John P. Walliser
2207 B. Beechwood Street, Joliet, IL. 60432,
Phone: (708) 268-2354

Certified Legal Assistant,
Legislative Advocate, Project Manager



Executive with passionate and innovative vision, combining private, corporate and public level experience. Multi-faceted performer with verifiable success in the construction industry, land use and zoning, acquisitions and project development, arbitration and civil litigation

Expert in Environmental Law, Green building technologies, expediting projects thru complex regulatory environments. A proven advocate who can influence change in government offices, the media and the community.


Compliance and regulations
Licensing & Contractors
Vendor Management
Organizational Leadership
Legal Research
Presentations and Public Speaking
Administrative Legal Advocate
Negotiations and Arbitration
Research and Development



KEY STRENGTHS

Dicola Enterprises
Successfully defended the corporation from allegations of discrimination before the Illinois Human Rights Commission.
Nextcoat Industries
Prepared all legal documents and negotiations of a proposed manufacturing acquisition to develop new green building technologies. Secured licensing and product approvals. Participated in market studies and the development of a business plan with outside consultants.
South Corridor Against the Tollway
Co-founder and President
Recipient of the Champion of the Public Interest Award bestowed by Business and Professional People (BPI) in the Public Interest and the Environmental Law and Policy Center.
Participant in a landmark Federal environmental lawsuit.
Conducted public meetings and presentations before local governmental authorities.
Developed a positive media campaign appearing on several national and local media broadcasts.
Appeared before numerous government bodies including the USDOT, the Joint Oversight Committee of the Illinois General Assembly, Chicago Area Transportation Study, IDOT and ISTHA.
Presented oral arguments before the Seventh Circuit Federal Appellate Court.
Responsible for legislative research and hearings resulting in the adoption of new laws to protect the public.

EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE

South Corridor Against the Tollway 1994- 1998
Co-founder and CEO

SCAT was a grassroots environmental organization that organized opposition of residents to the proposed extension of I-355 in Will County, Illinois. Formed in 1994, when the extension appeared to be a done deal, SCAT began mobilizing residents, held public meetings, collected petitions, presented testimony at legislative hearings, and became a highly regarded source of information to officials and the media.
Developed a coalition with the Sierra Club, the Environmental Law and Policy Center, and the Business and Professional people for the Public Interest, which resulted in the filing of a successful landmark Federal Environmental lawsuit, stopping the construction of I-355.
Engaged in legislative research and hearings, which resulted in the passing of new laws to protect the public.
Recipient of the Distinguished Champion of the Public Interest Award for 1998.

Walgreen Drug Corporation 1980-1987
Drug Operations Field Supervisor

Managed the construction of new drug stores through out the U.S.
Managed the conversion of the acquisition of the Medi-Mart chain in Boston, Ma.
Managed the installation of electrical service upgrades and local area networks to develop a nationwide network.
Responsible for numerous design changes in new store construction.

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE
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Dicola Enterprises 2004 to Present
Legal Compliance Officer
Corporate Paralegal
Field Operations Manager
Co-manage all subsidiary business construction projects.
Review all legal compliance issues and forward for appropriate handling to outside counsel.
Represent the corporation in all administrative proceedings.
Negotiate disputes with vendors and service providers

Nextcoat
Corporate Paralegal 2005 to 2006
Assist in negotiations relating to acquisitions.
Prepare all initiation of negotiation agreements.
Prepare all confidentiality and non-compete agreements.
Assist with outside consultants in the preparation of business plans and market studies.
Secure licensing from the State of Arizona.

James Clarage and Associates 2000 to 2004
Construction Manager
Provide on site supervision and coordinate with the Architects, Owners, and Sub Contractors to insure compliance with contractual obligations.

EDUCATION
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University of Chicago
Graduate Studies in Liberal Arts
American Institute of Paralegal Studies
Certified Legal Assistant
College of Saint Joseph
Undergraduate Studies in Management Organization.
Triton College
Undergraduate Studies in Psychology