Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) is partnering with John M. Shaw as a consultant to oversee its real estate projects in the Colorado Life Science District at Fitzsimons. Shaw’s extensive track record of successful real estate development projects makes him the ideal partner to continue the FRA’s vision to build a world class life science district at Fitzsimons.

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Well‐Known Denver Real Estate Developer John M. Shaw to Oversee
Properties in the Colorado Life Science District at Fitzsimons
Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) is partnering with John M. Shaw as a consultant to oversee its
real estate projects in the Colorado Life Science District at Fitzsimons. Shaw’s extensive track record of
successful real estate development projects makes him the ideal partner to continue the FRA’s vision to build
a world class life science district at Fitzsimons.
Aurora, CO, May 28, 2014 ‐ Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) has selected
John M. Shaw as a consultant to oversee its real estate projects in the Colorado Life
Science District at Fitzsimons. The announcement is made by Steve VanNurden, FRA
President & CEO, who says, "John brings more than three decades of leadership and
experience in successful real estate development, operational management and civic
engagement to FRA’s projects.”
Over his career, Shaw has managed the development of more than 20 million square
feet of commercial properties throughout the western United States. He recently left his position as Executive
Vice President of McWhinney, a Colorado‐based development company with significant assets in Loveland,
Broomfield and Denver.
Further, VanNurden says, “John’s extensive track record of successful real estate development projects makes
him the ideal partner to continue the FRA’s vision to build a world class life science district at Fitzsimons.”
About John M. Shaw
Shaw led Opus Denver and Kansas City operations and the execution of all development work undertaken in
the regions. Under John’s leadership, the Denver office generated approximately $100 million in revenue
annually and successfully completed more than 7 million square feet of commercial properties since opening
in January 1995. The Kansas City office created approximately $60 million in revenues annually and
successfully completed more than 2.5 million square feet of commercial properties since opening in 1999.
As Senior Vice President of the Denver Technological Center, he managed the land planning, zoning,
development, architectural control, marketing and sales activities associated with this nationally recognized
750‐acre mixed use business park and the 1,150‐acre Meridian International Business Center.
Previously Shaw served as President of the Colorado Chapter of the National Association for Industrial and
Office Parks (NAIOP) and was honored as its Developer of the Year. He is also an Honorary Lifetime Board
Member and past Chairman of the Metro Denver Boys and Girls Club. Shaw is President of the University of
Colorado Real Estate Foundation Board of Directors.
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Recent Groundbreaking: Bioscience 2 Building
In April, FRA in conjunction with the University of Colorado broke
ground on the new Bioscience 2 building. Quoting VanNurden from the
March 26th
release: “The new Bioscience 2 building will not only be
home to the University’s innovative bioengineering program, it will
provide a unique opportunity for commercial bioscience companies to
interact on a daily basis with highly talented students from the
university.”
For more information, visit: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/newsroom/newsreleases/Pages/Bioscience‐2‐
opening‐new‐idea‐new‐building.aspx.
About Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority
The FRA directs the commercial developments in the Colorado Life Science District at Fitzsimons, a large
redevelopment project adjacent to the Anschutz Medical Campus. In this role, the FRA is dedicated to
providing life science companies an environment where they can thrive, success‐enhancing resources like the
District’s business incubator and accelerator facilities, and services that help form connections between
private industry and the University of Colorado. Aurora’s Colorado Life Science District at Fitzsimons is
becoming what its founders envisioned: a functioning community that directly supports the health and well‐
being of life science companies. For more information visit: http://www.fitzscience.com.
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Contacts:
Vicki Jenings, CPM, FRA Director of Business Relations ‐ http://www.fitzscience.com ‐ 720‐859‐4108 ‐
vjenings@colobio.com
Maggie Chamberlin Holben, APR, Absolutely PR ‐ http://www.absolutelypr.com ‐ 303‐984‐9801 ,
maggie@absolutelypr.com