Expert in entitlement for land development, zoning, tentative maps, Conditional use permits, environmental reports & statements, and other land development issues. Prepare cost estimates, before and after studies, property use disputes etc. Have provided depos and extensive trial experience.
BSCE, PE licenses in California, Hawaii, Nevada, Arizona, Guam
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering
University of Wisconsin, 1963
Experience Summary
Currently President of Land Design Consultants, Inc., a recognized expert in land planning and development specializing in project management and agency coordination. With over 30 years of experience in private land development, has developed extensive knowledge in the design and regulatory requirements of residential and commercial development. Has successfully represented numerous projects in the obtainment of project approvals and entitlements. Provides expert testimony and project presentations at public hearings, community workshops, court trials and with regulatory staff. Through the successful management of large, multi-disciplinary projects within Southern California and the western United States, has developed a close working relationship with agency personnel.
Responsible for directing all aspects of business development and marketing of both public and private sector clients. Successfully established and managed planning and engineering offices within California and Guam. Directed the land planning and environmental efforts for a company with three offices and a staff of over one hundred.
Has been appointed to numerous public committees to represent the private consulting and development industries.
Professional Positions
President/Owner 1992 - Present Land Design Consultants, Inc., Pasadena, California
Executive Vice President/Owner 1976 - 1992 Engineering Service Corporation, Culver City, California
Executive Vice President and General Manager/Owner 1973 - 1976
ESCO International Architects/Engineering, Guam
Project Manager 1968 - 1973 VTN, Van Nuys, California
Senior Civil Engineer 1963 - 1968 Los Angeles County Road Department, Maintenance Design and Engineering Services Departments
Registration
Professional Engineer
California, Hawaii, Guam, Arizona & Nevada
Committees, Awards and Honors
Appointed by Board of Supervisors to Los Angeles County Citizens Planning Council
Land Development Advisory Committee of Los Angeles County
San Fernando Valley Engineers Council Engineering Merit Award, 1980
FellowInstitute for the Advancement of Engineering, 1981
Who's Who in the West/in Technology/in California
Outstanding Contributions to the Engineering and Scientific Community AwardCalifornia Society of Professional Engineers Education Foundation, 1989
President's AwardCalifornia Society of Professional Engineers, 1991
Outstanding Service Award-California Society of Professional Engineers, 1992
Excellence in Service Award-California Society of Professional Engineers, 1995
Professional Organizations
National Society of Professional Engineers
California Society of Professional Engineers-Presently, State Treasurer
Professional Engineers in Private Practice
American Society of Civil Engineers, Fellow
Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of California
American Consulting Engineers Council
California Society of Professional Engineers' Education FoundationFounding Director
National Academy of Forensic Engineers
American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
Institute for the Advancement of Engineering-Fellow
Building Industry Association
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