Bernard Johnson

President & CEO, The Bernard Johnson Group, Inc.

Acquisition Curriculum Vitae

Leveraging over 30 plus years of professional experience beginning in federal, state, and city governments, including service in the Commerce Dept., Department of Transportation (DOT) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Mr. Johnson’s areas of expertise encompasses real estate development/re-development, finance, economic development, land brokerage, land rights negotiations, easement acquisition, relocation services and general real estate services for the public utility and transportation industries and various government agencies. Mr. Johnson combines strong inter-personal, negotiation and executive presentation skill sets with leadership in strategic and tactical planning, resulting in sustained goal oriented achievements. Bernard is also accomplished in the areas of feasibility analysis; program, project and contract management; and consultant-vendor partnering and sourcing. Bernard’s achievements in building cooperative business relationships between the public and private sectors has resulted in the successful formation of strategic business partnerships and alliances. Bernard’s experience is extensive and relevant:

The Bernard Johnson Group, Inc., San Diego, CA 2006 – Current President and CEO

Expert lead strategist in formulating, financing and executing new business models and related development and re-development projects and activities

Initiated and formed contracts for development and management

Accomplished land acquisition and right of way activities

Senior advisor and liaison to multi-discipline teams of financial and legal professionals, related government agencies, as well as architectural, survey, engineering and construction teams, and community information / outreach organizations San Diego Gas & Electric Co.—Sempra Energy, San Diego, CA 1999–2006 Senior Right of Way Agent

Recruited by Fortune 500 company, Sempra Energy, a provider of global energy services, to join San Diego Gas & Electric affiliate, Sempra Energy Company

Designated as a post acquisition team member charged with planning and integration of So Cal Gas and SDG&E, utilizing expertise in land use issues, site utilization, due diligence entitlement, zoning, negotiating, as a Senior Right of Way agent

Responsibilities included negotiations and acquisitions of various utility industry land rights with property owners, developers and government agencies; managing capital projects for the transmission and distribution of gas and electricity, as well as project management of electrical substations and related projects

Coordinating and interfacing with Internal Business Units such as Accounting, Engineering, Planning and Design units

Interfacing with the general public, rate payers and other consultants The Bernard Johnson Group, Inc., San Diego, CA 1994–1999 President

Established The Bernard Johnson Group, Inc., a 100% minority owned small business consulting company, to provide a full spectrum of services to a diverse Client base, including:

Developers and government agencies for development and re-development, community & economic development

Real Estate brokerage and sales

Mortgage lending and financing

Public and private sector developer support services

Housing, property and asset management for private, public and non-profit businesses and organizations

Southeast Economic Development Corp., San Diego, CA 1987–1994 Redevelopment Manager, Community Development Specialist Responsible for short and long term strategies for the re-development and planning division of SEDC. Duties and accomplishments included:

Directed all aspects of real estate operations including initiation and final execution of all real estate development negotiations, public works, utility and infrastructure transactions

Managed negotiations and development of Gateway Center East and West, a 135-acre industrial park and other projects within SEDC’s area of jurisdiction

Projects provided financing opportunities for developers

Created numerous job opportunities and benefits to local communities at large generating over $120 million in property re-valuation

Managed RFQ and RFP processes for screening and hiring agency consultants & vendors Qualifications & Designations:

IRWA Designated Senior Right of Way Agent, SRWA - Current

IRWA Certified R/W-NAC, R/W-Asset Property Management - Current

Licensed Real Estate Broker: (California, Georgia, N. Carolina, S. Carolina and Texas) Volunteer and Board Affiliations

California African American Chamber of Commerce (CAACC) Board – Audit Chairman

California African American Action Fund (CAAAF) Board – Vice Chair

SDSU, Fowler School of Business (Past Board Member)

San Diego Police Citizen Review Board (Past Member)

Member Right of Way Association – Senior Right of Way Agent (SRWA) - Current

Member, San Diego Association of Realtors - Current

San Diego Association of Realtors (Past Board of Directors)

National Forum of Public Officials, San Diego Chapter (Past President)

International Right of Way Association (IRWA) (Past Membership Chair)

Community Redevelopment Agency Association (Past Member)

Urban Land Institute (Past Member)

San Diego County Assessment Appeals Board (Past Member)

Caltrans District 11 Small Business Council (Member)l

Caltrans Statewide Small Business Council (Member) Education & Certifications

M.B.A., Business Administration and Finance, National University, San Diego, California

B.A., Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan, Major: Urban Development, Public Administration & Planning; Minor: Public Administration

IRWA Certifications SRWA, R/W-NAC R/W-AMC

IRWA Coursework

Engineering Plan Development and Application, Land Title, Legal Aspects of Easements, Real Property Assets Management Course Work

Real Estate CEI – continuing education courses yearly

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