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CurrentPortfolio projects:Land UseProblem: Prime rare open space to be sold tract homesSolution: Created and executed a program to save rare 287-acre ex-urban ranch property by integrating sustainability principles into the design of a major open space preserve, civic recreation space, soccer fields, eco-community co-housing development, and a hotel. Worked closely with County Board of Supervisors, City Planner, Director of Chamber of Commerce, internationally renowned co-housing architect, and environmental groups. Created data based financial analysis and led the process to procure commercial financing for property and project.Result: Property saved and open space preservedCommunity LeadershipCreated and led the North Sierra Biomass Utilization Task Force; effectively facilitated a multi-stakeholder group of politically and environmentally opposing community leaders for forest health, biomass economics, renewable energy policy, and strategic planningRural Economic DevelopmentConducted and authored feasibility study for Plumas and Nevada Counties on vermiculture and soil amendment business viability, including primary and secondary research, SWOT, and financial proformas.Designed commodity exchange; establish criteria analysis, budget, legal and infrastructure requirements to create a regional biomass commodity exchange with $100 million impacts in N. California. Successfully brought together regional industry leaders, county government, forestry officials, environmentalists, and NGO’s
