Los Angeles Annual Construction & Development Forum

30 year veteran in the Construction and Development business, Don Carp is CWP's most recent addition. In 2006, Don worked with Steve Fifield and Kevin Farrell as the Principal in Charge for the builder of Fifield’s Allure Waikiki, a 300 unit Luxury Condo in Hawaii and is currently overseeing mixed use and residential programs as well as new construction and adaptive reuse projects in Los Angeles. Prior to joining CWP, Don was Vice President at The Pankow Companies, a leading Design Build firm in California and Hawaii where he managed two successful business units and business development. Prior to that, Don was with Castle & Cooke, a large national residential and commercial developer. Some of his most significant projects included The Allure Waikiki, Beachwalk , Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, The Manele Bay Hotel and multiple residential projects.

Mr a`Beckett is part of the development team of One Beverly Hills, The Wanda Group’s new luxury condo and hotel project in Beverly Hills. Mr a`Beckett joined Wanda at the start of 2013, helping establish the Group’s first international office in New York City. Rohan initially lead the acquisition of the 9900 Wilshire site as part of the NY based investment team, and following the transaction returned to Los Angeles as the Deputy General Manager for the development. Prior to joining Wanda, Rohan spent 7 years based in Shanghai from 2003, successfully completing numerous large-scale developments and investments in and around Shanghai on behalf of Australian institutional developer Goodman. After moving to Los Angeles in 2010, Mr a`Beckett was part of JLL’s downtown LA office, primarily advising in-bound Chinese investment activity throughout Greater Los Angeles. A native of Melbourne, Australia, Rohan speaks, reads and writes fluent Mandarin.

Paul Rahimian is a third generation developer and general contractor that has developed over $350MM in commercial and residential projects throughout Southern California, including retail strip centers, condominium projects, apartment buildings, custom homes, office buildings, horizontal land development, and mixed use projects. Paul has also worked in the capacity of a General Contractor, building major governmental projects, including colleges, schools, police departments, jail houses, community centers, and hospitals. As a construction lender, Paul has the vision of a developer and works with the borrower and contractor as a team to help the project be successful.

For over 30 years, Paul Zeger has been the definitive source of information for new construction sales and marketing in the Bay Area. His leadership in identifying and capitalizing on residential development opportunities is unparalleled. Paul’s client relationships include some of the most successful real estate development firms on the west coast – TMG Partners, Emerald Fund, Lennar Urban and Wilson Meany to name a few. Paul believes in making commitments to his clients, and building trust by delivering on his commitments. Paul earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics at Colgate University and a Masters in Business Administration from the Darden School at the University of Virginia.

California Licensed Architect -36 Years Experience. Mitchell has led his project teams to over 50 Design Awards and Commendations. He oversaw the work of his design studios in Los Angeles, San Diego, Beijing and São Paulo before joining HED. He lived a number of years in DTLA and has worked in DTLA since 1980 Mitchell’s strength is in guiding well-crafted design solutions, managing complex project teams, and working with local Governing Agencies to maximize the project’s potential and community benefit.

Michael E. Wise oversees administration, legal tasks, property management and capitalization of both debt and equity. His responsibilities also include reporting and accounting oversight of J.H. Snyder real estate holdings, as well as investor communication, correspondence and meetings. Mr. Wise began his real estate career with the J.H. Snyder Company 35 years ago. In 1978, he left The Company to form his own real estate company, developing and managing commercial and residential projects as a principal and founder of L&S Property Management and The Regency Group. The companies built and managed numerous retail centers, office buildings, industrial properties and over 12,000 apartment units in Southern California. In 1988, armed with this additional expertise, Mr. Wise rejoined the J.H. Snyder Company. He has since used his entrepreneurial experience to build a strong management team that has guided the company through its pursuit of office, retail and mixed-use development growth. Mr. Wise's projects include the structuring and capitalizing of more than $1.5 billion of debt and equity for Snyder projects, including the $115-million construction loan for Water Garden II. He has further enhanced Snyder growth with creative acquisition structures designed to minimize land cost and maximize profits. Mr. Wise is an Advisory Board Member and former President of the Boys & Girls Club of Venice. He also has served on the Board of The National Conference for Community and Justice, and the Midnight Mission. Community service awards include Spirit of Life from the City of Hope and Champion of Youth from the Boys & Girls Club of Venice. Mr. Wise graduated from the John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance.

Steve K. Wasserman is the principal in the firm, Wasserman Law Group. The firm was founded over 35 years ago on the premise that a sound and successful legal practice must be based upon effective communication between attorney and client, and efficient and cost effective service. As one of the oldest San Fernando Valley based law firms, Wassenman Law Group has earned a reputation for aggressive pursuit of innovative solutions, timely response to clients’ needs, and an ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters in a cost effective manner. Mr. Wasserman serves as general counsel to a wide variety of business enterprises drawing on his substantial experience in finance, banking, factoring and as an owner and operator of garment and textile manufacturing, importing and distributing companies. Mr. Wasserman has acquired special expertise as a lawyer and business person in international trade with the Orient, includingthe negotiation and drafting of import-export documentation, purchase agreements, letters of credit, customs and shipping documentation. He has served on the advisory board of a major Japanese and California bank. Mr. Wasserman specializes in real estate law, including finance, construction, zoning, taxation and leasing. His knowledge in those areas has been greatly enhanced by his experience as an owner and developer of industrial and commercial real estate, including shopping centers, industrial warehouses and factories. Virtually all of the specialties which the firm has developed in its domestic transactional practice have been brought to bear in structuring, negotiating, documenting and implementing commercial and financing transactions which have an international dimension. Unlike many firms, Wasserman Law Group is able to provide meaningful advice not only on the substance of applicable laws, but also on how to deal with government entities that may affect a business deal. This expertise has been honed in significant part by the firm’s representation of foreign governments, as well as U.S. public policy efforts. In addition, when needed, the firm’s lawyers work closely with in-house economics and trade policy consultants on international project transactions. The firm advises a variety of domestic and multinational corporations and financial institutions on legal issues and U.S. and foreign government policies affecting international trade, investments and business transactions. The firm’s attorneys have been active in structuring, negotiating, documenting and implementing international commercial transactions, often working with foreign counsel. The firm’s clients have participated in a wide variety of roles in these transactions, including exporters and importers of goods, technology and services and companies establishing and developing non-domestic business operations. The firm has provided guidance and assistance in the full range of legal and policy issues associated with their international business activities, from standard form contracts for routine international transactions to multi-billion dollar M&A deals and development projects. The firm has been involved in complex cross-border investments, acquisitions and joint ventures throughout the world.

Sonnet currently serves as Vice President and General Manager for Project Management Advisors, Inc. (PMA), a national real estate advisory firm specializing in Development Management, Project Management, Investor Representation and Program Management services. She has spent the bulk of her 30-plus year career as an architect, developer, business strategist and planner working for both national and international firms. As general manager, Sonnet oversees projects across multiple sectors, including high-rise and multifamily residential, entertainment, healthcare, educational, and commercial. Prior to joining PMA, Sonnet was Vice President, Design and Construction at NBC Universal, where she was responsible for developing and leading design, construction and related capital planning services for NBCUniversal and DreamWork’s West Coast Studio Operations. In this role, she managed the planning and execution of construction projects at the iconic 400 + acre Universal Lot in Studio City. She was honored in 2016 and 2017 by Bisnow as one of “Los Angeles’ Power Women.” In the past year, Sonnet has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as part of their Women’s Leadership Series, the 2020 class of Thriving in Their 40s, and as a Women of Influence in Construction and Design. Sonnet Hui is a Trustee of the Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU).

Tyson Strutzenberg joined Trinity Capital Advisors in 2019 and leads the development and asset management efforts for Trinity’s life science platform. In this role, he is responsible for project design, construction, leasing, and finance. Prior to joining Trinity Capital Advisors, Tyson was COO and SVP of Asset Management at Rising Realty Partners, a vertically integrated developer and investor in Los Angeles. While at Rising, Tyson oversaw the company’s portfolio, executing business plans for 20 properties totaling over five million square feet (over $1.3 billion in value). Previously, he was a Managing Director in the commercial group at Kennedy Wilson in Beverly Hills for five years. Tyson has a total of 20 years of industry experience and holds a BS from Purdue University, an MS from Stanford University and an MBA from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA.

Terry is a 34-year construction veteran who has a solid reputation built on integrity and a track record of success. He has completed projects for developers and end users such as Four Seasons Resorts, Omni Hotel, Embassy Suites, Marriott, The Ivy Hotel (now Andaz San Diego), and Barona Resort & Casino. He has overseen over 25 million square feet of construction combined, which includes hospitality, historical renovations, restaurants, medical, and office projects. Terry has been on the Board of Directors for Downtown San Diego Partnership for 18 years. Terry’s knowledge and experience combined with his dedication to achieving the highest standards of excellence and total client satisfaction from project start to finish has made TSA Contracting a progressive leader in construction.

David brings an expertise in LiHTC, Bond Financing, and Senior Housing developments. Having managed over $500 million in real estate developments, with more than 12 years of experience, David is able to effectually navigate the intricacies of Los Angeles’ multifaceted entitlement process. He prides himself in finding the most efficient way to increase the potential of clients’ projects. David has forged strong ties with council members, staff in Building & Safety, and Planning staff to expedite every project he manages, unequivocally surpassing clients’ expectations.

Scott Carriveau grew up in the construction industry and has over 37 years of construction experience, 20 of which are located in Southern California. Scott has acquired a diverse set of skills and experience from delivering technically challenging project from preconstruction through construction and is experienced in a wide variety of project delivery methods including design‐build. As a regional leader for DPR Construction’s Southern California operations, he oversees the work the company executes in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. DPR Construction was recently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in both Los Angeles and Orange Counties. DPR is a leader in the construction of technical buildings with its core markets of healthcare, life sciences, advanced technologies, higher education and corporate offices. Scott is a Design‐Build Institute of America (DBIA) professional and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri.