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You Won't Want To Miss This Event!!

Hines is one of the world's premier real estate developers.  The company was founded in Houston by Gerald Hines in 1957.  Over the decades, Hines and members of the Houston ASHRAE chapter developed innovations that influence the built environment all over the world.  

This year's past president's night is a celebration of the accomplishments of Hines and members of the Houston Chapter.  It is also an opportunity for younger members to learn about a remarkable Houston company and it's legacy.

Jerrold Lea, Executive Vice President of Conceptional Construction will discuss Hines' culture of continuous improvement.  You will learn about  Hines' industry leading preconstruction services an their development of optimal building design.

Gerald Hines is a mechanical engineer who started his career as a manufacturer's representative for air conditioning equipment in Houston.  Mr. Hines transitioned to being one of the world's greatest real estate developers, but never forgot his roots in HVAC.  He was pleased to be invited to past presidents night and help celebrate our shared heritage.  Mr. Hines is planning to participate in a discussion about his history and the Hines company.  

We anticipate a large turnout for this special event.  Please register early.

Speakers:

Gerald D. Hines

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Purdue University, 1948

Honorary Doctorate of Engineering

Purdue University, 1983

Honorary Doctorate 

University of Houston, 2012

Since founding Hines in 1957, Mr. Hines has built the company into one of the 
leading real estate firms in the world. He has also been recognized for his 
adherence to the highest quality and ethical standards and for his support 
of urban planning initiatives.

Executive Vice President, Conceptual Construction

Responsible for preconstruction services including budgeting, design, materials purchases, and contractor and consultant contract negotiations, for all Hines projects.

 Education

Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering
University of Texas at Austin, 1977

Career Highlights

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• 200,000-square-foot Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, AR
•    2 million-square-foot Devon Energy World Headquarters in Oklahoma City
•    1.5 million-square-foot One Museum Place in Shanghai, China
•    1 million-square-foot 609 Main at Texas in Houston
•    330,000-square-foot Dr. P. Phillips Performing Arts Center with separate performance halls in Orlando, FL
•    1.1 million-square-foot Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company in Milwaukee

Summary

Since joining Hines in 1981, Mr. Lea has been responsible for consultant selection
 and contract negotiations, budgeting, scheduling, management of consultants’ 
designs, and contractor and subcontractor bidding and negotiations for over 165
 million square feet of commercial, office buildings, retail complexes, hotels, 
sports facilities, clean rooms, performing arts theaters and museums. He is 
currently responsible for all preconstruction activities for Hines’ North American projects.