2013/2014 Directory Regional Land Use Leadership Institute The ULI Washington Regional Land Use Leadership Institute is a nine-month academy for mid- career leaders in the fields of land use, planning, finance, real estate, architecture, urban design and similar disciplines. The program consists of nine full day sessions with panels, tours and activities focused on the most critical issues related to regional land use. Thirty participants are chosen for the program from the public, private, business, and nonprofit sectors, and the pro- gram day locations move throughout the region. This program provides a fabulous opportunity to learn about the challenges facing the Washington, D.C. Region and to build a network of other professionals who share your passion for creating great places. Learn more at www.washington.uli.org/leadership. cover photo by Flickr user Donnie Gladfelter Reyna Alorro serves as a real estate project manager within the District of Columbia’s Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. Reyna specializes in public-private partnerships, project planning, financing, deal negotiation and land disposition. She manages a portfolio of projects totaling over $700 million in development, which includes residential, retail, office, mixed-use and community park developments throughout the District. Currently, Reyna’s major focuses are the Barry Farm New Communities Initiative, a 26-acre public housing development that is being transformed into a vibrant, mixed-income, mixed-use community; the rehabilitation of the historic Franklin School; and the redevelopment of a brownfield site in the heart of the H Street Corridor. Prior to DC, Reyna served within New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development where she facilitated the financing and development of affordable housing throughout the city. Born and raised in California, Reyna earned a Master of Planning degree from the Reyna Alorro University of Southern California and a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics & Supervisory Project Manager Anthropology from UCLA. In her free time, Reyna enjoys hiking, cycling, DC Deputy Mayor, Planning and films and an occasional karaoke performance. Economic Development 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Ste. 317 Washington, DC 20004 202-340-2957 (o) 323-919-9236 (c) [email protected] Vince Burke joined the B. F. Saul Company in 2003, initially as a property manager and then quickly transitioned into an acquisitions and development role, working for both the private company and the publicly- traded, Saul Centers, Inc. His work in asset management, acquisitions, and development across a broad spectrum of asset classes, provides both a depth and diversity of experience. Currently, Vince is focused on urban, mixed-use development in the Washington region and particularly enjoys this concentration. Vince has been active in the Washington, D. C. community for many years, volunteering his time to numerous non-profit and service organizations, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, Washington Jesuit Academy, and Catholic Charities. Vince is native Washingtonian, holds a bachelor’s degree from Loyola Vincent Burke University Maryland, and resides in Bethesda with his wife Jennifer and Assistant Vice President three children. B. F. Saul Company 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, 1500 Bethesda, MD 20814 301-986-6350 (o) 301-704-2702 (c) [email protected] Michelle Chang joined AHC Inc.’s multifamily development team in 2012. Michelle’s projects include the renovation of Arbor Heights Apartments and Woodbury Park Apartments as well as the identification of development and refinance opportunities within and outside AHC Inc.’s portfolio. Prior to joining AHC, Michelle was a project manager at Catholic Charities Progress of Peoples (CCPOP) Development in Brooklyn and Queens, where she managed the redevelopment of a former hospital into affordable housing and supportive services for seniors and developmentally disabled. She also managed the development of residential, commercial, and institutional infill projects at Razak Company that included a LEED-certified luxury condominium. Michelle earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri in Kansas City and Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas. She has been an active member Michelle Chang and held board positions in several real estate organizations including Project Manager ULI Philadelphia, New York, and Washington; Women in Real Estate (New AHC Inc. York); and Women’s Community Revitalization Project (Philadelphia). 2230 N Fairfax Drive, 100 Arlington, VA 22201 703-486-0626 ext 170 913-832-3035 (c) [email protected] Jad Donohoe is a Senior Vice President of Donohoe Development, a division of The Donohoe Companies. Jad has worked on public-private partnerships and on office, residential, and hotel projects. Project credits include North Bethesda’s Sterling at the Metro Condominiums (2008), downtown Bethesda’s Gallery Bethesda Apartments (now under construction) and the Silver Spring Library Residential project (now in approvals). Future projects include 4850 Rugby, a 221-unit residential building above retail; 8280 Wisconsin, a 90,000 SF office building; and 7400 Wisconsin, the former Bethesda main post office. Jad is Vice Chair of the Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board and serves on the Woodmont Triangle Action Group. In 2011 he was named to Real Estate Forum’s “Forty Under Forty.” He is a part of the fifth generation of the Donohoe family to work at The Donohoe Companies. James Donohoe, IV Senior Vice President Jad earned his B.A. in English and Philosophy from Boston College, and The Donohoe Companies his Master’s in Literature from the University of Virginia. He is an eighth- 2101 Wisconsin Ave NW generation Washingtonian. Washington, DC 20007 202-625-4140 Founded in 1884, The Donohoe Companies has the distinction of being [email protected] the oldest full-service real estate organization in the Washington region. It is also one of the largest – and is ranked in the top fifty private companies in the metropolitan area. Donohoe’s operating divisions include Donohoe Real Estate Services, Donohoe Construction Company, Donohoe Hospitality Services, Donohoe Development Company, and Complete Building Services. Connie Fan joined LSG in 1996, and is a partner of the firm. Trained both in architecture and landscape architecture, she is able to work on a wide variety of projects ranging from commercial, institutional and planning projects to public streetscape revitalization projects. Her clients benefited from her consistent involvement in all phases of the projects with energy and enthusiasm. Over the past three years, Ms. Fan expanded the firm’s practice to the Far East with a focus on the vibrant China Market. With the assistance of the firm’s dedicated staff, she is able to meet the many challenges and secure client satisfactions. Ms. Fan is a LEED Accredited Professional with a focus on sustainable site initiatives and smart growth, she leads sustainable design efforts at LSG. Outside of the office, she is actively involved with the redevelopment of the future Tysons Corner. Connie Fan Principal/partner LSG Landscape Architecture Inc. 1919 Gallows Road, 110 Tysons, VA 22182 703-821-2045 [email protected] Miti Figueredo is Vice President for Public Affairs at the Chevy Chase Land Company. Currently, she is managing the Land Company’s redevelopment project at Chevy Chase Lake, which when approved and built will create a walkable, mixed-use community adjacent to a Purple Line stop in between Bethesda and Silver Spring. Previously, she served as the East County Regional Services Director in Montgomery County, Maryland. Before being appointed Regional Director by County Executive Isiah Leggett in 2011, Miti served as Chief of Staff to Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro and as a Senior Legislative Aide to Councilmember Roger Berliner. She is a graduate of Northwestern University School of Law. Miti Figueredo Vice President, Public Affairs The Chevy Chase Land Company 8401 Connecticut Avenue, Penthouse Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-654-2690 (o) 301-655-4694 (c) [email protected] Erin E. Girard is a partner in the firm’s Land Use group. She has experience assisting a diverse group of clients, including local, regional and national developers, institutional users, non-profits, and individual and corporate property owners, on a wide range of real estate, land use, zoning, development and administrative issues. These matters have included due diligence review, zoning entitlements, rezoning, subdivision approvals, special exceptions, variances, master plan development and implementation, historic preservation, administrative appeals, condemnation, and all aspects of the regulatory permitting and licensing process. Ms. Girard has represented clients on these matters before various administrative boards, agencies and legislative bodies in Montgomery County, Gaithersburg and Rockville, as well as in state courts. Ms. Girard received her B.A. from Colgate University, cum laude, and her J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law. Erin Girard Partner Linowes and Blocher, LLP 7200 Wisconsin Avenue, 800 Bethesda, MD 20814 301-961-5153 (o) 240-678-4724 (c) [email protected] Eduardo Han, an Associate with Alvarez & Marsal Pubic Sector Real Estate Services, LLC, specializes in asset management, property management, strategic, transactional, and public/private real estate development services. His primary areas of