Founded in 1982, Jamis Companies combines more than 28 years of commercial real estate investment knowledge with an equally strong understanding of our client's business and associated individualized needs. As a result of our investment expertise, our developer and investor clients rely on us to identify market opportunities to guide and coordinate the determined strategy of the investment.

Jamis Companies provides a complete spectrum of commercial and residential real estate brokerage and investment services including owner and tenant leasing, acquisition and sales, marketing and consulting to owners, property management and personalized assistance in finance and mortgage selection.

Our primary objective is to advise and secure smart real estate investment for long term, safe and lucrative returns.


Jay Soneff, MBA

Jay Soneff was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. The third generation Denverite attended John F. Kennedy High School. He earned a Division I baseball scholarship to The University of Colorado under Coach Irv Brown. In four years Jay graduated with a Business Degree in Finance and Real Estate with a minor in Economics.

Jay was the first to take advantage of the new rules with the real estate commission that allowed for a real estate degree to replace the two years of Salesman status requirement for broker licensing. At age 22 Jay was the youngest Broker in the state.

In 1978 Jay began his career by taking an associate brokers position with Duncan and Duncan Realtors under managing broker and owner Patricia Richards. Pat Richards was the Colorado Realtor of the Year and perhaps the most successful broker in the State. Pat's knowledge and dedication to delivering the utmost in service was instrumental in forming Jay's success in attracting and retaining clients.

His first year in the residential real estate sales business, Jay leads the office in total number of closed transactions. As his personal business grew and he developed a desire to work with a broader client base, Jay left Duncan and Duncan in 1979 to work with Moore and Company Realtors.

Jay was hired by Bill Moore the President and Owner of the company. Moore and Company was for many years the largest privately owned real estate company in Colorado. In Jay's very first year in the Southwest office, he led the office in total transactions.

In 1980, after leaving Moore and Company, Jay partnered with a Canadian Hotel Developer to purchase Downtown Denver and Southeast Denver properties for commercial development. The company, Northwest Properties assembled over $25 million dollars of land in less than two years. In 1981, the collapse of the oil business and the Canadian economy dictated the liquidation of the partnership's properties. Jay then formed his own company, Jamis Companies, Inc. in 1981.

As a developer and property manager for retail centers, Jay has tremendous experience dealing with a variety of commercial leasing and management situations.

Jay has developed extensive experience in all aspects of the real estate business. He has experience in sales and acquisitions, land development, construction and construction management, joint venture formation, land, and commercial property development, financing and management. He is a survivor of several market swings from the late 70's boom to the late 80's market crash. The market swings have taught him that the market will ultimately separate the conservative and stable projects from the speculative and over leveraged properties. This experience serves all his clients in his ability to help protect and maintain properties for long term success.

Jay is married to his elementary school sweetheat, Jan. Jan is a volunteer Victim's advocate for the Lakewood Police Department. In July this year they celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. Jay and Jan have two children, Jay Jr. and Jaclyn.


The Formation of Jamis Companies Inc.

In 1981, Jay Soneff founded Jamis Companies Inc. as a brokerage specialized in the assembling, developing and sale of Downtown Denver properties. Through the 80's Jamis expanded to commercial development and management. Jamis developed its first office building in a joint venture with Bernard Blecker and Grant Marsh. The Market Park Office building was constructed in Lower Downtown at a cost of 13.9 million dollars. The building, located at 15th street and Market now serves as the headquarters to the Denver Chamber of Commerce.

In 1986 Jamis began acquiring distressed retail properties and redeveloping them into vibrant centers. Jamis developed over 200,000 square feet of retail and office space in the northwest metro area up until the Savings and Loan crisis of the late 1980's.

Jamis's greatest accomplishments arouse through the acquisition, redevelopment and construction of underutilized real estate. Recognizing the great importance of understanding the construction field. Jay enrolled and graduated from The Daniels College of Business at Denver University with a Masters degree in Real Estate and Construction Management.

Due to the difficult 1980's and the extreme risks in the real estate markets, Jamis shifted its focus to performing contracts brokerage and development work for Cities and Non-For-Profit organizations. In the 1990's Jamis brokered and joint ventured several major projects. The first project Jamis developed was the Alcohol Treatment Facility known as Denver C.A.R.E.S. in the Golden Triangle. Jamis earned the opportunity as the finalist in a competitive RFP. Jamis development partner in the project was Hensel Phelps.

A second major development awarded to Jamis was the relocation and construction of a new Headquarter facility for Denver Waste Water Management at Alameda Ave. and Interstate 25. Jamis assembled the land, procured the entitlements and coordinated the development review process with architects and engineers.

Jamis also acquired and assisted in the redevelopment of properties for successful Non-For-Profits such as The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. Jamis acquired several properties for CCH's low income housing program and also re-developed the CCH's new headquarters in Downtown Denver.

by 1998 Jamis has developed over 200,000 square feet of commercial centers and developed 20 acres of prime retail land for investment.


The last 10 years at Jamis Companies

The last 10 years at Jamis has been a process of evolving into a full service real estate consulting firm with divisions of both commercial and residential investment real estate, mortgage financing, property management and a marketing and promotions department specializing in the hospitality industry.

Jamis has a rapidly expanding property management division with properties under management of all property types. The absolute goal of the division is to maximize the value of the asset for the client through prudent oversight of expenses and collections.

Jamis has also grown its real estate lending division with Jay's affiliation with Numerica Funding a direct lender mortgage banking operation out of Virginia Beach. Through Numerica DBA Your Mortgage People, a direct lender Mortgage Banking operation, our clients enjoy the benefits of access to all available residential mortgage products and wholesale pricing.

Jay's success in all aspects of the real estate business has been based on a solid understanding of location selection and the experience to identify and minimize the risks of the endeavor. Jay's substantial experience has been gained from hundreds of complex transactions. This background and experience is crucial in assisting the client to evaluate realistically the characteristics of the investment.


The future of Jamis Companies

As Jamis Companies moves forward into the new decade, we are excited about what is in store for us and our clients future. Jamis Companies is proudly pursuing opportunities utilizing our combine knowledge and experiences to consultant on small and large projects alike. With goals of attracting large institutional companies that need consulting services to assist with relocating, purchasing investment property, and liquidation of a company's surplus property among other projects. Jamis Companies experience and background has not only prepared us to strategically solve complicated real estate issues, but to work with each company in making smart real estate investment decisions.

With further development of the Commercial Investment, Residential Investment, Property Management, and the Mortgage and Finance Divisions, Jamis Companies is further defining itself as a full service, multi-faceted agency, a one stop shop for our clients. Our goals as we move forward is to continue to provide quality personalized consultation and services, utilizing our industry contacts and experiences, ensuring our clients have the tools and the knowledge necessary to achieve their financial and real estate goals.

In 2010 Jamis will launch its first series of investment funds that will concentrate on the acquisition and mid-term hold of low risk, income producing assets. This particular series of funds will be attractive to those with idle or low return cash investments seeking not only better returns but interesting portfolios.

A second series of funds will be directed towards "value added" properties which will be more attractive to an investor seeking higher, but somewhat riskier returns. These funds will target properties needing repair, renovation, change of use and eventual lease up and management.


Jamis Companies Inc. Staff

Marsha Laurienti
Executive Director of Mortgage and Finance
Licensed Mortgage Planner
Marsha@jamisco.com

As the Executive Assistant for Jamis Companies, Inc. Marsha has responsibility for service to President Jay Soneff and his clientele. As Executive Director of Jamis Mortgage and Finance Division, Marsha has full knowledge of all operations, daily activity and long term goals of Jamis. Marsha has been with Jamis Companies since March of 2004 and was put in charge of incubating the Jamis Companies Mortgage DIvision. Marsha has a full understanding of the needs of both real estate and mortgage clients.

Marsha has expertise in understanding the long term goals of a client, and helping the client achieve those goals. Marsha has established strong relationships with her clientele by excellent customer service and her knowledge of the Mortgage and Finance field. Marsha has technical expertise in many of the different software programs used for the everyday jobs she performs.

After nine years of experience in the mortgage industry, including experiences in both a good market and a market in extreme decline, Marsha has the expertise needed to help clients achieve their financial goals. With an additional five years of experience in the banking industry, Marsha has a thorough understanding of the industry and its functions, which ultimately benefits the mortgage experience.

In addition to her corporate experience, Marsha is the single parent of four children. She enjoys attending her sons' football season practices and games and her daughters' after school activities. Marsha also enjoys traveling in the Colorado area.

Marsha is a Licensed Mortgage Planner and Originator. She was born and raised in Denver, growing up in Arvada. Marsha is proud to be a Native of Colorado and is very knowledgeable of the area. 


Amy Silver, MBA
Promotions, Graphic Design, and Consulting
Amy@jamisco.com

Amy Silver, a Colorado Native, was raised in Fort Collins, and Graduated from Western State College with a BFA in Graphic Design and an BA in Communications. Amy then spent several years living in New York City where she obtained her MBA in Media Management at Metropolitan College of New York while working full time. Amy has over 7 years of Graphic Design, Corporate Branding and Publication Production experiences. More recently while working at Coler Goldwater Hospital in New York City, Amy acted as Co-Art Director of their marketing magazine, filmed, edited, and created animations for videos to be used internally and sent to legislators, planned 7 yearly internal corporate events for 3,000 employees, and acted as the hospitals liaison when film crews such as Columbia Pictures and NBC studios would use the hospital for a film location. In the fall of 2009 Amy moved back to Colorado and joined the Jamis Companies Staff. With Amy's combined education and experiences, she prides herself on being able to not only provide strong visual design solution, but strategic communication strategies and promotional packages for Jamis Companies, and their clients.


Dana Tate
Office Manager
Dana@jamisco.com

Dana Tate joined the Jamis Companies family in 2009 as Office Manager and Accountant. She brings 11 years of experience in the accounting field as well as an additional 5 years of administrative experience. Her strengths are in bookkeeping, organization, time management, record management, and customer relations.

Dana is responsible for all financial record management of the Jamis Companies Property Management division.

Dana is a native Coloradoan that enjoys working for a locally owned and operated company that prides itself in personalized customer service. She strives to help Jamis Companies and their client's ventures a success.
 

Joni Zahller
Financial Manager
Joni@jamisco.com

Joni is responsible for all bookkeeping and financial and record keeping for Jamis Companies and a majority of inter-company partnerships.


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