Seasoned land specialist and real estate professional. Offers a keen understanding of natural resource issues while still managing the land for production agriculture. Especially knowledgeable in water rights issues, endangered species and water quality. Hands-on management style with an extensive real estate background in acquisitions and sales, marketing, land use controls and development that includes the following acquired skills:
- Contract Negotiations
- Project Management / Implementation
- Property Management
- Team Building / Consensus
- Appraisals / Market Evaluations
- Budgeting / Finance
- Phase I – Hazardous Materials Evaluations
- Strategic Planning / Forecasting
- Property Management
- Risk Management
- Water Rights Evaluations
- Environmental Planning
Professional Background
- 1998 to Present Ducks Unlimited - Manager Conservation Programs
- 1995 – 1998 The Nature Conservancy - Conservation Project Manager
- 1985 – 1994 Western Farm Credit - Vice President Property Marketing
- 1983 – 1985 Zirkle Agricultural Services - Principal
- 1979 – 1983 Grain Cooperative of Arizona - General Manager
- 1974 – 1979 Spreckels Sugar Company - Property Manager
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