Ensured compliance with Federal program guidelines for the use of grant funds for rehab and development projects. Acquired approximately 40 properties for future development and rehab. Developed single-family marketing strategy. Used strategy to locate buyers and brokered the sale of 20 single-family homes. Successfully rezoned several commercial and residential projects including a brewery and a 14-unit multi-family development. Coordinated development for new construction of contemporary style single- and multi-family projects. Developed program to transfer vacant county-owned property to private investors and residents for redevelopment and rehab.

Provided comprehensive land use advice and counsel to the firm’s real estate attorneys and clients. Resolved issues surrounding complex zoning cases in favor of clients. Prepared documents, coordinated with clients, attorneys, city planners and engineers and architects. Researched, monitored, and reported on real estate, zoning, and land use changes to clients regarding issues that affect them. Became an expert on flood plain and drainage regulation. Researched issues, met with local and state officials to learn first-hand drainage and flood plain regulations and processes. Organized presentations to peers on handling property designated as “flood plain”.