Robert C. Reynolds
1819 Jamaica Way Vista, CA 92081 (760) 727-4980 robertreynolds6248[at]sbcglobal.net

VICE PRESIDENT LAND ACQUISITION/ FORWARD PLANNING

Talented professional with twenty years experience in real estate development, acquisitions, design and planning, municipal processing, and environmental permitting. Strong strategic planner, problem solver, and persuasive leader. Committed to managing operations and projects flawlessly while consistently delivering desired results and contributing to revenue producing activities.

Cross functional team building, communication and interpersonal skills. Interact with stakeholders, focus groups, and government agencies. Keen ability to see the big picture while staying abreast of business details and tight deadlines.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

President, Reynolds Consulting Group, Vista, CA 10/08-present

Independent consultant to the real estate industry focusing on land acquisition, entitlement issues, agency and environmental approvals, zoning and permitting, and asset management.

Vice President Forward Planning and Development, Brenson Communties, 6/03-9/08.
Responsible for the coordination and management of land acquisition and forward planning activities for over 1,200 units throughout Riverside and San Diego counties including specific plans and master planned communities.
Coordinated proforma budgets and schedules, assisted in the preparation of DRE, and serve as Project Manager for the preparation CFD, LAFCO, CEQA, ACOE, CDFGW, EIR, ESA and NEPA documents.
Ensure CEQA and NEPA project quality, schedule and budget objectives are being met. Conduct site inspections and lead safety meetings.
Manage multidisciplinary teams of staff and sub consultants. Manage regulatory compliance, and permitting through various agencies.
Write various generalist sections of CEQA and NEPA documents, such as alternatives, land use impacts, and demographic impacts, and review/edit sections prepared by resource specialists. Familiar with OSHA and EO regulations.
Knowledgeable in areas related to construction, waste water and infrastructure systems, utility design and relocation.
Research and prepared cost analysis reports, prepared technical reports, recruited and managed several professional technical disciplines, issued contracts and regularly appeared before public agencies and community forums on topics related to inclusionary zoning, fee adjustments, and density issues.
Manage a staff of six mid level project managers and administrative staff, coordinated assignments, preside over weekly staff meetings, and provide mentorship to staff level employees.
Senior Project Manager, 4/00- 5/03, Garrett Group, Temecula, CA.
Senior level manager for a real estate investment group specializing in land acquisition, entitlements and transfer of sale.
Served as group leader for a department of six project managers, managed a department budget of $12M, and reported directly to the Board of Directors.
Performed initial due diligence of properties within our portfolio (1,000 acres), compiled proforma budgets and cost analysis, recruited and coordinated multiple professional and technical disciplines, and provided strategic leadership during the forward planning and entitlement process.
Managed the CEQA and NEPA process from reporting through permitting.

Senior Project Manager, 1/98-3/00, McMillin Companies, National City, CA.
Financial and project management responsibility for a 1,200 acre master planned community (Scripps Ranch) and five neighborhoods.
Managed the land development, planning, entitlements and construction activity.
Assisted in the development of business plans, budgets, and chaired committee for investor relations.
Assisted in the development of new product, coordinated sales and marketing activity, and managed the orderly flow of construction.
Managed the sub consultants performing CEQA and NEPA studies and reports, and managed the permitting process for wetlands and sensitive habitat.
Division President, Consultant, 1/97-1/98, Richmond American Homes, Van Nuys, CA.
Responsible for the managed growth of a national homebuilder for the Los Angeles/Ventura County region.
Managed land acquisition, planning and entitlements, prepared budgets and proformas, conducted financial and market analysis, and coordinated municipal approvals.
Drafted contracts for land acquisition, attended public hearings, and directed the planning and development of new communities.
Managed the environmental review process and permitting to include the CEQA and NEPA document preparation.

Executive Director, 1992-1997, Antelope Valley Building Industry, Lancaster, CA.
Responsible for the management and administration of a large non-profit industry with over 300 members.
Set goals, policies and political objectives for the association, developed educational seminars, promoted fundraising events, appeared and testified before municipal agencies, and chaired several financial and political committees.
Served as the political and legislative liaison for the industry at local and state meetings.


EDUCATION
B.A. Public Administration/Urban Planning
San Diego State University

MILITARY SERVICE
United States Army
1st Air Cavalry Division
US Army Aviator

LICENSES
California B-1
General Contractor

AFFILIATIONS
Southwest Riverside BIA
Urban Land Institute
Southwest Riverside Economic Development Corp
American Planning Association