Garry Brav
Brav Holdings
Garry established Brav & Foreman Construction Company, Inc. in 1973. BFL Construction Company, Inc. was formed in 1977 when Brav & Foreman formed a new company with NICO Construction Company (listed on the NYSE as LVI Group). He was responsible for the Tucson, Phoenix and Albuquerque operations. In 1984, the BFL stock owned by NICO was purchased by BFL.
Under his leadership, BFL expanded the business from tenant improvements to multi-million-dollar commercial projects throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona.
Garry takes great pride in the company’s reputation for superior work and the expertise and loyalty of his dedicated employees; many who have been with the company 20 to 30 years.
His community involvement has included positions with the American Cancer Society as Chairman of the Board, Co-Chair of their Capital Fund raising campaign for their Tucson headquarters, and for 20 years served as Chair and Co-Chair of the Development Committee for their annual major fund-raising event.
Garry was Chair of the Mayor’s Homeless Facilities Committee; The American Red Cross Facility Acquisition Committee; Chair of the United Way of Tucson and the Southern Arizona Construction and Mining Division; and Steering Committee Member for El Rio Community Health Center’s 30th Anniversary Fund Drive. He is past Chairman for the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Development Services Committee developing the mid-rise zoning ordinances for the Camelback Corridor in Phoenix.
Garry is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.