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Job Title:	VP - Planning & Construction Administration
Location:	Atlanta, GA

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Description:	Performance-driven Executive with a successful career leading growth-oriented organizations. Worked closely with teams of real estate and construction professionals to provide an integrated approach to design/ build construction and development services. Recognized by colleagues and peers as a principled and loyal leader and mentor, committed to the highest professional and personal standards of ethics and values. EDUCATION Management Certificate – MBA Topics The Ohio State University - Fisher College of Business - Columbus, OH Bachelor of Science Degree - Architectural & Building Construction Engineering Technology Milwaukee School of Engineering - Milwaukee, WI Associate of Science Degree - Architectural & Building Construction Engineering Technology Milwaukee School of Engineering - Milwaukee, WI PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Licensed General Contractor in Ten States Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia LEED Accredited Design Professional

VP - Planning & Construction Admin (Aviation)

Start Date:	2009
End Date:	Present
Description:	Vice President – Planning & Construction Administration A key member of the executive team responsible for the development and implementation of a capital improvement program with annual revenues in excess of $100 million dollars. The Columbus Regional Airport Authority is an independent, governmental entity responsible for the operation of three Central Ohio airports: Port Columbus International Airport (CMH, focus on commercial air service), Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK, emphasis on cargo and passenger charter flights), and Bolton Field (TZR, a corporate and general aviation airport). Key Achievements:  Responsible for overall planning, engineering, and construction administration for an airport authority consisting of three airports. Lead and manage a staff of 23.

Executive Director / Sr. VP / Eastern Regional Mgr (General Contractor)

Start Date:	2003
End Date:	2008
Description:	Executive Director / Senior Vice President (2005-2008) Eastern Regional Manager (2003-2005) A key member of the executive team responsible for overall corporate operations and business development. Maintained profitability levels on local, regional, and corporate levels. Oversaw a staff consisting of regional managers, project managers, superintendents, and support staff within the Eastern Region. Hired, motivated, trained, and mentored staff. Developed and maintained close relationships with clients on a local, regional, and national basis. Communicated corporate vision, and implemented a regional market strategy for business development. Key Achievements:  Responsible for the overall operation of a region consisting of nine markets, 60 employees, and $180 million dollars in annual sales.  Provided business development leadership which increased regional sales from $13 to $180 million dollars annually, and overall corporate sales from $210 to $650 million dollars annually.  Led strategic planning efforts for the Eastern Region. A key member of the executive team that set the corporate vision and strategic direction of the overall organization.  Helped establish Panattoni as a nationally-ranked Top 20 Design Build Construction Company, and the #1 ranked builder of warehouse/distribution facilities in the US.  Initiated and coordinated regional project management training on business tool topics for the Eastern and Central Regions.

Dir of Const / Sr. Proj Mgr (Construction)

Start Date:	1995
End Date:	2003
Description:	Director of Construction (2000-2003) Senior Project Manager (1995-2000) Provided overall coordination of the budget, design, and construction of projects within a region consisting of three major markets (Columbus, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis). Oversaw a staff of 10 consisting of project managers, superintendents, and support staff. Interfaced with clients from initial contact, throughout design and construction phases of project to assure total satisfaction. Key Achievements:  Successfully managed multiple staff and projects in three regional markets simultaneously.  Responsible for overall project management including: conceptual estimating; land entitlements and due diligence; planning and zoning review; design coordination of multiple Opus and outside consultants; project execution; and close out.  At the point of execution, successfully managed the largest industrial project (921,300 SF) in company history. PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE Various project management and field supervision positions with design / build construction and development companies. Began career with Turner Construction as a Field Engineer, and later coordinated projects for corporate headquarter facilities, high rise offices, executive office suites, hospitals, financial institutions, retail centers, and restaurants.