Chris Jensen Email and Phone Number
Salt Lake City, UT, US
Chris Jensen's Location
Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area, United States, United States
About Chris Jensen
Senior leader with experience in real estate development, corporate real estate, franchise development and commercial construction. Strategic advisor for both startup and Fortune 100 companies and across a range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, technology, and active entertainment/recreation. Excellent communicator and collaborator who partners with key leaders and successfully builds consensus among diverse stakeholders. Impassioned about delivering exceptional experiences and services for my customers and partners.More about me:• Passion for Leading & Developing People – I have more than 15 years of experience leading and mentoring individuals and a proven track record of developing talent and motivating others to achieve excellent results. I’ve built and led high-performing teams as large as 50+ individuals.• Breadth of Real Estate Expertise – I’ve led all aspects of real estate, including market strategy, site selection, lease negotiations & administration, design & engineering, permitting, project management, facilities management, acquisitions and dispositions. I also have experience with multiple building types including, retail, office, medical, restaurant, industrial and residential.• Collaborative Relationship Building & Stakeholder Management – My success comes from building strong relationships, and with the respect, trust and support of my customers, team and partners. I listen to, and value, the opinions of all stakeholders and try to develop collaborative solutions that benefit all.• Focus on Innovation – I’ve competed in industries that demand constant innovation. At CircusTrix, I oversaw the innovation team and introduced innovative attractions into every new park, and at Bank of America, I was a key stakeholder in developing and rolling out the new Automated Teller Assist technology to 14 markets.• Entrepreneurial Spirit with Fortune 100 Discipline – I have led in both small startups and Fortune 100 companies, and I understand the right balance between robust process engineering and keeping things simple and flexible enough to adapt quickly.• High-Growth Expansion & Multi-State, Multi-Unit Portfolio Management – My teams have developed and managed millions of square feet of real estate in more than 40 states and I’ve overseen up to 200 capital projects annually, including up to 60-100 new expansion locations per year.• Financial Acumen – I have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, an MBA, and strong experience in financial modeling & analysis, capital planning & forecasting and pro forma budgeting.
Chris Jensen Work Experience Details
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Senior Vice President - MultifamilyEvergreen Devco, Inc.Salt Lake City, Ut, Us -
Evergreen Devco, Inc.Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area
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Vice President - Multifamily DevelopmentDhi Communities 2022 - PresentArlington, Tx, UsDHI Communities constructs multifamily complexes with clean, modern designs, fantastic amenities, and the promise of quality that will make tenants feel right at home. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Arlington, Texas, DHI Communities builds in 12 states. As an affiliate of D.R. Horton, America's number one homebuilder, DHI Communities has a Fortune 500 company's longevity to back our business. -
Head Of Global Corporate Real Estate & Chief Development OfficerCircustrix 2018 - 2021Provo, Utah, UsCircusTrix is the leading developer, operator and franchisor of active indoor entertainment parks in the world with more than 320 facilities worldwide serving 45 million guests annually. The company owns DEFY, Sky Zone, Rockin’ Jump, Planet 3, Superfly, and Ryze brands and is known as an innovator in entertainment. CircusTrix creates unique parks that promote physical activity and shareable social media posts and bring thrill and delight to its worldwide fan base.Responsibilities:Led a 52-person real estate and franchise development team responsible for 100 corporate properties (3MM SF; 30 states) and 220 franchise parks. Member of the executive management team which developed strategies for market expansion, park innovation, same-store sale and EBITDA growth, and prioritization of investment capital to maximize ROI.Accomplishments:• Developed real assets generating $67.4MM revenue/$25.2MM EBITDA annually.• Oversaw portfolio during 100% growth over 3 years from 50 corporate properties (1.3MM SF) to 100 properties (3MM SF).• Collaborated with legal and leasing team in negotiating LOIs and 20 new leases; Increased TI allowances by ~$1.5MM over original offers.• Deployed $67.2MM in investment capital (192 capital projects), including 17 new locations, 1 new concept park, 3 expansions, 35 renovations, and 34 café additions.• Realized $6.3MM in CAPEX/OPEX savings (bottom-line equivalent of $16.5MM revenue).• Created and grew the company’s first in-house project management, facilities management, architectural design, and lease administration teams.• Supervised the standardization of processes and park designs, resulting in improved safety, faster speed to market, and increased efficiency and profitability.• Developed and launched approximately 20 innovative park attractions and 1 new franchise concept.• Implemented the company’s first work order/preventative maintenance system, leading to reduced operating expenses and improved customer experience. -
Head Of Corporate Real Estate Project ManagementHumana 2015 - 2018Louisville, Kentucky, UsHumana, Inc. is a health care company that offers a wide range of insurance products and health and wellness services that incorporate an integrated approach to lifelong well-being. The company operates its business through the Retail, Employer Group, and Health and Well-Being Services segments.Responsibilities:Oversaw and provided strategic direction for the nationwide project management function which managed capital projects for a 9MM SF portfolio (570 properties, 40 states) consisting of retail, office, clinical, pharmacy and data center properties.Accomplishments:• Led a 36-person team (consisting of internal and outsourced resources) in the planning, design and construction of approximately 350 capital projects ($175-$200MM), including ground-up, interior fit-out, renovation, interior refresh, MEP infrastructure, and acquisition/disposition project types.• Developed approximately 30-40 new retail and clinical locations annually, including site selection, due diligence, site assessments, lease negotiations, design/engineering, permitting and construction. • Built relationships with business segment leaders and collaborated across functional teams (i.e. strategy, transactions, facility management, design/branding, IT, finance) to plan and execute strategies to grow the business, maximize ROI, reduce operating costs, prioritize capital expenditures, and optimize a 9MM SF portfolio.• Implemented a project management scorecard and metrics for measuring performance against budget, schedule, quality, and risk management criteria.• Created and ensured compliance with industry-best project and property processes, policies and design standards that protected health and safety, mitigated risk, and ensured projects were delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard of quality. -
Vice President - Real Estate Project ManagementBank Of America 2014 - 2015Charlotte, Nc, Us -
Vice President - Retail Bank Program ManagementBank Of America 2011 - 2014Charlotte, Nc, UsAs one of the world’s leading financial institutions, Bank of America serves individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses, and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management, and other financial and risk management products and services.Responsibilities:VP – Real Estate Project Management. Oversaw a team of 15 outsourced project managers responsible for planning, design and construction of capital projects for a 2.1-million SF portfolio (425 properties) in North & South Carolina.VP – Retail Bank Program Management.• Developed and led a new retail ATA program from prototype to nationwide implementation, including partnering with key stakeholders to develop capital budgets, delivery timelines, program-level processes, design guidelines, and tools to standardize and optimize execution.• Directed retail banking and ATM construction programs in Central and West regions (22 states), including oversight of 20 outsourced project managers and management of client relationships, program-level budgets, quality, schedule, risk & reporting.Accomplishments:• Oversaw an annual pipeline of 150-200 capital projects (~$35MM), including ground-up construction, renovations, moves/re-stacks, dispositions, critical infrastructure, etc.• Completed 100% of projects in NC and SC on time and on budget in 2014 (103 projects).• Teamed with planning and transaction partners on 5 tactics to eliminate ~275K SF of leased space in NC and SC, reducing annual operating expenses by ~$5MM.• Expanded a new nationwide ATA program into 14 markets in 2013/2014, including completion of 124 projects ($35.4MM).• Completed 370 retail projects ($64MM), including 12 new banking centers and 358 ATMs.• Partnered with store design and vendors to reduce the average cost of ATM projects by ~16% and new banking centers by ~19%.• Received quality scores exceeding 95% on 100% of new financial centers (5 total) and 99% of ATM projects (98 total) in 2012.
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Real Estate Development Manager – Mixed/Multi-Use DivisionCrosland 2007 - 2011Charlotte, Nc, UsCrosland is a private real estate firm focused on real estate development and investments in multifamily, senior living, healthcare, hospitality, storage, retail, and office assets throughout the Southeastern United States.Responsibilities:Managed end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale, ground-up developments, including financial modeling, due diligence, entitlements, design, construction, budget control, government relations, sales, leasing, financing, legal and transition of stabilized properties to property management. Managed stakeholder and investor relationships.Accomplishments:• Developed property-level strategies for mixed-use, multi-building developments ranging in size from $45MM to $180MM; Maximized value of for-sale and income producing properties by optimizing property use and unit mix, amenities, rental rates and concessions, sales pricing and incentives, advertising and marketing, and level of finishes.• Created financial models, developed construction/operating budgets, and performed cash-flow/sensitivity analysis for potential mixed/multi-use developments (~$650MM total cost; ~1MM SF of retail/office space and ~1,450 residential units).• Held P&L responsibility and directed all project lifecycle activities for Tranquil Court on Selwyn (www.tranquilcourt.com), a $45MM mixed-use development consisting of 25K SF retail, 38K SF office, and 104 condos; Led $750K value engineering effort.• Oversaw commercial and residential brokers in marketing and leasing a 21-tenant retail/office building and selling 104 condo units in a mixed-use project; Leased building up from 10% to 90% in 2010 and supervised residential condo sales totaling $13MM as the market was still recovering from recession.• Collaborated with division president to create a construction loan request proposal, secure a $35M financing commitment, and complete loan closing documentation.• Directed retail and office interior fit-outs for a 21-tenant commercial building. -
Land Development InternElm Street Development 2006 - 2006Mclean, Va, UsFounded in 1977, Elm Street Communities is one of the largest privately-owned developers in Maryland and Virgina. Over the last four decades, Elm Street has developed over 300 distinguished communities with more than 56,000 homes.Responsibilities:Assisted in the development of residential communities in Virginia and Maryland.Accomplishments:• Conducted market research for a 250-lot residential development to determine unit mix, product pricing, inventories, absorption rates, project amenities and buyer demographics.• Identified 45 sites for potential acquisition and redevelopment and performed preliminary due diligence.• Contributed to the preparation of a feasibility study and conceptual master plan for a 166-unit, 10-acre urban infill project. -
Assistant Construction Project ManagerOkland Construction 2002 - 2005Salt Lake City, Ut, UsOkland Construction Company, Inc. operates as a regional general contracting and construction management company. It supervises the architectural, engineering, bidding, contracting, building, and inspection from the beginning to the end of the project. The company builds projects for accommodations/resort, commercial, correctional/justice, educational institutions, federal government, health care, industrial, infrastructure, municipal/civil, office, religious, retail structures, etc. Still a privately-held, family-owned business, Okland continues to honor the same Old World ideals of honesty, value, and efficiency.Responsibilities:Partnered with architects, engineers, subcontractors and city officials to design and construct commercial buildings. Developed and maintained client relationships.Accomplishments:• Assisted in managing teams of 50-60 subcontractors during construction of $35MM (550,000 square feet) of office, retail and warehouse space.• Developed relationships with senior executives of a national direct-sales and distribution company, resulting in $32.5MM of new construction contracts. • Negotiated with subcontractors and owners to price approximately 400 construction change orders with a total value of $3.5MM.• Exceeded initial estimates of profitability for all projects by aggressively managing project schedules and job costs.• Led estimating, budgeting and value-engineering processes for masonry, door, window, and moisture protection systems of a $15MM office building.• Improved construction quality by redesigning work-in-progress verification processes and effectively communicating expectations of quality to subcontractors.• Initiated implementation of and training for a new project management software system that improved project coordination, communication and reporting. -
Senior Applications DeveloperTenfold Corporation Feb 1999 - Dec 2001TenFold Corporation, a software and services company, builds and implements large-scale applications. The Company's customers include insurance, investment management, telecommunications, utilities and energy, healthcare, and banking and credit companies.Responsibilities:Designed, developed and implemented information technology systems for clients in the insurance and utilities industries.Accomplishments:• Trained and supervised a team of seven developers and six business analysts that developed a policy rating system for a $10MM insurance application.• Led a team of four developers in implementing and testing a customer billing application for a large national property and casualty insurance company.• Improved efficiency of client’s core business processes through the development of innovative policy rating, claims processing and customer billing applications.
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Financial Analyst – Financial Advisory ServicesPricewaterhousecoopers 1998 - 1999GbPricewaterhouseCoopers is a multinational professional services network of firms, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms.Responsibilities:• Created financial models for sensitivity analysis, budget control and internal reporting.• Assisted legal counsel with the estimation of financial losses caused by contractual noncompliance.• Prepared project results and recommendations for executive presentations. -
Team LeaderIbm May 1997 - Aug 1998Armonk, New York, Ny, UsResponsibilities: Managed team assignments and developed product testing strategies to improve quality of educational software products.Accomplishments:• Received a Significant Contributor Award for leading the team of eight software developers that tested IBM’s first internet-based educational software product, Talking Walls. (Talking Walls was a Codie Award Finalist for Best School Based Elementary Education Software in March 2001.) -
Accounting InternIbm Sep 1996 - Apr 1997Armonk, New York, Ny, UsResponsibilities: Assisted in creating corporate financial statements by consolidating and analyzing financial information from European, Middle Eastern and African regions. Developed accounting controls to verify system calculations and ensure information quality.
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Software TesterIbm Mar 1995 - Aug 1996Armonk, New York, Ny, UsResponsibilities: Wrote software design specifications, validated program functionality, and improved product quality by providing testing feedback and design recommendations to software designers and developers.
Chris Jensen Education Details
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Unc Kenan-Flagler Business SchoolReal Estate Development -
Brigham Young UniversityAccounting & Music
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Chris Jensen works for Evergreen Devco, Inc.
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Chris Jensen's current role is Senior Vice President - Multifamily.
What schools did Chris Jensen attend?
Chris Jensen attended Unc Kenan-Flagler Business School, Brigham Young University.
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Chris Jensen's colleagues are Roxanne Fields, Timothy O'neil, Lucy Alvarez, Brad Libey, Lucas Lindsey, Christy Smith, Peggy Doane.
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