THOMAS KENNEDY

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BUSINESS LEADER

Effective leader of all aspects of business development across several industries. Successful at directing cross functional teams to achieve business and program goals. Accomplished at defining and translating strategies into initiatives that deliver results. Demonstrated ability in leveraging relationships and resources to transform underperforming entities with track record of accomplishment in business and real estate acquisition, development, restructuring, integration and financing.

Business Development Agreements and Organization

Strategic/Tactical Planning Private Placement Offerings/Compliance

Program/Project Management Capital & Debt Acquisition

Resource Allocation and Budgeting Board and Cross Functional Leadership PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC. – Pennsylvania and Ohio 2001 - Present President

Business and Real Estate Development – Created a portfolio of profitable operating companies/properties, and assembled teams to oversee business operations. Continue to lead Executive Team in strategic planning, budgeting, performance measurement, business development, resource planning, project management, and client/investor relationship activities.

Created annual business revenue stream of $20M by successfully completing over 20 development initiatives including 6 Cobblestone Hotels, several large Office and Apartment Buildings, Residential Condominiums and Sub Divisions.

Secured equity and loans of $25M to develop Cobblestone Hotel Portfolio, $4M to transform High School into mixed-use residential/commercial development, $4M to develop Renaissance Centre, $3M for Palace Centre, and several others.

Organized over 25 partnerships and limited liability companies to acquire, develop, and manage over $50M in projects.

Negotiated land deals and municipal approvals, hired and lead development teams (architects, contractors, legal, accounting), organized management and brokerage organizations, acquired and disposed of real estate assets, etc.

Lead Transit Authority Board to increase operating margins from -4% to + 6% by hiring new CEO and refocusing the Organization to construct a $28 million intermodal facility, and upgrade fleet of buses and trolleys. GE COMPANY – Erie, PA 2012-2013

Engineering Program Manager

Locomotive Development – Responsible for controls and software aspects of converting industry leading Diesel Engine technology to natural Gas and Tier IV environmental capability. Work with engine and systems engineering teams and corporate R&D to design, build and test prototype locomotives capable of meeting stringent performance criteria.

Accepted invitation to provide contract program management services on critical locomotive development programs.

Demonstrated ability to assimilate into corporate environment, understand and lead complex technical programs. PRUDENTIAL COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE – New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio 2002 – 2010 Owner/Broker

Business Development – Acquired single Prudential Office and grew to 5 locations with 50+ agents in tri state region. Created and implemented growth strategies, lead management team, and was responsible for P&L performance, customer relations, business integration, professional training, and customer/employee relations.

Grew sales volume to over $50 million dollars by focusing on Commercial Brokerage and Property Management.

Increased Property Management portfolio by 300%, and merged with Altair Holdings to become our Operating Partner.

Continue to retain strategic ownership interest in Altair Property Management and Brokerage businesses. PALACE BUSINESS CENTRES – Pennsylvania and Ohio

Business Development Partner

Business Development – Established business to create flexible, full-service, staffed office environments that support the operation and growth of small businesses by providing virtual and physical locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio. THOMAS KENNEDY, Professional Experience...Continued Page 2 of 2

Expanded company to three locations, 100+ clients, and annual revenues of more than $1 million through market identification and acquiring necessary growth financing.

Successfully repurchased investor equity in less than three years by tracking and managing costs and to drive performance. ALLIANCE BUILDERS – Construction Management(Northwest PA) 1993 – 2002 Vice-President / Project Manager

Led team in project definition and construction process from bidding, selecting, and overseeing contractors to delivering projects that met budget, schedule, and quality requirements.

Completed $7+ Million of projects to design and build more than 60 homes that included development of five residential communities from design and municipal approvals through site work.

Provided construction management oversight in completing more than $20 million in commercial building renovations per budget / scheduling constraints.

GE COMPANY – Transportation Systems(PA), Power Systems(NY), Aerospace(NY) 1986 – 1993 Program and Department Management Positions

Lead cross-functional teams in areas covering program, engineering, and manufacturing management. Directed numerous projects supporting customer requisitions, test facilities, plant and facility upgrades. Graduate of GE Manufacturing Management Program and GE Corporate Executive Development Program.

Met and/or exceeded quality, schedule and cost requirements in efforts to design and manufacture 100 Canadian National and Santa Fe locomotives valued at over $120 million.

Reduced backlog and increased engineering test and lab throughput by 60%, while reducing costs by over 30% and transforming lab and test facilities from reactive to integral proactive role in engineering and manufacturing.

Delivered over $10 million in plant and facility upgrades by identifying opportunities, negotiating and gaining funding, and leading advanced manufacturing projects.

INGERSOLL RAND COMPANY (Air Compressor Division) – Northeast and Southwest 1983 - 1986 Application and Sales Engineering, Account Management Lead proposal process and sales activities for over $40 million in equipment for various industries and markets. EDUCATION

Masters, Business Administration - Pennsylvania State University - 1992

Bachelor, Marine/Mechanical Engineering - State University of New York Maritime College - 1983 LICENSES, TRAINING, RECOGNITION

United States Officer: US Navy Lieutenant (Honorable Discharge) US Coast Guard Captain(100 Ton) US Merchant Marine 3rd Assistant Engineer (Unlimited Horsepower)

Corporate Programs: GE Manufacturing Management, and Executive Development Programs Ingersoll-Rand Technical Sales Program, Prudential Commercial Real Estate Program

Board of Directors: Erie Bank – Active Founding Director, Erie Water Authority – Board Member Erie Transit Authority - Board Chairman, Greater Erie Board of Realtors President Penn State University - Council of Fellows, Erie Chamber & Partnership – Board Member

Business Recognition: Ernst & Young - Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist and Award National City Bank, Gannon University, Chamber of Commerce – Small Business Awards

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