LONG NAMED DISTINGUISHED ALUM BY UNM SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING

September 19, 2003

LONG NAMED DISTINGUISHED ALUM BY UNM SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING

Long James M. Long, founder of American Property and 1982 graduate of the UNM architecture program, was recently presented the 2003 Distinguished Alumni Award by the School of Architecture and Planning.

This award is presented to a graduate of the School of Architecture and Planning who distinguished himself through professional work, community and public service.

Dean Roger Schluntz, UNM School of Architecture and Planning, said, "Jim Long has never forgotten his roots, his community or his alma mater. He has been a very generous personal and business supporter of numerous community organizations and causes including charities supported by the Montezuma Ball, Casa San Ysidro, New Day Outcomes, Inc, Albuquerque Museum Foundation, the UNM Presidential Scholars Program and our school.

"His support of the school ranges from the historic preservation and summer international travel programs, to students through travel scholarships and the Council for Design and Planning Excellence. He is a major supporter of the campaign for our new facility."

Long's firm, American Property, is an investment company that has become one of the state's largest private businesses with assets in excess of $500 million, more than $250 million in revenues annually and more than 4,000 employees. American Property owns property in more than 20 states including hotels, resorts, office buildings, retail space and multi-family condominiums. Companies founded by Long include: American Property Management Corporation, American Property Global Partners, America Property Consultants and Appraisers and American Property Tax Company.

"Jim is not just a very successful businessman, he truly believes in showcasing his state and in giving back to New Mexico. Several years ago, he established Traditions!, a marketplace that features works of New Mexican artisans. He is also founder and chairman of the board of the New Mexico Multi-Cultural Foundation, an organization created to promote the historical and cultural heritage of New Mexico for future generations," Schluntz said.

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