Jim Howard Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

Reported to the CIO and Founder, responsible for the creation and execution of property strategies and management of daily operations for the $2.5B owned real estate portfolio. As architect and creator of theExecutive Leadership Team, and a consultant to the Investment Committee, I executed on the Company’s short and long-term objectives, and built out the infrastructure necessary to scale the business. ● Hired, grew, and managed the Asset Management team, with indirect oversight of property operations, accounting, IT systems, FP&A and other internal vertically integrated teams. ● Oversaw and drove the day-to-day operations of the Company’s owned assets, by creating and managing the development, implementation and execution of all business plans and strategic operating strategies to align with the Company’s 3 year plan. ● Accountable for the portfolio’s operating performance ● Created and first Chair of the Executive Leadership Team, working with the Board of Directors and senior leadership team in developing the vision and long-term strategies of the Company. ● Consultant to Ownership Investment Committee, providing expertise on markets, assets, and valuations. ● Worked with the construction management team on scope, pricing, design and execution of capital improvements while balancing operational considerations. ● Managed strategic relationships with institutional JV partners, clients, and brokers. ● Evaluated market conditions, and make recommendations on capital events including sales and refinancings. ● Drove process improvement opportunities and help manage risk across the Company. ● Key craftsman of two primary company initiatives, No Boundaries and CGConnects, creating a collaborative culture of teaming, communication, trust, and execution across all cross-functional teams, driving one of the company’s key objectives of quality improvement to operations.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Reporting to the President, responsible for the creation and execution of property strategies and management of the day-to-day operations for the multi billion dollar multi-family real estate portfolio. Leading a team of 20 asset management, marketing, accounting, finance, and IT professionals. Directed senior leadership of the third-party property management companies. As a member of both the Investment and Management Committees, helped created and implemented Company’s short- and long-term vision, strategies, and business plans.• Portfolio consisted of 50+ properties, 30K units, 4K student beds in the Northeast, West Coast, Denver and Hawaii.• Managed team of 20+ asset management, marketing, accounting, property management, finance, and IT professionals.• Directed supervision of the development and implementation of business plans and strategic operating strategies for the portfolio, including both operations and marketing.• Strategically aligned real estate portfolio to Company’s three-year vision and business plan.• Accountable for all portfolios’ operating performance to ensure that Company strategies and financial objectives are implemented effectively to achieve corporate goals.• Directed and oversaw operations and performance of Company’s third-party property management companies.• Created, designed, and implemented asset management, underwriting, and lease-up policy and procedures.• Instrumental in creating a collaborative culture and execution across all cross-functional teams.• Executed on asset level strategies, operations, renovations, and marketing.• Voting member of Investment Committee. • Worked with senior leadership team on creating and executing the Company’s culture, vision, and strategies.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Norwalk, Ct, Us

Responsible for a strategic team that managed a diversified portfolio of REO, debt, and equity assets. Created and executed on property strategy, operations, and management for a mixed-use portfolio of multi-family, office, retail, and other commercial properties. Prior to Asset Management, negotiated and closed debt and equity transactions in US and Asia. Extensive experience in risk management, underwriting, and property management.• Managed over $4B of real estate including senior and mezzanine loans, Equity/REO properties, JV equity investments, ground-up construction, with deals consisting of all collateral types, in most major markets.• Directly managed property operations for 35+ REO assets, including hiring and management of third-party leasing and property management teams, and renovation on all major property types.• Gained extensive experience in workouts, modifications, loan foreclosures/restructurings, and bankruptcy resolutions.• Negotiated and sold over $1B of real estate Equity/REO properties, resulting in over $200M of net gains.• Identified, approve, and funded over $1B in capital improvements, including direct oversight of $500M of value creation through renovation and repositioning.• Developed and implemented comprehensive business plans for all loans, joint-venture investments, and Equity/REO properties.

Norwalk, Ct, Us

Superior Closing and Negotiations Skills - U.S. and InternationalNegotiated and closed debt and equity transactions in US and Asia. Extensive experience in risk management, underwriting, and property management.• Negotiated and closed over $5B in real estate transactions in the US and Asia, including debt, JV Equity, Mezzanine financing, on all property types. • Assisted in structuring, negotiations, closing, and management of $1B of debt financing in Japan and S. Korea.• Interfaced with internal and external counsel identifying and resolving complex legal and risk issues in US and Asia.• Assisted Asia senior leadership team in building a closing and servicing team, to reflect US best practices.

Norwalk, Ct, Us

•Reviewed loan requests including analyzing property, borrower financials, and market data for all property types.•Prepared credit pitches and presented deals to GE Senior Management Credit/Investment Committee.•Worked with underwriting in developing and modeling asset valuations and JV return structures.

Newport Beach, California, Us

Reporting to the Controller, responsible for leading a team of 15+ accounting, marketing, finance, and IT professionals in all aspects of accounting and monthly/annual reporting for a large portfolio of multi-family and commercial assets. Worked with regional management team on due diligence for new acquisitions, and to create business plans and budgets for existing assets.•Managed accounting operations for 12K residential units, including supervision accounting and systems personnel.• Planned and performed financial due diligence for acquisitions, integrating newly acquired properties into the portfolio.• Completed year-end accounting, budgeting and tax packages.• Reviewed and approved property internal audits and recommended control operational improvements.

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, responsible for the creation and execution of various internal audits. Supervised team performing complex internal audits, with a primary focus on real estate, lending, servicing, and financial reporting.•Responsible for supervision of internal audit staff on completion of detailed internal audits on all departments within the institution, including real estate and financial reporting departments.•Recommended improvements in department policy and procedures and system controls, to improve the overall efficiency and safety of the institution’s financial position.•Planned, performed and supervised quarterly reviews for external auditors.

Reporting to various Audit and Management Department Heads, responsible for performing and supervising audit teams on real estate clients, as well as large scale Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC) projects throughout the US. Built policy and procedures, and recommended improvements to client systems and internal controls.• Performed and supervised staff in preparing detailed financial, compliance, and operational audits on various real estate businesses - including home builders, public companies, REITs and Joint Ventures.• Worked on IPO for Irvine Apartment Communities, including building policies and procedures for the new REIT.• Supervised staff preparing due diligence packages on performing and non-performing loans/assets for RTC securitization packages, including full review of appraisal, third party reports, and loan documents.• Assisted RTC staff in assembling securitization packages, including audits of all packages and inputs to ensure accuracy of reporting.• Recommended improvements in client’s system procedures and internal control policy and procedures to help achieve the company’s overall financial goals & objectives.

Bs Accounting, Accounting/Finance

Associate’S Degree, Accounting And Business/Management