William J. Allison
Strategic PartnerMr. William J. Allison has over 10 years experience working with tribes and tribal members in the arena of finance and economic development. Drawing on his experience, Mr. Allison brings insight, initiative, and ingenuity to the most complex commercial real estate transactions that occur on federal trust land.
Specialized expertise/subject matter expert in the following:
- Federal Indian Law pertaining to development (CFR part 162 leasing)
- Tribal/Federal government operations & regulatory procedures
- Landowner (allottee) education on Tribal & Federal statues that relate to leasing in “Indian Country”.
- Commercial & Retail Development
- Creative Real Estate Financing in “Indian Country”
He started his professional career with the Tohono O’odham Nation Economic Development Department. In that capacity he assisted small business owners in the grant program, assisted with the formulation of the Tohono O’ Odham Economic Development Authority (EDA), and assisted with the development of the CDFI program for the Nation. In 2002, Mr. Allison found employment with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community as an Economic Development Analyst in the Economic Development Division of the tribe’s Community Development Department. In 2003, Mr. Allison was promoted to the role of Acting Economic Development Manager.
Mr. Allison spent 5 and half years with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community as an analyst and acting manger for economic development. In his tenure at the community Mr. Allison developed a small business entrepreneurship program prior to being fully immersed in commercial real estate. Once in commercial real estate he facilitated approximately 5 million developable square feet of mixed-use development working with multiple allotted landowners, developers, community departments, Tribal Council, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. His commercial leasing experience covers both tribal and allotted land interests. He was instrumental in developing leasing guidelines for the division, provided comment on federal leasing statutes (25 CFR part 162; business & residential), successfully guided the division through federal audits conducted by the Office of Special Trustee (OST), implemented a leasing compliance program, participated in the general plan development for the community, initiated a real estate training program for staff, participated in impact fee study that quantified existing lease square footage (“holding analysis”) and assisted with the formation of the Salt River Financial Services Institution (SRSFI) a Certified Community Development Entity.
Mr. Allison has a plethora of experience in the arena of “Indigenous Economic Development” and “Indigenous Project Management” based on his professional endeavors.
Specific Project Experience:
(Commercial Real Estate)
Scottsdale Pavilions Shopping Center
www.scottsdalepavillions.com
$88 Million dollar lease acquisition
1st Amendment – 45 year lease extension
2nd Amendment – additional 7.73 acreage added to north lease
Calendar Stick Business Lease (Cold Stone Creamery, Chevron,)
65 Year Master Lease on 29 acres of allotted lands
BIA approval February 2002
Apex Alter Group (Medicis, AZ Design Center)
www.riverwalkarizona.com
65 Year Master Lease on 167 acres on allotted lands
BIA approval May 2003
Pima Freeway Commerce Center (Main Spring Capital)
www.pimacenter.com
65 Year Master Lease on 209 acres of allotted lands
BIA approval August 2006
Windstone (a mixed-use development project)
65 Year Master Lease on 43 acres of allotted lands
BIA approval February 2005
Pima Market Place (a mixed-use development project)
65 Year Master Lease on 24 acres of allotted lands
BIA approval September 2006
(Indigenous Experience)
BIA Guarantee Loan Program (creative financing)
New Market Tax Credits (creative financing)
Work Force Investment Act (SRPMIC WIA representative)
Accelerated Depreciation I.R.S. 168(j)
Indian Employment Tax Credit
Leasing Arrangements with Tax-Exempt Entities
Twice provided comments on 25 CFR Part 162 leasing (federal leasing procedures)
Tonoho O’ Odham Nation (CDFI) creation
Salt River Financial Services RSFI (CDFI) creation
SRPMIC General Plan
EDD Leasing Process
EDD Compliance Protocol (modeled in line with BIA regulations)
EDD Professional Training Plan (real estate)
EDD Lease Abstraction (50+ commercial & agricultural leases)
Impact Fee & Holding Capacity Analysis participate – URS Corporation
Mr. Allison specializes in providing Indigenous Development Services (“IDS”) to prospective clients wanting to do business in “Indian Country”. His expertise revolves around “hands on” experience drawn from years of experience working in tribal economic development. In this capacity G7 provides our clients a broad range of “IDS” including, but not limited to the following services:
- Indigenous Development Strategy;
- Indigenous Project Management;
- Indigenous Lease Administration;
- Indigenous Landowner Outreach/Strategic Alliances;
- Indigenous Venture Capital sources and creative financing in Indian Country.
An enrolled member of the Blackfeet Nation of Montana and a descendent of the Yakima and Nooksack Tribes of Washington State, Mr. Allison’s specialized experience and unique background provide an integrated approach to his services. Mr. Allison has been affiliated with professional organizations such as the Urban Land Institute (ULI), and the Arizona Association of Economic Development (AAED).
Education:
Haskell Indian Nations University
Ottawa University
Professional Affiliations: (past & present)
Urban Land Institute
International Council of Shopping Centers
Arizona Native American Economic Coalition
