BNSF Rail Yard - LaDonna DiCamillo - Friday, May 3rd 2013

LaDonna DiCamillo, Dir. Governmental Affairs, BNSFLaDonna DiCamillo

Director Governmental Affairs
BNSF Railway Company

www.bnsf.com

BNSF (Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad) is planning to build their 156 acre Southern  California International Gateway rail yard (SCIG) project to provide near dock rail service so trucks can load their cargo containers a few miles from the Ports, onto trains for distribution versus the now 24 mile trip that cargo needs to go by truck to the current BNSF rail yard near LA.  

This proposed project is slated to be built on land owned by the Port of Los Angeles. This project is not without controversy. The City of Long Beach formerly opposes the project. 

Join us for breakfast and learn the details of this project directly from LaDonna DiCamillo, Director of Governmental Affairs for BNSF. 

The Long Beach Commercial Real Estate Council is proud to continue serving our industry by bringing timely subjects to you, our members, so that you can make informed decisions on matters effecting your business.

Bio

LaDonna DiCamillo is the Government Affairs Director for BNSF Railway Company in Los Angeles. Ms. DiCamillo works with California communities to address rail-related issues at both local and legislative levels in an effort to facilitate trade growth and improve freight mobility while sustaining livability in the communities through which BNSF operates.

Ms. DiCamillo began her railroad career in 1989 in the Research and Development Department of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (a predecessor to BNSF) where she conducted laboratory testing related to environmental and failure analysis projects. In 1991, she was promoted and moved to California where she worked for BNSF’s Environmental Department for ten years. As Manager Environmental Operations, Ms. DiCamillo implemented and managed numerous environmental compliance programs at BNSF facilities. In 1999, she joined BNSF’s Government Affairs Group.

Ms. DiCamillo obtained her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas in 1989. In 1999, Ms. DiCamillo completed her Juris Doctorate at the University of La Verne, College of Law.

Ms. DiCamillo is the Vice Chair of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the boards of the Los Angeles Area Chamber, the LAEDC and FuturePorts. She is an active member of the State Bar of California.

Ms. DiCamillo and her husband reside in Upland, California.

Damon Dunn, LB Mayoral Candidate & Developer - April 5th, 2013

Damon Dunn

Principal - Tricor Corporation

www.damondunn.com

The LBCREC is excited to have Damon Dunn, candidate for mayor of Long Beach, founded a real estate development firm that developed $160 million of total development nationwide. He will talk about how they started the company, what challenges they faced, how they grew the company, how the real estate market crash impacted their development model, and what opportunities are out there today.

Biography

tricor corporation                                                                                                                ca, az, nc, fl Co-Founder and Partner, Real Estate Development and Investment Firm.  Principal owner of company that sourced, developed, advised, and invested in 31 retail properties across U.S.   Negotiated purchase, lease, tenant buyout, easement covenant and restriction, quit claim, remediation, and other agreements dealing with acquisition and construction of retail development projects.  Developed feasibility studies working with civil / environmental / geotechnical engineers, general contractors, architects, and retail tenants.  Developed pro forma analysis to evaluate cost benefit and returns analysis. Managed entitlement process while working with planning and zoning commissions, city council, and departments of city planning, municipal permitting, municipal development, and transportation.  Managed construction and turn-over of projects.  Raised private equity and debt to finance projects; negotiated documents to support the financing, construction, and disposition of assets; key lending partners (Bank of America, Wells Fargo) Investment Philosophy & Objectives Opportunities with strong downside protection based on tenant strength and intrinsic asset value.  Equity value creation via projects completed under budget and market value from rental income realized Investments Realized: 153,000 sq ft and $60 mm AUM Eckerd Drug Stores: sourced, developed, and invested in six properties in NM from 2003-2006.  Sold to investment partner 18 months after project completion Walgreens: sourced, developed, and invested in five properties in FL from 2007-2010.  Sold to investment partner 18 months after project completion Current Investment Holdings: 84,000 sq ft and $30 mm AUM   CVS Pharmacy: developed and invested in Glendale, AZ property in 2004 Bank of America: ground lease carve out from development project in AZ in 2005 Zebulon Crossings: developed and invested in NC shopping center in 2006 Missions Village: developed and invested in Southern CA shopping center in 2009 Walgreens: developed and invested in two Northern CA stores; expected completion in 2011 Advisory: 170,000 sq ft and $50 mm capital CVS Pharmacy: advised and developed 8 stores in Southern CA area Savers: advised and developed thrift store anchored center in AZ Walmart: advised and developed build-around property for Walmart store in WV

Visiting hoover Fellow                                                                                       Palo alto, CA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS LONG BEACH EDUCATION FOUNDATION               LONG BEACH, CA

national football league                                                                                             fl, oh, ny, tx Professional Football Player Played for Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys

Harvard Business School Executive Education                                       cambridge, ma NFL Business Management and Entrepreneurial program 2005

Stanford University                                                                                                           palo alto, ca Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy 4-Year Varsity Football and Track letterman, NCAA Academic Scholarship, All-PAC 10 Honors

Ordained Baptist minister

Laura Bruno - Maximizing referrals from Network & More - 3/1/13

Laura Bruno  -  Principal - SBL Consulting

Laura is an expert in how to effectively network to maximize your referrals as well as how to most effectively tailor your sales approach to most effectively interact with different personality types.   

If you have ever been involved with networking groups and were not getting the referral numbers, come hear Laura speak.   She will discuss what most people are doing wrong and how to Network right!

Laura will also discuss how to understand the sales motivations of different personality types and how to tailor your approach to each of the major personality types.   Never walk away from a meeting saying "I just didn't click with that person".

We encourage you to join us for Breakfast on Friday March 1st and learn from Laura how to make more money!

Laura's Biography

Laura A Bruno is a trainer, speaker, and a consultant. She is the owner of SBL Consulting and

boldly brands herself as , “The Business Relationship Authority.” She is also a Certified

Professional Behavioral Analyst, which simply means she has spent a lot of time and money

getting certified in DISC, the universal language of behavior styles.

Laura helps business professionals… Make more money… Have more fun… Using a proven and

effective system…That is all about building professional relationships and strategic alliances to

generate more referrals. She leads workshops in person in Torrance and Anaheim Hills.

Prior to venturing out on her own, Laura worked for Pacific Bell which is now AT&T (again) for 21

years in sales/marketing and HR. She won many company level and community awards for her

achievements.

Laura has spoken at many Chambers of Commerce gatherings, countless networking groups, and

at industry specific conferences such as, painting, lighting, interior design, CPA’s, financial

planners, attorney’s and other professional organizations.

She was nominated for Business of the Year in 2007, 2009, and 2010 by her students. She was

also nominated for the SBA Business of the year in 2010 and won the Rising Star Award with

NAWBO-IE (National Association of Women Business Owners) in 2010.

She has worked with over 1500 companies and has been successful in helping business

professionals increase and double their revenues since 2004.

On a personal note, she is a proud baseball mom and her son is in college now. Laura loves

watching NFL football, playing golf, going to the beach and Disneyland.

Derek Burnham & Becky Blair - Long Beach Planning Dept. - Feb. 1st 2013

The LBCREC is pleased to welcome

Becky Blair - Chair of the Planning Commission, City of Long Beach

Derek Burnham - Planning Administrator, City of Long Beach

Mr. Burnham & Mrs. Blair will be presenting the changes being made to the Planning Department and planing and development procedures as they pertain to commercial real estate development.

Some of the highlights being discussed include the New Downtown Plan which includes provisions removing parking requirements, and height restrictions.  

We encourage you to join us on Friday for breakfast.   

Becky Blair - Chair Long Beach Planning Commission

After obtaining her California Broker’s license, Becky Blair established Blair Commercial Real Estate Inc. in 1983, and quickly became a force in Long Beach commercial real estate. Throughout her almost 30 years in commercial real estate, Ms. Blair has represented hundreds of commercial buyers and sellers in sales and leases, and has been involved with the sale or lease of hundreds of thousands of square feet of office, retail, and industrial space/buildings throughout Long Beach. Ms. Blair is active in local and state commercial real estate groups, including serving as President of the largest commercial association in California, AIR Commercial Real Estate Association, which boasts 1,500 members from Orange County to Ventura.

Derek Burnham

Bio forthcoming

Mike DuRee - Long Beach Fire Chief - Jan. 11th 2013

Mike DuRee 

Long Beach Fire Chief

The LBCREC Is proud to have Mike DuRee speaking to us on Friday Jan. 11th 2013.   Mike will be discussing how the LBFD works with the commercial real estate community;  newly enacted fire codes; and changes within the planning department.

He will be focusing on the LBFD review process of commercial real estate related development / redevelopment projects.  This includes over the counter access to seasoned representatives from the Fire Marshall's office in the 4th floor planning department.

 Mike DuRee's Biography

With nearly two decades of service to the Long Beach Fire Department, Mike DuRee is recognized as a leader in the field of fire and emergency services.  Chief DuRee is a 5^th generation City of Long Beach employee and a 4^th generation Firefighter in Long Beach.  Serving the Long Beach community since 1994, DuRee has a broad understanding and knowledge base on Fire service issues that face our densely populated, urban community.  Chief DuRee has a proven record of leadership and strategic planning in the fields of fire suppression, EMS, all hazards emergency response and fire prevention.

Mike’s operational experience includes serving with distinction as a Chief Officer, incident commander, company officer, paramedic and public information officer.  Mike has served as a Captain with the Marine Safety Division rescue boat program and public safety dive team member, giving him extensive knowledge of the maritime environment.

Mike and his wife of 12 years, Aimee, along with their daughter Claire have made Long Beach their home for their entire lives.  Born and raised in Long Beach, Mike has taken an active role in numerous community groups and local non-profit organizations that seek to improve the quality of life in Long Beach for all residents.

Mike has a bachelors degree in Public Administration and is currently a candidate for his Masters degree in Public Administration with an emphasis on communication and public relations.  Mike is a graduate of Harvard University, Kennedy School of government executive fellowship program for senior executives in State and Local government and has been certified by the State of California as a Public Information Officer for large scale incidents.

Over his career, Chief DuRee has provided strategy, planning, leadership and management advice to international organizations, non-profits, government agencies at all levels, educational institutions and private businesses.  Mike has strong ties to the local community and is a recognizable presence throughout the City.  

In addition to his professional activities, Mike is a volunteer youth mentor, avid sailor and cyclist.  Mike loves to golf and enjoys all water related activities.