November 3, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(For more information contact Douglas E. Lierle at 303/792-0507)

Bill Moore of The Kentwood Companies Honored with
Leeds

      Real Estate Service Award During Alumni Accolades

         
BOULDER – Bill Moore with The Kentwood Companies was recently honored with the Leeds Real Estate Service Award during the annual Alumni Accolades Ceremony held October 2, 2008 in

Boulder.  The distinguished award is granted to deserving individuals for exceptional service to the CU Real Estate Center and its constituents and for distinction in the real estate community. 

            The Alumni Awards event was held at the
St.
Julian
Hotel in

Boulder.  The Leeds School of Business tradition has been celebrated for more than 30 years.  The tradition was created to recognize and honor the
University of
Colorado’s outstanding alumni and friends for their service to the

Leeds
School and their accomplishments in business. 

Moore accepted the award from Dennis Ahlburg, the School’s Dean, followed by remarks from Byron Koste, Executive Director of the CU Real Estate Center. 

Moore has worked closely with Koste and the Real Estate Center over the years.

            “I was very pleased to accept this distinguished award from the
University of
Colorado’s Leeds School of Business and the CU Real Estate Center,” said Moore, one of

Colorado’s most honored business leaders.  “It’s important that alumni and others support our institutions of higher learning to assure business growth and prosperity in the future.  The Leeds School of Business and its

Real
Estate
Center help advance our profession and help propel young men and women into a highly competitive business that requires exceptional knowledge in all segments of the real estate industry.  It was a great honor and I look forward to working with the school in the future.”

            Bill Moore is the founder and former owner of Moore and Company, one of

Colorado’s most successful real estate companies that was acquired by NRT several years ago.  In May of 2007, Moore, Peter Niederman, and Linda Niederman acquired The Kentwood Companies, a leading real estate firm recognized nationally for its sales volume per agent and expertise in the luxury home segment of the market.  Niederman serves as COO of the company. 

Moore is a past president of the National Association of Realtors and one of the most respected leaders of the real estate community.  Alumni of the Leeds School of Business have a major impact on the business community, especially through entrepreneurial efforts.  The Leeds Real Estate Service Award recognizes the impact that Bill Moore has had on the school and the

University of
Colorado. 

            The Kentwood Companies are comprised of The Kentwood Company in the
Denver
Tech
Center, The Kentwood Company at Cherry Creek, and Kentwood City Properties in downtown

Denver.

            The Kentwood Companies are dedicated to its legacy of being “

Colorado’s Premier Real Estate Company” through the highest producing, most knowledgeable, caring and experienced sales team in the country, offering the highest quality customer service experience.  The Kentwood Companies are innovators known for unparalleled marketing strategies and superior Internet technology that places its clients in the best possible position. 

            For more information, visit The Kentwood Companies online at www.KentwoodRealEstate.com.

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Bill Moore of The Kentwood Companies (right) accepts the Leeds Real Estate Service Award from Dennis Ahlburg, Dean of the Leeds School of Business.