OKLAHOMA CITY – When the 20-story Citizens Tower was purchased in 2004 for redevelopment into high-rise luxury condominiums, the news sparked an aspiration in Cindy Murillo. “I decided, I don’t know how, I don’t know when but I’m going to become involved with this company,” she said. The company was Oklahoma City-based Gardner Tanenbaum Holdings – which has developed more than $1.
2 billion worth of multifamily, commercial and industrial properties worldwide – and today, Murillo, 52, is the chief operating officer. “Gardner Tanenbaum’s success is largely built upon Cindy Murillo’s leadership skills, strategic thinking, and financial acumen,” CEO Richard “Dick” Tanenbaum said. “She has a deep understanding of the real estate industry which makes her an expert at project management, risk assessment and operation efficiency.
Cindy’s communication skills, both internally with our team and externally with our stakeholders, are exceptional.” Cindy Murillo stands on a balcony that overlooks North Broadway at The Harlow project. (Photo courtesy Gardner Tanenbaum) It all started with that spark 20 years ago.
“I got introduced to the family and, through a series of interviews, I became involved in the project management at The Classen luxury tower,” Murillo said. “I stayed on as the property manager after the project was completed (February 2007) and leased out the building and managed the building and all of that.” In December 2007.
