Power Plant Real Estate

Profile

Mr. Duncan is a respected leader, contributor and mentor within multiple related disciplines and is seeking an opportunity to utilize his significant public and private sector experiences to provide positive impact and valued successful outcomes to benefit a dynamic organization and the community. He actively engages in and is committed to collaboration among stakeholders and team members through issue involvement and education. As a “forward thinker”, he has exceptional problem-solving skills and collects and utilizes fact-based data and risk assessments in making recommendations and decisions. Proven and accomplished in most phases of multiple disciplines, Mr. Duncan is committed to anticipating the ever-changing and evolving business environment to take advantage of unique business opportunities in various markets.

Professional Experience

Savills Studley Occupier Services – Managing Director, International Program Management

April 2015 – April 2019

Provided program and project management and oversight services for US-based multi-national corporations of office development and other real estate services in Asian markets including Shanghai and Dalian China, Bangalore and Mumbai India and Tokyo Japan

Managed project development and interior construction of unique client office environments incorporating and implementing critical state-of-the-art technology and security platforms, directly and in collaboration with all local stakeholders

Served as conduit between US CRE leadership and local market representatives to strategically address the significant in-country future growth requirements and operations

With significant in-country experience, assimilated and managed critical cultural, governmental, political and market understanding working with various significant business platforms, both in-country and US audiences

Developed and managed a separate interface platform to coordinate all third-party consultants, architects, construction services team, and local legal service providers among others

Provided high quality real estate deliverables while promoting and managing positive and collaborative working dynamics among the disparate decision-makers and business leaders

Traveled extensively throughout the Asian Pacific region

Vertical Integration, Inc. – Consultant, International Program Management

October 2001 – April 2015

Managed the development of an international project management platform to accommodate the future growth and development of US-based international corporate clients

Collaborated and communicated with US CRE and client leadership and local market leadership to create real estate strategies for long term space needs

Developed long term internal business strategy to provide international service, delivery including resource requirements and budgeting, in order to successfully facilitate client requirements and growth

Created a marketing strategy to interface with the US-based international corporate clients to expand the international platform

The Duncan Companies, Inc. – Founder and President

October 1998 – Present

Represented lease, sales, exchange, site selection, evaluation and disposition transaction initiatives for corporate users throughout the United States, comprised of more than 3.5 million square feet of lease transactions, thousands of acres of land acquisitions and dispositions and extensive program and project management assignments.

Corporate real estate initiatives included unique business platforms such as medical/hospital site selection and service delivery initiatives and very “under the radar screen” nuclear power plant siting and subsequent land acquisition.

Developed communication and political strategies for such unique users and worked closely with the client and third- party consultants to ensure positive outcomes for such unique projects.

Sevell & Duncan Inc. – Partner and Vice President

March 1991 – October 1998

Represented local and national real estate users within the southeast United States

Performed disposition and sublease services for large retail box owners/tenants and foreclosed office properties

Managed 600,000 square foot retail and office property management portfolio throughout Florida

Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation – Director, Florida Office Development

April 1985 – January 1991

Managed all facets of land development, project management and transaction/marketing for owned office properties throughout southeast United States

Provided project management oversight of Brickell Bay Office Tower, a 280,000 square foot high-rise office building

Consulted with local project management for the design and development of Poydras Plaza in New Orleans LA

Deployed a strategy to “re-purpose” excess land surrounding Miami International Mall

Responsible for transaction, property management and interior construction management for owned Florida properties

Collaborated with all third-party vendors to provide seamless real estate service delivery to tenants and space users

Community/Public Involvement and Achievements

Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA) July 2007 – June 2015

TBARTA –Vice Chairman of the Board July 2007 – June 2008

TBARTA – Chairman of the Board July 2008 – June 2015

TBARTA – Finance Committee Member July 2007 – June 2015

TBARTA – Legislative and Public Affairs Committee July 2007 – June 2015

Mr. Duncan provided significant leadership in the development of the first Regional Transportation Master Plan (7 counties) and engaged relevant political and professional stakeholders to provide input and ultimate agreement. He was involved in significant regional transportation corridor studies, including expansion and future replacement of the Howard Frankland Bridge and managed the development of the TOD Resource Initiative, which has been adopted by most local governments. He was intimately involved in the multi-tier governmental process of economic development and city/market growth incentives and the intersect of regional transportation planning and current and future growth and development.

Pinellas County, Florida County Commissioner Nov 2003 – December 2007

Chairman of Board of County Commissioners January 2006 – December 2006

Chairman, Pinellas County Tourism Development Board January 2006 – December 2006

Chairman, Pinellas County MPO – Transportation Planning January 2006 – December 2006

Board Member, Homeless Coalition of Pinellas County June 2004 – November 2007

Commission Designee, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Nov 2003 – November 2007

Board Member Representative, Tampa Bay Water January 2005 – November 2007

Mr. Duncan served Pinellas County citizens as County Commissioner and provided significant political and professional leadership on public initiatives and issues impacting the economic development, job creation and quality of life of current and future of county residents. He provided leadership and collaboration amongst the many cities and stakeholders on significant issues such as public safety, homelessness, tourism development and transportation strategy and planning, recognizing its intersect and importance in future economic growth and development. As Board Chair, he directed the development and adoption of the more than $1.8 Billion operating budget to provide efficient county services to county residents.

Southwest Florida Water Management (SWFWMD) Governing Board June 1999 – April 2005

Chairman of Board January 2002 -December 2004

Vice Chairman of Board January 2003 – December 2003

Board Finance Committee Member January 2000 – December 2004

Board Legislative/Government Affairs Committee Member January 2000 – December 2004

Board Member, Public Supply Advisory Board January 2001 – December 2003

Appointed by Governor JEB Bush in 1999, Mr. Duncan led the development of the long term strategic water policy plan which provides water management policy and planning for the 16-county region, comprised of more than 10,000 square acres, and serving a population of more than 5 million. And he assimilated local and regional stakeholders to adopt and implement the plan. The primary mission is to meet the current and future regional water needs, protecting water resources, managing environmentally-critical lands and local/regional flood risk management. He also provided significant leadership through the development of water conservation platforms, well management and economic development intersect coordination, the creation of ePermitting and multiple government and community outreach programs.

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) April 1985 - Present

Member, Tampa Bay Chapter April 1985 – September 1988

Member, South Florida Chapter October 1988 – January 1998

Member, Board Chair, State of Florida Chapter June 1990 – October 1997

NAIOP National Board Member January 1994 – December 2004

NAIOP National Vice President, Public Affairs October 1994 – December 2004

Founding Fellow and Governor, NAIOP Research Foundation April 1998 - Present

Mr. Duncan has immersed himself in NAIOP leadership, from the local South Florida, Tampa and Florida State chapters to service as National Vice President, Public Affairs and his current role in the Research Foundation. He recognized the critical importance of public policy advocacy at the federal, state and local level and created a strategic platform to advocate at all levels for real estate issues. He developed the “template” to bring the NAIOP membership together with local public policy leaders, to collaborate on sustainable real estate development, economic development and job creation. As a Founding Fellow and Governor of the NAIOP Research Foundation, this “think tank” provides strategic academic research on contemporary industry issues, earning accolades throughout the development and academic industries.

Education

Masters of Business University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

Major: Real Estate and Urban Planning

Bachelor of Arts University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

Major: History

Awards and Honors

Mr. Duncan has received numerous multi-discipline awards and accolades throughout his professional and public career. The awards herein are representative of the stature of such recognition within the real estate, water supply and political disciplines.

Herman Goldner Regional Leadership Award –TBRPC May 2003

Future of the Region Award – TBRPC – Regional Water Policy Development April 2004

Building the Bridge Award – NAIOP National Award for Public Affairs Initiatives October 1997

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