ROBERT G. VELO

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MOUNT PROSPECT ILLINOIS 60056

July 2021

To Whom It May Concern:

In addition to the enclosed resume, I also have a great deal of experience in real estate development, working with developers and co-developing property, mainly in the industrial market around the Chicago area.

I have also acted as Property Manager for 35 buildings in the Chicago area for a Family Trust not only as Manager but also in making repairs and helping in the acquisition and disposal of their properties.

I successfully ran our Family Construction Company for many years, specializing in design-build industrial and commercial facilities--over 900 buildings were built by our firm before I left for personal reasons.

A list of some the projects that I have been directly involved in are listed on my resume--there are too many to include.

With my background and experience in the real estate industry, I think I would be a valuable asset to a development firm.

In recent years, I have constructed affordable senior living facilities following HUD and IHDA guidelines across the State for private investment companies. If there are any additional questions, or you require additional information, please feel free

to contact me.

Best Regards,

Robert G. Velo

Robert G. Velo

Chicago, Illinois 708-***-**** adn56q@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Construction Executive with extensive experience in all aspects of the design & construction of industrial, commercial, and residential buildings. Exceptional track record of working with referral sources and business owners to close design/build projects, including site selections, architectural & engineering design, cost estimation, and project management.

Experienced in all aspects of site selection and assessment, including the investigation of governmental agencies requirements. Effective in working with customers to develop preliminary design criteria, site development, as well as final building design and layout. Particularly skilled in value engineering to assure final costs within budget. Extensive dealings with lawyers in negotiating contract terms and conditions. Able to support the needs and requirements of lenders in order to assist in development and project financing. Seasoned manager of construction projects, coordinator of outside resources and communicator with employees, subcontractors and customers. Experienced problem solver with a successful track record of completing projects on- time and within budget.

Proven ability to contribute revenues and profits to a contractor’s bottom line. Skills

• Excellent Customer

Relations

• Problem Solver

• Entitlement

• Construction Safety

Knowledge

• Project Management

• Subcontractor

Management

• ADA Knowledge

• Quality Control

• Read Drawings

• Budgeting

• Building Codes

• Interior & Exterior

Renovations

• Cost Control

Accomplishments

! 470,000 S.F Distribution Center - Bedford Park, Illinois

! 80,000 S.F 4-Story Dormitory Facility - Chicago, Illinois

! 110 Room Full Service Hotel - Elk Grove Village, Illinois

! 40,000 S.F Office Building - Tinley Park, Illinois

! 140 Room Hotel - Deer Park, Illinois

! Senior Living Facility - Chicago, Illinois

! Senior Living Facility - Barrington, Illinois

Work Experience

North Arrow Partners Villa Park, Illinois.

Director of Project Management

Development, Architectural, and General Construction Company specializing in the Rehab, Renovation, and new construction of affordable housing apartments for Seniors, Qualifying Individuals, and the Handicapped & Impaired

• Worked with mostly State agencies and private investment groups to develop and construct affordable housing across the State.

• Worked with the Archdiocese of Chicago & the Diocese of Joliet on renovation projects.

• Worked with both in-house architects and outside firms to develop budgets and manage projects from conception to completion.

• Extensive knowledge of ADA requirements and guidelines.

• Worked closely with client and/or partners on projects from start to completion. Gencon Building Corporation Itasca, Illinois

Vice-President of Business Development

General Contracting Company with annual volume between $20-$30 MM. Specializing in new construction of retail, hospitality, office and senior living facilities.

• Developed new client base and marketing strategy for Company.

• Directed and Assisted clients with Company services, including entitlement, budgeting and value engineering.

• Insured client communications throughout entire construction process. D.J. VELO AND COMPANY, Oak Brook, Illinois

President, Vice President of Sales, Estimating & Project Manager Family owned General Contracting Company with annual volume between $30 & $40 Million. Constructed over 800 industrial, commercial, and residential buildings in the Chicago area.

! Responsible for all phases of constructing industrial & commercial buildings.

! Projects ranged in size from $100,000 up to $15,000,000.

! Supervised construction site and office personnel of 50 - 70 employees.

! Direct dealings with Developers, Architects, Governmental Agencies & Lenders.

! Assisted clients from site selection to landscaping, furnishings & interior design.

! Developed feasibility studies & supported financing requirements

! Worked extensively with architectural selection.

! Supervised building design & provided value engineering services.

! Handled all aspects of and permitting and construction management. EDUCATION

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana

BS Business Administration

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Builders Association of Chicago

Young Presidents Organization

World Presidents Organization

Association of Industrial Real Estate Brokers

Society of Industrial Real Estate

Ingalls Health System - Vice Chairman of the Board Ingalls Development Foundation - Chairman of the Board American Cancer Society (South) - Past Chairman of the Board Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra - Board Member

Village of Olympia Fields - Public Works Committee ROBERT G. VELO

The following represents some of the senior living, affordable housing, and hotel projects that I have worked on in previous years.

AFFORDABLE/SENIOR LIVING APARTMENTS

• Affordable Living Apartments - 28 Units - 3 story Ground- Up Construction Sandwich, Illinois

$6,900,000.00

• Senior Living Apartments - 28 units - 4 story Renovation Construction Berwyn, Illinois

$7,300,000.00

• Senior Living Apartments -30 units - 2 story Ground Up Construction Altamont, Illinois

$7,300,000.00

• Affordable Living Apartments - 35 units - 2 story Ground- Up Construction Newton, Illinois

$8,000,000.00

• Affordable Living Apartments - 140 units-1 story Renovation Construction Urbana, Illinois

$14,000,000.00

• Senior Living Apartments - 30 units 2 story Ground-Up Construction Henry, Illinois

$6,500,000.00

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES/HOTELS/DORMITORIES

• Assisted Living Facility - 4 story Ground-Up Construction Barrington Illinois

$8,000,000.00

• Assisted Living Facility - 4 story Ground Up Construction Tinley Park Illinois

$8,000,000.00

• Courtyard by Marriott - 4 story Ground-Up Construction Red Bank, New Jersey $7,500,000.00

• Hilton Garden Inn -6 story Ground-Up Construction Schaumburg, Illinois

$12,000,000.00

• Courtyard by Hampton Inn and Suites -4 story Ground-up Construction Deer Park, Illinois $6,500,000.00

• Mercy Home for Boys -6 story Renovation project

Chicago, Illinois $10,000,000.00

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