John E. Rapp Email & Phone Number

California

Currently facilitating, brokering and executing a variety of real estate transactions that are focused on existing retail and proposed retail development. Some of my recent closings and activity include: 1) listing of fuel stations available for sale on behalf of owner / landlord throughout the State of California, 2) landlord and tenant representation for proposed (raw land), ground up, development projects, and facilitating long-term leases, 3) commercial / retail land development listings, 4) procure fuel stations & convenience store locations for specific oil industry retailers focused on expanding their portfolio in the Western United States, , 5) assisting gasoline retailers upon request at the end of their supply agreements with the negotiation of and rebranding / re-imaging of their service stations, 6) facilitating the financing for service station dealers through various lenders, either through a SBA, conventional or seller carry lending, 7) purchasing with investors existing or potential distressed bank notes, 8) orchestrating sale leaseback agreements with an emphasis on retail. I currently have my real estate salespersons license with NRC Realty Advisors of California, Inc.

California

Responsible for all of the real estate transactions throughout the State of California to establish the hydrogen fuel infrastructure to support the Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV), mandated by the State and manufactured by the original engine manufacturers such as Toyota, Hyundai, and Honda. In 2014, we obtained the approval of 19 of my real estate sites from the California Energy Commission and achieved an appropriation of nearly $29 million dollars. In 2016, we have 16 sites open and operating, offering our fuel brand, True Zero, available to the consumers.

Southern California

My job responsibilities have been diverse, with a major objective of effectively streaming and managing 80 Shell Oil service station locations. There are numerous functions required to maintain the existing accounts including: 1) acquire and process each dealer application, 2) insure proper dispatch, transportation and delivery of motor fuel, 3) oversee accounts receivable and credit, 4) improve Shell CVP Customer Value Proposition (CVP) image scores, 5) implement promotions (i.e., Shell / Ralphs Rewards, V-Power), 6) process co-op advertising, 7) resolve customer complaints with dealers, 8) stream new branding fuel business, 9) real estate acquisitions, 10) distressed real estate and bank note purchases.

Southern California

At KZ Devco I was responsible for the site acquisition, development and disposition of profitable retail opportunities in the Southwestern United States. My emphasis was on obtaining and executing our exclusive Build to Suit development program for CVS Pharmacy in Southern California. I handled the “turn key” process including: 1) initial site investigation and assessment, 2) lead real estate tour with CVS Management, 3) lease and purchase contract negotiations, 4) produced initial site plans, 5) acquired all entitlements for pharmacy uses and construction, 6) closing, 7) monitor and manage construction process. I have managed a pipeline of 30 to 60 site opportunities for CVS Pharmacy and Circle K that led to the completion of 20 projects during my tenure.

Southern California

I was responsible for the site acquisition, development and disposition of profitable retail opportunities in the Western United States. I had ownership for all of the contract negotiations, internal rate of return analysis, producing scaled site plans, tenant solicitation, negotiating tenant leases and business terms, property purchase, acquisition and closing. In addition, I was responsible for the Project Management of each project that includes: 1) completing all of pre-development due diligence, 2) hiring architects, surveyors, engineers, special consultants (i.e., beer and wine, environmental, political, etc.), 3) presenting all of our projects at the public hearings to the respective Design Review Board, Planning Commission and City Councils, 4) filing the applications and permits for city / county approval, 5) completing the entire permitting process and turn over to permitted building plans to Construction Manager / Site Superintendent to begin construction, 6) overseeing the construction progress and complete walk-thru with tenants prior to occupancy. My focus was the retail development of free-standing, single tenant, build to suit sites with 7-Eleven as our primary end-user. I have produced through my negotiations, acquisition, development and disposition of over 10 projects that has generated over $4 million dollars of profit to our organization.

Florida

Responsible for the site acquisition and development of profitable retail opportunities including Target, Publix, Albertson’s, Home Depot, Muvico Theaters, Office Depot, with an emphasis on built to suit for Eckerd Drug Stores. We fully developed over 130 Eckerd Drug Stores in the Southeastern United States. I contracted in excess of 20 locations, several of which led to multi-retailer build to suit developments. I also established a new division of complete build to suit developments for 7-Eleven, Circle K and other national gas / convenience stores chains.

Florida

I was responsible for site acquisitions and growing the service station chain throughout Florida and the Carolinas. The growth is obtained through acquiring raw land or competitive take-over’s of existing facilities. 1998 Objective: Contract and Permit 10 approved sites. 1998 Year-End Results: Contracted and Permitted 30 locations.

Florida Based - United States Geography

I had numerous jobs in my Mobil career: National Sales Manager, Resale Marketing Area Manager, New Business Acquisitions Manager, Marketing Training Instructor, Senior Real Estate Representative, Supervisor of Company Operations, Automotive Lubricant Specialist, Sales and Business Consultant.

Bachelor, Business - Marketing

Associate Of Science, Criminal Justice

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