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John Low
2 Flintridge, Irvine, California 92603
949-854-0604 (Home) 949-836-5591 (Cell) ~ alfa85fe@westpost.net
Senior Executive: Real Estate, Construction & Asset Management
Asset Management | Multi-Property Development/Construction | Acquisition/Lease E
xpertise
Versatile and successful professional with over 20 years of diverse experience d
irecting all aspects of real estate acquisition and development initiatives, wit
h over 8 years as an executive leader and business owner. Unsurpassed expertise
in all phases of management, with a background that includes projects into the
hundreds of millions of dollars, as well as hands-on expertise in key areas incl
uding entitlements, budget and asset management and build-to-suit development. E
xtensive history of creating new business, delivering immediate positive results
and management of complex projects with extraordinary success. Extensive REIT
experience with Kilroy Realty and Prologis.
Executive Performance
Low Archibald Real Estate Group, Inc., Newport Beach, California ~ 2002-Present
Low Archibald specializes in maximizing investor value through real estate devel
opment, real estate acquisitions/dispositions and asset repositioning.
President
Established business success through creation of new development projects in Cal
ifornia and Hawaii. Sourced 11 new projects, drawing on existing relationships
and aggressive marketing to identify new development opportunities. Closely liai
sed with the brokerage, lending and construction community to maintain existing
relationships and create new opportunities.
Key Accomplishments:
* Acquired, developed and sold 11 projects with a capitalized value in excess of
$400MM.
* Successfully developed a diversified portfolio of industrial and medical offic
e projects.
Werdin Corporation, Newport Beach, California ~ 1999-2002
Developer of industrial and commercial properties in Southern California and Ari
zona. Werdin Corp. is recognized for its development of small industrial and co
mmercial buildings for sale.
Vice President and Director of Acquisitions and Development
Expertly managed development and sales/leasing of projects with a total value of
$30MM. Sourced new project opportunities and served as chief liaison with inv
estors, brokers and consultants.
Key Accomplishments:
* Developed, leased and sold a 100K s.f. office building in Irvine post dot-com
bubble.
* Generated highest per square foot price in market for 12 industrial buildings
on an environmentally impacted site in Santa Ana, California.
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Professional Experience Continued
Kilroy Realty Corporation, Santa Monica, California ~ 1997-1999
Kilroy Realty's capabilities span all aspects of real estate from land acquisiti
on, financing and property development, to construction management, leasing, pro
perty management and long-term strategic portfolio development.
Vice President
Directed and responsible for beginning -to-end processes from entitlement throug
h construction of 7 large/ complex projects in Orange County, California.
Key Accomplishments:
* Successfully completed 7 development projects in 18 months, with a value over
$300MM.
* Completed 300K building in Foothill Ranch, California for Fujitsu subsidiary.
* Projects included: 5 and 7 story class A office buildings in Long Beach, 215K
s.f. build-to-suit for Boeing, 150K s.f. building for BE/Aerospace, 200K s.f.
building for Targus and 35K s.f. build-to-suit for Advanced Tools.
Waban, Inc., Irvine, California ~ 1994-1996
A former national home improvement warehouse chain based in Irvine, California.
Director of Architecture, Design and Construction
Spearheaded activities of all disciplined involved in multi-store remodel and ne
w ground-up prototype buildings for this retail chain. Led staff of 4 designers
and 6 development managers while overseeing a $60MM budget for 88 store remodel
s and $84MM budget for 14 new stores.
Key Accomplishments:
* Delivered all projects, both remodels and new stores, on time and on budget.
* Overcame budget shortfalls and contractor delays while keeping all stores open
during remodel.
* Provided coaching that allowed all direct reports to exceed their goals achiev
ing superior results.
Career Note: Additional history includes roles as Vice President for Prologis, a
nd Director of
Real Estate for Catellus Development Corporation, which included multiple build-
to-suit transactions for Los Angeles Times, I.T. Corporation, Ingram Micro and M
icroCenter Electronics. Previous positions include Project Manager for Cabot,
Cabot and Forbes and Hill Pinckert Architects.
Education, Certifications & Affiliations
* Bachelor of Architecture- California State University San Luis Obispo
* Registered Architect, State of California
* Licensed Real Estate Broker, State of California
* Member, National Association of Industrial and Office Park
* Proficient with MS Office and MS Project Manager