Senior Manager / Major Utilities / Telecommunications / Renewable Energy Project Development / Site Acquisition / Right Of Way & Land Rights Commercial Real Estate Development

An accomplished Senior Level Utility – Energy Project Development / Commercial Real Estate Development Professional with extensive experience in managing the complete lifecycles of multi-million-dollar projects for large-scale utility, renewable energy projects, commercial real estate development, construction, contract management and administration, asset & property management. Adept in leading diverse multi-site teams and managing all aspects of projects & implementations by ensuring that the business deliverables are completely satisfied on time and within budget. Proven success in negotiating difficult agreements within the wireless/telecommunications industry, backed by exceptional skills in drafting, reviewing, understanding, and interpreting various related legal documents.

A field-tested leader with an in-depth, comprehensive prowess in delivering transformational business results for clients and customers with expertise in coordination and communication. Multi-disciplinary knowledge across business departments with experience in financial management, lean operations, logistics, human resources, operations, and client/customer relations. Excels in working with people, creating a positive and safe environment, and organizing team-building projects which help strengthen company loyalty and promote team bonding. Proven as a strategist for coming up with creative solutions for enhancing total organizational performance and is notable for undertaking multiple spectrums of tasks in the interest of the growth of any given role. Command’s top-notch presentation, and interpersonal skills.

~ Successful acquisition of sites, easements, leases, right of way, and land rights negotiations for

Major Utility, Telecommunications & Renewable Energy Projects (PG&E, SDG&E, SOCALGAS,

CROWN CASTLE, T-MOBILE, VERIZON, OTHERS.

~Managed high-profile energy projects valued over $650M; Oversaw wind/solar energy portfolio comprised of 500+ turbines. ~

~ Developed, leased and managed The Columns Shopping Center - 1 M+ square feet of retail; Generated profit of $500,000 per project for investors from three Tractor Supply retail locations. ~

~ Detailed list of clients available on request (Target, TSC, Walgreens, Ralphs, Albertsons, Costco, Lowes, Publix, Wal-Mart, Vanderbilt Medical, Starbuck’s, Wells Fargo Bank, Home Depot, etc.)

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Property Description & GIS Maps Strategic Planning & Execution NNN/ STF/ Development

Budgeting / Forecasting / P&L Leadership, Mentoring & WFM Documentation &Reports

Negotiation & Contract Management Research & Analyses Site Acquisition / Land Rights

Laws, Policies and Compliance Relationship Management Entitlements, Permits, Zoning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Crown Castle / T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, Dish Network [2021 -Present]

Real Estate Network Specialist

Crown Castle is the largest shared infrastructure provider in the United States, Crown Castle owns, operates and leases more than 40,000 cell towers, 80,000 small cells and over 80,000 route miles of fiber across every major US market.

Defines the real estate execution strategy for all customer orders and manages a portfolio of real estate tasks necessary to meet or exceed customer expectations for cost, quality, and cycle time. Specializes in developing quick solutions to customer orders that require additional ground space or other real estate-related requirements

Reviews, interprets, and negotiates Right of Way, Land Rights, Easements and Leases. Manages scoping, utility guidance, utility coordination, lease management and administration.

Resolves or facilitates resolution of all order-impacting real estate and site matters.

Completes and / or launches appropriate real estate tasks for proposed customer scope of work, ensuring compliance with applicable rights and obligations.

Performs, drives, reports on, and leads (or participate in) strategy/project/program calls regarding real estate tasks, ensuring tasks are completed within cycle time and forecasting expectations.

Makes ground space and equipment configuration decisions impacting current and future land rights and obligations and maximizing Crown’s return on invested capital.

Identifies, suggests, and drives resolution of project and program-level risks due to real estate issues, considering project financials and the applicable ground lease(s), service agreement(s), and customer license agreement(s), complying with policies and appropriately taking and mitigating risk.

Maximizes both recurring and one-time margin associated with real estate activity.

Reviews order related ground lease amendments, due diligence, and all documentation related to real estate tasks to ensure compliance with Crown and customer objectives.

Provides timely updates and communicates effectively with internal and external service partners, holding strategy and deployment calls as appropriate.

Communicates and collaborates effectively with all relevant departments on property questions, easements, Right of Way, and issues impacting customer work, providing solutions where appropriate.

Works with corporate functional groups and outside counsel (if needed) for proactive resolution of property and land rights matters.

Key Achievements

Delivering over 2500 annual interpretations and telecommunications project analysis of scoping, utility guidance, fiber review, consents and notices, letters of authorization, site acquisition and property owner negotiations.

Defines the real estate execution strategy for all customer orders and manages a portfolio of real estate.

OPC / SDGE – SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC / SOCALGAS 2019 – 2021

Project Manager / Senior Land. Services Representative / ROW / Easements / Acquisitions / Title – Curative

OPC supplies right of way services.

SoCalGas is the nation’s largest natural gas distribution utility

SDG&E is a regulated public utility that provides energy service to 3.6 million people

Managed the complete project lifecycles, from planning to site acquirement, to the delivery of major utility and energy projects (SDG&E, SoCal Gas, CalTrans, City of San Diego). Negotiated and secured legal land agreements with private, corporate, and government landowners to facilitate the construction of facilities.

Ensured regulatory compliance; Secured land use rights and interpreted right of way; Performed title chain research; Researched and analyzed subdivision / parcel maps, work orders, and utility easements.

Negotiated, prepared, and secured binding agreements (rights-of-way, encroachments, easements, etc.).

Coordinated with a wide range of service providers, including engineers, Public Affairs, governmental officials, legal representatives, utility providers, and survey teams.

Facilitated the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of utility facilities and projects.

Successfully delivered over 200-300 projects annually, including:

SDG&E TE-CMP Program, Transmission Engineering Corrective Maintenance Program.

SDG&E Wise Program, Undergrounding of Electrical Transmission and Distribution Program.

SDG&E OPS Program, Overhead Public Safety, and Reconducting Program.

SDG&E Native American Reservations Project, Land Rights, Easements, Utilities Coordination

SoCalGas DIMP Program – Distribution Integrity Maintenance / Land Rights / Acquisitions

SoCalGas ROW / Easements and Prerequisite Analysis, Legal Document preparation.

SoCalGas Land / ROW and Easement Acquisitions.

WILLIAM RIDENOUR CONSULTING / OVATION COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES 2009 – Present OVATIONCRES.COM

Consultant: Commercial Real Estate Management & Development (Newport Beach, CA / Nashville, TN)

Delivers customized development, asset repositioning, property, site, and project management solutions to clients across range of industries – including office, retail, industrial and multi-tenant properties. Ensures that adequate processes, documentation, facilities, and systems are in place to manage the client’s current and growing portfolio.

Serves as real estate expert, delivering real estate strategy and end-to-end real estate solutions from lease transaction to move-in. Coordinate all aspects of project design, leasing and development, contract and sales negotiations, and environmental assessments. Manage all financial matters: budgets, forecasting, reporting, and Pro-forma. Select and collaborate with vendors, engineers, architects, and third-party consultants focused on quality and safety while staying within budgetary constraints.

Conducts detailed research and develops annual and long-term strategies for each client, including real estate space planning, relocation requests, new site evaluations, and long-range plans for future growth.

Represents the client throughout contract and vendor negotiations, investor meetings, and sales presentations.

Develops processes to drive site selection and deal closure, including negotiation and legal review.

Produces and maintains regular, periodic, and specific data, reports, and analysis.

Oversees P&L Management and coordinates leasing activity with business stakeholders.

Select Achievements:

Led property management, leasing, and development activities for The Columns Shopping Center, an approximately 1 million square foot retail shopping center featuring The Home Depot, Best Buy, Hobby Lobby, Kohls, Gander Mountain, etc.

Generated profit of $500,000 per project for investors from three Tractor Supply retail locations.

Generated average profit of $250,000 for each Dollar Tree retail development project.

ATWELL GROUP 2018 – 2019

Senior Land Agent (Acquisitions)

Atwell is a full-service consulting, engineering and construction services firm. Negotiated and secured legal land agreements with private, corporate, and government landowners to permit the construction of facilities for major utility and renewable energy projects both wind and solar. (PG&E, NextEra, lnvenergy).

Negotiated, prepared, and secured binding agreements (rights-of-way, leases, grants, fee purchases, etc.). Performed title research and curative process; identified ownership of mineral, gas, surface and subsurface easements for subject properties. Utilization of GIS Mapping, and document preparation.

Inspected the property and utilized public information and comparable real estate information to determine value.

Interpreted legal descriptions and exhibits, subdivision maps, parcel maps, and engineering drawings.

Coordinated a wide range of professional service providers, including engineers, public affairs representatives, project managers, legal and survey teams.

Managed project land budgets and prepared regular reports on financial progress.

Select accomplishments:

Negotiated Land for $85M wind project in Iowa, under contract to close 30,000 acres.

Negotiated 8 PG&E/NextEra substation acquisitions & expansions.

THE KHOSHBIN COMPANY / IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 2018 – 2019

Asset Manager / Acquisitions

The Khoshbin Company is a privately held commercial real estate company based in Irvine California. Served in an Executive Role directly reporting to the President. Managed all physical and business aspects of a private portfolio of investment properties, including office buildings, retail properties, restaurants, executive suites, marina dock slip, and mixed-use properties.

Performed comprehensive and elevated contractual review of all aspects of construction, demolition, maintenance, property upgrades, leasing, telecom projects and negotiations, property, and cap-ex project management.

Managed the procurement, research, negotiation and analyzing the acquisition of new properties.

Managed 3 shopping centers and 4 office building simultaneously with minimum 90% occupancy and a 10 – 18% ROI.

Oversaw all projects’ overview, financial and legal analysis, as well as disposition and operational considerations of potential acquisitions and existing portfolio of properties.

Prepared comprehensive market reviews, project status, and recent acquisition performance reports for Executive Board and Investor use throughout major decision-making processes.

Managed commercial real estate properties, capital expenditure projects, site contract negotiations, and ensured seamless contract administration; construction and subcontractor agreements to master service level agreements.

PENHALL COMPANY / THE LEGAL NETWORK COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA 2016 – 2017

Contract Manager

One of the country’s largest concrete contractors, building highways, roads, bridges, Department of Transportation Projects and runways. Reported directly to the CFO and CEO of the Penhall Company. Holding an executive position managing 40 office and 2 National Divisions of a premier concrete construction company.

Performed comprehensive and elevated contractual review of all aspects of construction, demolition, and hazardous materials remediation projects.

Provided executives with project overview, financial and legal analysis of contract agreements and negotiations.

INFINITY RENEWABLES, LLC 2015 – 2016

Land Agent

Infinity Renewables is a leading wind and solar energy project developer. Served in an Executive Role, directly reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. Managed high-profile, high-visibility energy projects valued over $345M.

Oversaw wind and solar energy portfolio comprised of 400+ turbines.

Acted as liaison with municipalities, landowners, and vendors. Identified prospective land parcels for development, determined legal landowners, and educated landowners on the benefits of constructing energy projects onsite.

Managed budgets, designed projects’ layout, oversaw the construction and testing phases and led site control.

Select Achievements

Project Managed 122 wind turbines across 25,000 acres: Estimated at $183 million.

Project Managed 109 wind turbines across 20,000 acres: Estimated at $164 million.

Project Managed 200 wind turbines across 46,000 acres: Estimated at $300 million.

EDUCATION / LICENSES

CHABOT COLLEGE – Hayward, CA

English Composition, Psychology, Geology, Music Courses (6)

DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE – Pleasant Hill, CA

Composition & Reading, Critical Thinking Composition and Reading, Real Estate Principles

Certifications:

California Real Estate Broker, License No. 0090724

California Notary

Affiliations:

ICSC International/Council of Shopping Centers, Member • IRWA International Right of Way Association, Member

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