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Michael performs situation assessments to advise clients in the alignment of their current property assets and workplace environment to desired corporate business practices and objectives. Michael has represented owners and occupiers under diverse contract structures, consulting clients on preconstruction negotiations, location selection, workplace programming, schedule estimation, and budget forecasting. He undertakes the acquisition of design, construction and relocation best-in-class providers - creating a client tailored solution from the full spectrum of project delivery methods. Well versed in facility operations, Michael guides clients on furniture, fixtures, equipment, signage, audio-video conferencing, security, communication and mechanical & electrical system integration. He demonstrates expertise in comparing potential locations based on net present value of all-inclusive (direct and indirect) occupancy budgets. Over the past nine years in northern California, he has successfully managed in the public and private sectors, completing healthcare, education, institution, commercial office and advanced technology projects. Prior to affiliation with Client Solutions, Michael was an Owner Representative for Sun Microsystems' fast-track development of a 1.2 million gross square-foot Silicon Valley campus. The project consisted of nine build-to-suit class 'A' office and server laboratory buildings. Michael's team was responsible for cradle-to-grave management of the 47-acre greenfield site, building shell/core and interiors for an on schedule occupancy below established budget. Employing industry best practices to achieve client goals, Michael's approach has a proven track record of success in over two million square-feet of property for companies such as Plantronics, Inc., Sun Microsystems, Inc., Downey Brand, LLP, Marin General Hospital and Tellabs, Inc. Michael obtained a Master of Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri and is a California licensed Real Estate Broker/Owner and General Engineering & Building Contractor. He serves as Corporate Relations Vice President of the international Project Management Institute (PMI), Bay Area Chapter and is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM). Michael has lived in the Bay Area with his wife since 1996. They have two children and enjoy sea kayaking, golf, tennis, and scuba diving. | 