KEITH M. CROCCO

35 Buena Vista Drive
Greenwich, CT 06831
203/962-1717


ProfessionalReal estate executive with experience in both commercial/residential development and
Profileasset management. During recent eight-year tenure at Farlap Development Corporation, oversaw land acquisition, regulatory approvals and construction activities. Prior experience at Pacific Development Corporation, responsible for residential/commercial construction and office asset management functions, as well as marina development activities. Background as Operations Manager for a multistate region within the Commercial Real Estate Division of Merrill Lynch.

Strengths: Supervising all aspects of complex environmental analyses, with experience directing environmental consultants, engineers, economists, flora and fauna experts, and other professionals Assembling large parcels entailing extensive research of land records, as well as negotiations with numerous owners Negotiating construction financing agreements directly with lenders Interacting with planning/zoning commission and municipal building departments in expediting approvals and permits Serving as an owners representative and general contractor on the design and construction of commercial projects Preparing bids for and administering contracts with government agencies Managing all facets of commercial and residential real estate portfolios encompassing office, retail and multifamily properties.


Professional
Experience
2008-Feb-09 Partner, Fleming Design Company, Greenwich, CT
Served as general contractor on residential renovation and expansion projects.
1999 - 2007Partner, Farlap Development Corporation, New Canaan, CT
Recruited by the owner to assume responsibility for a private equity-financed project entailing development of a Rees Jones-designed golf course. Joined the company at the point where approximately one third (88 acres) of the required land had already been acquired. Managed an administrative staff in overseeing accounts receivable/payable, insurance and other administrative matters. Evaluated and made recommendations regarding other golf course development opportunities presented to the owner.
Key Accomplishments
Achieved the owners goal of cost-effectively acquiring the remaining 210 acres needed for the project, which entailed extensive research of centuries-old land records, as well as negotiating with approximately 200 geographically dispersed individual owners.
Negotiated a $22 million financing package, which included funding for the golf course, and other needs of Farlaps owner, saving approximately $200K by directly managing the relationship with the lender instead of using a broker.
Oversaw the assessment of the proposed developments environmental impact, which entailed analyses of soil, drainage and grass, and its impact on traffic, the economy, and wildlife. The resultant data, coupled with a Phase I impact analysis, paved the way for approval from the Oak Bluffs government to proceed with the project.
Managed the process that won an approval by the Oak Bluffs zoning board for a variance to reduce the existing three-acre residential requirement so as to enable construction of a cluster development of 26 homes on a portion of the site.
Engaged an architect and supervised the design of the planned residences to ensure that they were consistent with the communitys architectural ambiance; subsequently directed the construction of the initial two homes.


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1993 - 1999Director of Operations, Clinical Communications, Greenwich, CT
Recruited for this position at this company providing marketing and physician educational services to leading pharmaceutical companies, including Bayer, Merck, Pfizer and Glaxo. Hired and supervised a staff of 15-20 personnel in overseeing the facilities management, human resources, payroll and accounting functions. (Company was sold in 1998.)
Key Accomplishments: Managed five office expansions to accommodate a tenfold growth in the number of employees, overseeing site selection, leasing, construction and relocation matters.

1987 - 1993Pacific Development Corporation, Stamford, CT
Recruited by this owner/developer of Fairfield County commercial properties. Managed three office buildings totaling approximately 200,000 s.f., overseeing leasing, tenant fit-ups, rent collection, tenant relations, budgeting and accounting.
Key Accomplishments
Served as the conduit between the general contractor and the owner on the construction of the final phase of an 88-unit condominium complex.
Played a major role in preparing the bid that won a contract with the FDIC for an affiliated companys management of 100 properties that had been financed by a bank that was in receivership. Subsequently managed those properties, handling budgeting and financial reporting, operations, rent collection and tenant relations. Throughout the term of the contract, represented the company to the FDIC on all financial and operational matters.
Directed the final phase of an 130-slip dockominium development, which entailed obtaining all required permits from the City of Stamford and coordinating the review of those documents by the Army Corps of Engineers.

In conjunction with the FDIC contract, directed the dredging and blasting of a 100-slip marina, as well as coordinated municipal permits in compliance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers.

1983 - 1987Operations Manager Merrill Lynch Commercial Real Estate, Stamford, CT
Joined the company as a Staff Accountant. Earned a promotion in 1985 to Operations Manager, which entailed overseeing properties in the Stamford and New York regions, subsequently gaining added responsibility for the Chicago office. Visited properties on which bids were planned to identify potential cost issues that needed to be reflected in proposals. Managed a commercial real estate portfolio of approximately 400,000 s.f. and annual operating budgets totaling $3 million. Supervised a staff of 12-15 personnel deployed at the three offices in administering client contracts. Had extensive interaction with clients on the financial and operational aspects of contracts.

EducationB.S. Business Management, 1983, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY

CommunityScoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster/Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, Greenwich, CT
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