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Element Springfield / March 2024
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Bryan Properties cut the ribbon on the Element by Westin in Springfield, and business is brisk at the southside hotel. We want to thank the ambassadors and our guests for helping us celebrate this milestone in Springfield history.
Element Springfield / August 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Bryan Hotels today announces the leadership team for its Element Springfield hotel. Jackie McVay is the general manager. She joins Bryan Hotels after 25 years with Drury Hotels. “Joining the great local ownership of Bryan Hotels, while being aligned with the fantastic Marriott brand, will be a great addition to Springfield’s Medical Mile and I am honored to be at the helm,” McVay says. McVay currently serves on the Springfield Hotel Lodging Association. Sarah Sissel is director of sales and marketing for the Element Springfield. Previously, she worked for nearly 14 years with the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center as director of sales and marketing. Sissel brings a well-respected reputation in the Springfield business community. She currently serves of the board for Leadership Springfield; is president-elect of Springfield Metro Rotary; and is active in a number of organizations and events around the state. “I believe the Element adds a new and interesting layer to both Springfield hospitality and business communities,” Sissel says. “The brand’s unique positioning with Westin and Marriott provides an amazing blend of Westin Heavenly beds along with bikes our guests may check out to ensure a restful and memorable experience while in Springfield. Bryan Hotels is in an era of growth and development and I am so excited to be part of this amazing and creative team.“ The Element Springfield is located at 1031 E. Battlefield Road, just west of National Avenue, at the gateway to Springfield’s Medical Mile. Thomas Construction of Camdenton is the general contractor for the 121-room hotel. The architect is hdesigngroup.
Hilton Garden Inn Tulsa / February 2023
Bryan Properties today announces the acquisition of the Hilton Garden Inn at 420 W. Albany St. in Broken Arrow, Okla. Conveniently located across from Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, the Hilton Garden Inn has 107 rooms over five stories and boasts more than 4,000 square feet of meeting space. This is the fourth Hilton flag in the Bryan Hotels family. “Bryan Properties/Bryan Hotels operates award-winning Hampton Inns in Branson, the Tru by Hilton in downtown Springfield — and arriving in November 2023, the Element by Marriott-Springfield on East Battlefield Road, at the gateway to the Medical Mile,” says Brad Gebhard, chief financial officer. Highlights of the Hilton Garden Inn-Tulsa Broken Arrow: •Within walking distance of Bass Pro Shops and Ascension St. John Broken Arrow, a nationally acclaimed health-care provider. •Full cooked-to-order breakfast, helping ensure guests get a good start to their day. •Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily in our Garden Grille & Bar. •Indoor pool, fitness and business centers. •Less than 10 miles from Hard Rock Casino and Tulsa Expo Center. “Bryan Properties is excited to own this bright, clean design and continue to offer guests a high standard of service in the Broken Arrow/Tulsa area," Gebhard says.
Magers Wellness Center / 2018
Bryan Magers spearheads the effort to build a state-of-the-art medical facility for the Missouri State community. Named for Bryan’s parents, the Bill and Lucille Magers Family Health and Wellness Center is the medical home for MSU students, faculty and staff. The facility includes a medical clinic, women's health center, sports medicine clinic, pharmacy, mental health counseling services, wellness programs and was a leading center for Covid-19 vaccines for students, faculty, and other members of the Missouri State University community.
Student Housing Fair / March 6, 2024
SPRINGFIELD, MO. — Bryan Properties welcomes new students at Missouri State University on Wednesday, March 6 2024, for The Standard's Housing Expo 2024.
Greeting the future / 2024
We are approaching our 40th anniversary with more energy than ever before, and here’s why: We’re excited about the future, and the opportunity to create more ways for people to live their best lives. This year we’re building new multifamily communities in Nixa, Mo., and in Rogers and Harrison, Ark. We’re building new hotels in Columbia, Joplin, and Branson, Mo. We are evolving with the times, learning and using best practices in the art of building and making communities. We see a future where quality architecture honors local history and creates a sense of place. Where the street design in neighborhoods is friendly to pedestrians and encourages walkability. Where neighbors feel a shared sense of pride and inspiration. We are looking forward to meeting this year with the leading lights in 21st century development and collaborating on projects that propel our communities forward into the bright future. We can’t wait.
Rock Springs / June 2023
HARRISON, Ark. — Local workers will soon have new housing options in Boone County. Bryan Properties broke ground today on Rock Springs, a 216-unit apartment community in Harrison. “After quality meetings with city officials and business leaders, we’re excited to help local employers and workers with their housing needs,” says Ericka Peppers, chief operating officer of Bryan Properties. Renters make up nearly 40 percent of the population, Peppers notes, but workers in Harrison say a shortage of quality housing often means they have to live elsewhere and commute to their jobs. “We want to help solve this issue and provide places for people to live and raise families in Harrison.” Rock Springs is located at Rock Springs and Gipson Road. The architect is H Design Group. General contractor is Killian Construction Co. Features include a playground and other amenities for parents and children. Rock Springs will be similar in style and design to River Ranch, a multifamily community now open in Ozark, Mo. Bryan Properties, based in Springfield, Mo., is drawn to Arkansas for several reasons: •A relatively low cost of living compared to other parts of the country. This makes it an attractive option for people looking to save money on housing, transportation, and other expenses. •A strong economy with a variety of job opportunities. The region is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies, as well as a thriving small business community. •The Arkansas Ozarks offers a high quality of life with excellent schools, hospitals, and other amenities. The region is also home to a number of parks, trails, and other outdoor recreation opportunities. •Safe and friendly communities with a strong sense of civic pride. The region is home to a number of festivals and events throughout the year, which provide residents and visitors with opportunities to connect with their neighbors and enjoy the local culture. •Stunning natural beauty, including the Ozark Mountains, the Arkansas River, and the Buffalo National River. Leasing begins in 2024 to the general public.
Heitz House / Missouri State 2023
More than 400 students at Missouri State University in Springfield have a new place to call home — Heitz House, a seven-story residence hall boasting four floors of assigned parking and three stories of living space on top. The first floor of Heitz features a dining center and convenience store. There is a spacious interior courtyard and lots of community spaces for hanging out with friends. Bryan Properties built the hall — the first public-private housing partnership in university history.
Markland-Wiles Ribbon Cutting / 2018
Bryan Properties cut the ribbon in April 2018 on Markland/Wiles, one of Springfield’s first smart-apartment communities, with two dozen units sporting internet-connected thermostats and security systems.
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Among the career highlights for Bryan Magers: A 2011 agreement he reached with Drury University to build student housing. The result is University Suites — a 72-bed residence at North Summit Avenue and East Calhoun Street. It was the first time Drury partnered with a private developer to build student housing. “This is a win-win-win for all of us,” then-Drury president Todd Parnell said at the time. Magers offered Drury a “very generous” deal to build University Suites, Parnell said. Under the agreement, Magers leased the land from Drury. He built the housing complex, leased it back to Drury, and will gift it back to the school at the end of a 25-year pact. The 38,000-square-foot residence was the first university residential building in Missouri to receive LEED-Platinum certification. It features energy-efficient measures such as foam wall insulation, insulated hot water pipes and Energy Star-rated HVAC systems; water conservation methods such as pervious pavement and landscaping and indoor low-flow water devices; and a system designed to continually input fresh, outdoor air into the building. Magers’ agreement with Drury was rooted in his longtime friendship with Parnell. The two men shared a roadtrip for the ages, traveling to the Capitol in 1973 to witness history. “He and I drove to Washington, D.C., and attended four days of the Watergate hearings,” Magers recalls. “There was a guy dressed up as Abraham Lincoln — he even had the stovepipe hat — sitting right in front of us.”