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San Francisco, Ca, Us

Lead the real estate development function for the largest privately-owned U.S. domestic passenger maritime company. Specialize in complex, large-scale redevelopment projects requiring cross-sector collaboration. Support talented development and operations teams, with a focus on initiatives to decarbonize the maritime industry. - Alcatraz Landing Redevelopment and Ferry Electrification, Piers 31-33, San Francisco- Shipyard at Bridgeport Boatworks, Bridgeport, Connecticut- NYC Ferry, New York City- Hydrogen production/fueling barge, in partnership with the US DOE and Sandia Laboratories.

Asset management covering equities, fixed income, alternative investments, and direct ownership in the wine and hospitality sectors.

Napa, Ca, Us

Chartered with complete financial (from 2000) and asset management (from 2007) functions for the development, operation and sale (2014) of The Carneros Inn, a $125 million, 28-acre mixed-use resort. This environmentally-sensitive, community-enhancing redevelopment transformed blighted parcels into a luxury 86-cottage hotel with a spa, three restaurants, market, civic amenities, 24 whole-ownership homes, and a 17-unit private residence club. Featured in the Urban Land Institute’s Resort Development Handbook, and consistently ranked by Conde Nast Traveler among the world’s great hotels, the innovative project enjoys a privileged position and loyal following in the Napa Valley luxury hospitality market. Reporting to ownership, responsibilities covered all finance, accounting, banking, tax, treasury, legal, insurance, construction, reporting and regulatory activities. Supervised hotel management and real estate sales companies. Served as officer of corporate entities.

Helped launch new division of a leading publicly-traded building materials company (Pioneer International Ltd.) to enter high-growth markets in the Southwestern U.S. Responsible for identifying, negotiating and closing acquisitions of concrete, asphalt, cement and materials businesses in target markets. Key member of entrepreneurial team which grew revenues from $15 million to over $200 million through 10 strategic acquisitions ranging from $2 million to $50 million across four states. Hanson PLC (now part of Heidelberg Cement) acquired Pioneer Intl. Ltd. in 2000. • Drove the acquisition process from initial contact through closing. Evaluated markets, identified targets, contacted prospects, negotiated terms, structured deals, performed due diligence. Heavy emphasis on land use entitlements and local competitive environment. • Underwrote acquisitions against company investment criteria and hurdle rates, producing extensive financial models and preparing packages for corporate investment committee. Presented to Board on large transaction. • Led major equipment capex component ($20+ million) of annual division budget. Assisted with integration of new businesses and participated in post-closing audits.

Played key role in the acquisition and turn-around of the corporate parent of the Mountain Mike's Pizza chain. Dramatically improved operating and financial results by instituting professional management, refining the concept, and expanding strategically. Over four years, increased corporate revenues 300+%, driving operating income and increasing valuation 20-fold. • Negotiated chain purchase out of U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Prepared purchase offer and acquisition documentation, and successfully solicited creditor and trustee support for the reorganization plan. • Prepared and implemented detailed business plans to improve unit-level economics, drive same-store sales, and expand the system through area development. Doubled chain size to 80 locations and opened eight new markets in the Western U.S.. • Coordinated private placements of equity and convertible debt (securitization of franchise income), structured financings, prepared offering memoranda and marketing materials, and interfaced with brokers and investors.

Worked in the corporate finance and project management departments of this investment fund that financed and co-managed a $175 million portfolio of nine residential projects as joint venture financial partner of single-family merchant builders. • Supported senior management to develop and maintain relationships with lenders, joint venture partners and institutional investors. Helped solicit, negotiate and structure bank loans and institutional investment. • Monitored portfolio performance, generating monthly and quarterly status reports, revising project and corporate proformas. • Conducted due diligence on new investments, covering cost and fee audit, entitlement review, sales and marketing plan and market analysis, and budget reconciliation.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Public/Private Partnerships, Finance, Real Estate

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English And Comparative Literature