Silicon Valley Construction & Development Forecast

Anthony Cataldo brings over 15 years’ experience in commercial architecture including retail, office, medical, and industrial projects to Lowney Architecture. He is a Licensed Architect in the State of California as well as a LEED AP, and has been actively involved with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and was President of the East Bay Chapter in 2012. Building Design and Construction magazine named Anthony one of the top 40 under 40 in 2014. Anthony understands, and is perfectly aligned with, Lowney Architecture's culture of design excellence, professional collaboration and community engagement

Preston Hoopes is an Operations Manager for the Swinerton’s Bay Area Special Projects team, with an emphasis on Silicon Valley. Preston has oversight into many different projects and teams working on interiors, tenant improvements, adaptive reuse, seismic upgrades, campus projects, and more. In past roles, Preston has worked as both a General Contractor and Developer on many high density Multi-Family projects across California, Washington, and Colorado.

Chris Burton is Deputy Director, Office of Economic Development. Chris leads San Jose's Business Development Team, which is housed in Office of Economic Development, and is responsible for the City's relationship with its major corporate employers, largest revenue generators, and fastest growing emerging technology start-ups. Beyond his citywide business development responsibilities, Chris provides project management and strategic policy support in areas including land use, the economic strategy and public/private partnerships. In 2012, Chris co-founded the Silicon Valley Manufacturing Roundtable, a multi-jurisdictional collaborative that brings together industry, academia and the public sector to address issues facing the regions manufacturing ecosystem. Prior to joining the Office of Economic Development, Chris worked in the City's Planning Division as an industrial project manager, working on over 200 development projects in San Jose's major employment centers. Prior to this, Chris served as a sales and marketing associate with BEST Direct Network, an internet communications start-up, and headed up the UK office before transitioning to Silicon Valley. Chris holds a first class honors degree in Human Geography from the University of Westminster, London.

Matthew James is a shareholder [effective January 1, 2019] in Hopkins & Carley’s San Jose office and is a member of the firm’s Real Estate Practice. Matt has extensive experience in all phases of construction and real estate matters, including contract negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, and trial. Matt’s clients include commercial and residential property owners, prime contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, architects, engineers, and bonding companies, who he regularly assists on matters involving:  Contract drafting and negotiation  Complex, multi-party construction defect litigation  High end residential construction disputes  Large scale public works claims  Mechanics liens, stop notices and bond claims  Collection matters A licensed real estate broker since 2006, Matt uses this experience in a variety of real estate related disputes, including tenant improvement projects and litigation related to breaches of real estate purchase agreements. Matt also lectures on new developments in construction and real estate law and best practices. Representative Experience  Obtained a multi-million dollar award related to defective construction work after a trial lasting approximately 100 days.  Obtained a judgment defeating a half-million dollar material supplier claim against a large prime contractor on a sizeable public works project.  Obtained a defense judgment on behalf of a contractor creditor following a bench trial in a bankruptcy preference action.  Represented owners against a contractor’s claim for payment, resulting in an arbitration awarding damages against the contractor.  Following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by the owner of a large high-rise condominium project, obtained payment on behalf of his subcontractor client through contract and mechanic’s lien litigation. Professional Activities:  Business Network International, Member since 2018  First Community Housing, Board Member since 2016  Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce Ambassador since 2014  Happy Hollow Foundation, Board Member since 2011.

Derek K. Hunter, Jr. (Deke) is the President of Hunter Properties, Inc. and Managing Member of Hunter/Storm, LLC. Hunter Properties is a 55-year old real estate development and property management company currently with 27 different assets, totaling 3,500,000 square feet. The family-oriented company developed well in excess of 8,000,000 square feet during its history. Mr. Hunter is involved with all new project developments, property management, leasing, and oversight of Bay Area Self Storage. Deke joined the company in 1982 after working for CBRE in San Francisco. Mr. Hunter is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, Urban Land Institute, the Policy Advisory Committee for Fisher Center of Real Estate & Urban Economics, and Self Storage Association.  Deke annually participates as an instructor for the Urban Plan program at San Jose State University and local area high schools. Current projects include: CityLine (Sunnyvale), Coleman Highline (San Jose), Gateway Crossings (Santa Clara) and iStar (San Jose). Deke is the President of the Rio Blanco Ranch in Colorado. He is an active fisherman, skier, swimmer, golfer, and beekeeper.

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.

Maria Bellafronto is Co-chair of Hopkins & Carley’s Real Estate Practice. Her litigation practice focuses on real estate, commercial and trust and estate disputes. She has more than 20 years of experience in jury and bench trials, and also serves as a Judge Pro Tempore for the Santa Clara County Superior Court. Maria regularly represents property owners and developers, as well as buyers and sellers in commercial disputes involving:  Purchase and sale transactions  Real estate investment fraud  Commercial landlord-tenant disputes Maria’s strength in litigation is built on her relentless inquisitiveness. She worked as a private detective during law school and honed her investigative skills prior to joining Hopkins & Carley when she worked as an associate for an insurance fraud claims law firm and as in-house counsel for Farmers Insurance Group. Representative Experience  Successfully defended a commercial real estate developer against allegations of fraud and breach of contract in a six week jury trial in Shasta County. Client was awarded all of its attorney fees and most costs to defend the action.  Successfully defended high tech startup company in a commercial eviction lawsuit brought by its landlord in San Francisco, claiming that the client’s office lease was illegal because the City of San Francisco’s zoning ordinances did not permit “office” use. Client was awarded all of its fees and costs incurred in defending the eviction action in trial.  Represented a shopping center commercial landlord in a settlement of $3.5 million after its anchor tenant, a major grocery chain, ceased operations and abandoned the premises.  Represented client in a probate court trial against the client’s sister, invalidating the sister’s power of attorney on grounds of lack of capacity and enabling client to receive half of the estate.  Won a $250,000 claim in binding arbitration for client against former girlfriend for failing to repay him for improving her property. Professional Activities  Santa Clara County Superior Court, Judge Pro Tempore  Santa Clara University Real Estate Advisory Board  Thirty One Women, Co-founder  Graceful Giving, Co-founder  De Anza Force Soccer Club, Former Board Member  Little Italy San Jose, Advisory Board Member  ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers)  SVBA (Silicon Valley Bar Association)  Santa Clara County Bar Association  American Bar Association.