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| Mark Bixby. Photo from www.Pacret.com |
By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
March 16, 2011
6:35 p.m.
Long Beach, CA
Tonight, as the community of Long Beach is coming to understand the huge loss with the deaths of leaders Mark Bixby, Tom Dean, and Jeff Berger.
I wanted to give my readers the opportunity to share your thoughts about the three victims and any special memory you have about them.
I have been doing lots of research tonight on Mark, Tom and Jeff.
If you know Long Beach, you know the name "Bixby."
Mark Bixby was one of Long Beaches "Favorite Sons." From an iconic family, he had is heart and soul in his community and was a champion for many local groups and causes.
Professionally, he and his firm worked on the Tesco’s Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, Home Depot, REI, Boeing, and CSULB Foundation at Pacific Retail Partners, all well know establishments in Long Beach.
He earned a Master of Science in Real Estate Development degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1994 and held a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from Duke University.
Mark worked for Bixby Land Company where he participated in more than $500 million worth of real estate acquisition, disposition, and development transactions during his 14 years with the company. His primary responsibilities included large tenant leasing, development, and construction oversight of retail, industrial, self-storage, and office properties. He processed master plans, subdivided, and rezoned properties, and constructed and rehabilitated buildings in more than 20 cities.
Mark leaves behind his wife, Theresa and three children, Ryan, Kirra, and Jessica.
He was an avid surfer, skier, bicyclist, and photographer. He is a past president of the Rotary Club of Long Beach and of the YMCA Camping Services Board and remains active in both organizations. Mark was also the the founding director of the Long Beach Bicycle Festival.
Please share your thoughts below!
RrE
Rip!
