Robert J. O’Gorman

Lafayette, CA · ad4ugp@r.postjobfree.com · 925-***-****

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

Highly accomplished and enterprising real estate investment executive and corporate officer with proven track record driving profits through smart real estate investment. Broad-based expertise in diversified property development, including ground-up building of large institutional size shopping centers, office buildings, industrial buildings, apartments, hotels, and adaptive re-use and redevelopment projects. Excels at identifying and evaluating potential ventures to seize successful and profitable opportunities. Forges and cultivates strong relationships within the industry to secure lasting prosperity for an organization.

·Real Estate Development

·Property Acquisition

·Project Management

·Financial Analysis/Underwriting

·Real Estate Portfolio Management

·Entitlement/Rezoning Procurement

·Feasibility Analysis/CEQA/EIR

·Mixed-Use Development

·Negotiation Skills

·Creative Problem Solving

·Vision & Strategy/Leadership

·Relationship Building

Professional Experience

BRICK & TIMBER COLLECTIVE, LLC, San Francisco, CA

Vice President Development and Construction, 2021 – 2022

Acquisition and redevelopment of historic office buildings in the Jackson Square submarket of San Francisco. Tenants primarily included venture capital firms, technology companies, and law firms with high-end finishes. Managed all asset and construction management for T.I. buildout, architectural space planning, budgeting, contract negotiations, and permitting. Worked closely with general contractors and 3rd party vendors to meet the needs of the various projects.

IRONWOOD REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, LLC, Lafayette, CA

Managing Partner, President & CEO, 2010 – 2021

Direct real estate consulting and investment advisory services consulting firm providing development and asset management services, valuation analysis, entitlement processing, adaptive re-use conceptualization, and project leasing. Execute retail tenant market penetration strategy and expansion planning solutions.

Key Contributions:

·Repositioned impaired assets owned by financial institutions, private entities, and REITs by implementing innovative workout strategies.

·Increased profit potential by conducting third party acquisition feasibility analyses on value-add opportunities.

·Conducted cost and revenue analysis with feasibility study for 80-acre multi-phase regional shopping and entertainment center, entitled for approximately 825,000 SF.

KIMCO REALTY CORPORATION, Daly City, CA

Development Director, Western Region, 2015 – 2017

Drove regional development activities, including both ground-up development and repositioning of existing shopping centers. Spearheaded creative redevelopment solutions to increase operating income and Net Asset Value (NAV) by transitioning traditional shopping centers into mixed-use and/or lifestyle centers. Coordinated with municipalities on re-entitlement processes and zoning modifications.

Key Contributions:

·Designed full entitlement package for adaptive redevelopment of retail shop and medical office building into mixed-use project with 35,000 SF of retail and 179 units of multifamily residential.

·Planned adaptive reuse of high-vacancy regional shopping center into 308 multifamily unit project with 35,000 SF of ground level retail with phase one project hard costs estimated at $125,000,000.

IRVINE COMPANY RETAIL PROPERTIES, Santa Clara, CA

Development Consultant, 2014 – 2015

Oversaw development and construction for regional retail activities in Northern California, including a 125,000 SF retail specialty center anchored by Whole Foods and five mixed-use multifamily projects containing 4,000 units, with approximately 200,000 SF of ground-floor retail and five levels of apartments on top of concrete podium designed construction and office.

Key Contributions:

·Collaborated with in-house construction, leasing, architectural, and marketing departments to resolve issues and promote leadership through use of team management skills.

·Developed strategies to integrate all three product types into a functionally designed 2 million SF project.

JPMORGAN CHASE, San Bruno, CA

Vice President, Managing Director Real Estate, 2011 – 2012

Managed entitlement procurement, brokerage management, and construction coordination, as well as led site selection and transaction management activities on 25 retail bank branch sites.

Key Contributions:

·Developed rightsizing strategies based on business operation department requirements.

·Achieved business goals by crafting and implementing creative real estate value added services.

GOLDMAN SACHS/ARCHON GROUP, L.P., Walnut Creek, CA

Director, Retail Investments, West, 2006 – 2009

Managed retail and mixed-use investment activities in western five state region, working directly with national and regional tenants along with real estate investment brokers on regional opportunities. Analyzed existing value add projects and new development opportunities, institutional investment packages, acquisition execution, and investment implementation strategy.

Key Contributions:

·Turned around distressed and underperforming assets by focusing on projects with strong fundamentals and upside potential, including IRRs in excess of 20%.

·Delivered asset management repositioning consulting on existing portfolio of Whitehall Funds projects.

·Opened regional office and established presence in retail acquisition and development areas.

OPUS WEST CORPORATION, Pleasanton, CA

Senior Director, Retail & Multifamily Development, 1995 – 2006

Oversaw retail and multifamily development acquisition for a six-state western region. Sourced and coordinated retail and mixed-use development opportunities, ranging from promotional power centers to Main Street designed lifestyle projects. Managed developments, from initial conceptualization, including site layout, feasibility studies, entitlements, and development proforma, through lease-up and completion of construction. Coordinated with all agencies, civil engineers, architects, attorneys, and contractors on issues, including, zoning, entitlements, legal documentation, site design, leasing and budgeting.

Key Contributions:

·Developed 12 retail projects in excess of 5,000,000 SF, including 1,000,000 SF of office space, valued at +$1.25 billion.

·Spearheaded company’s initial entrance into multifamily development business by structuring and identifying nine joint ventures with national and regional alliance partners, building over 2,000 units with a value in excess of $250 million.

·Achieved profits on projects of over $280 million, representing an approximate 20% return on total project costs.

Previous Experience

Principal, President, Chief Executive Officer, PACIFIC RETAIL GROUP, Orinda, CA

Vice President, Development Partner, THE KOLL COMPANY, Pleasanton, CA

Project Manager, VESTAR DEVELOPMENT COMPANY/ESTES, Phoenix, AZ

Education & Credentials

B.S., Business Administration, Emphasis: Finance and Real Estate

Marshall School of Business, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, CA

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