Robert S. Potterton LEED AP, RPA, CEM, FMA
3155 Bradford Wood Court, Oakton, Virginia 22124

703/475-0779
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REAL ESTATE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
Technical Operations Support / Environmental Compliance / Due Diligence _______________________________________________________________________________

Accomplished Real Estate Professional with a comprehensive knowledge and wealth of experience in all facets of property operations involving technical operations, building engineering, project management, energy management, LEED and green initiatives, physical due diligence, property start-up and transitions, procurement, and business development initiatives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Akridge Real Estate Services, Washington DC 3/2008 12/2008
Assistant Director/ Building Services, Engineering
Direct supervision and management of over one hundred building engineering and porter staff in thirty two properties;
Effectively managed Energy Star and LEED/ Green initiatives region wide;
Initiated energy management monitoring and reporting programs through MACH Energy Services;
Structured and implemented processes and procedures such as I-14 compliance, ARC Flash and risk management, emergency preparedness and environmental programs;
Implemented a building commissioning program for new and existing assets;
Directly planned and managed significant capital repair and replacement projects including garage renovations, roof replacements, elevator modernizations, faade restorations and more;
Performed property inspections and directed corrective action efforts;
Managed services procurement, bulk purchasing, preventive maintenance and work order programs;
Primary contact for professional consulting services developing scope of work, negotiating contracts and coordinating work efforts;
Reviewed operating budgets and business plans for client approval.


Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc., Washington DC 1987 - 2007
(Formally Spaulding & Slye, 1987 January 2006)
Senior Vice President/ National Director - Manager of Operations 2003 - 2007
Direct oversight and support for more than 250 in-house and third party engineering and operations personnel;
Successfully performed operational management and support for over twenty million square feet of commercial office space in the mid Atlantic region;
Negotiated national and regional service agreements in excess of fifteen million dollars annually;
Developed and implemented a corporate Property Inspection Program establishing consistent quality standards throughout the regional portfolio;
Reduced risk exposure by implementing processes to monitor industry code compliance standards such as the I-14, ARC Flash 70-E, ADA and others;
Actively managed a comprehensive energy management and reporting program qualifying properties within the Energy Star and LEED EB rating program;

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc., Washington DC (cont.)
(Formally Spaulding & Slye, 1987 January 2006)
Senior Vice President/ National Director - Manager of Operations
Due diligence coordination and capital planning assignments for institutional and entrepreneurial owners and investors;
Planning and development of capital and annual business plans;
Project management/capital repair experience including roof replacements, mechanical retrofits, facade restoration, garage restoration, elevator modernization and life safety systems;
Developed and implemented a comprehensive Environmental Management Program, an internal reference and training aid in managing environmental issues such as mold, indoor air quality, underground storage tanks, asbestos, lead in paint/potable water;
Transitioning properties from either ground up construction or existing facilities from design review and construction, commissioning to occupancy and property management through disposition;
Authored thirteen corporate management procedural reference manuals used internally as training tools for property management and externally as marketing material;
Key senior management member with active participation in business development initiatives and presentations.


Spaulding & Slye, Washington, DC
Vice President 2000 - 2003
Assistant Vice President 1991 - 2000
Manager of Operations 1987 - 1991

Turner-Harwood Ventures, Fairfax, Virginia1985-1987
Property Manager - Commercial



EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
BS / Urban Development: Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Building Owners and Managers Institute International:
Real Property Administrator (RPA)
Facility Management Administrator (FMA)
Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA)

Associate of Energy Engineers, Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
National Association of Environmental Professionals, Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)
Environmental Education Foundation, Registered Indoor Air Quality Manager (RIAQM)
United States Green Building Council, LEED AP
OSHA, 10 hour Safety Certified


AFFILIATIONS
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP)
District of Columbia Green Building Council (DCGBC)
National Capital Chapter / United States Green Building Council (USGBC- NC)