With over 35 years of industry knowledge and experience covering multiple economic cycles, Don Neff leads a multi-state team of licensed, certified and experienced construction quality assurance professionals on behalf of homebuilders, developers, investors, general contractors and insurance companies. He has written numerous articles on the topic of construction quality assurance, many of which are found on the company website and in the IRMI Construction Newsletter (International Risk Management Institute). He is also a LEED AP, Certified Green Building Professional, experienced and licensed general contractor in California and Nevada, has taught part time in Construction Operations at University of California Extension, Irvine (Light Construction Development Management Certificate Program). He also previously served on the Board of Directors of the Building Industry Association of Orange County and is former Chairman of the BIA/OC "Q-Green" Committee (Quality Green Residential Energy Efficient Neighborhoods). He was previously on the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Sustainability Council for Orange County/Inland Empire and for two years served as a Mentor to Proteges in the ULI Young Leaders Group for Orange County. He is currently on the Board of Trustees of the Building Association of South Florida (BASF). Additional information about Don Neff and LJP Construction Services is available on the company website: www.ljpltd.com. His hobbies include reading, cycling, skiing, sailing and growing citrus and avocados.

Woodcrest Development had previously been the fourth largest homebuilder in Southern California, operating three divisions (Orange, San Diego and Riverside Counties) and producing 1500 homes annually.

Irvine based privately held real estate development firm specializing in FHA, federally insured, senior subsized apartments in Riverside County, CA.

San Francisco Bay Area based, privately owned, public fund equity syndication company, specializing in rental residential properties, controlling approximately 150,000 units nationwide, and multiple pre-development land holdings in Florida, Texas, Utah, Oregon and California.

Boston based, privately owned equity syndication company investing in net leased national credit properties, commercial operating real estate, rental residential and agribusiness properties. Winthrop had previously controlled approximately 45,000 apartment units nationwide, 19 Manhattan office buildings and $50MM of Florida citrus properties.

Current and Long Range Planning responsibilities in a fast growing suburban environment, driven by significant job growth and changing demographics. Coordinated with multiple municipal agencies on private sector developments to write Planning Commission recommendations for General Plan updates, Zoning Amendments, and subdivision proposals. Established first Local Improvement District for street infrastructure in coordination with Public Works Department. Filled temporary role as Acting Planning Director during search for new department head, and managed public hearings for planning commission on various development proposals.