Geoffrey Becker-Jones

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Geoffrey Becker-Jones President – Global Resorts Group LLCFounder & President, Villas 136 LLCConsultant to the Board of Directors, Dilmar________________________________________________________________________ Mr. Becker-Jones has committed over 40 years to providing his international clients with unparalleled design, development and management of luxury resort and residential/club properties. In roles of both owner and consultant, his career has spanned a range of roles, from heading up the vision, creation and financial structuring of mega projects, through feasibility and conceptual programming, pre-development planning, project costing, project positioning, jurisdictional/entitlement activities, sales & marketing and operations strategic planning, through to actual construction oversight and day-to-day operations management implementation. Mr. Becker-Jones has extensive experience as a consultant to many national and international firms—Hyatt Hotels International, The Irvine Hotel Company, Club Corporation International, CCA Asia, King Valley, LDM Utility Company S.A. de C.V., IBERDROLA INMOBILIARIA S.A. de C.V.; and DILMAR SA de CV., to name a few. In addition, Mr. Becker-Jones served as Director of Operations for a Canadian-based golf development company, where he assisted the partners in bringing to the market four distinctly new and different country club properties; has acted as Executive Director of CCA Golf Japan during a two-year tenure in Asia; as co-development partner took from concept to full sell out the 228-unit Scottsdale Links resort rental community, and prior to his recent 8-year assignment in Mexico, where he acted as lead project consultant for the prestigious 840-acre Laguna Del Mar resort property, led the development as managing partner of the prestigious CopperWynd Resort and Club community – where he took on the responsibility of taking this development from dirt to full sell-out and operations.Specialties: Utilizing Mr. Becker-Jones’ past international acquisition and development experience as well as the M&A responsibilities tasked from Asia, Geoffrey Becker-Jones’ contribution to this industry include a unique, hands on knowledge in the specialized fields of resort, country club and resort residential development.

Geoffrey Becker-Jones's Current Company Details
Dilmar (Desarrollos Inmobiliarios Laguna Del Mar, S.A. DE C.V.)

Dilmar (Desarrollos Inmobiliarios Laguna Del Mar, S.A. De C.V.)

President - Global Resorts Group LLC
Geoffrey Becker-Jones Work Experience Details
  • Dilmar (Desarrollos Inmobiliarios Laguna Del Mar, S.A. De C.V.)
    Consultant To The Board Of Directors
    Dilmar (Desarrollos Inmobiliarios Laguna Del Mar, S.A. De C.V.) Jul 2013 - Present
    Puerto Penasco, Mexico
    GRG, and specifically Geoffrey Becker-Jones, has been retained by DILMAR (DESARROLLOS INMOBILIARIOS LAGUNA DEL MAR, S.A. DE C.V.) to assist in the completion of certain feasibility, marketing, development, and investment studies that will be used to inform IBERDROLA (Iberdrola Inmobiliaria),regarding IBERDROLA’s ongoing and potential future involvement in the Laguna Del Mar project underway in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico (see subsequent sections for a project description of Laguna Del Mar and Mr. Becker-Jones’ previous associations with the project). In his capacity as Consultant to DILMAR’s Board of Directors, Mr. Becker-Jones is responsible for:• Managing a specific investment feasibility study of the Laguna Del Mar project, which will include details such as market situation and regrowth, target real estate markets, potential clients, pricing, valuation of the land, marketability, property stability, and investment recommendations. • Managing an initial specific market demand and feasibility study of the Puerto Peñasco market and subsequent quarterly market update reports, including all “for sale” real estate product types in that market. • Overseeing and assisting with the completion of a preliminary business and development implementation plan for a phased project; the plan will incorporate the project program, a definition of the project, a site plan and phasing recommendations, site services and amenities, project costs and financing, etc.• Directing, coordinating and overseeing marketing-related work projects and deliverables associated with the Laguna Del Mar Project, which will entail identifying interested developers, investors, joint venture partners and other funding sources.
  • Villas 136, Llc
    Founder And President
    Villas 136, Llc May 2012 - Present
    Scottsdale, Az
    In conjunction with local and international joint venture partners, Geoffrey Becker-Jones launched Villas 136, LLC to purchase and redevelop an 8.85-acre site (7.83 acres net) located north of the northeast corner of 136th Street and Via Linda in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the base of the prestigious Scottsdale Mountain community. Mr. Becker-Jones is responsible for leading and overseeing all pre-development and development activities for this project, including land acquisition; financial structuring and capital/construction financing; market research; marketing, sales, and communications tactics; project development; coordination of all technical architectural, landscape architectural, and interior design; short- and long-term marketing and sales planning and coordination; and community operations. He is also providing top-line assistance with investor sourcing and capital/construction financing raise. Mr. Becker-Jones initiated the non-major General Plan Amendment (GPA) and rezoning process and led the GPA through a unanimous approval vote from the Planning Commission and a near-unanimous approval by Scottsdale’s City Council, thereby clearing the way for Villas 136 to redevelop the existing commercial property and establish in its place Beaufort at Scottsdale Mountain, an upscale gated residential community of 81 luxury one-, two-, and three-bedroom villas with an anticipated average size of 1,815 square feet. The community will include an amenities building comprising a fitness center, social lounge, pool and spa, as well as common outdoor areas appropriate for small social gatherings.Demolition of the existing structures on the site is expected to begin as early as July 2014, with vertical construction scheduled to begin in December 2014. The first two buildings, comprising 16 units total, will be available for occupancy by September 2015.
  • Global Resort Group, Llc
    President
    Global Resort Group, Llc Sep 2002 - Present
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Coming from a corporate culture, where quality is a matter of course, Geoffrey Becker-Jones, President of Global Resorts Group, LLC (GRG), is dedicated to setting new standards for resort and leisure developments over the next decade. Mr. Becker-Jones is actively committed to redefining the notions of design, quality and services, bringing a unique collaboration of disciplines to the resort, club and leisure, and resort residential industry. As part of his commitment to this specialized industry, Mr. Becker-Jones directs, through Global Resorts Group and its associate group of companies, a comprehensive array of services to his clients and business associates. These services include acquisition strategies; site, demand and economic feasibilities; strategic planning; design, development and entitlement services; construction monitoring and supervision; sales and marketing planning; day-to-day operations; and management services.
  • Salvago, S.A. De V.
    Project Leader, Laguna Del Mar
    Salvago, S.A. De V. Oct 2007 - Oct 2012
    Puerto Penasco, Mexico
    This 840-acre property overlooking the Sea of Cortez in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico, offers potential as a unique master-planned second-home beachfront resort community. After a consortium of Spanish developers acquired the property, Salvago was appointed as the project developer and the property’s representative in Mexico. Global Resorts Group, and specifically Mr. Becker-Jones, was then retained to assist Salvago with the implementation of necessary management, operational, and budgetary changes and efficiencies.Subsequently, as Project/Team Leader and Director of Sales and Marketing, Mr. Becker-Jones reported to Salvago for the following work priorities and responsibilities:• Assistance and compliance with the approved annual business plan and budgets• Master planning and phase 1 real estate and resort product design • CC&Rs and master design guideline refinements• Club membership structure and legal documents• Sales and marketing activities and Mexico/international alliances• Investor/developer information presentations to promote investment and development• Bulk land/lot sales program• Considerations to construction management services• Asset and staff management• Golf course construction project manager The first nine holes of a Jack Nicklaus “Signature” course are fully playable; the second nine holes were under construction until the economic downturn. Plans also call for at least two boutique resorts (with resort residential potential), as well as ocean, golf, and lagoon attached and detached residential properties with US Title Insurance for as many as 4,000 homes (single-family semi-custom homes, patio homes, town homes, private villas, and some low-density 3- or 4-story condominiums).
  • Worldwide Group
    Director - Construction Quality Control Las Palomas Seaside Golf Resort
    Worldwide Group Aug 2006 - Sep 2007
    Puerto Penasco, Mexico
    In August 2006, Worldwide Group commissioned GRG, and specifically Geoffrey Becker-Jones, to assist with construction and development activities for this 350-acre master-planned resort community — one of the largest destination resort communities in Mexico. This beachfront property comprised three phases of residential “towers” (consisting of approximately 1,550 units altogether), an 18-hole golf course and 500 additional residential home sites situated on and around the golf course, a 400-seat conference center, two restaurants, and other amenities. GRG’s contractual responsibilities were to reorganize and make improvements in the area of construction and quality control for all phases of the development, with particular focus on the condominium towers (and condominium units) construction quality and delivery. Specific responsibilities and activities included:• Creation and management of a new construction quality control division and teams• Design/construction/supervision and coordination of all penthouse construction, quality control and owner changes• Coordination of all owner-relation’s activities as they related to owned units• Building construction monitoring and delivery schedule (for all buildings and units)• Quality control oversight management and new unit delivery and closing procedures • Coordination/communication with new sales through sales process of all units• Quality-control oversight management and punch and warranty work completion• Member of the design committee for all new development • Creation of “guest services” for first-year warranty work coordination
  • Vista Arrecifes
    Development Consultant
    Vista Arrecifes Dec 2004 - Dec 2006
    Guaymas-San Carlos, Mexico
    Vista Arrecifes retained GRG, and specifically Geoffrey Becker-Jones, to complete a market, development, and economic feasibility study that included targeted research of other relevant Mexican market indicators for this planned 700-acre master community. This entailed exhaustive research not only of the market, but also research into planning, development, branding, financing, and operations for the community’s main components and all other associated facilities, amenities, and infrastructure. To complete the feasibility study, Mr. Becker-Jones assembled and managed a team of internationally experienced development professionals with the following skill sets: • Market and financial analyst• Land planning and landscape architecture • Civil engineering • Marketing/PR and branding specialist • Golf management company • Resort/club amenities specialist/team management (represented by Mr. Becker-Jones)• Fractional and timeshare specialist • Real estate sales specialist Initial WorkGeoffrey Becker-Jones administered and led all work, including market and economic feasibility work; land assembly; land, infrastructure, and residential/club amenity planning; market positioning and branding; entitlement; permits and approvals; and land ownership. The result was a “first look” at a development and economic plan for the project, supported by a detailed financing package for all construction phases. This work included completing an initial conceptual master development plan for the club and the master community project, as well as a separate master plan for phased construction activities.This work was carried out in an informed “team” effort, utilizing owners, project team consultants, and specialized technical services to ensure the optimum financial, development, and operations approach/plan for each element.
  • Laguna Del Mar
    Senior Advisor To Salvago, S.A. De C.V.
    Laguna Del Mar Sep 2003 - Mar 2006
    Puerto Penasco, Mexico
    During his initial involvement with this property, Mr. Becker-Jones’ work priorities included: (1) master planning and Phase 1 real estate and resort product design(2) CC&Rs and master design guidelines(3) club membership structure and legal documents(4) sales and marketing activities(5) builders program(6) bulk land/lot sales program(7) structuring of construction management services company. In conjunction with these responsibilities, he also was tasked with working through the “program” and structure for the club at Laguna Del Mar, with a view to attracting a buy-down of the first phase of a fractional product (pre-construction) as part of the club’s facilities. Mr. Becker-Jones assisted with the transition of all the project’s activities and focus from horizontal development to vertical sales and to joint venture financial partnership activities. He also assisted management with the implementation of management, operational, and budgetary changes and efficiencies in support of this new stage of development—work that included full review and rework of the project’s anticipated 2005/6 operations budget (corporate, real estate, golf, and POA). Following the owner’s decision to sell the complete 800-acre asset, Mr. Becker-Jones focused on identifying potential real estate and/or full property acquisition and/or full development joint ventures for the seller.
  • Cihuatan
    Development Consultant
    Cihuatan Sep 2002 - Sep 2003
    La Paz, Mexico
    Upon its completion, Cihuatán was to comprise multiple world-class golf courses, a minimum of five 5-star boutique resorts, a 2000-berth marina, its own airport (already open), multimillion-dollar beachfront homes and private villas, a beach club, a village center, commercial businesses, and numerous other significant residential and community elements, positioning Cihuatán as an unparalleled destination resort community in Mexico of more than 50,000 residents plus guests. Consisting of approximately 10,000 acres, Cihuatán has some 15 kilometers (11 miles) of virgin white beaches and has been ranked among the top 5 fishing locations in the world. Geoffrey Becker-Jones, through GRG, assisted the developer with the structuring of all corporate and pre-development activities at Cihuatán in support of securing the necessary development capital.
  • Cca Golf Japan
    Executive Director
    Cca Golf Japan Jan 2000 - Sep 2002
    Cca Japan
    CCA International retained Geoffrey Becker-Jones to lead CCA Japan’s golf expansion program. In this role, his responsibilities included complete professional expertise and advice to CCA Japan in all areas of golf, country club, and resort new business development, with focus on the acquisition of existing properties and the repositioning and management of these properties. Mr. Becker-Jones directed, through a local Tokyo team, the identification of new target sites, all due diligence on target acquisitions, recommendations pertaining to the operations, culture, and structure, the establishment of quality and consistency of service for each property, senior recruitment hiring and market positioning for each CCA Japan golf property. Scope of engagement included preparation of investment proposals, pro forma and investor/fund structures for potential institutional and private investor groups in order to raise an initial US $100 million. Mr. Becker-Jones was bestowed the titles of Executive Director, CCA Japan Golf and Director, CCA International, Ltd.
  • C3 International, Suntech Development
    Managing Partner And Project Manager - Copperwynd Resort
    C3 International, Suntech Development Oct 1996 - Dec 1999
    Scottsdale, Az
    Started in 1997, this 99-acre master-planned resort, club, and residential community is located on the border of northeast Scottsdale and Fountain Hills. It comprises 80 single-family home sites, 108 attached villas, and a 29,000-square-foot country club facility that includes nine tennis courts and a 4-star resort hotel.Geoffrey Becker-Jones established the essence and vision of CopperWynd in late 1996 and proceeded to put together, in conjunction with GMA International (master planners/landscape architects), the development concept. Mr. Becker-Jones then proceeded to promote and market this concept and was successful in attracting financial partners. Mr. Becker-Jones’ role in the development of this project, from land assembly, financing, development, and construction, to greeting the first guest and member, was that of Managing Partner and Project Manager for all aspects of the development. More specifically, Mr. Becker-Jones performed, directed, and/or managed the following activities for each main element of CopperWynd—with unrelenting focus on delivering a seamless, exciting, and intimate lifestyle experience. CopperWynd was principally built in four separate components, all under construction at the same time.CopperWynd enjoyed strong market acceptance with numerous awards and accolades. The market responded well to the property’s unique scope, scale, ambiance, and level of comprehensive service. ADR and occupancies closely rivaled any competitor in the greater Phoenix marketplace, with the demand for group business, weddings, and social events restricted only by the limit of the property’s facilities. CopperWynd has been recognized by Ranking Arizona – The Best of Arizona Business, was one of the 10 best resorts in Arizona for 2001, received premier placement in the accommodations section of Arizona Meetings and Events (an annual publication of the Arizona Office of Tourism) and was recognized as a Top Spa in the Southwest by Scottsdale Magazine.
  • King Valley Partners
    Director Of Operations
    King Valley Partners Apr 1989 - Jun 1992
    Toronto, Canada
    Geoffrey Becker-Jones acted as Director of Operations for the Canadian golf development company. During that time he directed bringing to market three distinctly different country club properties: King Valley Golf Club, Granite Springs Golf Club, and Spring Lakes Golf and Country Club. His responsibilities included oversight of all aspects of the development, construction, and operations of the three clubs.King Valley Golf ClubKV partners acquired this property in April 1989 and made a commitment to develop the 165-acre property, in conjunction with Curtis Strange as the course designer, into one of Canada’s foremost private golf clubs. Structured as a “non-equity” club, initiation fees opened at CDN $60,000. Positioned as the top non-equity club in Toronto, the club has been operational since 1992.Granite Springs Golf Club, Halifax, Nova Scotia (operational in 1991)Granite Springs was the next addition to the KV partners’ portfolio of championship golf courses. This 18-hole private course is situated on approximately 200 acres of rolling, wooded countryside and overlooks the Atlantic coastline. The front nine, supported by a temporary membership sales trailer, were opened in May 1991, and the back nine holes and driving range opened in spring 1992. Spring Lakes Golf & Country Club, Stouffville, Ontario Canada’s largest golf complex, Spring Lakes consists of 54 holes of championship golf and a 37,000-square-foot clubhouse. Commencing with the KV partner’s acquisition in March 1990, Geoffrey Becker-Jones assisted with all work required to take over, re-staff, market, and reposition the facility for the 1990 season. The team effort included preparing the 1990 budgets and operating policies, completing a 75-staff rehire and training campaign, club positioning and marketing, site/golf course/clubhouse upgrades and day-to-day operations for the first season. During the first year, Mr. Becker-Jones also assisted with the training of the General Manager.
  • Club Corporation International
    New Business Development
    Club Corporation International Jan 1988 - Dec 1989
    United States, Canada, Asia, And The Far East
    In 1988, ClubCorp retained the services of G&H and specifically Geoffrey Becker-Jones for two years to source and identify new business opportunities both nationally (USA) and internationally (Canada, Asia, and the Far East). Extended responsibilities included assisting in the setup and launch of a new wholly owned Canadian company to help establish and grow new properties and business opportunities for ClubCorp in Canada. In this role, while assisting in the planning of company policy and ensuring that each new business opportunity conformed to ClubCorp’s standards, Geoffrey Becker-Jones also helped administer ClubCorp’s Canadian corporate and new business development program and its new property growth potential within Canada.
  • Le Sanctuaire Du Mont Royal
    Management Consultant
    Le Sanctuaire Du Mont Royal Mar 1982 - Nov 1985
    Montreal, Quebec
    In 1982, Mr. René Lepine Jr., owner and developer of Le Sanctuaire du Mont Royal, retained the services of G&H and specifically Geoffrey Becker-Jones as management consultant for his newly proposed 125,000-square-foot indoor underground sports complex, which opened in November 1985. Geoffrey Becker-Jones’ contractual responsibilities included assisting the owners with developing the vision and club concept, design, architectural and interior finishing, financial planning, quality control during construction, membership marketing, and day-to-day management organization of the completed club.
  • Hyatt Hotels Corporation
    Leisure & Recreational Consultant
    Hyatt Hotels Corporation Oct 1983 - Jul 1985
    California, Arizona, Connecticut And Georgia
    Hyatt Corporation retained Mr. Becker-Jones to provide leisure and recreational consulting services to existing hotels and for properties in the planning and development stages, including:Hyatt Regency Palm Desert, California (October 1983)Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, Arizona (November 1983) Hyatt Regency Santa Barbara, California (January 1984)Hyatt Regency in Laguna Niguel (June 1984)Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, Connecticut (November 1984)Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Georgia (July 1985)
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