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Greater Philadelphia Area

Founder and CEO of a social impact real estate investment, development & advisory firm. BDP has developed and financed projects across a wide spectrum of asset types in challenged communities across the country. We specialize in delivering transformative projects using social-impact investment structures and other non-traditional financing. On behalf of.

The Hoover Institution Veteran Fellowship Program (VFP) is a nonresidential, year-long program for 10 military veterans. The program seeks participants who desire to address critical challenges in the public sector with actionable solutions. My work is focused on scaling our social impact financing model for affordable housing using the resources and.

New York, NY

Director of real estate development for a national nonprofit organization focused on addressing homelessness and intergenerational poverty. Provide strategic direction for a team of ten. Portfolio includes a permanent supportive housing project for veterans, adaptive reuse of a historic factory, social impact development fund and several other residential.

www.vets4ward.com

Founder of a technology company that empowers veteran and veteran-spouse owned businesses through tools that highlight them on leading search, social media and e-commerce platforms. At its peak, the platform served more than 51,000 businesses across all sectors through a browser extension and an active social media effort that shared the important stories.

Camden, NJ

• Senior executive for a city-wide economic development company located in one of the country’s poorest cities. Developed and implemented organizational strategy, which resulted in 70% average year-on-year revenue growth.
• Implemented strategy that grew company from one to 30 employees and grew revenues from $700,000 to approximately $10 million in six years
• Assembled land, entitlements, public incentives and led recruitment effort that resulted in Philadelphia 76ers relocation of practice facility and corporate headquarters to Camden
• Purchased and re-positioned 575,000 s.f. office/manufacturing campus, creating more than $20 million in new asset value
• Led development of 20,000 s.f. small-business accelerator that is now home to more than a dozen companies
• Funded and executed more than $30 million in public infrastructure projects

Pentagon

Developed policy recommendations for both Army and inter-governmental stability/economic reconstruction operations in non-permissive environments. Created strong working relationships with strategic alliance partners through Civil-Military Emergency Preparedness exercises. Hosted senior Pakistani leaders for civil-military engagement exercise. Assisted in.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Lead economic development officer for NATO’s counter-corruption task force in Afghanistan. Responsible for all aspects of anti- and counter-corruption policy related to economic development, private-sector business development, borders, trade, and infrastructure. Created key partnerships between ISAF, the US Embassy, private-sector companies, international.

Philadelphia, PA

Provided client legal services for all aspects of real estate development and investment, including leasing, acquisitions, tax appeals, financing and entitlement. Projects included: portfolio acquisition for a national REIT; financing and tax credit structuring for several low-income housing and mixed-use urban projects; lease negotiations for a national.

Shanghai, China

Selected from several hundred applicants as one of fifteen U.S. leaders to live and work in Asia for one year. Worked as a deputy to the General Manager of a large property development company. Led project finance decisions, created repositioning strategies, and developed structures for foreign direct investment.

Fort Campbell, KY; Egypt

Served as Rifle Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer and Battalion Logistics Officer in a 700-soldier air assault infantry battalion. Responsible for the leadership of thirty soldiers during an overseas peacekeeping deployment in the Middle East. Planned training and executed operations as second in command of 120-man infantry rifle company. Advised.

Fort Benning, GA

Strengthened leadership skills and tested endurance during successful completion of Infantry, Airborne and Ranger schools.

J.D.

Activities and Societies: University of Pennsylvania Law Review

Certificate, Business & Public Policy

Focus on real estate development and finance

Ba, Economics, Politics

Activities and Societies: Varsity Football and Wrestling, ROTC, Phi Gamma Delta

Education record