President and Founder
Mr. Fraga founded Fraga International Realty — today known as the FIRC Group, Inc. — in 1979, following 10 years experience with IBM. He attended St. John’s University majoring in Economics with a minor in Accounting. A dedicated entrepreneur who believes in the importance of long term relationships, Mr. Fraga has spearheaded the company’s phenomenal growth for over 30 years.
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Vice President
In 1992, Alex began as a laborer on FIRC’s redevelopment of the Key Biscayne Shopping Center after Hurricane Andrew devastated southern Florida. From there he immersed himself in all aspects of construction and commercial real estate, studying Architecture, Construction Management and Business Administration at the University of Tampa and Florida International University. Alex joined FIRC full-time in 1995. Together with his father, they lead the company’s teams in management, redevelopment, construction, acquisitions and sales. Alex carries on the tradition of excellence for which the company is renowned.
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Property Manager & Regional Leasing Representative
Connie manages and leases all of FIRC’s Florida properties. Previously, she worked for WXEL-TV and FM in Palm Beach County. Prior to her 10 year term at a Real Estate Management and Development company in Fort Lauderdale, Connie was a commercial tenant at a FIRC property for three years in Cape Coral, FL. She served two terms as President of the Coralwood Mall Merchant’s Association and met Mr. Fraga as her landlord 15 years before coming to work for him.
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Director of Marketing
Wes directs the marketing of commercial sales and leasing in FIRC’s current projects and developments. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Politics and Government from Ohio-Wesleyan University, is a North Carolina licensed Real Estate Broker and a candidate for CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation. Before moving to Asheville, Wes worked as a Commodity Futures Trader on the New York Board of Trade and for Bloomberg L.P. Wes comes from Spake Real Estate where he was one of Asheville’s top producing commercial sales and leasing brokers.
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