SEATTLE-John Thomas has taken on a new post at Vulcan Inc. His title will be vice president of art design and construction. He will oversee the work on a variety of projects, including the Washington State Football/Soccer Stadium and 505 Union Station.

SAN DIEGO-A local retailer has joined with a Mexican partner to launch a joint venture in Mexico that will begin with a $40 million investment.

TEMPE, AZ-Hal D. Adamson of Tucson acquires a 67,452-sf industrial property in Tempe in a start-to-finish 90-day deal. The seller gets close to his asking price while the buyer makes plans for some upgrades that came with a price reduction.

SAN LEANDRO, CA-San Leandro's Marina Corporate Center has signed a six-year, 10,600-sf lease with a biotech firm that brings the development's occupancy to 96%.