Oregon Wireless Interoperability Network (OWIN) Salem, Oregon November 2009 – May 2010

Technology Associates International Corporation (TAIC) Salem, Oregon     June 2010 – Feb. 2011          

·               Provided strategic oversight and effective implementation of real property (telecommunication sites) acquisition program; ensured that executed transaction documents were performed in accordance with their terms; prepared opinions of value and findings of fact); reviewed and approved subordinates' work on Supplemental (Site Specific) Agreements. 

·               Drafted and negotiated complex real property transactions; clearly recognized risk elements in business transactions; reviewed and approved leases, agreements and contracts entered into by subordinates; developed solutions for a variety of complex problems.

·               Lead or participated in the development of telecommunications partnerships with Cities, Counties, Forest Protection Associations, private cellular companies, BLM and other organizations.

Staff Counsel   November 2005 – November 2009

Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) Salem, Oregon               

·               Successfully implemented the Chief Justice’s Civil Law Advisory Committee (CLAC) and Special Courts Advisory Committee (SCAC).  Made recommendations to the Chief Justice on membership and implementation of policies, planned committee agendas, and coordinated work of committee. 

Land Development Manager              September 1999 – November 2005

Oregon Real Estate Agency (OREA) Salem, Oregon              

·               Administered the Oregon Condominium Act, Oregon Timeshare Act, Oregon Subdivision and Series Partition Control Law, Oregon Manufactured Home Subdivision Law and other statutory schemes. Directed investigations of statutory violations.

·               Organized and coordinated work groups comprised of Agency personnel and stakeholders; implemented program rules, administrative rules, and legislative policies.

·               Northwestern School of Law of Lewis & Clark College, Portland OR      Juris Doctor

·               The American University, Washington, DC        B.A. Political Science; B.A. Urban Affairs

·               Featured public speaker:  Oregon Municipal Judges Association/Oregon Justices of the Peace Association Fall Conference; Oregon Association for Court Administrators Fall Conference); Annual Judicial Education Conference. Oregon State Bar CLE on Condominiums and Planned Unit Developments; American Resort Developer's Association Annual Convention - Las Vegas; Oregon Lawyer's Title Association Annual Convention; Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon Annual Meeting; Attorney General Manufactured Homes Task Force;  Real Estate Broker's Forum.

·               Adjunct Instructor:  Portland Community College; Portland College of Legal Arts - Real Estate Transactions, Real Property Law, Legal Writing.  

Attorney Experience                                                         May 1990 -- September  1999

General law practices focused on (1) commercial and residential real estate acquisition, (2) land use planning, (3) construction financing and liens, and (4) corporate matters.

•Reviewed and analyzed title reports, residential and commercial real estate appraisals and financing documents; prepared earnest money and purchase agreements; drafted land sale and other real estate contracts; drafted easements and maintenance agreements; litigated adverse possession, condemnation and real property claims.

•Represented condominium and real estate development homeowners' associations. Prepared land use applications and represented real estate developers in land use processes. Represented corporate clients, drafted employments and buy-sell agreements, and prepared corporate organizations.

•Positions involved negotiating with State and local jurisdictions regarding right of way dedications and improvements, transportation, utility and access issues. Reviewed real estate appraisals and interpreted legal descriptions and title reports, project development proposals, land leases and property exchange agreements.

•Prepared complex analyses on planning and design issues and reviewed vendor and consultant contracts on behalf of the client. Assisted clients in identifying prospective development sites compatible with commercial or mixed use development proposals, and conducted research and design studies related to code and zoning research, utility availability and public improvements. Prepared Executive Summaries on site conditions and development restrictions and detailed Site Investigation Reports analyzing project feasibility.

•Worked closely with community organizations, legal counsel, developers, investors and governmental agencies of all levels on policy issues and made testimonial appearances on behalf of clients before County Commissioners and City Councils.

•Worked with Oregon Department of Transportation representatives and City and County Traffic Engineers in reviewing access and access restrictions to the project site, coordinating utility and right of way construction permits and negotiating the extent of right of way dedications and required improvements. To ensure that staff remained current on legal requirements, design review ordinances and other matters impacting development projects, developed a brochure "Briefly Speaking" for staff and client use.