Derek Allen
Managing Partner (LFCP) and President (LFI) at LandForge- Claim this Profile
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Bjorn M.
I had the pleasure of attending HBS with Derek. His hard-working approach was further exemplified by his ability to communicate very effectively. His understanding of the changing landscape internationally provides him a unique perspective on business matters across the spectrum. I learned that he could be quite outspoken on matters he understands and is just as comfortable asking questions on matters he knows less. Derek demonstrates strong and devoted passion for issues and friends he holds dear. Jointly with his strong analytical mind, Derek carries true leadership qualities. I highly recommend him and look forward to collaborating with him in the future.
Reuven Gorsht
I had the extreme pleasure of meeting and studying with Derek at HBS. Derek's ability to manage the detail while clearly seeing the strategy and the big picture are second to none. His level of commitment, organization and leadership stand out as soon as you meet him and even more so, once you've had a chance to work with, or be led by him. He inspires his team, leading through example and at the same time is very humble and collaborative. My wish is to work with Derek again in the near future.
Bjorn M.
I had the pleasure of attending HBS with Derek. His hard-working approach was further exemplified by his ability to communicate very effectively. His understanding of the changing landscape internationally provides him a unique perspective on business matters across the spectrum. I learned that he could be quite outspoken on matters he understands and is just as comfortable asking questions on matters he knows less. Derek demonstrates strong and devoted passion for issues and friends he holds dear. Jointly with his strong analytical mind, Derek carries true leadership qualities. I highly recommend him and look forward to collaborating with him in the future.
Reuven Gorsht
I had the extreme pleasure of meeting and studying with Derek at HBS. Derek's ability to manage the detail while clearly seeing the strategy and the big picture are second to none. His level of commitment, organization and leadership stand out as soon as you meet him and even more so, once you've had a chance to work with, or be led by him. He inspires his team, leading through example and at the same time is very humble and collaborative. My wish is to work with Derek again in the near future.
Bjorn M.
I had the pleasure of attending HBS with Derek. His hard-working approach was further exemplified by his ability to communicate very effectively. His understanding of the changing landscape internationally provides him a unique perspective on business matters across the spectrum. I learned that he could be quite outspoken on matters he understands and is just as comfortable asking questions on matters he knows less. Derek demonstrates strong and devoted passion for issues and friends he holds dear. Jointly with his strong analytical mind, Derek carries true leadership qualities. I highly recommend him and look forward to collaborating with him in the future.
Reuven Gorsht
I had the extreme pleasure of meeting and studying with Derek at HBS. Derek's ability to manage the detail while clearly seeing the strategy and the big picture are second to none. His level of commitment, organization and leadership stand out as soon as you meet him and even more so, once you've had a chance to work with, or be led by him. He inspires his team, leading through example and at the same time is very humble and collaborative. My wish is to work with Derek again in the near future.
Bjorn M.
I had the pleasure of attending HBS with Derek. His hard-working approach was further exemplified by his ability to communicate very effectively. His understanding of the changing landscape internationally provides him a unique perspective on business matters across the spectrum. I learned that he could be quite outspoken on matters he understands and is just as comfortable asking questions on matters he knows less. Derek demonstrates strong and devoted passion for issues and friends he holds dear. Jointly with his strong analytical mind, Derek carries true leadership qualities. I highly recommend him and look forward to collaborating with him in the future.
Reuven Gorsht
I had the extreme pleasure of meeting and studying with Derek at HBS. Derek's ability to manage the detail while clearly seeing the strategy and the big picture are second to none. His level of commitment, organization and leadership stand out as soon as you meet him and even more so, once you've had a chance to work with, or be led by him. He inspires his team, leading through example and at the same time is very humble and collaborative. My wish is to work with Derek again in the near future.
Experience
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LandForge
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Partner (LFCP) and President (LFI)
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2015 - Present
LandForge identifies, acquires, and profitably transitions underutilized properties to their highest and best use. This is accomplished through creating physical environments, and their associated infrastructure, that provide rich spaces for people to live, work, and play. These places bring together diverse people, foster relationships, and inspire people to become vested in, value, and maintain the space, thereby creating Places People Love. LandForge identifies, acquires, and profitably transitions underutilized properties to their highest and best use. This is accomplished through creating physical environments, and their associated infrastructure, that provide rich spaces for people to live, work, and play. These places bring together diverse people, foster relationships, and inspire people to become vested in, value, and maintain the space, thereby creating Places People Love.
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Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member Board Of Trustees; Treasurer
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Apr 2018 - Present
The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA) advances and elevates the community of contemporary arts and culture, establishing Utah as a leading voice for the spirit of innovation, experimentation and dialogue surrounding the issues of our time. The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA) advances and elevates the community of contemporary arts and culture, establishing Utah as a leading voice for the spirit of innovation, experimentation and dialogue surrounding the issues of our time.
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GREENbike
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member; Finance Committee Chair
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Feb 2018 - Present
GREENbike is a next-next-generation bike-sharing program. It is a zero-hassle, zero-emissions way to get around town. It’s a bike-sharing program that meets the transportation, health, and environmental needs of our community. GREENbike is a next-next-generation bike-sharing program. It is a zero-hassle, zero-emissions way to get around town. It’s a bike-sharing program that meets the transportation, health, and environmental needs of our community.
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ROEM
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Operations
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2006 - 2015
Work with a talented team to map-out and implement the integrated delivery of multi-family mixed-use residential developments in urban environments.
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Director of Development
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2010 - 2014
The Director of Development at ROEM is responsible for the entitlement of new project opportunities, risk mitigation, the production of LIHTC models and securing of financial commitments in the overall production of an income-generating portfolio. The Director of Development also leads the development department team members and ensures staff alignment and collaborative engagement with team members assigned to projects from other departments.
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Development Project Manager
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2006 - 2008
Development project lead with profit and loss responsibility for the entitlement, management, marketing, and delivery of single and multi-family units in for-sale and for-rent planned development communities.
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Principal
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2010 - 2012
Strategic consulting, operational planning, capital placement and market making within the field of multi-family residential development. Strategic consulting, operational planning, capital placement and market making within the field of multi-family residential development.
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Consultant
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2008 - 2010
As a consultant at Collaborative Partners I provided asset disposition, physical plant expansion, and strategic planning advisory services to public sector, non-profit, and for-profit clients. Through a facilitative medium I matched clients' business plan objectives to real estate needs and ultimately lead the implementation process as an owner representative from conception through completion. As a consultant at Collaborative Partners I provided asset disposition, physical plant expansion, and strategic planning advisory services to public sector, non-profit, and for-profit clients. Through a facilitative medium I matched clients' business plan objectives to real estate needs and ultimately lead the implementation process as an owner representative from conception through completion.
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Vanir
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United States
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Construction
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300 - 400 Employee
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Project Engineer
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2004 - 2006
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ASWN+ (Allred Soffe Wilkinson & Nichols Inc.)
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Drafter
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1998 - 1999
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Education
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2013 - 2014
Harvard Business School
PLD, Business Administration, Management and Operations -
2005 - 2006
University of Southern California
MCM, Construction Management and Real Estate Development -
1999 - 2005
University of Southern California
BSMPL, Real Estate Development and Urban Planning
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