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Orange County, Calif. (August 7, 2012) – Robert D. Voit, founder and CEO of Newport Beach-based Voit Real Estate Services/CORFAC International, has been named as the 2012 recipient of the RealShare Orange County Lifetime Achievement Award.  This prestigious award is presented to an individual who has changed the landscape of the real estate community in his or her local market.

“Certain names just come to mind when talking about Orange County real estate, and Bob Voit is at the very top of that list,” says Daniel Ceniceros, Vice President of Strategic Development for RealShare Orange County.

Voit founded his firm as The Voit Corporation in 1971, and has spearheaded its expansion throughout the Western U.S.  The company has grown to 10 offices and has successfully owned, developed and managed more than 50 million square feet of commercial real estate to date. 

One of the reasons Voit is a standout for this award is his proven ability to maintain his creativity, passion and vision for commercial real estate throughout the four decades of his firm, according to Barb Rea, Director of Corporate Resources for Voit Real Estate Services.

“One example of this creativity is the development of Warner Center Plaza,” notes Rea.  “Bob’s vision transformed a previously undeveloped area into the flagship 2.9 million square-foot Warner Center Plaza and Warner Center Business Park, which transformed the West Valley in Los Angeles into a thriving upscale business workplace.”

In addition to Warner Center, Voit has developed a number of landmark properties throughout the Western U.S., including Brea Business Park in Brea, Gateway Business Park in Tustin, The Plant in Van Nuys/Panorama City, and Superstition Springs Business and Office Park in Mesa, Ariz., among others.

Voit’s reach in the commercial real estate industry extends beyond development.  In 1973, his firm launched a property management division to provide an owner’s perspective to management for its own portfolio and for its third-party clients.  Later, in 1987, Voit launched a commercial brokerage house which quickly became and remains one of the top brokerage firms in Orange County.

“Voit has molded the firm to meet the demands of an evolving market, and has proven that Voit Real Estate Services is a full-service solution in the commercial real estate industry,” notes Rea.

Voit has also demonstrated a passion for giving back to his community.  He was instrumental in the creation of the West Valley Chapter of the Boys & Girls Club, and created one of Los Angeles’ first corporate-focused transportation programs, including shuttle buses and ridesharing programs.

“Because of the example set by Bob Voit, the entire team at Voit Real Estate Services remains devoted to giving back.  Together we have volunteered thousands of hours and continue to collect toys and financial contributions for the Boys & Girls Club organization in each market in which Voit has office locations,” says Rea.

Voit will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award during a ceremony at the upcoming RealShare Orange County conference in Irvine, Calif. on August 16.

About Voit Real Estate Services/CORFAC International
Voit Real Estate Services is now a 10 office commercial real estate firm that, through its brokerage and asset services professionals working together, provides strategic property solutions tailored to clients' needs.  Combining 40 years of expertise in brokerage, investment advisory, financial analysis, market research, asset management, tenant advisory and property management services, Voit provides clients with forward looking strategies that create value for their assets and portfolios.

Voit is a privately held, debt-free firm that has successfully navigated numerous market cycles since 1971 and currently employs more than 250 people. Voit has owned, developed and managed over 50 million square feet of commercial real estate, participated in $1.4 billion of construction projects and completed over $36 billion in brokerage transaction volume. Further information is available at www.voitco.com.

About RealShare Orange County
RealShare Orange County is presented by ALM's Real Estate Media Group, publisher of Real Estate Forum and GlobeSt.com, and is considered the leading real estate networking conference for the local commercial real estate market.

Panels will include an extensive Orange County forecast that will seek to answer critical questions facing the region across key property sectors, including office, industrial and multifamily; as well as examining the changing needs of the corporate end user.

About CORFAC International
CORFAC International (Corporate Facility Advisors) is distinguished by the way it manages multi-market commercial real estate assignments on behalf of corporate entities and privately owned companies. Founded in 1989, U.S.-based CORFAC is comprised of privately held entrepreneurial firms with expertise in office, industrial and retail real estate leasing and investment sales, multifamily property acquisitions and dispositions, property management and corporate services in North America, with coverage in South America provided by Panama-based Latin American Corporate Property Services. A Principal Member of FIABCI – the International Real Estate Federation with global affiliates in Europe and Asia, CORFAC International offers commercial real estate services with market reach in 65 countries worldwide. In recent years, CORFAC firms have averaged 10,000 completed transactions annually encompassing nearly 100 million square feet and valued at more than $6 billion. For more information on CORFAC, contact 703.532.6160 or visit www.corfac.com.