The Team

[L to R] Joel Ware, Daniel Gregg, Michael Schroeder, Suzanne Gregg, Christopher Garlington




Joel Ware

Project Coordinator

Joel@CommuntiesByDesign.com

  • Development, Construction, and Marketing of Multi-Unit Residential and Commercial Projects
  • Project Coordinator of Current & Past High Density Mixed-Use Projects
  • Experienced in Land Use and Zoning
  • Working relationships with Contractors, Architects and City Planning Agencies

Christopher Garlington

Acquisitions and Investments

Chris@CommuntiesByDesign.com

  • Experience in Commercial Brokerage, Investment, TIC Formation and Condo Conversion
  • Knowledge of Tax Codes Affecting Property Owners and Real Estate Investors
  • Working Relationships with Planning Officials, Permit Expediters, Architects, Engineers, etc.
  • Licensed Real Estate Agent, Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Candidate

Michael Schroeder

Brokerage and Syndication

Michael@CommuntiesByDesign.com

  • Licensed Attorney in California Since 1974
  • Real Estate Broker Since 1982
  • Extensive Title Insurance and Escrow Procedure Background
  • Closed Prestigious Financial Center Buildings - Embarcadero Centers One, Two, Three and Four, the Hyatt Regency, Bank of America Building and Crocker Galleria
  • Premier Broker of Residential, Commercial, Residential Investment and Triple Net Properties
  • Expert in IRC Section 1031 Exchanges

Suzanne Gregg

Acquisitions and Investments

Suzanne@CommuntiesByDesign.com

  • Successfully Closed Over $200 Million in Real Estate Transactions
  • Over 15 years Experience in Selling, Managing, Investing and Developing Property
  • #1 Commercial Coldwell Banker Agent San Francisco, 2000
  • Experienced in Marketing Prestigious Residential Homes and Condominiums, New Construction, Investment Property and Live/Work Lofts
  • Resourceful and Knowledgeable about Our Community, the Building Process, the Rent Control Ordinance and Investment Strategy

Daniel Gregg

Analysis and Strategic Planning

Dan@CommuntiesByDesign.com

  • 30 Years Experience in Personnel Management for the Design, Sales and Operations of Consumer Products
  • Experience in Starting and Managing a Multi-Million Dollar Communications Company
  • Experienced in Cost Scheduling and Management of Subcontract Projects
  • Working Knowledge of Planning Department Procedures
  • Licensed Real Estate Agent
  • Certified Green Building Professional

Tim Johnson

Colusa County Project Manager

Tim@CommuntiesByDesign.com

  • Development Team Member of Subdivision in Arbuckle.
  • Active Member in Meetings with Colusa County Planning Department and Public Relations.
  • Active Member in Housing Planning, Engineering and Infrastructure.
  • Colusa County Community since 1974.

Scott Pierce

Marketing Manager

  • Licensed real estate agent with TRI-Coldwell Banker
  • Masters in International Business Management
  • Real Estate marketing expertise in print and Internet
  • Project realtor listing coordinator


Strategic Partners


Michelle Kaufmann

Strategic Partner / Architect

  • Kaufmann Designs Principal
  • Masters Degree in Architecture
  • Design Goals: Create Modern, Green, Affordable Housing in the Most Affordable Manner.
  • Design of One to Three-Story Homes
  • Features Include Bamboo Floors, Operable Clerestory Windows for Controlled Cross-Ventilation, and Numerous Optional “Green” Building Elements Using Solar Panels.

David Gardarian

Strategic Partner / Architect

  • Practicing Architecture Since 1981
  • Design Head at Heery International for Letterman Digital Arts Center in The Presidio
  • Public and Private Projects from $500,000 to $150 Million
  • Award Winning Designer
  • Involved with Design and Construction of Office Buildings, Multi-Media Buildings, Mixed-Use Residential, Retail, etc.
  • Experience from Concept, Cost, Scheduling to Construction

Mark Dean

Strategic Partner / Software Engineer

  • IT Specialist
  • Enterprise Software Development
  • Website Development and Design
  • Internet Imaging Specialist
  • Computer Consulting
  • Photographer

  • Builders
    • Local
    • Regional
  • Engineers
    • Civil
    • Structural
  • Surveyors
    • Local planning department
    • Private
  • Title and Escrow
  • Legal Consultants
    • Attorneys
    • Accountants
  • Mortgage Brokers
    • Acquisition
    • Development
    • Home Buyer