Land Advisors Organization, the nation’s largest brokerage focused specifically on land, has expanded into the Denver market to serve landowners, home builders and developers. The firm’s newest office, located on the 9th floor at 4600 South Syracuse Street in Denver, is led by Tom Kaufman, a real estate veteran with expertise in raw land, land planning, land management, subdivision management, and land brokerage.

Kaufman, who previously worked with Land Advisors Organization over a decade ago, focuses on advising landowners and purchasers of land parcels throughout the Denver metro area and across the Front Range. He has extensive experience working with parties on the sale and purchase of vacant land parcels and large-scale developments. He provides valuable insight into site selection, real estate planning and the various issues faced by the homebuilding industry, developers and investors in the market.

“The Denver market’s consistent growth and our relationships with many builders looking to expand their presence there are behind our decision to re-establish our presence in Colorado,” said Greg Vogel, CEO of Land Advisors Organization. “Tom’s background and knowledge of the market set him apart, making him an exceptional advisor to landowners and developers, and allows us to provide significant opportunities to both local and national builders, and developers expanding in the region.”

Active in the commercial real estate and homebuilding industries, Kaufman is involved with the Homebuilders Association (HBA) of metro Denver, serving on the HBA’s Metro Housing Coalition committee. Additionally, he is involved with the Urban Land Institute (ULI), serving on ULI’s Growth Outreach Committee. He is also a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP). In the community, Kaufman dedicates his free time to several causes that benefit children, veterans and pets.  

Kaufman earned both a bachelor’s degree in human resource management and a Master of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Completed in 1999 and renovated in 2013, 4600 S. Syracuse offers desirable features such as floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic mountain and downtown views, efficient 25,000-square-foot floorplates and recently updated conferencing and fitness facilities. The 13-story building also features a 727-space parking garage and additional development upside through excess land that could potentially host an office tower or multifamily development.

It’s no shock the COVID-19 pandemic caused a major shock to Colorado’s job market. In the last four years there have been a lot of workforce changes, including an ever-changing unemployment rate. Whether you’re looking for a new job now or hoping to hire, one thing that’s never changed is how first impressions make a big difference. That’s why Denver police teamed up with the community to help job hunters “dress for success” over the weekend.

Earlier in the week, CBS Colorado’s Jasmine Arenas had a conversation with Denver police Chief Ron Thomas where he emphasized the importance of regaining the public’s trust and being in the community. On Saturday morning, he put words into action with the department’s second Dress for Success event.

From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover. It’s all courtesy of Denver police and community partnerships.

Sgt. Christopher Baird with Denver Police said this event was especially for those looking to look sharp while on the hunt for a job.

“Maybe it’s something that’ll help them with a job interview or just something that’ll make them feel good about themselves,” said Baird.

It was an important event because a big part of landing the job has a lot to do with how someone presents themselves.

Nicole Desich with the Other Side Academy, a training school in which students learn pro-social, vocational and life skills, echoes this sentiment.

“A lot of times when you go in for a job you have the self-confidence if you have the clothes, you feel confident in, then you also can feel confident getting the job,” said Desich.

Police said before the doors even opened at least 60 people were waiting in line to get in.

“It’s a shopping experience without the financial burden,” said recruit officer, Milliner with the Denver Police Academy.       

With no limit on what one can take, some left with a handful of bags filled with new looks.

“As a female myself it’s empowering to be able to come in here and build these relationships,” said Milliner.

The purpose of these events is to help those who want a job get one and stay employed. This is all part of Thomas’s mission of being in the community.

“We just want to fill that gap where we recognize there is one,” said Thomas.

Denver police look to continue to effort similar events and help the community feel supported.

“I think there are other service needs that community has and providing clothes, providing food, shelter… I think those are all needs that we can also provide to our community,” said Thomas.

In April a similar event was held for men, where more than 80 participants left with hundreds of items.