Bart Bush Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for the daily management and oversight of customer support services for more than 30,000 personnel in the National Capital Region. These services include facilities, real estate projects and property management accomplished through the acquisition, build out, delivery and oversight of new and existing office space for agency employees.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Led the development and effective utilization of Amtrak’s nationwide portfolio of real estate and fixed assets. Managed portfolio of 1 million square feet of office space, 6 million square feet of warehouse space and.
• Oversaw acquisition, planning, and construction of new Amtrak headquarters which reduced corporate overhead by $4M annually and improved work environment for employees
• Reduced operating costs by $1M per year by acquiring and development support space in Washington, D.C.
• Increase commercial revenues from $81M to $88M in two-year period
• Advanced Terminal Development Initiative in Chicago, Baltimore and Philadelphia to position major stations for partnership with private sector and new revenue to Amtrak
• Initiated $30M “Adopt a Station” program coordinating Amtrak Leadership visits to top 100 Stations and the development of an application to collect data and monitor progress

Washington DC

• Principal Deputy Regional Commissioner 2016Focused effort in moving employees into a more collaborative environment for improved performance, reduced expense and improved customer experience.
• Improved leasing process and reduced holdovers avoiding substantial penalties
• Led development of a project management culture within regionAssistant Commissioner Client Solutions 2011-2016Managed headquarters staff of 34 and program delivery staff of 94 in 11 regions. Coordinated GSA’s client.
• Initiated innovative Service Delivery Excellence program transforming agency/client relationship
• Partnered with business lines to produce initiative that increased customer satisfaction
• Created unique funding tool that reduced upfront costs associated with relocation projectsAssistant Commissioner Real Property Asset Management 2010-2011Managed staff of 85 professional and 375 million square foot.

Albany, NY

• Deputy Commissioner, Real Property Management & Development 2001-2006Managed staff of approximately 1,000 direct and contract employees and capital projects budget of approximately $42M. Oversaw annual operating budget.
• Initiated movement to more open landscape environment creating savings for customers
• Managed State’s response to 9/11 assisting state agencies in procurement of replacement space and restoration of existing space
• Led effort to support Governor’s initiative bringing state agencies into downtown throughout New York StateAssistant Commissioner. Real Estate Planning & Development Group 1999-2001Managed staff of 80 employees..
• Coordinated Governor’s Albany Plan Initiative investing some $235 million into new or rehabilitated state offices and investing in downtown Albany and Schenectady resulting in improved work spaces and leveraging.

Syracuse, NY

• Executive Director, Lakefront Development Corporation, 1996-1999Created new 501C-3 Organization through support of City and local business development arm. As first Executive Director, hired new support staff and.
• Created corporation to expand development opportunities in former brownfield.
• Developed and obtained City approval for 800 acre master plan
• Created $1B investment project in partnership with private sector
• Collaborated with NYS Canal Corporation to develop surplus state landDirector of Economic Development, 1994-1996Managed staff of 28 employees responsible for bringing business to the area
• Created wide range of business friendly programs