GARY G. HARPER, JR.

**** *** ******, ************, ** 19128

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GGH Construction, LLC

Conshohocken, PA

Self-Employed as a Construction Manager & Consultant. I provide cost analysis, budgeting planning, estimating, contract procurement, trade contract buy outs, administer & supervise trades for clients. PRINCIPAL Apr 2015 - Present

As a Construction Manager, I perform the construction supervision duties and have overall accountability in the achievement of both functional goals and project success. I exercise my experience & abilities in planning, subcontractor selection, cost management, operations and field supervision of crews and have a high degree of knowledge regarding all phases of construction (from pre-construction to final product of any given project).

Start to Finish Builders & Remodelers, LLC

Williamstown, NJ

Employed by Company to re-structure existing Business Plan to handle larger “loss” projects, increase client base within the Insurance Claims industry. Provide experience to handle negotiations between Insurance Carriers and Insured to bring resolution to large loss claims. Increase employee productivity through quality control, customer interaction, inventory control of restoration equipment and logistical management of claims involving numerous claimants through interpretation of Master and HO6 policies. OPERATIONS MANAGER Oct 2013 – Feb 2015

A fledgling insurance restoration and reconstruction company striving to increase revenue through pursuit of “large loss claims” with in the property damage insurance industry. Responsible for doubling company revenues within one year of employment through opportunities and developing relationships with engineering and legal firms specializing in Condominium Associations. Handled all “large loss” claim work for company in excess of $1.5MM in the fiscal year 2014. Member of PA/DelVal chapter of CAI for the business development of increase opportunities in Condominium Communities in this region. HarperBrown Inc.

Philadelphia, PA

A consistent and proven track record of profitable commercial fit-outs for national clients Excellent client development in new markets with extensive background in client negotiations Understanding of financial statements and effective implementation of budgetary processes PRESIDENT & CHIEF OF OPERATIONS Oct 2009 – Oct 2013 A General Contractor and Construction Management Company with verifiable success in achieving profits and business growth within the commercial construction industry. Understanding all phases of construction from new out-of-ground projects to tenant improvement fit-outs. Extremely successful in building relationships with high-level decision makers, delivering on customer commitments and controlling difficult problems that are faced in the construction arena. Project Management Business Development Client Negotiations Site Coordination Estimating Market Development Customer Satisfaction & Allegiance Commercial & Customer Support P&L Management/Budget Planning Logistics Freedom Enterprise, Inc.

East Norriton, PA

Advanced and established a recognized Retail Division for this $27.5 million commercial general contracting and construction management company, development business relationships with new markets and clients including a $23 billion, Australian based commercial developer for which I managed and provided services for their east coast centers. VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Dec. 2006 – Oct. 2009 Duties consisted of managing the daily operations of Freedom Enterprise, Inc., manage and facilitate major national & global clients for this company. Provide Business Development for the establishment of expanded client base. Management of the firm’s Estimating, Project Management and Self-Performed Trades Divisions. For one of the largest cellular providers in the US, I have successfully bid, scheduled, constructed and closed out 30 retail centers for this client within 26 months. All of these projects have produced 25% or better profit for the company and all deadlines have been met with this aggressive, fast paced client. Project costs range from $200k - $15MM. Bottom-Line Ramped retail division from lowest priority within the company business Improvement plan to its most consistent profit producing division in the company, contributing factors included:

- Building confidence between client and Freedom Enterprise, Inc.

- Assisting in the client’s needs for budgeting, pre-planning, procurement, activation, cost management and value engineering techniques

- Participating in the design and viability of proposed retail locations

- Consistently meet deadlines with every construction project

- Provide outstanding finished products

Vision Planning Facilitated and lead business in to new regions (Arizona, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey & Washington, DC) to meet the needs of the clients. Passed all of the licensing tests for the state of Arizona and currently hold the position of the state “qualifying party” position for the business. By establishing the business as a qualified, licensed contractor, the company was immediately awarded a number retail projects without bid to our existing national retail client.

Customer Service Recognized for customer focus and extraordinary customer relationships by understanding and meeting needs.

LEED Initiatives Established a company division focused on “Green” Building projects in response to today’s demand for more efficient building practices, techniques and finished products. Receiving a Green Advantage Certification, Company Liaison to the USGBC and working towards a LEED AP certifications; coupled with a proven track record for building Energy Star Homes in the 1990’s the company has opened new doors in the construction industry. Diamondback Construction, LLC

Ocean City, NJ

PRESIDENT / OWNER 1990 - 2007

Established and built a premiere residential custom home construction company in the Southern New Jersey area. Also, established a service of construction management, project management and site supervision for the commercial construction industry. I was contracted to manage and supervise various commercial projects throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Ohio. Award Winning Personally grew this business from a small home improvement company Custom Homes to one of leading and recognized Southern New Jersey’s resort custom home builders. Some of the custom homes built by my company were used in trade magazines and advertisements. Projects in shore communities such as Ocean City, Sea Isle City and North Wildwood have awarded our project communities development and improvement awards. Build costs range from $175 per SF up to $300 per SF. During 1990’s built numerous Energy Star homes with a recognized renovation project to a 100 year home; turning into high performance ES home in Ocean City.

Quality Control Achieved the level of a recognized custom home builder by

& Assurance establishing a team of sub-contractors that take extreme pride in what they produce. Additionally, creating and managing a team of in-house employees that possess the same vision and care for detail whether it be from the administrative positions with-in the office or to those of the carpenters in the field. Client & Design Developed close relationships with prospective clients, their Interaction architects and designers by establishing the trust and assurance that their expectations and needs are met. Continued relationships were maintained from the concept stages of design through to the finished product.

Construction & Personally provided the services of Construction Management, Project Project Management and Site Supervision for commercial Management projects including new out-of-ground buildings, corporate office fit-outs and college renovations. Traveled extensively to provide theses services for various commercial GC’s on the east coast.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

Legal Manager for Philadelphia Law Firm (1986-1990) Functioned as manager of the litigation department’s paralegal & secretarial pools, also assisted new associate attorneys with administrative procedures within the firm as well as discovery and investigative tools for the purpose of producing briefs and legal documents to the junior and senior partners. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science & Economics Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Professional Training & Development

Villanova University, Legal Administrative & Management Accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA)

USGBC Member and Team Leader

Green Advantage Environmental Certification

(Commercial)

PERSONAL PROFILE:

Date of Birth – 11/27/60

Married – Elizabeth Storino Harper

Children – Chloe, Clayton & Lucas

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Established relationship with one of the nation’s largest cellular providers, achieving the distinction of one of their top three contractors on the east coast

Organization and development for LEED registered projects serving as the Team Leader and USGBC Liaison

Creates select teams of contractors, consultants and professionals to provide the fastest, most cost conscious finish projects to the company’s client base

Achieved preferred status with numerous national clients providing budget planning and construction management services

Provide cost benefit analysis to clients and projects in response to a difficult economy

Gary G. Harper

LIST OF REFERENCES

1. Dan Beerhalter – Executive VP – EP Guidi

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Projects: Various through Freedom Enterprises, Inc. & Harper/Brown, Inc.

2. Kris Kirkpatrick – Executive VP – Berks Ridge Construction acxx8s@r.postjobfree.com

Projects: Various since Diamondback Construction, LLC to present

3. Matthew Collins, Esquire

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Project(s): The Grande @ Riverview Condominiums

(Catastrophic Fire Loss) Conshohocken, PA (2014-Present) Byrne Loft Condominiums (Transition Litigation) Phoenixville, PA

4. Richard Freidman, Esq.

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Project: Family Dollar Retail Shopping Center

(Catastrophic Fire Loss) Camden, NJ (2010-2011)

5. James Maransky – Owner, Envision Group

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Project: Icehouse Development (Platinum LEED Multi-Family

– New Construction) (2009-Present)

6. Michelle Bross – Executive Director – Congregation M’Kor Shalom acxx8s@r.postjobfree.com

Project(s): Annual Owner’s Rep. & Construction Manager Various Capital Improvements to the Facility (2009-Present) 7. Ray Crossan, PE – Fidelis Engineering acxx8s@r.postjobfree.com Project(s): Various since 2007

8. Ian Toner, AIA – Toner Architects acxx8s@r.postjobfree.com Project(s): Various (2012-Present)

9. Justine Fitzsimons – Construction Manager

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Project(s): Johnson Controls – T-Mobile

PA, NJ & DE (2007-2010)

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