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Trimarc Metals purchases industrial warehouse in North St. Louis County

Trimarc Metals purchases industrial warehouse in North St. Louis County

A Kootman Family Legacy Marc Kootman has spent his career in the scrap-metal business, and it’s a family affair. His grandfather worked in scrap metal, as did his father. Kootman began by working as a scrap-metal broker for an Atlanta firm, but soon joined his...
Broker, Frank Yocum, Recognized as “Best of Maryland Heights”

Broker, Frank Yocum, Recognized as “Best of Maryland Heights”

On August 14, 2019, Hilliker Broker, Frank Yocum, was recognized as one of the “Best of Maryland Heights” by the Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce. With years of commitment to the community, Frank Yocum is currently helping 5 businesses find and...
How Hilliker Thrives in the Cutthroat Commercial Real Estate World

How Hilliker Thrives in the Cutthroat Commercial Real Estate World

The independent, Brentwood-based firm credits a hyperlocal approach with national connections for its success in face of its heavy-hitter competitors. When Ben Hilliker started his real estate firm more than 30 years ago, he could count his competitors on one hand....
Wayne Contracting Consolidates Remote Workforce by Purchasing Westport Office and Warehouse

Wayne Contracting Consolidates Remote Workforce by Purchasing Westport Office and Warehouse

Brad Burns was working for a general contractor in the St. Louis area when he caught the entrepreneurial bug. He believed he could build a multi-faceted business by curating a strong base of project managers, office staff, and contractors. He began his first venture,...
Better Deals, Less Stress: How to Choose the Right Commercial Real Estate Broker for You

Better Deals, Less Stress: How to Choose the Right Commercial Real Estate Broker for You

I was in my early-30s when I got started in Commercial Real Estate. That was over thirty years ago! Then, as now, newer Brokers teamed up with more experienced Brokers to learn the ropes. That’s when I met Wallace McNeill. Wallace was the first person to show me how...