Michael Jeppesen, Man on the Street

Happy New Year! It's already January 12th and looks to be a great year. Something new we've decided to try this year is short video interviews with clients and friends about all things in the Utah industrial real estate market. I like to call it, Michael Jeppesen, man on the street, because Michael will be taking the lead on this new and fun initiative, but we will plan to mix it up and put me in front of the camera (once or twice) ;-) this year also! So, without further adieu, below is our first Michael Jeppesen, Man on the Street otherwise known as the IPG vlog series. This video features our good friend and client, Adam Maher, President of Furst Construction. Here it is:

What a year...2015!

What a year 2015 was for IPG. We recently announced record setting results for the company! Our firms transaction volume was up significantly from a record setting 2014. Notable dealings included transactions for ZAGG, XPEDX (International Paper), Pacific Steel, DAS Distributors, Hostess Bakery (Franz Bakeries) Skaggs Uniform, Sorenson Bioscience, Mygrant Glass, Standlee Forage Products, and the Redwood/ Broadbent Business Parks.  These transactions include a diverse portfolio of build to suits, investments, owner/user, sales and leases.

“IPG truly is a company built to be nimble enough to service each of our clients and their unique set of circumstances.” said Michael Jeppesen SIOR, CCIM, IPG’s President and managing broker.  “We are honored, humbled, and excited to consult with our amazing clients as an extension of their business.” 

Michael continued, “Utah led the nation out of the recession, and the economic indicators for Utah remain positive for 2016; as a company IPG is bullish with a watchful eye towards the cyclical nature of our business. Timing the market is almost impossible, but we are on fire to expose opportunities  for our clients and mitigate risk the same way we have been doing since 2005.” 

Happy Holidays from IPG

Candace, Erica, Michael, Jeremy, Jessica, & Travis

Nothing short of amazing, we celebrated the end of 2015 at Log Haven for our annual holiday party. We marveled at how beautiful Millcreek Canyon was with its powdered trees, settled at our tables with drinks in hand, and gushed at how grateful we are for each other. We have grown over the past year at IPG and we are truly lucky to have such driven and gifted individuals to make up this real estate team.  

After filling our bellies and our hearts, Jeremy had a little surprise up his sleeve. Because we met our goal this year, Jeremy and Michael surprised us with a trip to Costa Rica! IPG has had an incredible and fulfilling year and it would not be possible without our clients and friends. Nothing would be the same without any of you!

Our clients are some of the best and we will see you in 2016 for another rewarding year! 

2015 SIOR of the Year award goes to Michael Jeppesen!

Our very own Michael Jeppesen, has been awarded SIOR of the Year! Read our press release below! 

On Friday, December 4th, the Utah SIOR Chapter (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors) held their annual awards luncheon in Salt Lake City. The finalists for the Utah SIOR of the Year award were Vic Galanis, SIOR with CBRE, Michael Jeppesen, SIOR, CCIM with IPG Commercial Real Estate, and Steve Condie SIOR, CCIM with Newmark Grubb Acres. IPG President and Managing Broker, Michael Jeppesen SIOR, CCIM took home the award for 2015. This is the second year in a row that Michael has been honored with the prestigious Utah SIOR of the Year award!

Some of Mr. Jeppesen’s most notable transactions in the last year include:  

1.)   ZAGG (50,000 SF Office BTS)

2.)   Redwood & Broadbent Business Parks (197,750 SF Investment Sale)

3.)   Former Xpedx Building (137,000 SF Office/Warehouse – Sold twice in 2015)

Michael has been in the commercial real estate business since 1992, and started IPG Commercial in 2005. IPG is a boutique commercial real estate firm that specializes in industrial, office, and investment real estate providing custom solutions for each client’s needs. Contact Michael directly at (801) 746-7295 x 101 or michael@ipgcre.com

The Utah SIOR Chapter is a leading professional real estate group of industrial and office brokers with an international network, who have demonstrated their commitment to excellence by obtaining the SIOR designation, administered by the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors. Learn more at www.sior.com

If you have any questions about the SIOR Utah Chapter, please contact Chapter administrator, Jessica Cabibi at (801) 746-7295 x 105 or jessica@ipgcre.com           

Bill Rodewald from Harsh Investments and Tom McCormick from Rockefeller Group with Michael Jeppesen the SIOR of the Year Recipient 

Sunrise at Haleakalā National Park

During this holiday season, there is nothing better than the gift of family. Over the past couple of weeks, I have been fortunate to spend time in Hawaii with my fiance, parents, and my sisters family. 

It was my first time in Hawaii and I had such an amazing time! We drove the rode to Hana, went to the beach literally every day (my fiance has road rash on his stomach from all the boogie boarding), and ate loads of fish and shave ice.  My parents tried sushi for the first time and I wish I could have had a camera to record it. 

One of the highlights of the trip was something I really didn't want to do at all. It involved waking up at an ungodly hour (3AM!)  to drive up a freezing cold mountain in the dark. Luckily my fiance persisted, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable activities of the trip. 

Haleakala Summit stands at 10,000 feat above sea level and offers views of one of the worlds largest dormant volcanic craters, panoramic views of Maui and two of the other Hawaiian islands.