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The Hignell Companies Northern California Property Management Company Names New CEO

Northern California property management company The Hignell Companies has named Phil Larios as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. Larios has been serving as President and CEO at The Hignell Companies since 2003.

Chico, CA, May 10, 2012 (Straight Line PR) — The Hignell Companies, a Northern California property management company, announces the naming of Phil Larios as Chief Executive Officer. The position was previously held by Doug Hignell, who will still be actively involved in the family-owned company. Larios will continue to be responsible for day-to-day operations, as well as the overall strategic direction of the company, which specializes in residential and commercial property management, home owner association management, brokerage and full professional services including painting, cleaning and construction / maintenance.

“For the past year or more Phil has already been fulfilling many of the CEO functions as I have been focusing more of my attention on the company’s purpose, values, vision, speaking engagements and writing,” Hignell said. “This change will bring official alignment to the roles we have already been fulfilling.”

Larios is committed to The Hignell Companies’ growth and innovation through a strategic, Spirit-led mentality. He expects the Northern California property management company to be high-performing, customer-focused and profitable through its property management experience ( http://www.hignell.com/about-us ). In the last three decades, The Hignell Companies has built numerous apartment complexes, a specialty shopping center, and developed and marketed a 59-lot planned-unit development.Northern California property management company The Hignell Companies has named Phil Larios as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. Larios has been serving as President and CEO at The Hignell Companies since 2003.

The Hignell Companies ( http://www.hignell.com ) was founded by Fred Hignell, Jr. in 1948. Doug Hignell, who joined his father Fred at the company in 1970, is committed to continuing as an active part of The Hignell Companies, by sharing his vision and values through speaking engagements, involvement with the company’s Creating Caring Communities non-profit, and creatively impacting the local community.

“Phil is a true leader and encourager, a man of unwavering integrity and someone I deeply trust,” Hignell said. “I’m confident he will be an exceptional CEO.”

Hignell will also continue to be involved as a general partner for investment partnerships as well as responsible for the board and advisory committee. Larios and his new executive team, Greg Wietbrock, Jeff Stiemsma and Vito Mule, are currently developing a one year operating plan and three year strategic plan for the company ( http://www.hignell.com/services ). Together with Hignell they are committed to fulfilling the company’s purpose – to create caring communities that transform lives.

About The Hignell Companies:
The Hignell Companies is a family-owned company that has offered property development services and property management for over 60 years. It presently employs more than 150 people who represent the firm in the fields of commercial and residential property management and Community Association Management. It currently offers residential and commercial property management home owner association management, brokerage and full professional services including painting, cleaning and construction / maintenance. It is committed to the highest standards of excellence and service, and guarantees complete customer satisfaction.

The Hignell Companies can be reached at 530-894-4040 or online at http://www.hignell.com/contact-us

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Southside Oroville Community Center has New Management: Hignell Hopes to Set Precedent

The Hignell Companies located in Northern California has taken over control managing the Southside Oroville Community Center, previously managed by Butte County. A public facility being taken over by a private business is a move that is foreseen to be a win-win for both parties involved by saving the county money and providing revenue for the property management company.

Chico, CA, March 31, 2012 (Straight Line PR) — The Hignell Companies announced it has been selected by the Butte County Board of Supervisors as the management company to take over the Southside Oroville Community Center effective March 1, 2012.

“The partnership between a government agency and a private business to keep a community facility open could set a precedent,” said Philip Larios, Chief Executive Officer of The Hignell Companies. “The Butte County Supervisors took a bold stand to make this happen.”

The Hignell Companies’ goal is to make the center self-sufficient and self-funding. With the recent danger of facilities and parks like Bidwell Mansion closing, the hope is that private businesses like The Hignell Companies ( http://www.hignell.com ) can manage public facilities more efficiently. The Hignell Companies and the County agreed that the center would have no impact on county funds.

Turning over management to The Hignell Companies will save the county $200,000 a year, according to Butte County Supervisor Bill Connelly. The first year, the county will pay the company $22,000 for management and thereafter the center is expected to be self-sufficient through its facility rentals.

The Center will be operated onsite by Deborah and Kevin Thompson, who will be in charge of renting the public facilities and common areas, such as the kitchen, multi-purpose room and conference room, as well as daily maintenance and janitorial. John Iler, commercial property manager for The Hignell Companies will oversee the onsite team and manage commercial rentals ( http://hignell.com/property-management/commercial ). Greg Wietbrock, vice president of property management for The Hignell Companies, will have oversight of the entire project.

“Our Commercial Property Management division currently manages over 350,000 square feet of commercial real estate both in Chico and the surrounding areas,” said Philip Larios. “We are committed to customer service, keeping a cost-conscious culture by scrutinizing dollars as if they were our own, and showcasing our competence by getting work done with high skill and in a timely manner.”

The Southside Oroville Community Center began as a grass roots community effort and opened in 2002 under the management of the Private Industry Council, which shut its doors last year. It currently houses the E-Center Head Start program, the Boys & Girls Club of Oroville, Butte County Behavioral Health and the Butte County Sheriff’s Office substation.

About The Hignell Companies:
The Hignell Companies is a family owned property management company that has been providing services in Chico and Northern California for over 60 years. Hignell currently offers residential and commercial property management, home owner association management, brokerage and full professional services including painting, cleaning and construction/maintenance. Hignell is committed to the highest standards of excellence and service, and guarantees complete customer satisfaction by creating caring communities that transform lives. For more information, visit http://www.hignell.com

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