• Manage network of +270 schools located in 12 states and corporate assets. Duties include: • Negotiate for new sites, lease renewals and site disposals• Provide advice to senior management in relation to acquisition, viability, risk, and development of new schools• Collaborate with internal and external customers to obtain best possible results with regards to leases, rent, insurance, resolving landlord and tenant disputes, property data base, assistance with facilities and operations• Oversee management of fleet consisting of +900 vehicles for efficient safely and cost measures• Supervise large construction & facility projects across portfolio

• Manage the national real estate portfolio consisting of +300 branches & distribution centers (10K – 155K SF) located across 13 states providing plumbing, HVAC, water works supplies and showrooms. Duties include: • Lead in all aspects of negotiations for new sites, lease renewals and site disposals• Provide advice to senior management in relation to acquisition, viability, risk, and development of new stores• Liaise with internal and external customers to obtain best possible results with regards to leases, rent, insurance, resolving landlord and tenant disputes, property data base, assistance with facilities and construction

* Lead, direct and manage the national real estate strategy of +500 stores and Real Estate Department in a manner that is efficient, effective, and supportive to all customers, to support sales at store level.* Assist in lowering /occupancy expenses, while meeting the needs of Sales team.* Ensure that company's real estate portfolio is managed in a timely manner and that all lease renewals, extensions, etc. are kept current.* Resolve landlord and tenant disputes.* Identify and maximize profit and cost-reduction opportunities as it relates to the real estate portfolio.* Draft and/or review and/or revise/or modify leases and related documents, assist and advise in the negotiations of lease and service contracts as necessary.* Develop and implement policies and procedures for the department that insured efficient, effective, and timely delivery of department's deliverables, including lowering occupancy costs, risk management via lease documents and tight controls of all real estate functions.* Manage Company’s fleet of +100 vehicles for efficiency and cost* Manage storage of company’s critical documents and their respective record retention stipulations by state

♦ Managed all real estate services nation-wide for +310 retail and office locations for a private medical practice management organization. High emphasis in orthodontic & dentist offices. Duties include:♦ Dept Head over-seeing site selection, construction, lease negotiations, facility management♦ Site management for de novo & relocation of offices and lease negotiations♦ Negotiated renewals, strong emphasis on rent reduction and cost savings; +$600k-Y09’, +$650K-Y10,Y11, & Y12

♦ Responsible for the real estate duties within the following states: MD, PA, DE, NJ, NY, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT, MA, ME, and Eastern Canada. Duties included:♦ Negotiated renewals, strong emphasis on rent reduction and cost savings♦ Sale Company owed assets within my region, and sublease under-performing stores with term left on lease♦ Identify ideal locations for new stores within my region. Provide in-depth analysis of market and present real estate opportunities to committee each week. Committee consists of President, CFO, and departmental VP’s♦ Locate suitable relocation space to lease should an existing store need to be moved♦ Identify and evaluate competition in my region. Primarily competitor’s real estate strategy, market strength, and store locations

♦ Responsible for the real estate duties within the following states: PA, OH, IN, MI, IL, IA, TN, KY, MD, DC, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, TX, and AR. Duties included:♦ Identify ideal locations for new stores within my region. Opened on average 50 stores a year. Provide in-depth analysis of market and present real estate opportunities to committee each week. Committee consists of CEO, President, CFO, and departmental VP’s♦ Locate suitable relocation space to lease should an existing store need to be moved♦ Identify and evaluate competition in my region. Primarily competitor’s real estate strategy, market strength, and store locations. Assist in gathering real estate data on competition to help in the analysis of potential acquisitions

♦ Responsible for the real estate duties within the following states: WI, IA, IL, and MI. Duties included:♦ Identifying ideal locations for new store placement. Provide in-depth analysis of market and present real estate opportunities to management♦ Negotiate the renewal of leases for existing stores, and identify relocation opportunities for underachieving stores♦ Coordinate construction of space for operational use. Gathered bids for construction, lighting, store front & pylon signage, and coordinated the activities of other departments to prepare store for operational use

♦ Use GIS software and mapping system to determine feasibility of sites for expansion and relocation of existing stores. Includes new store sales forecasting♦ Provide in-depth analysis of year over year trends, market conditions and indicate areas for improvement. Used analysis results to provide suggestions for increased sales growth and customer acquisition♦ Direct support of the Real Estate and Advertising Dept. through customer plotting and demographic breakdown surrounding over 4,500 retail outlets. Includes statistical comparisons of best and worst outlets, and thematic mapping♦ Research trade areas for market opportunities and in-line expansion and create presentations with statistical analysis for management review♦ Locate competitors and provide analysis of their market position and analyze cannibalization and/or increased market share of sales with additional store growth