Manager Project

DAVE J. MINNICK

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TELECOMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Visionary, results-driven executive with 13 years of experience creating

community support for development projects, fostering relationships with

key political resources, and evaluating environmental and market

conditions. Possesses the unique ability to research and identify key

issues, quantify problems, develop innovative approaches and solutions,

structure transactions, and close profitable deals.

Zoning & Land Use Cell Tower Site Market Research

Development Selection

Contract Negotiations Estimating, Budgeting, Architectural & Management

Finance Oversight

Project Management Strategic Planning & Team Development

Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Land Acquisition/Development Manager 2008 -

Present

Verde Apartment Communities, a Division of Verde Realty Dallas, TX

. Manage acquisitions from post-sourcing to closing for Class A multi-

family and mixed-use development projects in TX, CO, and AZ.

Successfully securing approvals for 6 luxury multi-family and mixed-use

projects consisting of 1,441 units totaling $147 million in development

and construction cost.

. Structure and negotiate letter of intent agreements and price

transactions for land development and existing income-producing assets.

. Negotiate and design the business terms of purchase and sale agreements

for property acquisitions and dispositions.

. Designed six projects through team of architects, civil engineers, MEPs,

structural and foundation engineers,

landscape designers and other consultants in addition to the selection

interior/exterior finishes.

. Responsible for the oversight of onsite construction activities and

maintaining quality control.

. Interact with lenders to negotiate and provide project approvals,

permits, certifications and completion documents required to satisfy

conditions per the loan agreement.

. Conduct comp studies, market analysis and demographic assessments used in

consideration of potential development sites.

. Participate in production, evaluation and execution of internal

Investment Committee memos used to close on land deals and authorize

construction activities.

. Accountable for the monthly management of project budgets resulting in

cumulative savings of $5.3 million.

Land Acquisition/Development Manager 2006 - 2008

Buckingham Companies Indianapolis, IN

. Managed property acquisitions for mid-west Class A multi-family

residential developments and mixed-use traditional neighborhood

developments.

. Created and executed the company's growth strategy for the Midwest and

Southeast, leading over $40 million in acquisitions/dispositions of multi-

family and mixed-use land.

. Led the design and entitlements for projects totaling 1,650 multi-family

units and over 150,000 square feet of commercial space.

. Conducted market evaluations, feasibility and geo-technical studies

including pro forma, profitability, and internal rate of return analyses.

. Ordered, reviewed, and managed all construction-related contracts ranging

from architectural and construction drawings.

. Facilitated meetings with municipal, county, state, and federal

jurisdictions to ensure the expeditious delivery of project goals related

to site design and specific zoning requirements and permit processes for

each site.

. Orchestrated and conducted all public hearings and community meetings for

the site.

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Development Manager 2003 - 2006

Herman and Kittle Properties Indianapolis, IN

. Developed affordable apartments and single-family housing using both tax

credits and bond financing for a 6-state region including: IN, IL, OH,

KY, MI, and MO.

. Managed market analysis, site selection, financial feasibility, land

contract negotiations, annexation, zoning, and a completed application to

the state housing authority.

. Partnered with city mayors and managers for project support and financial

assistance including: Property Tax Abatement, Enterprise Zones, Tax

Increment Financing (TIF), Qualified Census Tract (QCT), discounts on

Building Permits, and Utility Hook-up Fees.

. Presented developments to neighborhood groups, plan commissions, and city

councils.

. Participated in updating and improving each state's Qualified Action Plan

(QAP).

Independent Contractor, Cellular Site Acquisition Manager 1999 -

2003

Projects Included: Network Building & Consulting (Cedar Rapids, IA),

Site Acquisition Consultants (Palatine, IL), SBA, Inc. (Fort

Wayne, IN)

. Managed all phases of cellular tower property acquisitions with an

emphasis on market evaluation, contract preparation and negotiation,

feasibility studies, land use and zoning, environmental audits,

subsurface soil studies, and regulatory approvals for wireless build-to-

suit projects.

. Drafted and negotiated sales contracts, leases, ancillary easement

agreements, license agreements, and amendments with approved candidates

and tower vendors. Interfaced directly with the wireless carrier's

senior level management and RF engineers regarding task duration, project

schedule and budget of deliverables.

. Prepared zoning applications and exhibits. Orchestrated and conducted

all public hearings.

Client representation: Verizon, U.S. Cellular, Sprint and AT&T wireless

network build-out. Negotiated and leased individual communication

facilities and secured Master License Agreements for future expansion

sites. Exceeded site attainment and construction goals every quarter with

per site cost.

Property Manager 1997 - 1999

Equity Investment Group Fort Wayne, IN

. Managed and maintained full P&L responsibility for a portfolio of

1,000,000 sq. ft. of retail shopping centers within 8-state region.

. Directed all operational and financial operations including long-term

planning, design, construction, and maintenance programs.

. Reviewed and approved operating expense and capital budgets in excess of

$20 million and $10 million respectively.

. Assisted with leasing, renewals, and marketing, maintained tenant

relations, and directed the development of staffing plans for 40 direct,

indirect and contract employees.

. Coordinated portfolio contract bid analysis for all major building

services and developed "service partnering" concepts to ensure quality

service, pricing leverage, and economies of scale.

. Formulated the development and implementation of numerous productivity

gains and cost avoidance/cost-saving programs that resulted in better

than $2.0 million over 2 years.

EDUCATION

. Master of Urban & Regional Planning May 1997

Ball State University, College of Architecture and Planning Muncie,

IN

. Bachelor of Science, Political Science May 1992

Ball State University Muncie, IN

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