Orange County Construction & Development: Major Projects Forum

Jeni Jackman oversees development, design and construction aspects of value add office properties as well as tenant improvements for Bixby Land Company. Jeni possesses 15 years multi-discipline experience ranging from ground up development for retail centers to design and development for residential as well as general contracting for multiple typologies. Recent Orange County projects include 96,000sf on Red Hill Ave. in Tustin branded “33.7”; 46,000sf for Too Faced Cosmetics at Bixby’s “gen2” property in Irvine; and improvements at Bixby’s 4-story 70,000sf “Cerro” in Mission Viejo. Other recent completions include the “Aero” reposition of a 94,000sf former FBI headquarters in San Diego and “The Oberlin”, a 3-building campus reposition in the Mira Mesa area of San Diego. Jeni has managed projects and teams in many major markets in the US including New York City, San Francisco, Chicago and LA. She holds a Masters of Architecture as well as an MBA, both from Arizona State University. She finds the most rewarding part of her job is seeing how the Bixby team makes a difference in quality of life for tenants while building value for investors. 

Jim Cottrell is Senior Vice President of Retail Development for the Irvine Company, which owns and operates a portfolio of 42 regional, community and neighborhood centers as well as retail space at Irvine Company apartment communities. The Company's portfolio includes nearly 10 million square feet of retail space across California, including Fashion Island in Newport Beach, Irvine Spectrum Center in Irvine, and The Market Place in Irvine and Tustin. Mr. Cottrell oversees retail development and plays an active role in the expansion of the Retail Properties group's portfolio across key markets in Orange County and Silicon Valley. During his 30-year career in commercial real estate, Mr. Cottrell has developed over five million square feet of new buildings. He has served in senior executive roles at Weingarten Realty and LNR Property Corporation with responsibilities for acquisitions and development. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California and a licensed California Real Estate Broker. He is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers. About Irvine Company: Irvine Company is an internationally renowned real estate development company known for its award-winning master-planned communities, its vast portfolio of high-quality investment properties and its leadership in conservation and natural resource management. The growing real estate portfolio encompasses office, apartment, retail and resort holdings located throughout California’s premier markets, including assets in San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles counties, and holdings in Northern California. As a steward of some of America’s most beautiful and scientifically important open space and parklands, the company has donated more than half of the historic 93,000-acre Irvine Ranch in Orange County—50,000 acres—to permanently preserve these lands. The U.S. Department of Interior and the State of California have designated these parklands as “Natural Landmarks,” one of the most prestigious land preservation designations. The privately held, diversified company traces its roots to the 1860s with the formation of The Irvine Ranch® from Mexican and Spanish land grants.

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.

With a multi-faceted real estate career spanning more than 30 years, Richard Douglass oversees all operations of Trumark Homes’ Southern California Division. He has led organizations that have constructed more than 10,000 homes – from entry level to multi-million dollar products including high-rise development – with revenues well in excess of $3 billion. Prior to joining Trumark Homes, Mr. Douglass most recently headed Ryland Homes’ operations in Southern California and previously was Southern California Division President for Centex Homes. Mr. Douglass is an integral member of the Building Industry Association of Southern California, where he recently held a position on the Governance Committee and also served as the President for the Orange County Chapter in 2004. For his commitment to the community beyond the building industry, he received the “Spirit of Life” Award from The City of Hope and the “Good Scout” Award from the Boy Scouts of America. A native of San Clemente, Mr. Douglass received his Bachelor of Art degree in Political Science from California State University, Long Beach. Richard also attended Orange Coast College, where he graduated from the school’s Construction Technology and Applied Mathematics program.

As Business Unit Leader for DPR Construction’s Southern California operations, Dave oversees the work the company executes in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. DPR is a leader in the construction of technical buildings with its core markets of healthcare, life sciences, advanced technologies, commercial and higher education and corporate offices. Since he joined DPR in 2004, Dave has helped to lead DPR’s Southern California Business Unit to significant growth from its Newport Beach and Pasadena office. Today, the region completes over $500 million in revenue on an annual basis. DPR Construction was recently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in both Los Angeles and Orange Counties. He is particularly proud of DPR’s community involvement in the communities we serve and has held Board positions with both Ability First in Pasadena and Paint Your Heart Out in Anaheim. Dave is a native Southern California and has spent his entire 34 year career in the So Cal construction industry. He graduated with a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Southern California.

Dave Callis has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. Mr. Callis has held the positions of Project Engineer, Estimator/Scheduler, Project Manager, and Operations Manager, getting involved in projects all throughout Orange County. Before joining Swinerton, Dave earned his B.S. Degree in Construction Management, and his career included stints at MBK and Kitchell Contractors. Dave moved up to oversee Swinerton’s Orange County Division in 2004 and then became Orange County and Los Angeles Division Manager in 2013. He is now Senior Vice President, Region Manager of Swinerton’s Southern California Divisions.

Expertise: • Bachelors of Arts Degree in Biological Science; MBA Program Graduate Studies (Marketing) at Chapman University; Certified Asbestos Consultant: Registered Environmental Assessor; AHERA-Certified Asbestos Building Inspector; AHERA-Certified Management Planner; AHERA-Certified Asbestos Abatement; Project Designer; HAZWOPER 40 Hour, Mold Sampling and Report Interpretation. • Specialty areas of consultation: Phase 1 ESAs, Asbestos and Lead Management; Environmental Site Assessment; Hazardous Materials Management; Industrial Hygiene; andIndoor Air Quality, Mold and Moisture Assessments. • Mr. Rosas has extensive experience in the development of technical specifications andworking drawings for the removal of hazardous materials (asbestos, polychlorinatedbiphenyls, lead-based paint, and mold) in conjunction with major renovation or demolition activities in a variety of buildings. He has significant construction-related experience in the renovation of commercial high-rise manufacturing, mid-rise and smaller general office buildings. He has extensive experience in abatement management and oversight of buildings scheduled for demolition. • Professional Affiliations: American Industrial Hygiene Association; California Radiation Safety and Protection; International Facility Management Association; and National Environmental Training Association; American Society of Safety Engineers Experience Record: RGA Environmental, Inc. 2003 – 2012 COO/Regional Manager Mr. Rosas has more than 20 years of broad-based experience in large-scale asbestos projects, including bulk surveys and abatement oversight for industry, property owners, and building managers. He has conducted exposure monitoring during manufacturing processes, Phase 1 environmental site assessments (ESAs) for commercial property transactions and indoor air quality (IAQ) evaluations including mold and moisture assessments. Mr. Rosas’ project management skills include development of cost estimates for the removal of hazardous materials, coordination of remediation, renovation and demolition activities, and weekly budget: Field work, report writing, sample collection, and analysis and scheduling. Clayton Group Services, Inc. 1991 – 2003 Manager of Environmental Health & Safety Services in Southern CA Mr. Rosas provided third-party consulting services and oversight of one of the largest ($110 million) asbestos abatement and renovation projects in Houston, Texas. While working for a financial industry client he was responsible for reviewing and auditing on-site consultant and abatement contractors work practices, documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements. Mr. Rosas managed excavation and trenching activities for one of the largest aerospace companies in the world. Services include sampling for ACM in confined spaces, sampling for lead and other metals in soils, establishing remediation budgets, attending weekly progress meetings, negotiating contracts, and overseeing the entire project. Medtox Associates, Inc. 1986 – 1991: Project Manager/Regional Sales Manager Mr. Rosas managed remediation, demolition and closure of an industrial soap manufacturing facility in Southgate, California. Services included cost budgeting, technical specifications, contract development, asbestos sampling plan and assessment, air monitoring, sampling plan, supervision of air sampling personnel, and coordination of activities with demolition. As a result of these services, the client was able to sell the property. Mr. Rosas managed a $2,000,000 abatement and demolition project for an automobile manufacturer in the Los Angeles area. His services included lead-based paint sampling, asbestos assessments, air monitoring, and project oversight of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) prior to demolition of a 1.2 million square foot facility. Project activities enabled the client to complete demolition and facility closure and sell the property for redevelopment. Education: • Bachelor of Arts, Biological Science - California State University, Fullerton • Graduate Studies; Marketing - Chapman University, Orange, California Advanced Training, Registrations and Certifications • Certified Asbestos Consultant # 92-0284 • HAZWOPER 40 Hour • Registered Environmental Assessor, #03739 • USEPA AHERA Certified Asbestos Building Inspector • USEPA AHERA Certified Management Planner • USEPA AHERA Certified Asbestos Abatement Project Designer • Fundamentals of Mold, Sampling and Report Interpretation