Portland, OR – January 28, 2020
— 1-800-Plumber +Air is happy to announce the Grand Opening of their
newest location, 1-800-Plumber +Air Pacific Northwest. Chris Nguyen and
his team of elite, professionals will be servicing the Portland, Oregon
area. They will be providing plumbing services, as well as, heating and
cooling services beginning March 2, 2020.
Chris brings more than 20 years of business management experience to
1-800-Plumber. He began his career overseeing the maintenance operations
of student and conventional multi-family developments in the
Southeastern US, where he gained experience in residential and light
commercial, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical trades. He also directed the
leasing, marketing and management efforts of multiple low-income housing
tax credits (LIHTC) and conventional communities.
In 2008, Chris became involved in retail property management when he
joined DDR Corp., overseeing a diverse portfolio of assets, focusing on
improving net operating income (NOI) through targeted revisions of the
operations and marketing platforms of premier lifestyle and specialty
centers in the Chicago and Miami/Fort Lauderdale markets. Additionally,
Chris coordinated a $60MM redevelopment in the San Francisco Bay Area
for Rouse Properties and was responsible for the marketing, leasing and
operations of a 1.2MM SF enclosed regional mall.
Chris most recently held the position of Director of Operations for a
real-estate development firm in Portland Oregon, where he oversaw the
operations, maintenance, management, marketing and sales performance of a
27-member team.
Chris graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the
University of Florida and has received extensive leadership and
management training through his affiliation with Vistage Key Executives
Group.
Throughout his career, Chris has built value through creative ancillary
leasing, by improving operational efficiencies, reducing liability and
establishing partnerships with local municipalities.
An ardent supporter of community giving, Chris has developed
relationships beneficial to numerous charities, including Second Harvest
Food Bank, the Newark League of Volunteers, Young at Heart Senior Pet
and Perfect Cat Rescue, The United Way of the Central Carolinas and the
Becca’s Closet Prom Dress Drive. Chris also served on the Executive
Board of Directors for the Plantation, FL and Newark, CA Chambers of
Commerce and is an active member of the Institute of Real Estate
Management and the International Council of Shopping Centers, where he
holds a Certified Shopping Center Manager (CSM) designation.
Chris chose 1-800-Plumber +Air because he was looking for a strong brand
with a good reputation and well-defined systems to provide the best
service possible. Chris states, “1-800-Plumber’s dedication to customer
service and continuous improvement far exceeded my expectations.”
The 1-800-Plumber +Air headquarters is located in Pearland, Texas. The
company strives to deliver highly satisfactory service to every
customer, with a name, website, and number that anyone can remember. For
more information on the 1-800-Plumber +Air brand and franchise
opportunities, visit their website at https://1800plumber.com/franchise-opportunities