JOHN MARK HOPKINS

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Architecture, 1983
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
REGISTRATION: California: 1986, , Architect
AFFILIATIONS: Strategic Alliance, 2006
Rotary International (fmr.), 2000
American Institute of Architects (fmr.), 1986
SUMMARY
John Hopkins has had over 30 years of experience in Architecture. He has provided planning services to major
Institutions and has managed the development of site improvements, and building projects for educational, religious,
civic, military, and corporate clients. Mr. Hopkins has developed a specialty in managing state-of-the-art facilities
involving many disciplines and has developed documentation procedures that identify client requirements in clear terms.
His procedures have been developed specifically to maintain project schedules and budgets through completion and to
minimize change-orders by adhering to strict project checking guidelines.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
As Managing Associate with Grillias Pirc Rosier Alves (GPRA) from 1984 to 1995, Mr. Hopkins managed a multidisciplined
staff of over 25 Architects and Engineers and opened their first branch office in 1993. His leadership was
instrumental in developing special programs for commercial development, institutional, and government projects. He
successfully implemented the phased construction of several Master Planned Community Colleges, each comprising
over 100 million dollars of planned facilities and also served as project manager on other comparable corporate,
educational, military, civic, and aerospace projects. Mr. Hopkins performed feasibility studies resulting in funding for
numerous Major Capital Outlay Improvement Projects and served as project manager on Cal State LAs 27 million dollar
Engineering Building Renovation Project.
In 1995 Mr. Hopkins founded John Hopkins Associates (JHA). Since founding JHA, Mr. Hopkins has managed the design
and construction of educational, religious, commercial, industrial and residential developments throughout California.
John Hopkins has also served other architectural and multi-disciplined firms where he has provided project management,
architectural and planning services. The firms organization included employed staff of up to 8 employees and 4
exclusive consulting staff to provide architectural and engineering services at 3 offices. The firm also has provided a
variety of services including construction management, and design/build services. John has developed a specialty in
capital outlay planning and detailed programming of highly equipped facilities for universities and colleges throughout
California and has been instrumental in obtaining over 750 million dollars in funding for projects varying in size from 3
million to 100 million dollars.
In 2008 Mr. Hopkins began working with Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) in their Riverside office, where he served several
K-12 school districts and the County of Riverside while pursuing new business interests of HED in the Higher Educational
Sector as part of HEDs Education Studio.
EDUCATION
01/81 - 12/83 CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, FULL-TIME
College of Architecture & Environmental Design
San Luis Obispo, California
DEGREE CONFERRED: Bachelor of Architecture, 5 year
Fifth Year Thesis Project: Hollywood Tourist Center
HONORS GIVEN: Cum Laude; Presidents Honor List 81-82, 82-83;
Deans Honor List All sessions
ACTIVITIES: Student Senator: 81-82,
Arch/Edes Student Council: 81-82
MiniRUDAT participant 83
09/75 - 11/80 FRESNO CITY COLLEGE, PART-TIME
Fresno, California
DEGREE CONFERRED: Transfer
John Hopkins (continued)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
10/2008 - 3/2009 HARLEY ELLIS DEVEREAUX PROJECT MANAGER
Riverside, California
Los Angeles, California
Experience / Duties:
Perform project management functions on civic and educational projects in various phases of
design and construction. Assemble project teams and assist with firms business development
activities to K/12, Higher Ed & Civic Sectors. Assist with development of presentation
information & present firms approach to project selection committees. Prepare scope/fee
proposals, and project agreements for new projects using standard and non-standardized
agreement formats. Solicit consultant proposals and prepare consultant agreements for active
projects. Develop work plans, develop & track schedule, man-hours, and budget for new
projects. Perform staff/budget analysis for ongoing projects. Conduct weekly project meetings
and direct activities of project team and consulting staff. Prepare and negotiate additional
service / fee modifications.
Reason for Leaving:
National economic downturn and lack of projected project startups required the firm to have two
lay-offs totaling approximately 1/3 of their staff
7/1995 10/2008 JOHN HOPKINS ASSOCIATES PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
Arroyo Grande, California
Experience / Duties:
Founder and Principal of firm w/ 5-10 staff members located at 3 offices. Direct all business
activities including strategic planning, financial/budget tracking, business development, and
operations/staffing. Principal in charge of educational, corporate, military, civic and religious
projects. Administer Consultants and Architecture/Engineering staff through all phases of design
and construction. Perform Programming, Feasibility Studies, and Master Planning services for
large multifaceted projects. Experienced with projects of highly technical nature involving:
integration of concepts from many disciplines. Oversee Space/Relationship and Design Analysis
using the latest in Life/Safety Model Building Codes. Direct Life-Cycle Cost Analysis and Value
Engineering activities of project team. Provide leadership/ quality control guidance to project
managers/staff in the performance of design and documentation services. Develop integrated
computerized program to prepare Capital Outlay Programs and Funding Requests for University
projects. Oversee the development of detailed program statements including org./function
diagrams & equipment/furnishings list w/ infrastructure requirements. Direct staff in the
preparation of feasibility studies with projected schedules and project budgets. Direct staff in the
performance of enrollment/space needs analysis by mode, discipline and level of instruction.
Perform facility database space analysis. Direct the preparation of Funding Requests and
Project Justifications. Identify required quality control activities, code analysis and review of
governing regulations/building codes. Prepare/coordinate schedules with fiscal/academic
calendars. Perform and manage cost estimating and specification writing duties. Perform
Construction Management services on multi-prime projects Coordinate construction schedule for
multiple trades. Prepare construction documents and manage A/E services for design/build
projects. Perform plan checks, constructability review, value engineering and coordination of
engineering drawings. Coordinate submittals and processing with regulatory agencies. Conduct
job walks, bid analysis and contract negotiation. Administer bid process including preparation of
bid specifications, advertisements, and addendum. Administer construction contract including
preparation of bulletins; cost analysis; preparation of change orders. Review shop
drawings/submittals Conduct weekly construction meetings & on-site construction observation
Review pay requests.
Reason for Leaving:
Desire to be a part of a larger reputable organization that desires to expand and develop their
capability in the field of higher education and technology; where my knowledge and experience on
multi-faceted educational and other highly-equipped facilities would be used to develop and
manage business opportunities and large projects and where I would be able to interact with a
team of highly qualified peers to produce high quality projects.
John Hopkins ( Partial Project Experience continued )
1/1985 - 7/1995 GRILLIAS PIRC ROSIER ALVES
Central Coast Office (1993-1995) MANAGING ASSOCIATE
San Luis Obispo, California ARCHITECT OF RECORD
Corporate Office (1985-1993) ASSOCIATE
Irvine, California SECTOR LEADER
Experience / Duties:
Initiated steps to established firms first branch office located in San Luis Obispo including
staffing office w/ 5-6 staff members. Perform functions of Operations Manager, & Principal
Architect for San Luis Obispo Office. Developed and managed annual budgets. Member of
Management Board Manager of Educational Facilities Studio. Prepare proposals Negotiate
contracts Develop policies. Developed and implemented the marketing plan and served as the
firms spokesperson to clients. Participated in conferences, networked with consultants and
peers within educational, corporate, military, civic and aerospace sectors. Oversee and direct
the services of Branch Office activities and serve as project manager and project architect on high
profile projects. Identify projects to pursue in the educational, corporate, military, civic and
aerospace sectors. Co-Manage company-wide architecture department (15-30) and administer
architectural staff assignments. Oversee and direct the preparation of State Funding Requests
and Project Justifications. Administer Consultants and Architecture/Engineering staff through all
phases of design and construction. Oversee the development of facility program documents and
concept plans. Coordinate and prepare State Capital Outlay Proposals. Direct the preparation
of 5-Year Plans and identify total project budgets consistent with State Guidelines. Conduct
facility studies in preparation and support of repair, maintenance, modernization and replacement
projects. Oversee the preparation of construction documents and supervise cost estimators and
specification writers. Prepare project hourly budgets and work plans, track staffing on projects
and perform cost analysis. Oversee and direct space needs development based on uniform
client standards and recognized standards. Perform plan checking/ quality control activities
including code analysis of governing regulations and building codes. Coordinate/Prepare
schedules to meet fiscal/annual calendar requirements. Coordinate preparation of Seismic and
Engineering Studies, and ADA Accessibility studies.
04/1984 - 01/1985 SALERNO/LIVINGSTON & PARTNERS PROJECT MANAGER
San Diego, California
Experience / Duties:
Project management of multi-unit residential projects including Apartments and Planned Unit
Developments. Responsibilities included: Coordination of consultants and staff through all
phases of design and production. Site planning Building design Presentations to clients/
planning commission/ city council; Design development documents . Construction document
production Building depart processing Performed building investigation and analysis of
conditions Prepared reports documenting condition of facilities, anticipated useful life of building
components, recommended improvement, recommended schedule and replacement costs.
01/1981 - 12/1983 STUDENT AT CAL-POLY, SAN LUIS OBISPO
03/1980 - 01/1981 L. GENE ZELLMER & ASSOCIATES DRAFTSPERSON
Fresno, California
Experience / Duties:
Responsible for office renderings Coordination of commercial / residential drawing production
Building department processing. Served as assistant to Project Architect on San Mateo
Bullocks Department Store. (Left to attend Cal-Poly, SLO from 1/81-12/83.)
01/1979 03/1980 MARTIN - CARNER - CROENI, INC. DESIGNER/ DRAFTSPERSON
Fresno, California
Experience / Duties:
Supervised medical/professional office tenant improvement program. Duties included obtaining
input and approvals from clients/leasing agents/owners Project programming, concept design
and drawing production HVAC system layout Preparation of Title 24 energy calculations
Building department processing Coordination of work for 2-3 individuals.
JOHN MARK HOPKINS
PARTIAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE
EDUCATIONAL
Allan Hancock College, Lompoc Valley Campus -
Lompoc CA
Campus Masterplan
Temporary Campus Development
Off-Site Development
On-Site Development
Phase I Facilities
Admin. /LRC/Student Services Building
Science/Physical Education Building
Business/Computing Building
Phase 1 Parking
Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria Campus -
Santa Maria, CA
Campus Facilities Masterplan
Building M Remodel
Math/Science Building
Bryant Ranch Elementary School - Yorba Linda,
CA
Campus Masterplan (P-8)
Community Athletic Facilities
Administration Building
Multi-Use Building
Classroom Buildings
California Polytechnic State University, SLO
JCA 1-Arch / Eng. Bldg. Funding request
Chino Valley Unified School District - Chino, CA
Chino High School Modernization
Various Improvements (6) Elementary Schools
Colton Joint Unified School District - Colton, CA
Colton High School Interim Housing
Bloomington High School Interim Housing
Washington High School Interim Housing
Terrace View Elementary School Interim Hsg.
Zimmerman Elementary School Interim Hsg.
Corcoran Unified School District - Corcoran, CA
Administration Building Renovation
Gymnasium
California State University, Fullerton
Engineering Building
California State University, Hayward
Telecom Infrastructure Upgrade &
Distance Learning Facilities Feasibility Study
California State University, Los Angeles
Engineering and Technology Building
Renovation Feasibility Study
Conversion Feasibility Study
Renovation and Conversion Construction
Distance Learning Technology Planning
Physical Sciences Building
Renovation Feasibility Study
Conversion Feasibility Study
Salazar Hall/Simpson Tower
Renovation Feasibility Study
Simpson Tower Facility Transition Plan
California State University, Northridge
Corporation Yard Surge Building
Surge Building Tenant Improvements
Engineering Building Feasibility Study
Science Buildings I replacement
Feasibility Study
Detailed Programming
CSU, Sonoma State University - Sonoma, CA
Art Building Renovation Feasibility Study
Art Building Renovation Documents
Coastal Christian School, Arroyo Grande
Arroyo Grande Campus Development Plan
Pismo Campus Masterplan (P-12)
College of the Sequoias - Visalia, CA
Campus Renovation Feasibility Study
Campus Facilities Masterplan
Home Economics Building
Campus Center Building
Child Development Center
Fine Arts/Mathematics Building
Performing Arts Facility
Music Building
Music Wing Renovation/Conversion
Temporary Nursing Facilities
Disabled Access/Asbestos/Seismic Renovation
Gymnasium, Business Bldg.,Technology Bldg.
Mechanical Equipment Asbestos Abatement
Corporation Yard Reconstruction
Access/Utilities/Site Infrastructure
Replacement
Parking Development
Fremont/Newark Community College District,
Ohlone College, Fremont, CA
Campus Facilities Masterplan
Site Development/Infrastructure Replacement
Lecture Hall Conversion
Student Services Building
Academic Computing Building
Child Development Building
Outdoor Physical Education Complex
Disabled Access Study/Campus-wide
Phase 1 - Vehicles
Phase 2 - Walkways/Interiors
Phase 3 - Exterior Elevators
Los Angeles Harbor College - Los Angeles, CA
Technology Building Renovation Study
Technology/Computing Building
Mira Costa College - Carlsbad, CA
Campus Masterplan
Relocatable Complex
John Hopkins ( Partial Project Experience continued )
EDUCATIONAL ( continued )
Mt. San Jacinto College - Menifee Valley, CA
Campus Masterplan
Site Development Expansion
Administration Building
Music Building
Science Building
Allied Health Building
Fine Arts Building
Learning Resource Building
Performing Arts Building
Mt. San Jacinto College - San Jacinto CA
Campus Facilities Masterplan
Administration Building
Business/Technology Building
Music Building
Campus Center Building
Physical Education Complex
Relocatable Complex
Printshop/Warehouse Building
Science/Learning Resource Center
Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College
San Dimas, CA
Renovation Study
Placentia Unified School District - Placentia, CA
Fairmont Elementary Expansion - Yorba Linda
Campus Masterplan
Portable Classroom Building Complex
Food Service Building
Administration Building Addition
Amphitheater
North Fairmont School Site Study
Ruby Elementary Faculty Building Study
Valencia High School Science Building
Templeton Unified School District - Templeton, CA
Plan Checking Services
University of Southern California -Los Angeles, CA
Hedco Neuroscience Building
Student Bookstore Building -
Student Center, Masterplan
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
AT&T
Regional Communications Service Center
Mission Viejo, CA
Fiber-Optic Relay Station - Santa Ana, CA
Bend Chiropractic Life Center - Arroyo Grande, CA
Bergantz Commercial - Grover Beach, CA
Beachfront Plaza
Bullocks Department Store - San Mateo, CA
Calcomp Inc - Anaheim, CA
Seismic Improvements Study
CC Kidney Disease Center - Arroyo Grande, CA
Coldwell Banker - Mission Viejo, CA
Diceon Electronics, Corporate HQ - Irvine, CA
Equity Reach Mortgage Arroyo Grande, CA
Project Management
Building Improvements
General Dynamics - Pomona, CA
CMOS Laboratory
Mezzanine, Building 3
Navy Gage Mezzanine, Building 4
Hallmark Stores, Northwood - Irvine, CA
Kraft Foods Inc. - Buena Park, CA
Truck Wash Facility
Medical/Professional Offices Tenant
Improvements
2,000,000 SF
Montebello, City of - CA
Corporation Yard Masterplan
Bus Wash Facility
Vehicle Maintenance Facility
Oceano Airport Industrial Park Oceano, CA
80,000 SF Park & Subdivision
Orange, City of - CA
Corporation Yard Masterplan
Service Garage
Orange County Water District, - Anaheim, CA
Field Headquarters Masterplan
Administration Building Remodel
Grounds Maintenance Building
Vehicle Maintenance Building
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Ports
Heavy Equipment Vehicle Wash
QuickStart Technologies, Inc. - Newport Beach
El Segundo Branch Office/Training Center
Irvine Corporate Headquarters/Training Center
Newport Beach Branch Office/Training Center
San Diego Branch Office/Training Center
San Francisco Branch Office/Training Center
Santa Clara Branch Office/Training Center
Santa Monica Branch Office Remodel
Woodland Hills Branch Office
Rockwell Inc. - Anaheim, CA
Seismic Improvements Studies
Building 204, 203, 221, 231, 235, 272, 503
Rutherford's Jewelers - Arroyo Grande, CA
Facade & Tenant Improvements
San Bernardino County
Sherriffs Substation Lucerne Valley
San Jacinto Animal Shelter - San Jacinto, CA
SCE, Eastern Division - Santa Fe Springs, CA
Admin. Building Seismic Improvements
Whittier Service Center
Tyler Center Hesperia, CA
U.S. Postal Service - Bell, CA
Seismic Improvements
John Hopkins ( Partial Project Experience - continued)
MILITARY
Light Armored Vehicle Instructional Training &
Equipment Site (Navy) - Camp Pendleton, CA
Administration Building
Armaments Building
Tactics Building
Maintenance Building
Simulation Building
Wash Rack
Camp Roberts (ArmyNG) CA (East Garrison)
Track Vehicle Maint. & Training Equipment Site
Masterplan
O.M. & Armaments Building
Basic Issue Warehouse Facility
Support/Supply & Administration Building
Wash Rack
Camp Roberts (ArmyNG) CA (West Garrison)
Regional Training Site
Training Facility
Wash Rack
March AFB (Air Force) - CA
Composite Maintenance Facility
Aerial Port Training Masterplan
March AFB (AirNG) - CA
Jet Engine Maintenance Facility
Nellis AFB, Base-wide Roof Repairs (AF) - CA
Onizuka Air Station - San Jose, CA
Remodel Computer Complex A and X
RELIGIOUS
Nutwood Street Baptist - Garden Grove, CA
Site Improvements Masterplan
Courtyard / Site Improvements
Colonial Bible Church - Tustin, CA
Relocation Plan
Church of God of Prophecy Oceano, CA
City Church Nipomo, CA
Station Way Campus, Arroyo Grande
Frontage Road Campus, Nipomo
Barros Road Campus, Nipomo
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Riverside, CA
Faith Baptist Church - Victorville, CA
Feasibility Study
Good Shepherd Lutheran, Addition - Fresno, CA
Hope Lutheran - Tustin, CA
Day Care Expansion
Mamos Transition Center Victorville, CA
Loveland Church, - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Christian Center Masterplan
Phase I Sanctuary Building
Loveland Church Academy - Fontana, CA
Site Development Masterplan
Worship Center Improvements
New Life Community Church, Nazarene
Pismo Beach, CA
Conceptual Masterplan
Sanctuary Improvements
Office Remodel
Courtyard / Drainage Improvements
Palm Avenue Church, Fresno, CA
Feasibility Study
Trinity Foundation for Humanity LA, CA
Homeless Recovery Center
Victory Outreach Santa Maria, CA
MASTERPLANNING
Allan Hancock College, Lompoc, CA
Campus Masterplan
Allan Hancock College - Santa Maria, CA
District-wide Facilities Masterplan
Bryant Ranch Elementary - Yorba Linda, CA
Campus Masterplan (K-8)
Camp Roberts, (ArmyNG) - CA
Maintenance & Training Equip. Site
Masterplan
City of Montebello, - CA
Corporation Yard Masterplan
City of Orange, - CA
Corporation Yard Masterplan
Coastal Christian School - Pismo Beach, CA
College of the Sequoias - Visalia, CA
Campus Facilities Masterplan
Fairmont Elementary School, - Yorba Linda, CA
Campus Expansion Masterplan
Freemont/Newark CCD - Freemont, CA
Ohlone College Campus Facilities Masterplan
Hollywood Place, Hollywood, CA
Mixed-Use Masterplan
Loveland Church Academy - Fontana, CA
Site Development Masterplan
Loveland Church, - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Christian Convention Center Masterplan
March AFB, - CA
Composite Maintenance/Aerial Port Training
Facility Masterplan (AF)
Mira Costa College - Carlsbad, CA
Campus Masterplan
MSJC - Menifee Valley Campus Menifee, CA
Campus Masterplan
Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC), San Jacinto, CA
Campus Facilities Masterplan
New Life Community Church, - Pismo Beach
Conceptual Masterplan
Nutwood Street Baptist - Garden Grove, CA
Site Improvements Masterplan
Orange County Water District, - Anaheim, CA
Field Headquarters Masterplan
University of Southern California, - LA, CA
Student Center Masterplan
John Hopkins ( Partial Project Experience - continued)
RESIDENTIAL
Aikin Residence Pismo Beach, CA
Albin Residence - Irvine, CA
Blake Residence Pismo Beach, CA
Cachu Residence Nipomo, CA
Charron Residence Lucerne Valley
Chavez Residence SLO, CA
Chestnut Condominiums - Fresno, CA
Connolly Residence Arroyo Grande, CA
Cotner Mixed Use - Grover Beach, CA
DiSalvo Equestrian Retreat/ Residence
Ranchita (AG), CA
Dixson Historic Farmhouse Arroyo Grande,
CA
Donnelly Residence - Nipomo, CA
Fiechter Residence Pismo Beach, CA
Grant Residence Foundation SLO, CA
Grimes Residence Nipomo, CA
Harding Residence Fontana, CA
Hillside Terrace Apartments - Lemon Grove, CA
168 Units, 10 Buildings and Clubhouse
Heiney Barn - Arroyo Grande, CA
Jones Residence - Garden Grove, CA
Lanai Garden Condominiums -Fresno, CA
46 Units, 12 Buildings
Nelson Residence - Avila Beach, CA
Pack Residence - Grover Beach, CA
Pepper Hill Townhomes - San Diego, CA
Rademacher Residence Arroyo Grande, CA
Rancho Mission Villas - San Diego, CA
Royal Coach Estates - Fresno, CA
Clubhouse & Beach Area
Reavis Residence Wrightwood, CA
Stonerock Residence Nipomo, CA
Swanson Residence Renovation - Anaheim, CA
Swenson Second Dwelling Arroyo Grande, CA
Thompson Residence Nipomo, CA
Thompson PUD Arroyo Grande, CA
Lot Subdivision with Residences
Weber Residence - Pismo Beach, CA