter Center area of Dunwoody, GA, and four office towers totaling 2 million square feet in CityLine, KDC’s 186-acre master-planned development in Richardson, Texas. KDC Division President Larry Wilson and Executive Vice President Don Mills have been immersed in the State Farm projects since the beginning. Wilson led the State Farm project at Park Center, while Mills headed up the State Farm project at CityLine. Without question, Park Center and CityLine are Wilson and Mill’s longest running projects, if not the largest. Over the past 10+ years, these development execs have witnessed innumerable changes as they guided the State Farm projects to a successful completion. See what they have to say about their experiences as they built these transformative projects.
CORPORATE PROFILE
CHRIS STALLSWORTH
Managing Director, Investments - Cadillac Fairview
What is your best childhood memory?
Spending time in the summer with my grandparents, following my grandfather around his workshop.
What hobbies do you enjoy?
I enjoy traveling with my family and spending time outdoors.
Are you a glass half empty or a glass half full kind of person?
Definitely half full. I am always looking for the silver lining.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I've had the opportunity to live in a number of places, but Texas will always be home.
What personality traits do you value most in others?
Humility and kindness go a long way, in and outside of the workplace.
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ERIC HAGE
EVP / Development
If you had a walk-up song, what would it be?
Ruff Ryder’s Anthem by DMX
What is your favorite karaoke song to sing?
Just Breathe by Pearl Jam
If you play an instrument, what is your favorite song to play?
My best attempt at playing an instrument is using my tennis racket as an air guitar.
AARICA MIMS
SVP / Director of Leasing
If you had a walk-up song, what would it be?
Run the World (Girls) by Beyoncé
What is your favorite karaoke song to sing?
Anything Old School Garth Brooks
If you play an instrument, what is your favorite song to play?
Literally ZERO musical abilities here!
CHAD HEDLUND
Development Associate
If you had a walk-up song, what would it be?
7 Nation Army by The White Stripes
What is your favorite karaoke song to sing?
Almost too many to choose from, a few favorites are Livin’ on a Prayer by Bon Jovi & Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey.
If you play an instrument, what is your favorite song to play?
I wish I could play an instrument. I was recruited to play the tuba in 6th grade, which clearly didn’t work out.
ROB NICKERSON
Vice President / Design & Construction
If you had a walk-up song, what would it be?
We Are the Champions by Queen
What is your favorite karaoke song to sing?
I’m not a karaoke singer, but if I was forced, I would sing Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin.
If you play an instrument, what is your favorite song to play?
I played the trumpet in elementary and high school. My favorite song was whatever relatively new music that the band director allowed us to play at the time.
PHILLIP MCDAVID
Project Manager / Design & Construction
If you had a walk-up song, what would it be?
Back in Black by AC/DC
What is your favorite karaoke song to sing?
Definitely not a karaoke singer, but I would know the lyrics to The Distance by Cake.
If you play an instrument, what is your favorite song to play?
Dabbled in learning guitar, and as unsuccessful as that was, trying to play Immigrant Song by Led Zepplin was fun!
AUSTIN PIPKIN
Project Coordinator
If you had a walk-up song, what would it be?
Middle Child by J. Cole
What is your favorite karaoke song to sing?
Jumper by Third Eye Blind
If you play an instrument, what is your favorite song to play?
I can't play any instruments!
JEREMY HUNT
Senior Project Manager / Design & Construction
If you had a walk-up song, what would it be?
Guys Like Me by Eric Church
What is your favorite karaoke song to sing?
Chicken Fried by Zac Brown Band
If you play an instrument, what is your favorite song to play?
If I could, I would play the guitar (and sing) like Brad Paisley!
COMMUNITY IMPACT
CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF COLLIN COUNTY BREAKS GROUND
KDC started construction this summer on a second location for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County (CACCC), a nonprofit offering safety, healing and justice to kids and families suffering from child abuse in northern Collin County. The additional campus in McKinney ensures CACCC’s ability to serve 100% of those affected well into the future.
The full-service facility provides law enforcement, medical professionals and other experts support in one location to create an efficient and effective recovery process for children and their families. Over 4,500 child abuse cases are recorded in the area and are expected to increase as the population is projected to triple over the next 25 years. CACCC would reach capacity by 2023 without additional space and resources. KDC’s work, along with many others, enables more nurses, therapists and caseworkers to help those suffering free of charge.
Located at Heritage Drive and Harroun Avenue in McKinney, the 40,000-square-foot building will be named The Speese Campus after long-time supporters of CACCC, Carolyn and Mark Speese. KDC is working with Alliance Architects and Spring Valley Construction Company to deliver the project in Fall 2022.
KDC INSIGHT
Football Edition
WHAT TEAM(S) DO YOU CHEER FOR DURING FOOTBALL SEASON?
Mayra Torres
"Dallas Cowboys!"
Jim George
"I pull for Mississippi State, Georgia Tech, and Georgia State!"
Shea Bierster
"The Dallas Cowboys, of course! Also the Atlanta Falcons."
Alex Chambers
"UGA and Ole Miss!"
Gabi Figueroa
"Texas A&M! Gig 'Em Aggies!"
Ross Pope
"Atlanta Falcons...unfortunately."
Tracie Frazier
"Arkansas Razorbacks!"
Larry Wilson
"We cheer for Vanderbilt and UNC for college football and the Panthers for professional!"
Audrey Dunlap
"TCU Horned Frogs!"
Rick Sweat
"Texas A&M!"
Aarica Mims
"Dallas Cowboys!"
HAVE YOU HEARD?
STEVE VAN AMBURGH HONORED WITH ULI IMPACT AWARD
We think everyone would agree Steve Van Amburgh has made quite an impact on the Dallas-Fort Worth commercial real estate world. But if you shine the spotlight too strongly on him, Steve will be the first to say, “there’s no ‘I’ in team.” Well, your KDC Team is here to say congrats on being honored with the prestigious “Vision Award” by the ULI Dallas-Fort Worth Impact Awards. We are proud to work alongside you and be part of the KDC vision. Be sure to check out the video, and maybe you’ll pick up a new “Steve-ism” or two.