Manage pre-development, feasibility and permitting for national clients.

Budget and Financial Reporting for non-profit organization section. Industry Liaison--out reach to related industries to inspire collaboration and knowledge sharing. Exterior Lighting Expo Chair--organize successful lighting event since 2019.

I am honored to be chosen to represent the Western Region for the Nominating Committee. The committee plays a key role in interviewing and nominating the officers for the International IES organization. It is our hopes that the candidates selected will be instrumental in implementing IES's Strategic Plan.

Lead the IES Orange County Section and affiliated organization in educational programs, informing participants of new technology and regulations, annual golf tournaments, award winning project tours, and hiking. Topics included: lighting design, architecture, interior design, landscape, commercial, residential, hospitality, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, laboratories, controls, sustainability, biophilic lighting, etc. Judge for IES LumenWest 2021 Illumination Awards. Spearheaded… Show more Lead the IES Orange County Section and affiliated organization in educational programs, informing participants of new technology and regulations, annual golf tournaments, award winning project tours, and hiking. Topics included: lighting design, architecture, interior design, landscape, commercial, residential, hospitality, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, laboratories, controls, sustainability, biophilic lighting, etc. Judge for IES LumenWest 2021 Illumination Awards. Spearheaded great speaker events, and highly successful Bi-Annual Exterior Lighting Expo in 2021 and 2019. Show less

Worked with President and other Board Members to managed multiple events and programs--most recently revived and lead the bi-annual exterior lighting show--showcasing outdoor lighting and had a great speaker from ILLI, who discussed landscape lighting.

For over 45 years, Forman & Associates has engineered, sold and managed major lighting installations, across Southern California. Today our team includes specialists in Architectural Lighting, Energy Management and retro fits, Industrial Lighting, Controls Systems and Entertainment to support projects of all types. Manufacturers: Acolyte, AgiLight, Aldabra, Aleddra, Alkco, Aquarii, Arri, Atlantic, BluZap, Bodine, CantoUSA, Carpenter, Color Kinetics, ColorBeam, Custom Contract… Show more For over 45 years, Forman & Associates has engineered, sold and managed major lighting installations, across Southern California. Today our team includes specialists in Architectural Lighting, Energy Management and retro fits, Industrial Lighting, Controls Systems and Entertainment to support projects of all types. Manufacturers: Acolyte, AgiLight, Aldabra, Aleddra, Alkco, Aquarii, Arri, Atlantic, BluZap, Bodine, CantoUSA, Carpenter, Color Kinetics, ColorBeam, Custom Contract, Day-Brite, Deco, Digital Lumens, Energy Solutions Int'l, Filamento, FireFly, FME, Functional Devices, Gardco, Hadco, Hunza, IllumiSoft, Intelligent Marque Systems, Interactive Technologies, Inverter Systems, IR-Tec, Jesco, LC Doane, liteSheet, Livex, Lumec, Lusive, The light Source, LuxR, Nicor, Philips, PageOne, Peerless Electric, Philips Luminous Surfaces, Picasso Lighting, PMC, Precision Architectural Lighting, Flexi, Rosco, Shat-r-Shield, Signtex, SLG, Solar One, Stonco, Strand, Swidget, TechoLED, Telematics Wireless, Tempo, tmb, UFO, Vari-Lite, Zoom Ltg. and Zuma. Controls: Autani, Dimonoff, ILC, Interact Pro, enlighted, dynalite, and W-DMX| TMB. Show less

Louis Poulsen a company that produces great and beautiful light. Interior and Exterior fixtures known throughout the world--known for craftsmanship, attention to detail and functional design.

Title 24 Solutions--Representing the best Manufacturers in Lighting and Controls in the industry. Edison Price, Elliptipar, Fontana Arte, The Lighting Quotient, Gardco, Hadco, Hevi-Lite, Hi-Lite, LG, Pace, Pathway, Solais, Tambient, Philips Bodine, Lightolier, Day-Brite, Ledalite, Liton, Lumec, Hadco, Philips, Waldmann Lighting, Gigatera LED, GLP Lighting, Liton, Moduled, Precise LED, Lucent, Indatech, Interact Pro, Hapco Poles, LED Roadway, LEDconn, Merit, Vonn Lighting, Sentry… Show more Title 24 Solutions--Representing the best Manufacturers in Lighting and Controls in the industry. Edison Price, Elliptipar, Fontana Arte, The Lighting Quotient, Gardco, Hadco, Hevi-Lite, Hi-Lite, LG, Pace, Pathway, Solais, Tambient, Philips Bodine, Lightolier, Day-Brite, Ledalite, Liton, Lumec, Hadco, Philips, Waldmann Lighting, Gigatera LED, GLP Lighting, Liton, Moduled, Precise LED, Lucent, Indatech, Interact Pro, Hapco Poles, LED Roadway, LEDconn, Merit, Vonn Lighting, Sentry, Solais, SolarOne, Envoy, Cameleon, Lumencia, Self Electronics, Stonco, ILC, SteinelIES Orange Vice President (Sept 2016 to Present) Show less

Krahe Solar--Developed Solar Projects for City of Beverly Hills and City of WestminsterBrilliant Light Source--Product Procurement for Lighting ProjectsSpecial Projects--Worked on Project with large Heliostat for private residential project, which included light tubes and other special lighting technologies

Make it Green - Total Site, Building and Life-Style Sustainability StrategiesTenant Coordination, Renovations, New Construction and Field Analysis We analyze and develop plans for conservation of energy and other resources. Our strategies can improve occupancy and yield greater financial returns. Many modifications require very little capital and have a quick payback.

Sustainability Planning and Greenhouse Gas Inventory Assessments for local governments. Developed greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and contributed to Climate Action and Sustainability Plan• Gathered and analyzed data to developed GHG inventory as defined by ICLEI’s “Clean Air and Climate Protection” (CACP 2009) software and CARB’s “Local Government Operations Protocol” (LGOP).• Proposed and analyzed strategies (“Measures”) to reduce GHG, which established the baseline for the… Show more Sustainability Planning and Greenhouse Gas Inventory Assessments for local governments. Developed greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and contributed to Climate Action and Sustainability Plan• Gathered and analyzed data to developed GHG inventory as defined by ICLEI’s “Clean Air and Climate Protection” (CACP 2009) software and CARB’s “Local Government Operations Protocol” (LGOP).• Proposed and analyzed strategies (“Measures”) to reduce GHG, which established the baseline for the "Climate Action and Sustainability Plan.” Show less

Managed $23 million redevelopment of mixed-use center, Blackhawk Plaza, in Danville, CA.• Saved $3.5 million (20%) through redesign, value-engineering, diligent field coordination and purchasing.• Completed project ahead of schedule even though project presented many technical and code challenges.• Re-instituted neglected smoke evacuation system, fire sprinkler zones and new fire alarm system.• Addressed potential site and building landslide issues with geotechnical engineers… Show more Managed $23 million redevelopment of mixed-use center, Blackhawk Plaza, in Danville, CA.• Saved $3.5 million (20%) through redesign, value-engineering, diligent field coordination and purchasing.• Completed project ahead of schedule even though project presented many technical and code challenges.• Re-instituted neglected smoke evacuation system, fire sprinkler zones and new fire alarm system.• Addressed potential site and building landslide issues with geotechnical engineers during construction. Show less

Director of Pre-Development and Planning 325-acre mixed-use project “ChicagoLand”, Joliet, IL• Fast-tracked plan development plans for major conference. Completed RFP’s, master plan, site evaluation, survey and preliminary civil plan within 30 days. Design recognized by City exceeding their visions.• Illinois DOT on traffic studies for slip-ramp interchange improvements and City on Bonding of improvements. Add'l access developed with local college president and their committees… Show more Director of Pre-Development and Planning 325-acre mixed-use project “ChicagoLand”, Joliet, IL• Fast-tracked plan development plans for major conference. Completed RFP’s, master plan, site evaluation, survey and preliminary civil plan within 30 days. Design recognized by City exceeding their visions.• Illinois DOT on traffic studies for slip-ramp interchange improvements and City on Bonding of improvements. Add'l access developed with local college president and their committees, through sensitive habitat areas.• Assisted in completion of MOU, assemblage agreements, and Planned Development Agreements 40-acre commercial retail site in Waukee (Des Moines), IA• Won neighborhood and City’s approval of project through door-to-door campaign, facilitated neighborhood and City Council meetings.• Worked with civil engineers and architects to maximize site use to meet detention and release rate criteria.38-acre mixed-use center (adjacent to sensitive habitat and river), Altoona (Eau Claire), Wisconsin• Worked Closely with City Manager, Mayor and City Council to meet City’s “River Prairie Design Standards and Guidelines” criteria.• Design included bike-friendly access, public transportation, connectivity between uses, staging pavilion for nature preserve access and shared public-private multi-use common areas.Construction Manager, Dallas, TX Managed “Bridge Street Town Centre” in McKinney, TX, a 925,000 sf mixed-use lifestyle center on 109-acre assemblage of parcels.• Through RFP process and contract negotiations, assembled team of architects and engineers.• Represented company in meetings with City Council meetings which led to planned development approval. • Worked closely with Planning, Economic Development and Fire Department to secure support.• Engaged Phase I & Phase II studies to address Army Corp of Engineers’ wetland issues.• Worked with City and local gas company to re-route major gas transfer line which bisected the site. Show less

Managed Tenant Construction and oversaw design review with the Irvine Company.

Assistant Director of Major Tenant Documentation / Project ManagerDeveloped the Lease Documentation Department with the Director.• Worked with leasing department to negotiate the landlord and tenant’s scope of work to finalize leases.• Provided construction management, contract negotiations, and pro-forma review, improving standards for contracts and lease documentation for major and anchor tenants.• Assisted development and management of CAD department, and developed reporting… Show more Assistant Director of Major Tenant Documentation / Project ManagerDeveloped the Lease Documentation Department with the Director.• Worked with leasing department to negotiate the landlord and tenant’s scope of work to finalize leases.• Provided construction management, contract negotiations, and pro-forma review, improving standards for contracts and lease documentation for major and anchor tenants.• Assisted development and management of CAD department, and developed reporting systems to track projects and budgets.Project Locations: The Block at Orange, Grapevine Mills, Arizona Mills, Katy Mills, Opry Mills, Gurnee Mills, Sawgrass Mills, Arundel Mills, Franklin Mills, and Concord Mills. Show less

Managed Tenant Coordination for shopping centers across the country.

Mall of America, Meriden Square, Annapolis Mall & The Westchester