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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Library Board 2017 InterviewsSAN RAFAEL Agenda Item No: 1 THE CITY WITH A MISSION Meeting Date: May 1, 2017 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Esther C. Beirne TOPIC: Board of Library Trustees Interviews City Manager Approval: File No: 9-2-3 SUBJECT: INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO FILL TWO FOUR-YEAR TERMS ON THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES, DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TERMS OF KAREN NIELSEN AND CAROL MANASHIL TO THE END OF APRIL, 2021, AND ONE UNEXPIRED TERM TO THE END OF APRIL, 2019, DUE TO THE RESIGNATION OF SEAN PRENDIVILLE (CC) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council interview the following applicants to fill two four-year terms on the Board of Library Trustees, with terms to expire the end of April, 2021, and one unexpired term to the end of April, 2019: Name Karen Nielsen Tyrone H. Cannon Megan H. Lawson SUMMARY/BACKGROUND: Time of Name Time of Interview Interview 5:00 p.m. Jaimi Cortes 5:30 p.m. 5:10 p.m. Carol Manashil 5:40 p.m. 5:20 p.m. Doug G. Van Gessel 5:50 p.m. At the meeting of March 6, 2017, the City Council called for applications to fill two four-year terms on the Board of Library Trustees, due to the expiration of terms of Karen Nielsen and Carol Manashil, to the end of April, 2021, and one unexpired term to the end of April, 2019, due to the resignation of Sean Prendiville. Thirteen applications were received in the City Clerk's Office by the deadline of Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Due to the high volume of applications received, a subcommittee of the City Council carried out an initial review of the 13 applications and selected six applicants to be interviewed by the full City Council. ACTION: Approve staff recommendation. Enclosures: Six (6) Applications FOR CITY CLERK ONLY File No.: 9-2-3 Council Meeting: 05/01/2017 Disposition: Carol Manashil reappointed & Jaime Cortes appointed to the end of April, 2021. Douq Van Gessel appointed to unexpired four -term to the end of April, 2019. City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Which Boards would you like to apply for? Board of Library Trustees Submit Date: Mar 28, 2017 Status: submitted Question applies to Board of Library Trustees. The deadline for filing applications is Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Clerk's Office. Karen First Name Email Address 310 Orchid Drive Street Address San Rafael City 34 years Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Home: ( Primary Phone retired Employer Business Address S. Nielsen Middle Initial Last Name Mobile: ( Alternate Phone Job Title Suite or Apt CA State Friends of the San Rafael Public Library, 1100 E St., San Rafael, CA 94901 Interests & Experiences 94903 Postal Code Karen S. Nielsen Page 1 of 2 Do you participate in any civic activities? As an active and on-going member of the Friends of the Library and co -manager of its bookshop, I devote a great deal of my time to fundraising for and educating the public about the San Rafael Public libraries, its programs and services. In the past, I served on the city's Critical Facilities Commission and the subsequent election bond election to renovate or replace operation headquarters for the police and fire departments. I also was a member of the elections committees for the two successful library parcel tax measures. List any civic organizations of which you are a member: San Rafael Public Library Board of Trustees Friends of the San Rafael Public Library Board of Directors Terra Linda Highlands Homeowners Association Education: BA, University of Wisconsin, Madison JD, Empire College School of Law, Santa Rosa Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I am interested in serving on the library board of trustees due to my passionate interest in literacy and education for all segments of society. Now, more than ever, we need community members who are able to read or listen, comprehend and analyze the complex sea of information surrounding them. This is crucial not only for individuals but for the health of the community. Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: I have no personal or financial interests that would be in conflict with the city other than as a homeowner and resident. My husband is a real estate broker who is involved in real estate sales, investment and management in Marin and neighboring counties. This is a single person business of his. He does not have a staff or agents working with him. Resume 2017.r)df Upload a Resume Karen S. Nielsen Page 2 of 2 Karen S. Nielsen 310 Orchid Drive San Rafael, CA 94903 Objective: Reappointment to City of San Rafael's Library Board of Trustees Volunteer positions and activities Member of the San Rafael Publc Library Board of Trustees: April 2013 to present President, Friends of the Library Board of Directors: February 2014 to July 2016 President, Friends of the Library Board of Directors: July 2008 to July 2010 Co -manager of Friends Books, a nonprofit book shop to benefit the SRPL, April 2009 to present Appointee to the City of San Rafael's Critical Facilities Committee, November 2007 to July 2009 Member of Friends of the Library Board of Directors 2004 to present, served terms as vice president and secretary and assistant book sales chair President, Terra Linda Highlands Homeowners Association, 2006 to 2008, and secretary, 2004 to 2006 Volunteer attorney at the Family Law Center, 1999 to 2001 Other: Member, California State Bar, 1998 -present, currently voluntarily inactive Employment Law clerk, Sonoma County District Attorney's Office, 1996 to 1998 Reporter and editor for Bay City News Service, 1986 to 1995 Freelance writer News reporter for the Escondido Times -Advocate, 1993 to 1980 Education: Empire College School of Law, Santa Rosa. JD, cum laude, 1997, University of Wisconsin, Madison. BA, major in journalism, 1972 City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Which Boards would you like to apply for? Board of Library Trustees Submit Date: Mar 20, 2017 Status: submitted Question applies to Board of Library Trustees. The deadline for filing applications is Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Clerk's Office. Tyrone First Name Email Address 9 Egret View Street Address SAN RAFAEL City 19.5 Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Home: ( Primary Phone University of San Francisco Employer Business Address H Cannon Middle Initial Last Name Mobile: ( Alternate Phone Dean, University Libraries Job Title 2130 Fulton Street San Francisco, CA 94117 Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? Yes. Suite or Apt CA State 94901 Postal Code Tyrone H Cannon Page 1 of 2 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: Marin County Free Library Commission Board Friends Board of Directors, San Francisco Public Library Education: B.S. University of Connecticut M.S.W. University of Connecticut M.L.S. University of Pittsburgh Ed.D. University of San Francisco Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I would bring over 25 years of library experience to the Board. I have been a resident of San Rafael since 1997 and am very interested in serving my community. Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: None 2016Bioaraohical Statement for Tvrone Heath Cannon.docx Upload a Resume Tyrone H Cannon Page 2 of 2 Biographical Statement for Tyrone Heath Cannon Tyrone Heath Cannon has been dean, university libraries at the University of San Francisco since August 1995. He lives in San Rafael, California. He was acting university librarian at Boston College (January 1993 -July 1993), senior associate university librarian (1991-1995), and head of reference (1989-1991). Cannon has also served as head of the social sciences division at Oklahoma State University (1988-1989), head of the social work library at Columbia University (1984-1988), and social sciences librarian (1981-1983) at the University of Texas at Arlington. Prior to becoming a librarian, Cannon was a clinical social worker. Cannon has been an active member of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). He was president in 2003-2004 and ACRL Councilor in 2006- 2007. In 2014-2015, he served on the ACRL 75th Anniversary Task Force and chaired the ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year Award Committee. In addition, he has served on planning committees for ACRL National Conferences in Baltimore (2005-2007) and Philadelphia (2009-2011). His service to the American Library Association (ALA) includes the Standing Council on Minority Concerns (1993-1995), the Membership Committee (1997-1999), ALA Budget Analysis and Review Committee (2006-2009), and the ALA Nominating Committee (2007-2008). He is presently serving on the ALA Elections Process Task Force. Cannon has been active at the local, state, and national level, serving on the Friends Board of the San Francisco Public Library (2006-2012), Catholic Research Resources Alliance Executive Board (2012 to present), Marin County Free Library Board of Commissioners 2015 to present), California Library Services Board (2004- 2014), Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium Executive Board (2012- 15), and the University of North Texas LIS Board of Advisors (2009 to present). He was elected to the Center For Research Libraries Board of Directors in April 2016 for a three-year term. He is the current chair of the Hormel Center, San Francisco Public, Advisory Board. Cannon earned his B.S. and M.S.W. at the University of Connecticut and his M.L.S. at the University of Pittsburgh. He received his Ed.D. from the University of San Francisco. City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Which Boards would you like to apply for? Board of Library Trustees Submit Date: Mar 28, 2017 Status: submitted Question applies to Board of Library Trustees. The deadline for filing applications is Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Clerk's Office. Megan First Name Email Address 562 Woodbine Dr Street Address San Rafael City 6 Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Mobile: ( Primary Phone Pacific Gas & Electric Company Employer Business Address H Middle Initial Home: Alternate Phone Lawson Last Name Senior Regulatory Manager Job Title 77 Beale St Mail Code B1 OC San Francisco, CA 94105 Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? Suite or Apt CA State 94903 Postal Code I have participated in several volunteer activities (park clean up, tree planting, holiday cards) sponsored by my employer. Megan H Lawson Page 1 of 2 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: not applicable Education: B.A. Economics from UC Santa Barbara Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Now that my kids are nearing school age, I'd like to take a more active role in the community in which we raise them. We have loved our six plus years in San Rafael and are regular library users. Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: none that I am aware of Meaan Lawson Resume 3 17.odf Upload a Resume Megan H Lawson Page 2of2 MEGAN LAWSON 562 Woodbine Dr. San Rafael, CA 94903 ( WORK EXPERIENCE 2003 — Present, Pacific Gas and Electric Company San Francisco, CA Regulatory Relations Senior Manager, Dec 2012 present • Responsible for short and long term rate forecasts used for internal decision making and external communication • Regulatory point of contact with California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on transmission permitting issues. Collaborate with Law, Land, and Environmental Policy to bring issues of concern to the CPUC. Coordinate regular meetings with CPUC CEQA and Permitting staff. CPUC Advisory Team member. • Lead bi-weekly Section 851 meeting with Law, Capital Accounting, Land, and Corporate Real Estate to assess potential transactions involving the encumbrance of Company assets to determine whether a filing is required. Document decision-making process to ensure consistent application. Team provides end-to-end support for all Section 851 advice letter filings. • Provide expertise to internal clients on CPUC Tariff application, advice letter application and procedure, and Rules of Practice & Procedure. • Proactively review CPUC proposed decisions for tariff and advice letter implications. Translate decisions to team so they can better support regulatory case managers. • Manage team responsible for the coordination of over 350 advice letters, related protests, and data requests each year. • Regularly benchmark with other utilities on tariff development, organizational best practices and advice letter strategy. • Manage seven direct reports. Provide regular coaching, feedback, and written evaluations. Energy Procurement Manager, Dec 2010 -Dec 2012 • Implemented EP -wide Compliance Risk Management initiative consisting of over 1,700 compliance requirements from more than 20 agencies. Assigned requirements to Directors and established a quarterly process for Director sign - off of compliance requirements and associated controls. • Coordinated EP -wide operational risk evaluation and mitigation alternatives. Presented findings and recommendations to Senior Management. • Evaluated and tracked cost recovery risk areas in EP. Researched other utility proceedings for similar cost recovery treatment and lessons -learned. • Managed one direct report. Provided regular coaching, feedback, and written evaluations. Regulatory Relations Manager, May 2009 - Dec 2010; Supervisor, Dec 2007 — Apr 2009; Sr. Analyst, Mar 2006 - Dec 2007 • Supported lines of business in achieving regulatory objectives in various proceedings, such as: 2010 Long Term Procurement, Nuclear Decommissioning, Small Business Backbilling OIR, and Section 851 filings. • Coordinated communications with CPUC staff and Public Advisor's office to ensure consistent, accurate messaging. • Assessed regulatory landscape and developed the optimal approach for supporting business priorities. Gathered information by communicating with Commission staff, researching relevant decisions and actions by other utility companies, and maintaining an ongoing relationship with the CPUC's Energy Division. • Managed team of three Advice Letter analysts. Provided regular coaching, feedback, and written evaluations. • Oversaw installation of Oracle TM2 database to better track and manage advice letters and tariffs. Corporate Accounting Accounting Analyst, Apr 2005 — Mar 2006; Associate Analyst, Apr 2003 — Apr 2005 • Responsible for accounting of power procurement, including qualified facilities, gas hedging contracts, and bilateral purchase agreements. Reconciled over 15 accounts each month. EDUCATION University of California at Santa Barbara B.A. in Business Economics, with Emphasis in Accounting, June 2002 ADDITIONAL Accreditations: Passed all sections of CPA exam Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, SAP, Tariff Manager 2 City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Which Boards would you like to apply for? Board of Library Trustees Jaimi Cortes First Name Email Address 15 EI Pavo Real Circle Street Address San Rafael City 5 Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Mobile: ( Primary Phone Women's Foundation of California _ Employer Business Address Middle Initial Last Name Home: ( Alternate Phone Senior Program Manager Job Title 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 450, Oakland, CA 94903 Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? Submit Date: Mar 08, 2017 Status: submitted P\ A 11 All /1 !1 State Postal Code I've dedicated my professional career to work for the better good and make an impact in my community. For over 15 years, I have worked in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector to support our most vulnerable populations. Since moving here five years ago, I have also personally volunteered and/or financially supported many organizations such as Homeward Bound, Adopt A Family, Reading Partners, Taproot Foundation and UCLA Scholarship Fund. Jaimi Cortes Page 1 of 2 List any civic organizations to which you are a member: I have recently branched out by attending and helping to coordinate San Rafael neighbors for positive and effective action for a healthy community. I would be honored to be engaged locally and support the efforts needed for our libraries. I am a member of many other professional associations and affinity groups. Education: Pepperdine University • Master of Business Administration, Leadership Concentration • Global Business Intensive (Shanghai, China) University of California, Los Angeles • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Women's Studies Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I would love to bring my knowledge in community outreach and engagement, strategic planning, fundraising, event planning and overall passion to expand and increase access of the library offerings to all residents in San Rafael. Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: Not applicable JCortes Resume 030817.docx Upload a Resume Jaimi Cortes Page 2 of 2 JAIMI N. CORTES 15 El Pavo Real Circle • San Rafael, CA 94903 • ( SUMMARY OF SHILLS • Results -oriented, highly effective professional with extensive knowledge in philanthropy, community relations and nonprofit management. • Experienced in project management, strategic planning and systems improvement. • Exceptional interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build collaborative work relationships and strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA 10/14 -Present Senior Program Manager, Oakland, California • Responsible for entire $2 million grantmaking process from proposal development and review, approval and award disbursement, reporting requirements, and payment obligations to ensure alignment with Foundation's mission and philanthropic partners. • Oversee selection, evaluation, migration and initiation of new grantmaking software system. • Manage the workforce development initiative which includes grantmaking, convenings, evaluation, and strategic planning to improve the economic security of women and families in California. • Communicate extensively with non-profit grant partners, donors and Board of Directors. TAPROOT FOUNDATION Consultant, San Francisco, California 4/14-11/14 Pro Bono Strategy Consultant for the United Way of the Bay Area to develop value -based strategies, strengthen best practices and identify corporate partnerships to assist in placing San Francisco's youth into summer employment and internship opportunities. FIRST 5 LA Program Officer, Los Angeles, California 7/08-4/12 • Developed and implemented a community investment initiative through the monthly engagement of 200 local leaders, businesses, public officials and non-profit partners to build a strategic plan. • Interdepartmental and team liaison on grant applications, best practices, outreach and regional administration to support effective processes and ongoing learning within our services. • Managed grant objectives and fiscal compliance for 12 school districts and community-based agencies totaling over $8 million to support early childhood education. • Provided capacity building, technical assistance, sustainability planning, professional development trainings, and comprehensive service integration to ensure grantee agencies met programmatic goals. PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK Community Outreach Manager, El Segundo, California 3/07-7/08 • Initiated outreach strategies throughout the Southeastern United States which resulted in 12 new affiliates and a 70% increase in volunteers. • Increased the regional annual revenue goal by 28% through development and leveraging strategies. • Management of volunteer driven activities including event planning, educational outreach, health partnerships, public relations, corporate sponsorships, donor relations, and congressional advocacy. • Created an integrated marketing communications strategy to educate the public about First 5 LA's efforts which included collateral such as brochures, flyers, formal and informal presentations, and email campaigns. PHFE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Director of Operations (Aztecs Rising program), Los Angeles, California 12/05-2/07 • Directed daily administrative, programmatic and financial operations including supervision of 22 staff and 6 office sites for a youth development program. • Led the strategic planning process with key stakeholders to produce a final plan to guide the organization's growth over a three year period. • Instituted policy and procedural improvements to create an effective infrastructure. Contract Manager (Headquarters), City of Industry, California 5/03-12/05 • Managed over $8.8 million in grant funding for 35 nonprofit programs throughout California to ensure execution and monitoring of project and fiscal obligations. • Directed a five person team charged with fiscal oversight, human resources, programmatic deliverables, and administrative functions in the contract management and compliance for key clients. • Conducted community outreach, marketing, strategic planning, and fund development activities to leverage over $1.5 million in funding for clients. THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION Program Assistant, Woodland Hills, California 5/01-4/03 • Project support for a $20 million Children and Youth Community Health initiative including community evaluation, capacity building, and other grantmaking activities. • Reviewed letters of interest and prepared quarterly grant recommendations to the Board of Trustees. • Researched current and emerging issues that included state and county budget policies, public health, education, youth development, and status of poor and uninsured. • Organized and managed grant services that included planning statewide events, preparing all correspondence, tracking budgets, attending site visits, and providing technical assistance to applicants. EDUCATION Pepperdine University • Master of Business Administration, Leadership Concentration • Global Business Intensive (Shanghai, China) University of California, Los Angeles • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Women's Studies LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Grants Managers Network, Member Asset Funders Network, Member National Society of Hispanic MBAs, Member MBA Women International, Member UCLA Alumni Association, Member, Scholarship Committee Net Impact, Former Member Step Up Women's Network, Former Member CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES NAME. Carol Manashil STREET ADDRESS: 6 Robert Court CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE: San Rafael, Cal ifornia,94901 RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR 33 PRESENT POSITION: retired NAME OF FIRM: BUSINESS ADDRESS: *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: EDUCATION: B•A•,Literature, American U n iversity, Wash i ngton, DC. M.Litt 18th Century Scottish Literature, Edinburgh University,UK J.D. USF School of Law San Francisco ,Admitted to California bar 1985 PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Volunteer, Friends of SRPL, Committee Member Phillips Campaign For Mayor,Co-Chair Campaign in Support of Measure C. MEMBER OF FOLLOWING CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: Member Friends of The San Rafael Public Library,where I served twice as President. Member Measure C Oversight Committee Since January 1,2013 ,member San Rafael Library Board of Trustees and current Chair. MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: I wish to serve because of my belief in the San Rafael Public Library as a vital and democratic cultural and educational center for our city. I have always been a strong advocate for the maintenance and expansion of library services. DESCRIBE POSSIBLE AREAS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST: NONE DATE: March 13,2017 SIGNATURE:�(L��'-i �1�.��11 G ?l�G Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 City of San Rafael, City Hall, Dept. of City Clerk Time: 5:00 p.m. 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209, San Rafael; CA 94901 * This information will be kept confidential, to the extent permitted by law City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Which Boards would you like to apply for? Board of Library Trustees Doug First Name Email Address 1616 Grand Avenue Street Address San Rafael _ City 23 Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Mobile: ( Primary Phone Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP Employer Business Address G Van Gessel Middle Initial Last Name Home: ( Alternate Phone Partner Job Title Four Embarcadero Center, 17th Floor San Francisco, California 94111 Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? Submit Date: Mar 07, 2017 Status: submitted Suite or Apt P\A AJAAJ State Postal Code I am a member of the "vestry" (i.e., board of directors) and the building committee of Saint John's Episcopal Church in Ross. I have, in the past, been on similar building committees for The Mark Day School and Marin Academy. I also volunteer for the REST Emergency Shelter program at First Presbyterian and for the St. Vincent De Paul Society. Doug G Van Gessel Page 1 of 2 List any civic organizations to which you are a member: Please see above. Education: The University of Michigan, B.A (1982) and The University of Michigan Law School, J. D. (1987) Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I am an avid user of the library's services and would like to give back in return for many years' worth of book borrowing. In addition, I'd simply like to be more active in local community affairs generally. Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: I can't think of any. DVG Bio.adf Upload a Resume Doug G Van Gessel Page 2 of 2 SheppardMullin Doug Van Gessel Partner Four Embarcadero Center Practices Construction Litigation Real Estate, Land Use and Environmental Healthcare Industries Construction Hospitality Life Sciences and FDA Education J.D., University of Michigan, 1987 B.A., University of Michigan, 1982, high distinction Doug Van Gessel is a partner in the Real Estate, Land Use and Environmental Practice Group in the firm's San Francisco office. Areas of Practice Mr. Van Gessel represents clients in all aspects of commercial real estate, with principal focuses on (i) development and structuring of major projects, (ii) creative financial transactions, including construction, term and mezzanine debt, joint ventures and synthetic lease financing, (iii) acquisitions and dispositions, (iv) workouts and restructurings of real estate -secured loans and equity investments, (v) office, industrial and retail leasing and subleasing, and (vi) negotiation of architectural, construction, management and consulting agreements. Mr. Van Gessel is actively involved in pro bono and community service activities in the San Francisco Bay Area and writes and speaks on numerous real estate topics to various trade and bar organizations. Honors Best Lawyers in America (Real Estate Law), Best Lawyers, 2016, 2017 Real Estate and Construction, Legal 500, 2016 Nation's Top 10 Real Estate Lawyers, United States Lawyer Rankings, 2013 Legal 500, 2012 Northern California Super Lawyers, San Francisco Magazine, 2010-2013 Top Real Estate Deals, Daily Journal, 2011 SheppardMullin Experience Reoresentative Transactions Real Estate Development Represented a Fortune 500 company in the development of a 15 million square foot campus facility, including the acquisition, financing, design and construction of the project. Represented a Fortune 100 company in the development of a 2.5 million square foot campus facility in Silicon Valley, including structuring of a sophisticated alternative financing strategy. Represented a prominent San Francisco developer in the purchase, entitlement and development of 181 Fremont Street, a highly visible office ad condominium project which will be the third tallest building in San Francisco and the tallest mixed use building in the Western United States. Represented a national developer in the purchase, permitting, financing and development of a 2,000 acre mixed use retail, hotel, and residential project in Dublin, California. Represented a national hotel developer in purchasing and repositioning a series of luxury hotels throughout the Western United States. Represented a prominent Silicon Valley developer in the purchase, entitlement, subleasing, financing and buildout of both a 2.1 million square foot and an 800,000 square foot office campus. Represented a prominent Silicon Valley developer in the purchase, entitlement and construction of a 1.9 million square foot corporate campus. Represented a prominent Silicon Valley developer in the purchase, entitlement, subdivision, financing and build out of a 1.7 million square foot corporate campus. Represented a developer in the purchase, entitlement and financing of a 680,000 square foot corporate campus. Represented a large institutional developer in the purchase and redevelopment of a 600 room hotel in Southern California. Purchase and Sales Mr. Van Gessel has represented clients in more than $25 billion worth of real estate purchase and sale transactions for office, retail, hotel, industrial multi -family, and medical office and assisted care facilities, including many sophisticated alternative transactions, such as synthetic leases, ground leases, sale leaseback, tenancy in common and various joint venture arrangements. Most notably, he represented clients on the following projects: • The sale of a portfolio of 14 hotels for over $800 million • The purchase of a 1.8 million square foot office campus in Silicon Valley • The purchase of a 1.2 million square foot office campus in Silicon Valley • The purchase of a 1,000,000 square foot corporate campus in Silicon Valley • The purchase of an 815,000 square foot corporate campus in Silicon Valley • The purchase of a 800,000 square foot corporate campus in Raleigh, North Carolina SheppardMullin • The sale of an 8 building corporate campus in Silicon Valley • The sale of a 650,000 square foot shopping center in the East Bay • The sale of a 5 building corporate campus for over $480 million • The purchase of a 2,000,000 square foot corporate campus in the Waltham, Massachusetts area • The sale of a portion of Macy's Union Square store • The sale-leaseback of over $500 million worth of real property, including a 575,000 square foot warehouse in California's Central Valley • The "synthetic leasing" of a series of corporate campus properties in Silicon Valley and Southern California totaling more than 3 million square feet of space • The exchange of a series of Fund intersts valued at $250 millino between two pension funds • The purchase of unimproved property and the development of a 54 story office and condominium project thereon in the SOMA market of San Francisco Leasing Mr. Van Gessel has represented clients in the leasing of over 80 million square feet of office, retail and industrial space in 29 years' worth of transactions. Most recently, in the past three years he handled the following notable transactions. • A lease of nearly 2 million square feet of space to Google, the largest office space lease in California history • A lease of 815,000 square feet of office space to Apple, Inc. • A 700,000 square foot warehouse lease with Amazon • A lease of 718,000 square feet of office space to Google • A least of 700,000 square feet of office space to Google • A lease of over 500,000 square feet of office space to Hewlett-Packard • A series of leases for over 500,000 square feet of office space to Amazon.com • A lease of 350,000 square feet of office space to Amazon • A lease of almost 300,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Livermore, California • A lease of over 250,000 square feet to Google • The subletting of a 405,000 square foot biotechnology campus to an affiliate of Alphabet • A lease of over 250,000 square feet of office space to Aruba Networks • A lease of over 220,000 square feet of office space to Microsoft • A lease of over 220,000 square feet of office space to Motorola Mobility • A lease of over 200,000 square feet of office space to Synopsis • A lease of 55,000 square feet of retail space to Dick's Sporting Goods Data Centers Mr. Van Gessel has represented developers and users in the purchase, financing, design, construction, leasing and operation of data centers for over 20 years, including the following transactions. SheppardMullin • Representation of nationwide developer of data centers in the purchase, development and location of approximately 20 projects worldwide • Representation of industry-leading, worldwide data center REIT in the construction and design contracts for projects worldwide • Representation of a Fortune 50 company in the leasing of data warehouse space nationwide • Representation of a prominent developer n the entitlement, construction and design of 100,000 square foot data center in San Francisco • Representation of a large public company in the leasing of a large data center project in Hillsboro, Oregon Design and Construction Mr. Van Gessel has represented four Fortune 100 companies in all of their design and construction contracts for more than 15 years. He also represents a large data warehouse REIT on all its nationwide design and construction contracts -more than 70 each year. He has represented clients on a wide variety of projects -from hotels and warehouses to shopping centers and even a rocket launching pad. Distressed Loan Sales • Represented a large institutional investor in purchasing a $125 million portfolio of non- performing secured and unsecured debt • Represented a national bank in the purchase of: 1) a $235 million portfolio of REO property and distressed secured debt, and 2) a $55 million real estate secured debt portfolio • Represented a pension fund advisor in the purchase of $70 million in debt secured by multi- family properties • Represented a large institutional investor in purchasing a $120 million portfolio of distressed loan secured by retail properties • Represented a large bank in the sale of over $800 million in REO property and secured and unsecured debt • Represented a local entertainment company in the purchase of a note secured by a retail shopping center Financing Mr. Van Gessel has represented lenders and borrowers in the origination and/or restructuring of over $2 billion worth of real estate, secured debt, including construction and term loans, mezzanine and shared appreciation loans and ground lease financing for office, retail, apartment and hotel projects. He recently served as local counsel in the financing of the Golden State Warriors' San Francisco arena. Community Activities Mr. Van Gessel has represented many non-profit organizations, including AIDS and homeless shelters, artistic and educational organizations, churches, theatres, coffee houses training disadvantaged individuals in retail skills and community outreach programs. He was a member of the St. Mark's School (San Rafael, CA) building committee for many years, a legal advisor to Marin Academy for the expansion of its campus, and a vestry member and co-chair of the building SheppardMullin committee for Saint John's Episcopal Church (Ross, CA) from 2002 through 2004 and again from 2017-2020. He also volunteers his time to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Smart Learning Program, and REST Emergency Shelter Program. Articles Purchase and Sale of Distressed Real Estate -Secured Loans Real Estate Finance, April 1, 2009 Real Estate -Secured Loan Workouts: The Borrower's View The author discusses potential loan workout objectives, strategies and structures from a borrower's perspective. Journal of Bankruptcy Law, April 1, 2009 Real Estate Loan Workouts Issues in Shared Appreciation Mortgages Bloomberg Law Reports, April 1, 2009 Workout Strategies For Landlords and Tenants The Marin Lawyer, March 2009 Subleasing Concerns The Marin Lawyer, March 2009 Biotechnology Leasing Issues February 20, 2009 Purchase and Sale of Distressed Real Estate -Secured Loans February 2009 Subleasing Concerns February 1, 2009 Events Strategic Leasing for Emerging Companies: Achieving Agility in Today's Real Estate Market Hosted by Sheppard Mullin & ACC SFBA May 23, 2013 Space Requirements for Start -Up Companies Third Thursday Emerging Company Webinars LiveMeeting, December 17, 2009