Welcome, ASU Students!

Welcome, students, to the 2013 Retail Green/CenterBuild Conference!  We have a terrific group of mentors who’ve agreed to speak with you individually, over the course of the program.  These professionals, all part of our Professional Designation program, represent a wide spectrum of the industry.  They stand ready to provide suggestions about maximizing your experience at the conference and thoughts on your professional development strategies.  Below you will find biographical information about the individuals.  

We will be scheduling mentoring appointments on Wednesday and Thursday, based on the mentor’s availability.  Please forward a list of individual with whom you would like to speak—as many as you wish.  I will arrange appointments, trying to meet your preferences, to the best of my ability.  Please accompany your request with your current resume, which I will share with your mentors.  Kindly let me know if you'd be willing to meet with mentors that are not part of your "preference list."

Once the appointments are in place, I will confirm your meeting times and location of the mentoring area at the conference.  Please remember to bring additional copies of your resume to your mentoring meetings.

Finally, please take a few minutes to revisit this blog over your Thanksgiving holiday, as new individuals continue to express interest in being of service to you.   You can reach me anytime with questions at sritchie@icsc.org or 917-282-6562.  Last year’s group of ASU students was terrific—I look forward to meeting you all.  

Lawrence E. Kilduff, CDP, CSM

 

Current Responsibilities

Mr. Kilduff is the Retail Market Lead for the Chicago/Midwest Market at Jones Lang LaSalle.  He is responsible for the oversight of all operational functions and collaborates with clients and client service teams to develop and implement strategies, which maximize asset value.  Mr. Kilduff is also involved in business development efforts for investor and occupier clients seeking retail services in the Chicago/Midwest market.

Experience    

Prior to being promoted to Retail Market Lead, Mr. Kilduff served as Regional Management Lead. In this role, he was responsible for client relationship management for retail properties in the Midwest.  Mr. Kilduff  has more than 25 years of experience and success in operations, asset management, acquisitions, development, government relations, leasing, site selection, dispositions and workouts.  He has owned and operated two retail real estate development companies, The Kilduff Company and Meridian Properties, where he provided services for more than 50 properties totaling 3.2 million s.f.   In his role, he developed budget plans and supervised economic and physical due diligence, market studies and entitlement confirmation.  His experience spans all types of retail centers including mixed-use projects, neighborhood and community centers, grocery-anchored centers and enclosed malls.  Additionally, he has worked with leading retailers including Wal-Mart, Target, Kmart, Sears, Bon-Ton, Kohl’s and JCPenney.  He has successfully collaborated with REITs and developers such as DDR, Weingarten Realty, Kimco, CBL & Associates and GGP on various retail projects.  He has also overseen and advised on development and redevelopment projects totaling more than five million s.f. across the U.S. 

Education and Affiliations

Mr. Kilduff holds an M.B.A. degree from the Lake Forest Graduate School. He is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and has received numerous awards including the prestigious ICSC Trustee’s Distinguished Service Award.  He has also earned the designations of Certified Shopping Center Manager (CSM) and Certified Design, Development and Construction Professional (CDP) from ICSC.

 　

Lawrence Kilduff, CDP, CSM

Jones Lang LaSalle
Senior Vice President-Retail
Chicago/Midwest Market Lead
Jones Lang LaSalle
tel  +1 312 228 3493
cell +1 312 520 7406
email:  Larry.Kilduff@am.jll.com

Ralph Conti

Mr. Conti founded Ra Co Real Estate Advisors LLC, a real estate advisory and development services firm, serving both private and institutional clients in January 2009. Ra Co is active in leasing and market analysis, underwriting, development services, professional testimony, joint ventures and property development. Prior to forming Ra Co, Mr. Conti spent some 10 years managing his own development and construction company before entering corporate real estate where he spent some 20 years and was involved with the development of over 27 million square feet of various types of retail across the United States. Mr. Conti, received a BS, MS and MBA from LaSalle University, he holds a State of GA Broker License and is a Certified Commercial Investment Member.

A member of the Real Estate Advisory Boards of the University of Florida's Warrington College of Business and Georgia State University's J. Mack College of Business, Mr. Conti is a frequent guest lecturer on retail market analysis and real estate development, Mr. Conti, holds ICSC's Certified Design, Development and Construction Professional designation and is an ICSC Faculty Member. Mr. Conti will be serving as Dean of The School of Retailing, Leasing and Development at the 2013 University of Shopping Centers held on the campus of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Ralph Conti

Ra Co Real Estate Advisors LLC
77 Peachtree Place Suite 503
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 388-1225
Email:

rconti@racoadvisors.com

Brett Schafer, SCDP

Brett Schafer brings over 30 years of expertise in the commercial property sector to his role as CEO of DIFC Properties, a division of DIFC Investments LLC.   Brett has facilitated the acquisition, development, and asset management business of a wide range of properties and real estate projects in the United States, Canada and across the MENA region.

In his current role, Brett is responsible for development DIFC’s strategic real estate objectives, and overseeing the implementation and accomplishment of these objectives in line with DIFC’s vision and mission.

In 2007, Brett became the only person outside of the America’s and Europe to receive ICSC’s Certified Development, Design and Construction Professional (CDP) designation in the inaugural class.  He now carries the Senior CDP designation and serves on the CDP Admissions Government Committee for ICSC in NYC.

Brett Schafer, SCDP
CEO - DIFC Properties
Dubai international Financial Centre Authority
Level 14, The Gate
P.O. Box 74777, Dubai UAE
Telephone:  +971-4-362-2277
Email:  Brett.Schafer@dlfc.ae

 

Stephen Gallant, SCDP

Stephen Gallant, SCDP has been in the new store development field for over 25 years and has been responsible for over 1200 new store openings during his career. Store sizes have ranged from 5,000 to 210,000 square feet. He has worked for several major retailers and has held budget responsibilities up to 78 million dollars. Stephen has been responsible for many new store concept designs as well as associated store roll-outs. As the Vice President of Facilities Development with Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Stephen is responsible for a fast paced roll-out which includes more than 460 locations over 6 years. His responsibilities also include existing store maintenance, facilities maintenance and store planning.

Stephen Gallant, SCDP

JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.
500 Hanover Pike
Hampstead, MD 21074-2002
Phone: (443) 508-4752 Fax: (443) 508-4799
Email: 

SGallant@jos-a-bank.com

Bill Brown, CDP

Bill Brown, CDP, is Vice President, Development (Western Region) for Kimco Realty, a position he has held since 2011.  He is responsible for all value creation actions within Kimco's Western portfolio.  With over 180 properties and nearly 30 million square feect, the objective is to foster collaborative team effort between Leasing, property and Asset Management to improve the execution of property level operating strategies. Before becoming Vice President, he held numerous positions with Kimco, since joining in 2004.  During his career, he has worked with a variety of west coast firms including Schnitzer Northwest (Bellevue, Washington); Myers Development Company (San Francisco); E. Kent Halvorson, Inc. (Redmond, Washington); Horizon Group (Muskegon, Michigan); Davidson Architects (South Pasadena, California); and Langdon Wilson Mumper Architects (Los Angeles).

He has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Southern California.  In addition to his volunteer work with ICSC, Brown is active with ULI and the USC Alumni Association.

Bill Brown, CDP 
Vice President - Development
Kimco Realty Corporation
23 Mauchly
Suite 100-104
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 252-3879
Fax: (516) 336-2171
Email: bbrown@kimcorealty.com

Madeleine Gravell, SCDP, CRX

Madeleine Gravell, SCDP, CRX has more than 30 years of experience in design of retail and commercial structures Gravell has designed a wide range of projects including mostly revitalizations of existing gallerias, shopping centers and malls occasionally some office buildings as well as private homes and vacation houses both domestically and internationally.

Her shopping centre work is mostly on the conception level with idea sketches for master plan as well as commercial details, followed by working side by side with the developer and often with a local architect doing the working drawings.

Madeleine was 2002-09 the Swedish Country Chairman and 2009-10 the President of the Nordic Council of Shopping Centers, since 2006 a member of the ICSC CDP Admissions and Governing Committee and 2009-10 member of the ICSC European Advisory Board. 1986-2006 Member of the board in Athena, the Swedish association of female architects and its chairman between 2001 and 2006, 2003-2008 Museum of Architecture Friendship Association in Stockholm, member and vice chairman of the board. From 2008 board member of FAB Sälen, project owner and developer.  

She is a graduate of the Royal Institute of Technology, School of Architecture, Stockholm and Architectural Association School of Architecture, London and has a postgraduate degree from the School of Architecture, Royal University College of Fine Arts, Restorations and revitalizations of buildings from 1880-1950 for trade and shopping.

Madeleine Gravell SCDP,CRX 
Arkitekt SAR MSA
Gramaco AB
Götavägen 1
Djursholm, SE-182 61
Sweden
Phone: +46 (0)705452182
Email: gramaco@telia.com

Martha Spatz, SCDP

For more than 25 years, Martha Spatz has worked with building owners and tenants to launch and sustain successful commercial properties. For regional centers, her design sensitivity and proactive approach to communication has consistently achieved some of the highest percentages in the country of tenant occupancy at grand opening.

Martha founded Development Management Associates, LLC (DMA) in 2007 with Mike Levin and Charles Porter. She directs business development, marketing, and operations within the organization and oversees tenant coordination services. Her accomplishments for DMA clients include leading the following projects:

Roosevelt Collection, Chicago, IL; Federal Realty Investment Trust (Midwest portfolio of properties); and GEM/Budget Self Storage Facilities (locations in North Carolina and California).

Previously, Martha headed the tenant coordination department at Urban Retail Properties, overseeing an average of 700 tenant deals at existing client properties per year for more than a decade. She also worked as an architect in several Chicago-area firms.

Martha is a licensed architect and holds a master's degree in architecture and a bachelor's degree in architectural studies from the University of Illinois-Champaign. She is also a LEED Accredited Professional as granted by the U.S. Green Building Council. She is an active leader within the shopping center industry through the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). She chaired the CenterBuild Conference in 2003 and served on the Program Committee for 10 years. She has served on the ICSC-CDP Governing and Admissions Committee and taught professional development classes at the ICSC University, at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. Martha is currently serving on the CenterBuild Advisory Council.

Martha Spatz, SCDP

Development Management Associates
1201 N. Clark Street, Suite 302
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 640-2000
Email:

martha@dmassociates.com

Jeff Wasserman AIA, CDP

Jeff Wasserman AIA, CDP leads the Seattle, Washington based office of JJW Architects.  He oversees all management, design and technical issues. For 30 years, Jeff has been involved in all phases of architecture from Conceptual Design through Construction Administration. Besides providing architectural design, the talent that Jeff brings to the table is that of oversight and project management. He specializes in commercial projects of all sizes and complexities, with multiple consultants ranging from an $80 million dollars Performing Arts Center to small commercial projects.

Besides providing architectural design, the talent that Jeff brings to the table is that of oversight and project management. He specializes in commercial projects of all sizes and complexities, with multiple consultants, ranging from an $80 million dollar Performing Arts center to small commercial projects. He focuses on the details and technical aspects as well as the big picture and takes great pride in providing precise Construction Documents. He believes that issues and opportunities should be recognized in the design phase, before any concrete is poured. He has represented Owners in the efforts with governmental agencies and design review boards to move projects forward.

This wide range of representational projects which show management and
coordination as well as design:

Project Manager/Project Architect (consultant and team management):

The Clay Center for the Performing Arts, with an 1800 seat performance hall, IMAX Theater, Art Museum, Black Box, and support structures created a complexity of the systems, and the need to manage a team of 15 consultant, and three contractors on site. I was hired to coordinate and complete and incomplete set of documents which had already been permitted and was under construction. This required development of the team and continual  coordination, and communication between the Ownership, the design team, and the construction team, to maintain a consistent construction schedule. This project is a prime example of building teamwork within the project team, working with numerous government agencies, and coordination with multiple ownership groups.

Project Manager/Project Architect (completeness of documents): 

Senior Services Center, Greensboro, North Carolina, was an agency based project, and involved providing for the different agency needs and requirements. This $4 million dollar project was a complete team effort with the agency. At bid, five bids were received, with a bid spread of approximate $60,000. It should also be noted that this project generated no design team based Change Orders.

Project Manager/PIC (coordination of team and design): 

Fashion Place Mall, Murray Utah, consisted of a reworking and seismic upgrade of the existing structural, to support and work with new expansion design and structural system in an active seismic zone. This project also remained in business during the entire upgrade and expansion process.

Jeff Wasserman AIA, CDP 
Architect
JJW Architects and Planners
5628 Airport Way South
Suite 112
Seattle, WA 98108
Phone: (206) 420-2242
Fax: (206) 260-9595
Email: jwasserman@jjwarch.com

William (Bill) Erickson, SCDP

Bill Erickson SCDP has 15+ years helping leading brand store chains such as The Men’s Wearhouse(TMW), and large land owners turn their real estate portfolios into revenue streams by achieving multimillion dollar retail and residential development projects on time and within budget.   Bill led TMW’s real estate development growth from an initial base of 20 stores to launching over 1100 stores in 4 divisions across 49 states.  In 2007 alone, Bill managed P&L for more than $62 million of new-store construction, relocation/remodeling from lease to construction, rebranding of acquisitions and development and buildout of new merchandising concepts.  He spearheaded successful completion of on average 150 multi-year, multimillion dollar projects (100 new or expansion locations and 50 remodels) per year across 3 divisions while implementing significant construction cost and risk management features, enabling results such as being successful in 90% of 18-24 variances per year.

Bill sought his next challenge and accepted the call from Harbor Freight Tools to drive development and construction of ‘junior anchor” stores as large as 18,000 square feet in locations across the United States.   Upon arrival Bill devised a new real estate strategy and process to analyze markets nationwide for the most advantageous deals.   As a result of his new real estate strategy and targeting, the real estate expanded pipeline by nearly 100%.  And through his lease renegotiation, process streamlining, general administration and management, they cut construction time and costs by 50%.

Bill’s expertise in real estate investment analysis and acquisition had been honed at TMW where he’d recommended acquisition or divestiture of leased or purchased properties of up to $161.7M, and was able to deliver on 100% of target of new store locations per month for 48 months.

Finally, Bill is most appreciative of being able to honor the environment, by for example, increasing TMW’s post consumer waste purchases by 75% via initiating changes in packaging materials, lighting and fuel consumption after conducting a “green”, corporate sustainability (CSR) review.  And to top it off, he is an all-round nice guy.  Most of his 5 direct reports and 27 indirect reports readily admit they would kill to work with or for him again; which helps, since he is currently seeking his next expanding retailer or developer to assist—smile.

William (Bill) Jon Erickson, SCDP

BE Consulting, Inc.
2844 Ponderosa Way
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Phone: (415) 519-3050
Email: bbbberic@comcast.net

Gordon "Skip" Greeby, CDP

Gordon T. "Skip" Greeby, Jr., P.E., is President of The Greeby Companies, Inc. in Lake Bluff, IL. Mr. Greeby has directed his company’s efforts since 1978 relevant to development management, project management and tenant finish consultation services. Of particular note is his work for institutional and private developers, providing Owner’s representative services for the due diligence, team assembly, design, and construction of over 300,000,000 sq. ft. of retail, high-rise office, corporate headquarters and industrial development throughout the US. With offices in Chicago, Boston, Orlando, and Dallas, all such services are provided through a national network of highly experienced construction professionals located in 35 cities throughout the country. Mr. Greeby serves on the ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) CenterBuild Program Committee as past Conference Chairman, serves on the ICSC International Design and Development Awards Committee, is Co-Chair of the ICSC CDP (Certified Development, Design, and Construction Professional) Governing Committee to develop a new professional designation for the retail industry, is an instructor at the ICSC University of Shopping Centers, and is the recipient of ICSC’s Board of Trustees Distinguished Service Award. He is a member of CoreNet Global where he holds a Master of Corporate Real Estate designation, and serves as Course Director for the Executive Development Program’s 3-day Project Management seminar. Mr. Greeby has a BS from the US Military Academy at West Point, a Master of Science from Stanford University in Soil Mechanics, and a second Master of Science from Stanford University in Construction Management. He is a registered professional engineer (P.E.) in Illinois.
　

Skip Greeby, CDP 

The Greeby Companies, Inc.
611 Rockland Rd., Ste 106
Lake Bluff, IL 60044-2000
Phone: (847) 604-8776 x11 Fax: (847) 604-8481
Email:

skip@greeby.com 

　

Mark Trommsdorff, CDP, CRX

Mark Trommsdorff, CDP, CRX, is the Senior Director of Construction and Development for the Florida/Southeastern Region of Kimco Realty Corporation. Mark has been with Kimco Realty for 26 years and is in charge of all aspects of construction (both Landlord and Tenant) as well as all capital improvement projects and major deferred maintenance projects. Mark is responsible for choosing and assembling the construction team as well as seeing the projects through to completion. Kimco Realty Corporation is a REIT that has been in business for nearly 50 years and currently owns close to 2,000 shopping centers in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Mark Trommsdorff CDP,CRX 
Sr. Director of Construction and Development
Kimco Realty Corporation
7861 Woodland Center Blvd
Tampa, FL 33614
Phone: (407) 302-6505
Fax: (407) 302-4699
Email: mtrommsdorff@kimcorealty.com

Dale Scott, CRX, CDP

Dale E. Scott, SCDP, has over 40 years’ experience in construction and real estate. In the position of Director for Hawkins Construction, Inc. his responsibilities include Pre-Construction Services and Business Development.  Educated in Business Administration at Kansas University, Mr. Scott is active in many industry organizations including ICSC, ULI, NAIOP, AGC, ABC and others.

He served as Chairman of ICSC/IMRA’s Joint Task Force for the International Building and Fire Codes, which was successful in having industry favorable language written into the code.  Dale is a past chair of the CenterBuild Conference, which is an annual conference for the design and construction segment of retail development, and currently serves on the CenterBuild Advisory Council.  Mr. Scott received the CenterBuild MVP for his service to that industry organization.  He has served as Chairman of ICSC’s Florida Conference, and currently serves on that conference planning committee. This annual conference is the third largest real estate conference in the world. He was also the Chairman of the planning committee for the West Florida Idea Exchange.  Along with being a past co-chair of the Central Florida Planning Committee, he is an active participant in ICSC’s Government Relations efforts. Dale was a member of the Governing Committee, which developed and monitors the industry’s prestigious Professional Designation, CDP (Certified Development, Design and Construction Professional).


Mr. Scott served as the ICSC Florida State Director for three years, and is a recipient of ICSC’s Trustees Distinguished Services Award. In the fifty plus year history of this 65,000 member international organization, this honor has only been presented 100 hundred times.  He is a 2004 inductee into the Retail Construction Hall of Fame, and is listed as an Honored Member of the Who’s Who in Commercial Real Estate.  Mr. Scott has published numerous articles and speaks frequently at many industry conferences. He has been a guest lecturer at the university level as well as being a contributor to many industry publication reports.

Dale E. Scott, CRX, CDP
Director
Hawkins Construction, Inc.
7777 Glades Road Ste 100
Boca Raton, FL 33434
Phone: (561) 245-4733 ext 1021
Email: dscott@hawkinsnet.com

Bruce McLennan, CDP, CRX

Bruce McLennan,  CDP, CRX has provided over 20 years of leadership at SEM, in the architectural and business components of the practice.  His combined experience in firm management and commercial architecture brings a strong balance of business aspects, technical applications and design aesthetics to projects. His Studio’s projects include developments of all types, uses and scales, including retail, corporate office, interiors and automotive. Bruce leads an effective, experienced team that delivers quality projects, and all share the same commitment to client service and attention to detail.

Bruce McLennan CDP,CRX 
Principal
SEM Architects Inc
98 Spruce Street
Ste 201
Denver, CO 80230
Phone: (303) 220-8900
Fax: (303) 220-0708
Email: bmclennan@semarchitects.com

Lance Josal, FAIA, CDP, CRX

Lance Josal, FAIA, CDP, CRX, is a 30-year veteran of the RTKL Associates, Inc. practice.  He was named RTKL’s President and CEO in September 2009. For the preceding seven years, Josal directed RTKL’s Commercial Practice Group—comprised of work in retail, hospitality and residential sectors—which accounts for more than 30% of the firm’s gross revenue. Josal is also a member of Arcadis’ Senior Management Committee. A strong and skillful manager, Lance has played an integral role in guiding RTKL’s expansion into new and emerging markets. He is a recognized leader in the planning and design of mixeduse developments, and understands the power that mixed-use complexes have as catalysts for urban growth and city renewal. Lance’s work is recognized for the way it strengthens America’s urban fabric, reinforces the public realm, and advances the mixed-use typology. A graduate of North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota, Lance holds Bachelor Degrees in both Art (’77) and Architecture (’78). He is a frequent speaker on project management and mixed-use development, and was elevated in March 2009 to the American Institute of Architects’ College of Fellows for his contribution to the profession of architecture. He and his wife Karen live in Chicago.

Lance Josal
RTKL Associates Inc.
200 South Michigan Ave., Suite 1800
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 542-5902 Fax: (312) 542-5901
Email: ljosal@rtkl.com

Jim Sutphen, CSM, CDP

Jim Sutphen, CSM, CDP currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Abbell Associates and its affiliates, a private real estate company based in Chicago that owns and manages approximately two million square feet of retail and office space in Iowa and Ohio. Jim is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day management, leasing, construction, and tenant coordination activities for the family portfolio of projects. Recent projects include reconfiguration and renovation of enclosed super regional mall space to add four junior anchors. Over the past 23 years, Jim has held a variety of positions within the real estate industry. Prior to his current role at Abbell, Jim served as Vice President of Construction for the Midwest for Regency Centers Corporation, a publicly traded REIT, and oversaw all regional design and construction activities for the company. In his role with Regency, Jim oversaw development of several million square feet of new developments and re-development projects in the Midwest.  

Before joining Regency, Jim served as Vice President of Construction and as Vice President of Property Management for Joseph Freed and Associates, a large privately held real estate development company based in Chicago. In multiple roles over 11 years, Jim served in multiple roles. Early on, he oversaw all day-to-day property management functions for the company’s multi-million square foot portfolio and then oversaw all design and construction activities for several million square feet of retail and mixed-use developments in Illinois, Michigan, and Colorado. Jim is a 1986 graduate of the University of Illinois and received his SCSM designation in 1995 and his CDP designation in 2010 from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). In addition, Jim has served as a panelist on multiple occasions at ICSC’s Centerbuild conference and has also hosted several roundtable events at ICSC conferences.

Jim Sutphen, CSM, CDP

Abbell Associates
30 N LaSalle Street, Ste 2120
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312.528.7960 Fax: (312) 341-9012
Email: jim@abbell.com

Michael Lawson,CDP

Michael Lawson has developed commercial properties throughout the United States for over twenty years. His real estate development career commenced after receiving an MRED from USC in 1991 by working for a small commercial development company in Riverside, California that specialized in redeveloping historic properties.  Since gaining hands on experience in all facets of the development process at that company, Michael has been involved in the development and construction of almost 100 commercial development and construction projects throughout the United States, ranging in size from $100,000 to over $100 million.  Mr. Lawson currently is the Director of Tenant Services for Shea Properties, responsible for implementing the design, development and construction of retail tenant projects throughout the Shea Properties commercial property portfolio.

Michael Lawson, CDP 
Director of Tenant Services / Commercial Development
Shea Properties
2751 Park View Court
Suite 261
Oxnard, CA 93036
Phone: (805) 988-7641
Fax: (805) 988-7815
Email: michael.lawson@sheaproperties.com

Scott Titmus, CDP

Scott E. Titmas, CDP 
Sr. Vice President of Construction
Westfield, LLC (Owner/Developer)
Westfield Regional Development Office
2730 University Blvd, Suite 900
Wheaton, MD 20902
Phone: 240) 669-0341
Fax: (301) 946-1460

Mark White, LEED AP, CDP, CRX

Mark X. White LEED AP
CDP,CRX 
Vice President, Engineering
The Wendy's Company
1 Dave Thomas Blvd.
Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: 614-800-9313
Email: mark.x.white@wendys.com

Ronald L. Braun, CDP, CRX

Ron Braun has been active in the Retail Construction Industry now for almost 42 years. Ron retired from JCPenney at the end of 2010, and while enjoying retirement, found that he missed the interactivity and challenges within the industry. As such he formed a consulting firm that specializes in retail construction consulting. His strengths range from retail construction management, internal process and procedural controls, program development, capital management and related trouble-shooting. Projects have ranged from major retail construction to contractor’s internal processes and controls.

Prior to retiring from JCP, he held various positions of responsibility. Positions during his 38-year career with them included Senior Project Manager, Regional Project Coordinator, Field Coordination Manager, Store Interior Design Manager, Planning & Design Director and was the Construction Operations Director when he retired. Construction responsibilities for JCP have included the directing, budgeting, scheduling and construction for new ground up stores and acquisitions, environmental projects, rollouts, store relays, various renovations and other special projects. He was also responsible for the Construction Department’s contract administration, administrative budgeting and deployment of various standards and controls as Operations Director.

Ron is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, School of Architecture, a member of ICSC and has been very active with ICSC serving in various roles over the years. He was an active member of the CenterBuild Conference Planning Committee from 1999 through 2002 and chaired various sub-committees. He was the ICSC CenterBuild Conference Co-Chair in 2003 and the overall Conference Chair in 2004. He has been an active member of the ICSC CenterBuild Advisory Council since 2005 and served as the Director of the Advisory Council four years from 2006 through 2009. He was an inaugural member of the ICSC CDP Admissions and Governing Committee and served on the SCDP sub-committee. Ron was also a member of the RCA Advisory Board from 2007 until 2010.

Ronald L. Braun CDP,CRX 
President
RLBraun Consulting, LLC.
P.O. Box 3263
Mc Kinney, TX 75070
Phone: (972) 754-7161
Email: rlbraun49@yahoo.com

Steven Wood, CDP

Steven Wood, CDP is Director of Business Development at RMC Constructors.  He is responsible for directing and controlling the marketing efforts, new client development, and client retention of RMC Constructors. His responsibilities include:  utilizing media presentations, campaign strategies, market analysis and search engines to acquire potential clients and promote the expertise of RMC Constructors. Also Mr. Wood directs and performs preliminary cost budgets and presentations for Clients in the early stages of project development and negotiated or design/build projects. He also attends and serves various industry related organization conferences and meetings to give back to the industry and promote relationships within the Retail/Commercial community.

Prior to joining RMC Constructors in 2010 Mr. Wood served as President and CEO of SWC Construction Inc. for 17 years. In that role Mr. Wood directed the company in a very successful plan of growth. The success was based on SWC’s commitment to identifying clientele’s specific project needs and performing for the client.

Mr. Wood is a certified ICSC Development, Design and Construction Professional and has held Commercial building Contractor’s license in 10 western States including Hawaii.
Education: Fresno Pacific University

Steven Wood CDP 
Director of Business Development
RMC Constructors, Inc.
5045 E. Mc Kinley
Fresno, CA 93727
Phone: (559) 252-6000
Fax: (559) 252-7331
Email: swood@rmc-constructors.com

Chad Lundeen, CDP

Chad Frederick Lundeen, CDP 
Principal
Vivacity Realty Advisors, LLC
PO Box 870113
Milton Village, MA 02187
Phone: (857) 207-0366
Fax: (650) 479-2349
Email: clundeen@vivacityrealty.com

Scott Henricks, CDP

Summary

Construction Executive/Manager with outstanding ability to organize a project and get contractors to work together as a team and complete job on time and within budget.  Very good at conceptual budgeting and detailed takeoffs, then working with design team to complete a design that fits the budget. Great understanding of how projects are put together. Completed the ICSC Certified Development, Design and Construction Professional classes and successfully passed Certification Test and acheived the designation of a Certified Development, Design Construction Professional ( CDP ).  Passed General Contractors Licensing tests in Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana.  Specialties:Negotiating Contracts, Purchasing, Value Engineering, Communicating with Clients, Architects, Engineers and Contractors, treating all people with respect.

Experience

Senior Vice President of Development Operations, Hendricks Development Group
September 2010 – Present (3 years 3 months)
Work with internal Development and Construction team to handle numerous projects throughtout the country. These projects vary from existing building improvements to full site development. Work from Conceptual budgeting to final Pricing and oversee construction and costs to completion for Owner.

Director of Construction, Gorman & Company
January 2007 – December 2008 (2 years)
Gorman is a Multifamily Affordable Housing Developer. I was in charge of Project Managers, Architects, CAD operators, General Field Supt and Job Supt.

Executive Vice President, KM Development Corp.
August 1994 – January 2007 (12 years 6 months)
Was in charge of 3rd party projects from Conception to completion. These projects were, Assisted Living Centers, Long Term Care, Office Buildings, Schools, Military Buildings, Multifamily Housing, Mixed Use Facilities

Project Manager, Hunzinger Construction
June 1989 – June 1993 (4 years 1 month)
Worked on schools, tenant buildouts, Waukesha County Facilities, Retail Centers, Manufacturing Facilities

Assistant Project Manager, Morse Diesel
November 1985 – June 1989 (3 years 8 months)
Worked on $100M Milwaukee Theater Conmplex consisting of 4 story underground parking garage, built while 35 story office tower was going up and a common grand galleria area was being built between the tower, a new hotel and existing theater complexes.

Project Engineer, Hospital Building & Equipment Company
1983 – 1985 (2 years)
Was Project Engineer working out of St.louis office at first on multiple Hospital and Medical Office Building projects under $5M. I was then tranferred to Ca to handle and Kaiser Permanente facilities consisting of a new Medical Office building, complete Hospital renovation and a Psychiatric wing addition to the Hospital, approx a $20M Facility



Scott Henricks, CDP 
Senior VP Development Operations
Hendricks Commercial Properties, LLC
655 3rd Street
Suite 301
Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608) 466-4151
Fax: (608) 364-0174
Email: SHenricks@hendricksgroup.net

Joe Kaltsas, PE, CDP, LEED AP

Joseph Kaltsas, PE, CDP, LEED AP
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
401 B Street
Suite 600
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 744-0172
Email: joe.kaltsas@kimley-horn.com

Paul Cunha

Paul Cunha is presently Vice President and a Principal at S. D. Deacon Crop. Paul Cunha is a graduate of California State University, Sacramento with a degree in Business, Real Estate and Land Use. He has been in the construction industry for over 30 years. In 1984 he opened the office of S.D. Deacon Corp. in Sacramento where he has served in various capacities. He has served on several boards and committees such as the ICSC Northern California Program Planning Committee, the Associated Builders and Contractors Golden Gate Chapter (Past President) and the California Business Properties Association (CBPA) where he is serving a second year as Chairman of the Board. He is also a member of the Lambda Alpha Honorary Society for the Advancement of Land Economics, Sacramento Chapter, and he is active in many charitable and community organizations.

Paul Cunha
S.D. Deacon Corp.
7745 Greenback Lane, Ste. 250
Citrus Heights, CA 95610-5865
Phone: (916) 969-0900 Fax: (916) 729-0900
Email: paul.cunha@deacon.com

Stephen Hall, LEED AP, CDP, CRX

Design, Development and Construction Professional with privately held and publicly traded Retail REITs, including The Mills Corporation in the 90’s and currently with Macerich.

B.S. Architecture 1988

M.S. Construction Management 1998

Stephen J. Hall LEED AP CDP,CRX
Project Manager
Macerich
401 Wilshire Blvd Ste 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401-1207
Phone: (602) 952-6200
Email: stephen.hall@westcor.com

John Ward, CDP

John Ward is a registered architect with nearly three decades of experience in the design industry, orchestrating the development of the overall conceptual approach, brand positioning, programming, and project coordination for a variety of national and international projects. In addition to his project work, John focuses many of his efforts on business development and operations.

John C. Ward CDP 
Principal
505Design
2520 Broadway Street
Boulder, CO 80304
Phone: (720) 565-0505
Fax: (720) 565-0504
Email: jward@505design.com

Timothy Onderko, CDP

Timothy Onderko CDP  is a civil engineer with Langan Engineering and work out of our New Haven, CT office.  Onderko has been with the firm for 11+ years, focusing his practice on public/private development throughout New England.   He deals with all civil engineering services including surveying, traffic, environmental, geotechnical, and site design engineering.  A profeesional engineer, Onderko is a LEED accredited professional, Certified Development, Design, and Construction Professional (CDP), as well as a Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality.  He has received a bachelor's degree from Lehigh University and master's from Villanova, both in civil engineering.

Timothy Onderko CDP 
Senior Project Personnel
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
555 Long Wharf Drive
Long Wharf Maritime Center
New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: (203) 562-5771
Email: tonderko@langan.com

Allen Blower, CDP

Allen Blower CDP is a Vice President for Clark Construction Company. During his career in the construction industry he has been involved in many market sectors and is most notably known for his expertise in retail and mixed-use developments.

Through his varied experience in design, pre-construction planning, estimating, and retail construction, Allen has developed relationships with numerous developers including The Taubman Company, Redico, IKEA; design professionals including JPRA, Hobbs & Black, Rogvoy Architects, Neumann Smith and many others.

Allen has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University and more than 15 years of experience. Since joining Clark in 1998 as a Project Manager, he has completed several hundred million dollars in retail construction and in January of 2007 was named Director of Retail Operations. Allen is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), participating on the local, regional, and national levels.

Allen received his SCDP (Senior Certified Development Design & Construction Professional) designation from the International Council of Shopping Center (ICSC) in July 2009.

PROJECT OVERVIEWS: 

Dow/Kokam Battery Pack Assembly Plant
$ 8 million; 60,000 s.f.

Dearborn Intermodal Passenger Rail Facility
$19 million

Troy Intermodal Transit Facility Improvements
$5.5 million

soulbrain-MI (aka TSC-MI) Battery Facility
$4.8 million

Michigan International Speedway
* Suite and Media Building - $17 million; 67,000 s.f.  
* New Pedestrian Tunnel - $1.5 million

Pavilions of Troy (pre-construction)
$170 million

Fairlane Mall Renovations
$5 million

Wonderland Mall
$20 million; 60,000 s.f. retail; 98,000 s.f. pads for additional tenants

Waterside Market Place
$50 million; 300,000 s.f.

Twelve Oaks Mall
* Expansion & Renovation - $30 million; 97,000 s.f.
* CAM Work - $8 million
* Cheesecake Factory Renovation - $1 million

IKEA Home Furnishings
* Cincinnati, OH - $29 million; 310,000 s.f.
* Canton, MI - $25 million; 311,400 s.f.

Independence Marketplace
$25 million; 311,400 s.f.

Lansing Community College
* Health & Human Services Building - $23 million; 130,000 s.f.
* Administration Building - $7 million; 30,000 s.f.

Portland Public Schools
$25 million bond program

Fountain Walk Lifestyle Center
$40 million; 737,000 s.f.

Auburn Mile Site Development
$16 million; 80-acre site

Bay Harbor Marina District
$27 million; 180,000 s.f.

Allen Blower CDP 
Project Director
Clark Construction Company
3535 Moores River Dr
Lansing, MI 48901
Phone: (517) 372-0940
Fax: (517) 372-0668
Email: ablower@clarkcc.com

Matt Vickery, CDP, CRX

Matt Vickery is President and Founder of VCS, LLC (Vickery Corporate Services) delivering comprehensive real estate development and program management services in the retail, education, energy and senior housing sectors. With over 20 years of diverse corporate real estate and store development experience, expanding retail brands in all major US and Caribbean markets. Matt brings pragmatic, proven skills and success working in multi-divisional, complex organizations demonstrated by a consistent track record of solid results while managing over $500,000,000.00 USD throughout his career.  As an industry leader, Matt is committed to advancing the real estate development profession through board contributions, speaking engagements, and mentoring activities. Matt currently sits on the IL Chapter Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) board and as International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Marketing Chairperson on the CDP Admissions and Governing Committee.

Matthew Vickery, CDP,CRX 
President
Vickery Corporate Services
4732 N Lincoln Ave
Suite 208
Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: (312) 300-7412
Email: matt@vickerycorporateservices.com

Angelo Carusi, AIA, CDP, CRX

Angelo Carusi joined Cooper Carry in 1983 and has been a key contributor to Cooper Carry’s Retail Specialty Practice Group, serving as Principal since 2000.  He has directed the design of retail dominant mixed-use centers, shopping centers, department stores, urban retail centers, restaurants, and individual tenant spaces.  He specializes in assisting clients in the evaluation, relocation, renovation, and strategic allocation of retail uses for new and existing centers. Many of Angelo's projects have been honored, including The Mercato, a vertically mixed-use office, residential and retail project, which was awarded a 2011 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Design and Development Award.

Angelo is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED), a Certified Design Professional of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), and the American Institute of Architects (AIA).  He holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Tennessee, and is licensed to practice in 11 states.

Recommended categories: architecture, mixed-use, retail development, office, sustainability

Angelo A. Carusi AIA, CDP, CRX 
Cooper Carry, Inc. (Architecture/Design/Engineering, Architecture)
191 Peachtree Street
Suite 2400
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 237-2000
Fax: (404) 237-0276
Email: angelocarusi@coopercarry.com

Mark Palmquist, PMP, CDP, CRX

I began working in construction over 30 years ago as a carpenter, and I worked my way
up through becoming a foreman, superintendent, project manager, and director of
construction for a world-recognized retailer. I know construction from getting my hands
dirty to sitting in the corner office, and everything in between.

I began working in retail construction 25 years ago, and I have helped drive real estate
expansion for high profile brands including Musicland Group, Rain Forest Café, Best
Buy, Gap, and Nike. Ten years ago I started a project management consulting company,
and I am currently the tenant coordinator at Roosevelt Field Mall, a Simon Property
Group center, under renovation in a 3-year project.

Through the years I have managed commercial construction projects in 49 states and 2
US Territories. I have traveled abroad to a dozen countries and have twice experienced
living and working overseas.

I have a BS in Economics, and am certified in project management by the Project
Management Institute and ICSC. I am also certified as a yoga teacher by Yoga Alliance,
and in my spare time I teach hot yoga.

Mark J. Palmquist PMP, CDP,CRX 
MJP Group
1515 Scheffer Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55116
Phone: (612) 345-2582
Fax: (651) 204-2259
Email: mjp@mjpgrp.com

Dave Wing, CDP

Dave Wing CDP is currently Graycor Construction Company (GCC) Senior Vice President and General Manager, David has been chosen to be the new President of GCC effective January 1, 2014. In his current role since 2009, David has been responsible for expanding and overseeing the GCC Commercial Group, which covers the retail, cultural/educational, healthcare, living/lodging, entertainment, federal and corporate market segments across the United States and Canada. He has overseen assignments for owners such as General Growth Properties, Simon Property Group, Westfield, DDR, Forest City, Taubman, AMC, Kerasotes and Cobb Theatres, Bass Pro Shops, Crate & Barrel, BP, Marriott and Hilton. With more than 23 years of industry experience, David is specifically skilled at leading GCC’s strategic planning efforts and operations, and is a member of Graycor’s executive committee. He is a LEED Accredited Professional and has earned the distinction of SCDP from (Senior Certified Design, Development and Construction Professional) ICSC. Dave holds a BS in construction management/engineering from Bradley University. In his new role as President, David will continue to build upon and expand the Company’s position as a leading commercial builder throughout North America.

David Wing, CDP 
Graycor Construction Company Inc.
Two Mid America Plaza
Suite 400
Homewood, IL 60181
Phone: (630) 684-7258
Fax: (866) 549-7054
Email: dave_wing@graycor.com