CEO of French Associates (FA), an architectural and planning firm. FA delivers superior outcomes for stakeholders whether they be occupiers of commercial real estate, owners of private/public facilities, or the public in communities in which we build. FA is a recognized leader in strategic project analysis, design, and construction programs. Our thoughtful designs elevate the user-experience.

Market Leader for Global Commercial Real Estate Management and Investment business. Client relationship manager for dozens of institutional clients, including Michigan’s largest company, General Motors. Responsible for GM Headquarters/Renaissance Center, one of the most complex management assignments in the Asset Services division. Renaissance Center is the foremost example of a "City within a City" spanning 14 city blocks along an international waterway. This iconic project is not only one of the largest real estate developments in North America but is also a regional catalyst for business, hospitality, and tourism.• Developed the strategic direction and day to day leadership of the division, providing services to increase the value of investor client portfolios. Lead and integrated various business units, including Property Management, Development, Construction, Project Management, Facility Management, Leasing, Acquisition, and Dispositions.• Guided reports in client service orientation, financial and operational excellence.• Provided horizontal branding and integration of lines of business such as Valuation, Financial Consulting Services, Capital Markets, Financial and Fund Accounting.Key SkillsLeadership | Investment and Financial Fiduciary | Partnership Management I Union and Trade Management I P&L Ownership | Legal I Transactions | Transition and Change Management | Development and Partnership Strategy | Easements, Licenses and Use Governance I DOT Coordination I Marketing |Capital Improvements | Operations Management | Asset Repositioning | Community Relations I Engineering, Infrastructure and Plant Management| Hospitality and Events Management I Energy Management I Safety Programs I International, State, and Local Ordinance/Policy Compliance I Governance Programs I Lease and Contract Administration I Acquisitions

Founded a start-up company to provide high level facility management services to Southeastern Michigan companies. Firm delivered diversified long-term contractual income to investors and added valuable services to real estate clients.• Created a building services company specializing in facilities management, engineering, mechanical-electrical and plumbing services, construction, exterior maintenance, and specialty installation.• Managed start-up of business. Recruited and trained staff, procured equipment/FF&E, set up policies and procedures, grew business through relationships, partnerships, and marketing.• Created diversified income stream that provided stable income stream and supported development infrastructure and insulated firm from economic cycles. Established, long-term fee income contracts.• Established leadership, estimators, and sales teams. Grew company to from startup through growth stage, supported rapid expansion and maturation through successful sales and operational stabilization.Key SkillsLeadership | Start Up I P&L Ownership | Operations | Facilities Management | Business Development | Estimating | Safety I Environmental | Installations | Quality Management | Risk Management | Investor Management | Customer Care I Sourcing and Supply Chain Management I Talent Management I Training I

Brought in to upskill and build an institutional grade operating platform for owned and third-party investments for the real estate development and management subsidiary of a privately held opportunistic developer.• Expanded company with various business and real estate projects via targeted acquisitions and development projects.• Transformed troubled assets and launched value creation strategies to unlock real estate value. Provided consulting, turn around and receivership services through financial downturn to capitalize on market opportunities.• Led marketing, sales and solutions, real estate transactions, property management, budgeting, and overall operations for various partnerships across the United States, Canada, and South America.• Managed transaction and construction team, completing upwards of seventy-five transactions per year.• Attracted and established new partnerships and opportunistic investment opportunities. Opened operations in new markets. Managed complex ventures with projects in high barrier markets including California, Hawaii, and Panama, S.A. Developed extensive due diligence programs, merger, assimilation, and transition plans, and built project lifecycle strategies.• Prepared monthly board of director reports and led various presentations. Consulted with various equity and debt managers on strategy, investment performance, and operational concerns.• Performed diagnostics, financial analysis, valuations, physical assessments, management reviews, and other forensics on hundreds of assets, to vet investment viability, develop turnaround plans, and capital market strategies.Leadership | P&L Ownership | Operations | Asset Management | Acquisitions | Due Diligence | Construction I Business Development | Property Management | Leasing | Investor Relations and Partnership Management I | Legal I Talent Management I Restructure |Partnership Management |Facilities | Start-Up | Marketing I

Provided principal investment consulting for over $400M in real estate investments (office, retail, and industrial products) totaling 7.75 MSF. Responsible for property management, agency leasing, project management and related service lines for Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, and Nashville, TN. Maintained client relationships and provided daily oversight of six field offices and 30+ person professional staff.• Consultant for accretive acquisitions and asset management strategy. Assisted clients in analyzing project details and repositioning/redeveloping undervalued investments. Advised clients in underwriting, due diligence, and closure of +$55M office redevelopment project – recognized as one of most significant transactions in Atlanta during 2003.• Founding member of Premier Asset Group (PAG) - Responsible for developing unique competencies, promoting specialized resources, and adding marketable value to commercial projects. Administered initial project rollout of Internet Portal Program and Angus Anywhere Beta site.• Lead business development and marketing for all third-party initiatives. Added fourteen buildings/projects totaling over 3.75 MSF in 14-month period. Increased recurring fee revenue by over $1.4M.• Strategic Account Director (National Account Executive) for two significant institutional clients.• Organized and expanded Southeastern Construction Management/Project Management Practice. Doubled project base and profit in 12 Months.

Regional Vice President - Atlanta, GA 2000 - 2001Vice President, Corporate Services/Nat. Business Development - Dallas, TX 1999 - 2000Asset Manager - Chicago, IL 1996 - 1998• Operating Officer for the Southeast Region, engaged in the acquisition, ownership, management, leasing, development, and construction of various commercial properties in major markets across the United States. P & L responsibility for management, development, construction, investment and leasing services for the Trust and related subsidiaries. Managed 50+ professional staff members. Significant projects and achievements over tenure include the following:• Created Asset Management and Operating Units from startup to model full service operating environment for the company. Designed policies and procedures for successful property/facility management. Recruited, trained, and empowered over eighty employees during tenure.• Principal asset manager and transaction manager achieved 3% annual FFO growth and 2% EBITDA improvement over life of investments. Highest office tenant retention rate on a portfolio basis (96%), 200+ tenants.• Corporate signatory for all acquisitions. Jointly recommended and participated in the acquisition of fifteen individual assets more than $200M in assets. Disposed of approximately $80M of real estate in non-core markets.• Tackled various turnaround situations and led specific development initiatives resulting in $20M in recurring profits.• Inaugural Seat on Leadership Council, responsible for employee mentoring and strategic operating direction of company.• National Co-Chair for Client Advisory Board – principal investor feedback and C-Level relationship vehicle. Firm-wide resource and point person for business development activities including client development, investor, and public relation activities. Marketed asset management solutions to owner and user clients.