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Our Experience

Orion West brings broad experience across hospitality, multifamily, medical office, mixed-use, banking, and other real estate sectors. The projects shown here represent a selection of Orion West’s current and completed work, along with selected hospitality projects from Brian Nenninger’s tenure with Drury Southwest. That experience continues to inform the firm’s approach today.

FIREFLY PARK | FRISCO, TX

Led public-private development strategy & negotiation for a 216-acre mixed-use development with an upscale 180-room hotel, high-rise office and multifamily development, a 40-acre park, and 140,000 square feet of retail. 

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THE CLUB AT LAS CAMPANAS | Santa Fe, NM

Provided Owner’s Representative & Project Management services for the Club’s Spa & Fitness Center expansion & renovation.

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NEXUS HEALTH | Santa Fe, NM

Led Development Plan entitlement, subdivision approval, utility, & water-rights efforts for a three-story, 95,000-square-foot medical office development on an 18-acre site.

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CASA VERDE | Santa Fe, NM

Led entitlement & preconstruction for a planned 221-unit multifamily community on an eight-acre site.

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SOUTHWEST CAPITAL BANK | Santa Fe, NM

Providing Owner’s Representative & Project Management services for the redevelopment of an existing bank site, leading the project from concept through closeout.

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LAS SOLERAS JUNCTION | Santa Fe, NM

Led entitlement & strategic development efforts for a 57-acre land development project, including completion of a General Plan Amendment, Master Plan Amendment, rezoning, & lot line adjustment, along with Owner’s Representative services for major bridge and roadway improvements.

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THE BUNGALOWS ON CERRILLOS | SANTA FE, NM

Led the Development Plan Entitlement work for a planned 138-unit build-to-rent community on 12 Acres.

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OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER – NEXUS SURGICAL PARTNERS | SANTA FE, NM

Provided preconstruction & permitting support for a planned 18,000-square-foot outpatient surgery center, coordinating permitting, water approvals, utility applications, and other requirements necessary to advance the project toward construction.

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LA FONDA ON THE PLAZA | SANTA FE, NM

Provided Project Management services for renovation of the 15-room Terrace Wing at the historic 180-room La Fonda on the Plaza.

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Selected Prior Hospitality Experience

Before founding Orion West, Brian Nenninger spent 15 years with Drury Southwest, working on hotel projects in multiple markets across the United States. His responsibilities varied by project and included land acquisition, development leadership, and project oversight. Selected projects from this experience are highlighted below.

DRURY PLAZA HOTEL | SANTA FE, NM

DRURY PLAZA HOTEL | RICHARDSON, TX

DRURY INN & SUITES | FRISCO, TX

DRURY PLAZA HOTEL | CLEVELAND, OH

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Orion West is serving as Owner’s Representative and Project Manager for the redevelopment of an existing bank site into a new Southwest Capital Bank branch. Orion West is leading the project from concept through closeout and assembled the full design team, including the architect, geotechnical engineer, and civil engineer. As part of the site redevelopment, Orion West managed the environmental assessment, safe removal of asbestos-containing materials, disconnection of existing utilities, demolition permitting, contractor selection, and demolition of the former bank building. Orion West also renegotiated a license agreement with the City of Santa Fe for use of adjacent public right-of-way to provide additional separation and buffering for project parking. Orion West led development of the permit application drawings, submitted the construction permit application, and is coordinating responses to City review comments. The firm also managed preparation of the general-contract bid documents and construction drawings and is leading the competitive process for selection of the general contractor. During construction, Orion West will manage Owner decisions, design-team coordination, the general contract, budget, schedule, quality, RFIs, change orders, and value-engineering decisions. Orion West is also supporting approval of the project water budget, securing required water rights, and coordinating utility agreements.

Orion West led the Development Plan entitlement process for The Bungalows on Cerrillos, a planned 138-unit build-to-rent community by Cavan Companies on a 12-acre site in Santa Fe. Orion West coordinated the City of Santa Fe pre-application process, Early Neighborhood Notification, and Planning Commission hearing. The firm also managed the application through City review, coordinated responses to staff comments, and worked with the design team to complete the revisions required for approval. The Development Plan was approved and recorded.

Orion West provided preconstruction and permitting support for a planned 18,000-square-foot outpatient surgery center in Santa Fe. The work included preparation, submission, and expediting of permit packages; securing approval of the project water budget and required water rights; coordination and submission of wet and dry utility applications; and development and coordination of agreements required to advance the project toward construction.

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Orion West has led the entitlement and preconstruction process for Casa Verde, a planned 221-unit multifamily apartment community on an eight-acre site. Orion West facilitated the Development Plan approval process, including coordination of the design team, a pre-application meeting with the City of Santa Fe, two Early Neighborhood Notification meetings, a Planning Commission hearing, management of City review comments, and coordination of required design-team revisions. The Development Plan was approved in Summer 2022. Following approval, Orion West oversaw recording of the Development Plan and coordinated completion of the horizontal and vertical construction permit drawing sets. The firm also secured approval of the project water budget, completed a fee-in-lieu agreement with the City’s affordable-housing department, and coordinated water and electric design and service agreements. Orion West has continued to support ownership in securing required water rights and obtaining two extensions of the Development Plan approval. The firm remains involved as the project advances toward permitting and construction. Orion West anticipates serving as Owner’s Representative and Project Manager during construction; that agreement has not yet been executed.

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Orion West has provided entitlement, infrastructure, Owner’s Representative, and strategic development services for the 57-acre Las Soleras Junction property since 2022. Orion West led the City of Santa Fe entitlement process, including a General Plan amendment, amendment to the Las Soleras Master Plan, rezoning of the property, and a lot-line adjustment. The work included City pre-application coordination, Early Neighborhood Notification meetings, Planning Commission hearings, City Council hearings, management of City review comments, and coordination of required design-team revisions. All requested land-use applications were approved. Orion West also serves as Owner’s Representative for completion of the Las Soleras bridge and roadway extension and the Rail Runner Loop Road designs. The firm selected and manages the design team, coordinated the FEMA application associated with the bridge, and has guided both projects through City land-use and Public Works review. The bridge and roadway improvements are intended for dedication to the City of Santa Fe. In addition, Orion West provides strategic development consulting to current ownership, including evaluation of land-sale opportunities, disposition strategy, and individual purchase and sale agreements.

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Orion West provided entitlement, utility, water-rights, infrastructure, and project-management services for Nexus Health, a three-story, 95,000-square-foot medical office development on an 18-acre site. Upon opening, the facility housed a cancer center, diagnostic laboratory, imaging practice, and several related specialty practices, including urology and orthopedics. Orion West led the land-use entitlement process, including City of Santa Fe pre-application meetings, Early Neighborhood Notification meetings, Planning Commission hearings, pre-building-permit coordination, management of City review comments, and design-team revisions. The firm secured approval and recording of the Development Plan and obtained Planning Commission approval of both the preliminary and final Commercial Subdivision applications. Orion West also developed the COA required for ongoing maintenance of the subdivision. The approved subdivision was not recorded following a change in ownership of the underlying property and building. In a separate sign application, Orion West successfully secured Planning Commission approval of a height variance. Orion West also supported approval of the project water budget and delivery of required water rights, coordinated utility agreements, and provided project management services for tenant improvements, the Agreement to Construct, and right-of-way infrastructure bonding. The firm further assisted the owner and general contractor with final warranty inspections and project closeout.

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Orion West served as Owner’s Representative and Project Manager for the expansion and renovation of The Club at Las Campanas Spa and Fitness Center. Orion West began its assignment during permitting and remained involved through construction and project closeout. The firm oversaw the design team, general contract, budget, schedule, and quality; coordinated daily with the general contractor; and supported Owner review and approval of RFIs, change orders, and value-engineering decisions to maintain alignment with the Owner’s goals and project intent.

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Orion West served as Project Manager for the renovation of the 15-room Terrace Wing at La Fonda on the Plaza, Santa Fe’s historic 180-room hotel located on the Plaza. Orion West assembled and managed the design team, led development of the completed design package, submitted and managed the construction permit process with the City of Santa Fe, and facilitated the competitive general contractor bidding and selection process. Orion West also selected and managed the procurement agency and coordinated the specification, purchasing, expediting, delivery, and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Throughout construction, Orion West managed all aspects of Owner participation, including budget, schedule, design coordination, quality control, and project closeout.

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Firefly Park is a 216-acre mixed-use development in Frisco, Texas. Its planned first phase consists of an upscale 180-room hotel, high-rise office and multifamily development, a 40-acre park, and 140,000 square feet of retail. Orion West worked on behalf of the Firefly Park development team to develop the public-incentive and infrastructure reimbursement strategy and lead negotiations with the City of Frisco and the Frisco Economic Development Corporation. Working directly with the Frisco City Manager and the President of the Frisco Economic Development Corporation, Orion West guided the process through execution of a Development Agreement in April 2024 providing a multimillion-dollar package of performance-based incentives and infrastructure reimbursements. Orion West also coordinated with the ownership team and a public-finance consultant in preparing economic-impact analyses and evaluating TIRZ, PID, and other public-private financing structures.