Experience

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  American Association Management Inc

  • Ann Arbor, Michigan

  • CEO

    • Aug 1984 - Present
    • Ann Arbor, Michigan

    Founded and developed a highly successful real estate management and construction company. Strong growth led to the largest portfolio in Ypsilanti along with locations in Ann Arbor, Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, and Flint. Grew to over 900 apartments, 2500 condominiums, retail, and office space. Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and financial management of over 100 properties. Managed corporate staff, remote site managers, and maintenance team. Created a team of talented professionals and helped them spin off into their own companies such as Pinnacle Management. Brought Make-A-Wish state headquarters to Ann Arbor. Closed the deal personally on thousands of leases and contracts over 27 years. Oversaw all marketing and advertising. Member of Ann Arbor Apartment Association and Chamber of Commerce. Consultant on Real Estate, Investment and Finance. Skilled negotiator and expert on investment real estate. Led by example and instilled a strong work ethic in construction crews as a licensed builder and on the job foreman. Specialist in turnarounds and problem solving, renovating burned, condemned and underperforming properties into a portfolio of high-end units. Purchased and sold properties ranging from 86 to 162 units, values from 1.5 to 6.4 million. Developed a network of connections throughout Washtenaw County with lenders, attorneys, title companies, accounting firms, real estate firms, suppliers, and contractors.

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  Thomson Therapy Center PC

  • Ann Arbor, Michigan

  • CEO

    • Jan 2009 - Present
    • Ann Arbor, Michigan

    Founded and led business solutions firm offering consultation, coaching, and counseling for personal and business success. Bringing balance and excellence to corporations, teams, and individuals. Consulting nationally on Estate and Trust issues. Just completed disposition of 11 million dollar Trust in California. Issues resolved included income property, pistachio ranch, stock portfolio, and WWII fighter jets. Invited guest lecturer on the brain chemistry of addiction at the U. of M. Graduate School. Executive and Personal Coach teaching time management and organizational skills. Chair of the Addictions Special Interest Group for the NASW.

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  Vision Realty & Investments and Triangle Commercial Services

  • Ann Arbor, Michigan

  • President and CEO

    • Feb 2001 - Present
    • Ann Arbor, Michigan

    Founded and led a real estate brokerage and a commercial services firm. Specializing in the sale of income properties and commercial and condominium repair for insurance firms. Licensed real estate broker and past member of the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors. Sales of homes, apartments, land, and commercial property. Corporate renovations, remodeling, and expansion projects, large scale insurance repairs for wind and flooding, condominium repairs.

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  Washtenaw Community College

  • Professor

    • Jan 1981 - Dec 2009

    Teacher of Psychology, Sociology, and Mathematics at Rudolph Steiner High School, Jackson Community College, Schoolcraft Community College, and Washtenaw Community College. Created and taught Technical Mathematics courses broadcast live over Ford Motor Company's satellite network to plants around the country. National recognition for this innovative 3-year program using two-way live feedback technology. Created and taught Outreach Program for Michigan Bell Tech Center and supervised WCC Outreach Centers in Ypsilanti, Willow Run and Chelsea. Founded Part-Time Task Force at Washtenaw Community College. Lead negotiator for WCCEA bargaining unit negotiating the first ever Part-Time contract at WCC. Taught all Industrial Psychology courses. Also taught Mathematics for Elementary Teachers, Mathematics for Nursing Students, and 20 other math courses from addition to calculus. Sat on the Board at Rudolph Steiner as Facilities Chair and was President of the Manchester PTO.

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  March of Dimes

  • Board President

    • 2003 - 2009

    Chaired Division Board, sat on State Board, Co-founded and chaired Signature Chefs Auction. Leadership training.

  • Board President

    • 2003 - 2009

  • Board President

    • 2003 - 2009

  • Board President

    • 2003 - 2009

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  Sharon Township

  • Zoning Administrator

    • Jan 1994 - Jun 1996

    Managed all building and zoning functions for Sharon Township, consulting with homeowners,Contractors, and Washtenaw County Building on blueprints, site plans and zoning law. Wrote and enforced new zoning ordinance for the Township. Have worked with the Ann Arbor Mayor, City Council, Planning Department, Planning Commission, CFO, Treasurer, Historic Commission and neighborhood groups on zoning and building issues and the downtown Master Plan.