Wednesday, February 22, 2012
References
Karl Tehrani has developed an impressive list of references that include clients, facility managers, design professionals, construction executives and more. Here is some of what they have written about him:
Tehrani Group LLC
Construction - Renovation - FF&E
www.TehraniGroup.com 407-295-3969
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- "I am pleased to provide this letter of recommendation for Mr. Karl Tehrani and his firm, Tehrani Group ... can assemble a team of professionals who understand the business of developing large, high profile and complex projects, and know what it takes for their successful completion. Consequently, I am happy to provide my enthusiastic recommendation for Mr. Tehrani and his firm."
The Honorable Phil Bredesen
Governor, State of Tennessee, USA
- Karl's ability to establish himself as a tough but fair negotiator proved invaluable in the hundreds of hours of meetings necesary to resolve conflicts which could have threatened the timely completion of this project. Karl's credibility and demeanor were beyond reproach.
Dan A. McDougal, JD, CGFM, CFE
Arena Finance mangerMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Arena Finance mangerMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
- "All of our expectations were met. The last two and one half years of daily interaction allows me to recommend Karl, without reservation, for your position."
Peter Heidenreich
Partner, Hall Strategies
Then Major Projects Manager, General Services Administration
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
- "Through the most challenging of situations, both politically and in dealing with contractors, Mr. Tehrani kept his cool, showed great concern for the goals, objectives and desires of the owner, ... I have no reservations whatsoever in recommending Karl Tehrani and his firm in highest possible fasion."
Russ Simons
Senior partner, Populous (formerly HOK Sports Venue Event
Nashville , Tennessee, USA
- Dear Karl: A late note of thanks for your significant efforts to help South Florida with the Panthers arena project. I personally appreciate how you enthusiastically dropped everything and made yourself available on instant notice to suppoet us.
Ned Jones
Vice president, Turner Construction Company
Miami, FL, USA
- "I am pleased to offer this letter of recommendation for Mr. Karl Tehrani and his firm, the Tehrani Group. ... We enjoyed an excellent relationship with Karl and his staff throughout the project. ... Tehrani provided a high level of service and was the key player in bringing the project to a successful conclusion ... we enjoyed an excellent relationship with Karl and his staff throughout the project."
Gerald F. Nicely
Commissioner ,Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), State of Tennessee, USA
Then Executive Director, Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- "It is with great pleasure that I provide a letter of recommendation for Mr. Karl Tehrani and his firm, Tehrani Group. He was integral to the opening of the arena in a timely and successful manner. ... He was a significant asset to the City throughout the arena project. ... Karl's integrity and professionalism make it easy for me to provide him and his firm my sincere and wholehearted recommendation."
Christine Bradley
Then Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
- "In short, Mr. Tehrani stands for the highest level of quality and service and I am pleased to give my personal recommendation for Karl and his firm Tehrani Group ... After the project was completed, Mr. Tehrani continued to maintain communication with this organization and was eager to assist when warranty work was required from the trade contractors."
Anthony P. Piazza
Vice President, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
- "... outstanding ... I would recommend Mr. Tehrani and Tehrani Group without hesitation."
Mark W. Miller
Sr. Vice President of Operations
Leisure Management International
- "I am confident that his understanding of design and construction and how that is controlled and translated into a completed project will be valuable to future owners who may use Tehrani Group ... services. ... His contribution to any project, in terms of contract set-up and negotiations, project administration, and leadership, is invaluable."
C. E. Harger
(retired) Senior Vice President, Kajima Construction Services
Senior Vice President, Turner Construction Company
- "Karl Tehrani understands the building and development business thoroughly, and renders a very high level of service that exceeds expectations. It is my pleasure to give the highest reference to Mr. Tehrani and his firm ..."
Thomas Z. Scarangello
Chairman, Thornton-Tomasetti Engineers
- "It is my pleasure to wholeheartedly give my highest recommendation to Mr. Karl Tehrani and his firm, Tehrani Group ... The level of services and the manner in which they were rendered far exceeded our expectations."
Chuck Smith
Contract Administrator, City of Anaheim, CA
- "Tehrani's ability to interface with the Honda's project team & associate project committees, by promoting "partnering" and a team concept work environment was instrumental in the success of this project."
Anthony P. Piazza
Vice President, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
- "He diligently established effective management control tools to lead, record and monitor the general contractor's activities. ... Mr. Tehrani, through his high level of diligence, commitment, professionalism and negotiating abilities, was able to guide the project to completion within budget and ahead of schedule, despite substantial owner-initiated increases to the original scope of the work."
Gary Johnson
City Engineer & Director of Public Works
City of Anaheim, CA, USA
- "Karl's style of leadership has allowed the TEAM to break ground for the project several months ahead of schedule while keeping the ownership in full control of all aspects of the project."
Peter Heidenreich
Partner, Hall Strategies
Then Major Projects Manager, General Services Administration
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
- "Tehrani understands their role in providing project management services to the public agencies and, based on their performance on the Anaheim Arena, I would not hesitate to recommend them for a similar engagement. ... It is by far the best project I've worked on in 23 years"
Gary Johnson
City Engineer & Director of Public Works
City of Anaheim, CA, USA
- "... I have received several complements about Karl's performance as Owner's Representative ... [from] ... [Architects, Arena Manager, Client] ... how 'Karl does things by the book; just what this project needs'; 'Very professional in his dealings with everyone' and 'is an asset to our team."
Ed Quimby
(retired) Executive Vice President, Turner Construction
- "I found Karl to be an ethical, knowledgeable, and hard working individual who, first and foremost, represented the best interests of his client."
James R. Minish
Executive V.P., NJ Sports & Exposition Authority
PreviouslyVice President, Ogden Entertainment Services
- Without your personal efforts and willingness to devote many hours of personal time to help these new members of the Turner family, the smashing success would not have been possible. Because of your efforts, these future leaders of our company are building their careers on a firm foundation.
Thank you and congratulations on a job well done.
Al McNeill
(retired) President, CEO, Chairman
Turner Construction Company
- Mr. Tehrani has been an excellent associate with all the finest qualities of a competent engineer. I do not hesitate to recommend him for the most challenging work.
Frank E. Panone, PE
License Professional Engineer, NY, NJ, CT, PA, VA, FL, etc.
- I wish to express my sicere satisfaction in all functions and responsibilities entrusted to Mr. Tehrani in the several years he was with this organization.
Aside from being a very personable man, he showed a deep interest in whatever his assignments were and more than capably fulfilled them.
Peter Lehrer
President, Morse diesel International
(retired) President, Lehrer McGovern Construction (now Bovis Lend Lease)
Tehrani Group LLC
Construction - Renovation - FF&E
www.TehraniGroup.com 407-295-3969
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