Company Profile 6-17-24

CON-REAL COMPANY

COMPANY PROFILE

THE CON-REAL COMPANY

For over 45 years, our company has gained in-depth experience in all areas of real estate, construction, and other related services since its founding in 1979.

Con-Real has the capability, financial capacity, and leadership to perform the most complex projects including projects ranging over a billion dollars.

Our vision: “By delivering client-centric solutions, innovating through diversity, and leading the future, the movement continues...”

Gerald B. Alley President/CEO

Company Background & Divisions

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#05 Other Showcase Projects

#06 Commitment to Diversity

Troy and Gladys Alley dreamed of providing a better life for their family. It was this desire that led the couple to embrace entrepreneurship and open the Alley Service Station. They instilled in their offspring a strong willingness to persevere even in challenging conditions. Learning that quality, honesty, hard work, and dedication are the foundations of success, their sons, Gerald and Troy Alley Jr., launched Con-Real, LP in 1979.

Multiple office locations across the U.S. Dedicated, gamechanging, and professional team.

Con-Real has developed approaches to transform the clients’ experience by focusing on their needs and preferences. By leveraging our experience and customized approach, we have successfully overcome the “Bigger is Better” mentality of larger organizations. Con-Real prides itself in retaining individuals, who not only believe in our mission, but who are also unique and have highly qualified expertise.

Our vision: "By delivering client-centric solutions, innovating through diversity, and leading the future, the movement continues..."

Humble beginnings. Continuing the legacy.

After 83 years, the legacy continues with Con-Real and we are now the #1 African American-owned construction and real estate firm of its kind in the southern area of the U.S. Con-Real’s commitment in meeting the needs of clients and end-users has given us the reputation as a premier organization with experience of over 3,000 projects.

PROFILE

Troy and Gladys Alley dreamed of providing a better life for their family. It was this desire that led the couple to embrace entrepreneurship and open the Alley Service Station. They instilled in their offspring a strong willingness to persevere even in challenging conditions. Learning that quality, honesty, hard work, and dedication are the foundations of success, their sons, Gerald and Troy Alley Jr., launched Con-Real, LP in 1979.

GERALD B. ALLEY PRESIDENT/CEO

Multiple office locations across the U.S.

After 83 years, the continues with Con-Real and we are now the African American-owned construction and real firm of its kind in southern area of the Con-Real’s commitment meeting the needs and end-users has the reputation as a organization with of over 3,000 projects.

Mr. Alley founded Con-Real in 1979 and was immediately joined by his brother and partner, Troy Alley. The company now has offices in Arlington, Dallas, Houston, Little Rock, Atlanta, and San Francisco and performs a wide array of construction and real estate services for many Fortune 500 corporations and public entities nationwide. Con -Real was established with a mission to change the perception of African- American owned businesses in the Construction and Real Estate industry. Con -Real, despite being a privately held firm, has demonstrated its ability to collaborate with numerous publicly traded corporations such as American Airlines, Frito-Lay/ PepsiCo, Walmart, and CBRE. The firm is proud to have successfully completed over 3,000 projects.

Humble beginnings. Continuing the legacy.

Motivational leadership. Building for the future.

Mr. Alley’s entrepreneur spirit has expanded to other related firms, including The Alley Group (TAG), a nationwide solution provider organization with clients such as Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo, PepsiCo, and Stanford University. Another related firm is Bravado LP, a real estate and hospitality development/ownership firm with an ownershi p relationship with Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International Hotels, and Wyham Hotels. Mr. Alley’s firms have participated as either the owner, developer, and/or contractor on over three hospitality developments in the City of Arlington. Through his vision, these entities have made remarkable growth and progress for over four decades. Mr. Alley’s breadth of leadership and understanding includes his involvement in both private and public entities by serving on various boards and steering committees. He was also appointed a s the first African American entrepreneur to serve on the Board of Trustees at Southern Methodist University in their 100 -year history. He is also the Chairman of the Buildings & Grounds Committee of Trustees at SMU.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Mr. Alley, a multi-talented individual, has been active in numerous capacities in the community as well. He serves as the cofounder of the Gerald and Candace Alley Family Foundation, which supports many organizations to help with the educational needs of underprivileged students from the kindergarten level to higher education. He is also a major sponsor and supporter of the Alley Scholars program, which has provided scholarships for over 300 students in several states.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Arlington Economic Development Corporation

Former Chairman of the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau Board

Former Director & Secretary for TPFA (Texas Public Finance Authority) (Governor appointed)

Arkansas Business Hall of Fame, 2020

Arkansas Black Hall of Fame (recognize by Governor Beebe), 2013

Distinguished Alumni, Southern Methodist’s Cox School of Business

Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, 2006

Leadership Life of Courage from the State of Arkansas, Pryor Center

Dedicated, gamechanging, and professional team. Inspiring other firms. Changing the industry.

Entrepreneur and Leadership Award, NAACP in Honor Mayor Eliz Odem

10-Year Service Award, Tarrant County Boys and Girls Club

Con-Real has developed approaches to transform the clients’ experience by focusing on their needs and preferences. By leveraging our experience and customized approach, we have successfully overcome the “Bigger is Better” mentality of larger organizations. Con-Real prides itself in retaining individuals, who not only believe in our mission, but who are also unique and have highly qualified expertise.

Silas Hunt Legacy Award, 2006

Interview for Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral & Visual History, Special Collec tions Dept at Mullins Library, UARK, 2006

PROFESSIONAL DATA

Our vision: "By delivering client-centric solutions, innovating through diversity, and leading the future, the movement continues..."

Advanced Management and Entrepreneurship Development, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois

MBA Finance & Real Estate, Southern Methodist University

B.S. Business Administration/Finance, University of Arkansas in Fayetteville

COMPANY BACKGROUND & DIVISIONS

Troy and Gladys Alley, the parents of Gerald and Troy Alley Jr., dreamed of providing a better life for their family. It was this desire that led the couple to embrace entrepreneurship and open the Alley Service Station. They instilled in their offspring a strong willingness to persevere even in challenging conditions. Learning that quality, honesty, hard work, and dedication are the foundations of success, Gerald and Troy Alley Jr. launched Con-Real, LP in 1979.

The Alley Service Station across the street from a black college now known as the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

After 83 years, the legacy continues with Con-Real’s establishment and we are now the #1 AfricanAmerican-owned Construction and Real Estate organization of its kind in the Southern area of the United States. Con-Real’s commitment of meeting the needs of clients and end-users throughout Texas, Arkansas, Georgia, California, as well as throughout the United States has given us the reputation as a premier organization with experience of over 3,000 projects.

Gamechangers in leadership who are results-driven and exemplify the spirit of doing good as they are doing good in the communities they serve.

Con-Real has gained extensive experience in projects such as entertainment, hospitality, commerical, technological educational, medical, industrial, and residential type facilities. Our company is proud to have longstanding relationships with both public and private clients including Fortune 500 companies. Con-Real is headquartered in Arlington, Texas with permanent offices in Houston, Dallas, Little Rock, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

Our current corporate office is located in the Entertainment District in Arlington, Texas, near the Texas Rangers’ and Dallas Cowboys’ stadiums.

CONSTRUCTION

Con-Real’s experience constructing thousands of projects including large, very complex, new, and renovation projects that range in size up to $100 million and have multiple phases. We have direct relatable experience and expertise that add value during every phase of projects including programming & preconstruction, procurement and bidding, construction, closeout/commissioning, and other services. Con-Real has served an array of public and private entities, locally and nationwide.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Our Program Management services consists of taking the leadership role during the design, procurement, and construction phases and making certain that all required deliverables associated with our services are complete and useful to meet the needs of the clients. Since Con-Real has performed as a construction manager, general contractor, and design-build contractor, it clearly understands the requirements needed to ensure a successful project for the client and the project’s end-users.

REAL ESTATE

Our real estate experts are qualified in the following services: acquisitions, planning and strategy, feasibility studies and reports, alternative evaluations, appraisals, assessments, support and relocation services, and other related professional services for a variety properties including real estate development. Our real estate principal holds the highest licenses and designations and serves on the Real Estate Commission that oversees licensing and professional conduct.

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Our Innovation and Technology division represents the cutting edge of client services comprising of major services such as BIM, Bluebeam, drone imaging, AR/ VR, and 360 imaging. Con-Real has shown leadership by providing access to unlimited technical advantages to projects for clients such as American Airlines, the Texas Rangers, PepsiCo Co., and many others. These emerging services places Con-Real in a league of its own for meeting the highest standards from clients nationally and globally.

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SIMILAR EXPERIENCE

ONE RANGERS WAY

ARLINGTON, TEXAS

PROJECT

Located in Arlington’s Entertainment District, this project is 43,000 square feet of a 300-unit upscale residential community with luxurious, resort-style living. The apartment is designed with National Green Building Standard (NGBS) certification. The building will offer a mix of studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and penthouse apartment homes, as well as a parking garage with 423 spaces. Amenities will include expansive exterior amenity deck with lush green spaces, an outdoor fountain edge pool, indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, coworking spaces, exclusive resident events, concierge services, and more.

ROCK ISLAND HILLSIDE

FORT WORTH, TEXAS

PROJECT

This project involved the acquisition of a low-income African-American community. Con-Real provided assistance to displaced minority homeowners in obtaining relocation assistance. The firm also performed appraisal review services on all project issues.

PING YUEN

& NORTH APARTMENTS

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

PROJECT

This multi-phase rehabilitation project will rehabilitate five buildings containing 434 affordable housing units. The scope of work includes new interior finishes, seismic upgrades, and a new utility infrastructure. This project will require careful phasing and coordination to maintain occupied units from being impacted by construction.

EAGLE AVENUE APARTMENTS

ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA

PROJECT

This project is a new ground up construction of affordable housing units. The preliminary design is in the development concept phase. Once the conceptual design is completed, a conceptual estimate will be provided.

DEL MONTE SENIOR APARTMENTS

ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA

PROJECT

This project is a new ground up construction. The project will construct 31 new senior housing apartment units including 30 onebedroom units on a .83 acre site. The first story will include a community room, an elevator, and a covered lobby. A new efficiency energy system will also be included in the project.

VILLA SAN PEDRO APARTMENTS

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

PROJECT

The project involves occupied rehabilitation of a 100-unit two story apartment and townhouse complex comprised of 13 buildings. The scope of work includes new roofs, new interior finishes, new exterior finishes on all buildings, new solar thermal and solar voltaic systems, and new HVAC systems. The results of this renovation were buildings with a like-new appearance.

MERRITT CROSSING

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA

PROJECT

The real estate division assisted the construction division by providing consulting services which included: planning, strategy, and additional support to this project. The project is located at the edge of Oakland, California’s Chinatown. This new affordable senior housing transforms an abandoned site near a busy freeway into a community asset for disadvantaged or formerly homeless seniors while setting a high standard for sustainable and universal design.

LOEWS ARLINGTON

& ARLINGTON CONVENTION CENTER

ARLINGTON, TEXAS

PROJECT

Con-Real recently completed the Loews Arlington Hotel developed across from Live! by Loews (also built by Con-Real) on the current Texas Rangers’ Lot J parking lot. This new addition marks the largest investment the company has made to date, outside of Orlando, Florida and features 888 guestrooms, 216,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, 1,500-space parking garage, two restaurants with outdoor terraces, two bars, a grab-and-go coffee shop, 8,000-square-foot pool with 18 cabanas, Loews Loves Families Kids Club, fitness center and a spa with six treatment rooms. The hotel also connects a new Arlington Convention Center, which will allow Loews to feature 150,000 square feet of interior meeting space, with an additional 66,000 square feet of exterior space for outdoor events and functions.

MORE INFORMATION

Con-Real has performed as a construction and real estate organization servicing an array of public entities, locally and nationwide. Our Houston clientele includes the Houston Housing Authority, Texas Southern University, Houston Airport System, and others. We are proud to have a permanent office in Houston established over a decade ago serving the needs of our Houston clients.

HOUSTON EXPERIENCE

HISTORIC OAKS

ALLEN PARKWAY VILLAGE

HOUSTON, TEXAS

PROJECT

Historic Oaks of Allen Parkway Village sits on 38 acres located west of downtown in Houston’s historic 4th Ward community. Revitalization efforts at the well known development resulted in a 500-unit complex that brings all the comforts of home to the heart of Houston. This apartment community is the centerpiece of a comprehensive urban revitalization effort and is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.

LIBRARY & LEARNING CENTER

Texas Southern University HOUSTON, TEXAS

PROJECT

This 5-story building houses distance and online education divisions, administrative offices, support services, and a board room in addition to the dedicated library space itself. This unique project involved technology changes and lively student interaction requirements that is used in a more collaborative work/ study environment. This project was built in the center of campus; close coordination of all activities commenced. Con-Real served as the Owner’s Representative/Construction Management Agency.

TRANSFORMATIVE & TRANSDISCIPLINARY COMPLEX

Texas Southern University HOUSTON, TEXAS

PROJECT

Con-Real’s Program Management team was recently awarded a contract to provide Owner’s Representative Services for Texas Southern University for this project which includes the Health and Wellness Center, Catalyst for Urban Transformation, and Nabrit Science Buildings. The project will consist of new buildings, renovations, and additions and is located next to the Library Learning Center, Con-Real’s previous Owner’s Rep project on campus.

HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER

University of Houston VICTORIA, TEXAS

PROJECT

This project is a 2-story, 38,000 SF Health and Wellness Center that will provide functional, efficient, and inviting spaces for physical fitness, mental health, and to promote overall wellness. The Health and Wellness Center’s first floor will have fitness stations, strength training, indoor courts, multi-purpose rooms and a 5,500 SF medical clinic operated by Detar Hospital System of Victoria, Texas. The second floor will have workout stations and an indoor running track. This building is considered the first phase built for the University’s current needs with the capability for future expansions.

LONE STAR COLLEGE FALLBROOK CHURCH

SCIENCE BUILDING

HOUSTON, TEXAS

PROJECT

The new LSC-Fallbrook Center is a 50,000 SF building, located at Fallbrook Church, and is a part of the LSC-Houston North campus. Aside from the typical must-haves such as 10 classrooms, two computer labs, science labs, the campus also offers a food pantry and a warehouse for students studying logistics management and supply chain management. The new campus, next door to Fallbrook Church at 12512 Walters Road, is a partnership between the church and college. The land of which this campus was built belongs to Fallbrook Church and Lone Star College is a single-use tenant with a long-term lease. The building was designed with Lone Star’s specifications.

HARVEST POINT CHURCH HOUSTON,

PROJECT

TEXAS

Since their beginnings in February 2014, Harvest Point Fellowship Church has seen tremendous growth and to accommodate the increase in worshippers, Harvest Point launched Project Next: Building for Our Future, plans to build a new facility.

MICKEY LELAND

INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

HOUSTON, TEXAS

PROJECT

The new terminal will replace the existing Terminal D along with the existing Terminal C North Pier. The facility will be a completely new building utilizing the latest in aviation design principles, accommodating modern queue depths, drive lanes, world class concessions, and enhanced flexibility in accommodating a diverse fleet of airline craft. Additionally, a number of major systems and amenities at the terminal need to be updated to meet current building codes and operational standards. Con-Real is part of the prime contractor team and is providing project managemnt and MEP management services for this project..

OTHER SHOWCASE PROJECTS

DAVID W. MULLINS LIBRARY

University of Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS

PROJECT

Con-Real performed the first phase of renovating the Mullins Library, located in the center of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville campus which included building a Library Annex, a book storage and retrieval facility where the library’s main collection was moved. Con-Real also performed the next phase of renovating floors 3 & 4 of the library. Con-Real now returns to perform the final phase of renovations to floors 1 & 2. The renovations will reorganize the library interior and create a collaborative and interdisciplinary learning space focused on student and faculty engagement.

DR. MARIAN G. LACEY K -

8 ACADEMY

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

PROJECT

This new school for grades kindergarten through 8th grade will repurpose the old McClellan High School and will have over 200,000 square feet of additions to the old school. The rebuilt McClellan would replace Cloverdale Middle, and Baseline and Meadowcliff elementaries, at a possible cost of under $50 million.

TIAA CORPORATE CENTER

FRISCO, TEXAS

PROJECT

This project is a new 15-story corporate office located on a 500,000-square-foot property. Con-Real was recently contracted to perform interior finish-out services.

GLOBE LIFE FIELD TEXAS LIVE! LOEWS

HOTEL

ARLINGTON, TEXAS

PROJECT

The new stadium for the Texas Rangers will be built across the street from their existing stadium and built in conjunction with Texas Live!, an entertainment complex which will serve as one of the main entrance areas into the ballpark. The facade of thea ballpark will consist of a retractable roof with clear roof panels to allow natural light into the ballpark when the roof is closed. Texas Live! is a dynamic world-class dining, entertainment and hospitality district. Live! by Loews Hotels is a flagship hotel that will be the first of its kind in the country and will blend sports and entertainment with first-class hospitality and superior amenities. This 14-story tall contemporary glass tower will provide a spectacular location for meeting, event and conventions, as well as a special destination for sports fans, visitors and families. Live! by Loews will anchor Texas Live! in the heart of the Arlington Entertainment District.

STATE FARM ARENA

HOME OF THE ATLANTA HAWKS

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

PROJECT

The project will maintain the downtown State Farm Arena (formerly Philips Arena) as a world-class, state-of-the-art venue for sports and entertainment events which will meet NBA requirements. It will consist of updated concourses, completely remodeled luxury boxes, and include the introduction of new premium areas and social spaces, technology upgrades, and more. Construction began on this 18-month, 3-phase project the summer of 2017 and was completed by the end of 2018. The Hawks continued to play at the arena throughout the project. Con-Real served as the Construction Management Agency (CMA) to oversee the Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) and development team. ConReal’s real estate division also performed an in-depth analysis and evaluation of the impact of reconfiguring and upgrading the facilities.

NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MUSEUM

ARLINGTON, TX

PROJECT

The 101,000-square-foot museum will be located east of the intersection between AT&T Way and Nolan Ryan Expressway. It will consist of two levels housing 25,000 square feet of exhibition galleries, classrooms, conference and event space, and an outdoor amphitheater for ceremonies. Con-Real is responsible for the structure of this building.

FOREST FORWARD FOREST THEATER DALLAS, TX

PROJECT

This project consists of transforming the 45,000-square foot space into an art, entertainment, and community hub. Located on the opposite end of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Dallas, Texas, this revitalization project could be the catalyst for economic development, including retail growth, and mixed-income housing. The once-segregated theater became a go-to spot for Black performers and patrons. The plans for the property include a state-of-theart performance hall and partnerships with Dallas ISD. There will be music bays, design studios, and conference spaces for the community. There are also plans for a new restaurant, green space, and a rooftop café.

JPS HEALTH MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING

FORT WORTH, TEXAS

PROJECT

This medical office building will be approximately 245,000 square feet. The building will feature clinic pods, house ambulatory and administrative services, retail space and a rooftop open to community use. The proposed design features a community plaza between the building and parking garage to encourage residents to use the green space for workouts, classes, and community gatherings. JPS contemplates aggregating and co-locating all campus outpatient services into this facility. Services anticipated to be included, but not limited to, are: Ambulatory Surgery Center, Surgical Health Specialties, Imaging, Primary Care and Specialty Clinics, Pharmacy, Lab, etc.

KAISER PERMANENTE MEDICAL CENTER

WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA

PROJECT

This project consists of construction of a new acute care hospital including neo-natal intensive care and pediatrics units. The central plant located in the basement level supplied chilled water and utilities for the eight-building medical campus. It features emergency, urgent care, and pharmacy services. This facility also houses a gift shop, cafeteria and health education center. The hospital fulfills basic and medical equipment accessibility standards. Con-Real served as the program manager for this project.

CHASE SIGNAGE PROGRAM

NATIONWIDE

PROJECT

Con-Real will be providing Program Management Services overseeing key signage vendors on behalf of JPMC This project includes over 5,000 locations including retail centers and corporate offices in 48 states across the nation. Con-Real currently maintains signage and architectural lighting including full replacement, neon to LED upgrades, retrofits, and digital signage.

DIVERSITY IN EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP

“Transforming communities through inclusiveness and vision that will ignite change.” -Con-Real’s Vision

NIA TURNER Office/Precon Engineer University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff Arkansas Tech University

PHILLIP EUBANKS President of Program Management University of California Berkeley

DANIEL BELILES Superintendent University of Arkansas

LINH TRAN Marketing Manager University of Texas Arlington

ANDRES (JUNIOR) ALCALA Labor Foreman OSHA Certified

JACOB HERMANN Assistant Superintendent Louisiana Tech University

PAUL NIX Project Manager University of Houston San Jacinto College

DAVID SCHIERMEYER Project Manager University of Redlands

HUNTER WILSON Senior Project Manager Texas Wesleyan University University of Arkansas

ANGELA TUCKER VP of Risk Management University of Texas Arlington

BEATRIZ ORDORICA Assistant Project Manager University of Texas in El Paso Texas A&M University

MICHAEL ADEBAYO Senior Superintendent Cam Tech SchoolConstruction Federal Polytechnic Bida

ANTONY OWENS Project Engineer Prairie View A&M University RICHARD SHOEMAKER Program Director Southern Methodist University University of North Texas

PALASH SHAH Asst Project Manager University of Texas at Arlington Shivaji University

RAMA KARRA Project Engineer University of Texas at Arlington Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

QUE WYRICK Project Engineer University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

AMANDA HOANG

Project Manager Louisiana State University

KEN LE PR & Marketing Coordinator University of Texas at Arlington

GINA ALLEY Director of Public & Client Relations University of Arkansas University of North Texas

KRISTEN ALLEY Senior Real Estate Analyst University of Texas Arlington

HARDIK SUBA Project Manager University of Texas Arlington

MICHAEL YOUNG Senior Superintendent OSHA Certified

IMRAN ALI Controller University of North Texas

ERIC UKPAKA Senior Project Manager Oklahoma State University

ROHIT CHOUGULE Asst Project Manager University of Texas at Arlington Walchand College of Engineering

STEPHANIE ALLEY Construction Administration & Recruitment University of North Texas

BYRON ALLEY Innovation & Technology

University of Arkansas University of Houston

MARIA VAZQUEZ Logistic Project Manager The University of Texas at Dallas

BETHANY WHITE Social Media Coordinator Texas Tech University

MICHAEL SMITH VP of Precon & Project Management University of Arkansas Little Rock

GERALD ALLEY CEO & President University of Arkansas Southern Methodist University

ANDREA BROWN Project Coordinator

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

ALECIA MOORE AP/AR Specialist Texas Women’s University

HUGO REYES Estimator IESA Andres Bello Catholic University

ARGELIA SIMON Project Engineer University of Texas Dallas

ROSE DENNY Estimator/Project Engineer University of Texas Arlington Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

REGGIE MILLER Senior Project Manager Mountain View Community College

DANIELLE BRAZZELL Safety Manager University of North Texas Texas Southern University

PAUL ADEYEMO Superintendent University of Houston

GRAY BATEMAN Director of Strategic Operations Winthrop University

THENESSA HARRIS Director of IT & Office Logistics Grambling State University,

ROBERT CARVER Project Manager University of Texas at San Antonio

ELIDON LLESHI Project Manager Universiteti Politeknik i Tiranës

JESSICA MELTZER Project Manager California State University, Los Angeles

LORENA BARACCHI Project Coordinator Passaic County Community College

JOHN WILSON Senior Project Manager University of Canterbury

CHRIS CLARK Senior Project Manager National Institute of Technology

PUBLIC RELATIONS & COMMUNITY COMMITMENT

Some of the challenges faced by consultant firms seeking to support M/WBE businesses are limited resources, outreach, and reporting results. With the risk associated with the construction industry, surety (bonding requirement) is essential for many contractors especially small and M/WBE firms. In addition, due to pay schedule requirements, contractors need to have adequate lines of credit or cash flow to perform on projects. These two major factors are addressed by only one M/WBE consultant firm in the South region. Con-Real has supported the needs of minority contractors for over 40 years. The Con-Real team presents 100% M/WBE participation through our leadership and local presence.

Gina Alley Director of Public and Client Relations

Ms. Alley specializes in fostering relationships with the clients and the community to ensure open communication before, during, and even after services are performed. She departed from Con-Real about four years ago to complete her Masters in Public Administration at the University of North Texas. Upon her completion of the graduate program, Ms. Alley served as the Senior Assistant to the Grand Prairie City Manager in the State of Texas. A majority of her expertise and concentration encompassed community outreach and special projects with a focus on mentoring children. Ms. Alley plans to serve as the Con-Real representative in fostering relationships with clients and identifying potential opportunities for Con-Real.

100% M/WBE Participation

45+ yrs providing resources, consulting, and contracting opportunities with M/WBE firms

$4B in contracts for outreach and monitoring of M/WBE programs

HOUSTON RELATIONSHIP

March 26, 2020

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

3100 CLEBURNE STREET • HOUSTON, TEXAS 77004 713-313-7011

To: Whom It May Concern:

Re: Con-Real Letter of Recommendation

Con-Real provided project management services for the Texas Southern University (TSU) Library Learning Center. The $60 million project is extremely important to the University and we sought out the best project management support and found that in Con-Real. They have effectively managed this project form inception, including providing support during the selection of the Architect and Construction Manager at Risk. During each phase of the project, programing, design, procurement and construction, Con-Real provided valued management and advice. Con-Real encouraged a team approach on the project and brought out the best of each team member, while still holding team members accountable for their roles and responsibilities on the project.

Con-Real communicated with TSU at various levels, including the highest levels of our administration, providing the necessary information and insight for a comprehensive understanding of the project as it progressed. With their management and leadership, the project team overcame many challenges.

The attractive and innovative Library Learning Center building completed in the Fall of 2019, on budget as well as on schedule and has been a very welcome addition to the campus, enhancing the student and faculty experiences at Texas Southern University. It was a pleasure to work with Con-Real.

tes, Director of Construction

Direct: 713-313-7092

Fax: 713-313-7944

Kenny.Gates@tsu.edu

HOUSTON RELATIONSHIP (cont.)

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We learned about the company some five years ago when we were looking for a minority-owned construction company solid enough to handle, and be bonded for, a multi-million dollar project we were considering. At that time, we could find none in Houston, and had begun to search through Atlanta, New Orleans, and New York, when we learned of Con-Real, which was here in Texas, wanted to establish a presence in Houston, and had done major projects for an impressive list of clients. The quality of their workmanshjp, their thorough follow-through, and the integrity of the company impressed us greatly, and we retained them. Please look at what they have added to our neighborhood, and that becomes-the best testimonial to what they can do.

Aside from their professional excellence, the Alley brothers are good people, with a strong value system, and a solid pattern of reliability and true-to-their-word character. When I look for a company, I am as interested in the character of its leadership as I am in the quality of its product or service-the two are not, after all, unrelated.

Very sincerely yours,

William A. Lawson

William A. Lawson Pastor