CORPORATE OVERVIEW - THE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Donald R. Diamond
David Goldstein
Kenneth Abrahams
Mark Weinberg
William Kelley
Charles Bowles
Chad Kolodisner
Priscilla Storm
Bob Iannarino
Robert Tucker
Bob Kolt
Helaine Levy
Brian Deatherage, CMA
Bert Dover
Vince Vasquez
Donald R. Diamond
Chairman, Diamond Ventures, Inc.
Mr. Donald R. Diamond is Chairman of Diamond Ventures, Inc. His business interests include a variety of real estate investments and development projects in the southwestern United States and Mexico. His intuition, charisma and dedication are legendary, as is his commitment to success, his national, state and regional involvement, and his generosity to charitable causes. Mr. Diamond’s keen business acumen and commitment to perpetual learning have been essential to Diamond Ventures’ success.
Born in New York City in 1928, Mr. Diamond attended elementary and junior high school in Arizona. After serving in the Army, he returned to Arizona and attended the University of Arizona from 1947-49. From 1950-65, Mr. Diamond enjoyed a successful career in the commodities business as vice president of ACLI International in New York City. He returned to Tucson full-time in 1965.
Mr. Diamond's successful career in land development began in the mid 1960's with the acquisition of 450 acres which became Pima Canyon Estates, a gated custom home-site community in the Catalina Foothills. Later, he acquired the 5,000-acre Rocking "K" Ranch, one of Tucson's largest master-planned developments; more than 12,000 acres from the Howard Hughes Estate; and The Canyons, a 160-acre, premiere luxury gated home-site community in the Catalina Foothills. More recently, Mr. Diamond's company acquired a 5,200-acre parcel in Peoria, Arizona, and a 1,600-acre parcel in Casa Grande, Arizona.
Previously, Mr. Diamond has played a major role as an owner operator of a diverse number of businesses. He was owner and president of NBC-affiliate KVOA-TV (1971- 82) in Tucson; a partner in Arizona Mail Order (1975-98), one of the largest national mail order firms in women's ready-to-wear apparel; a founder, vice president and one of the principal owners of the Phoenix Suns (1968-87); an interest owner in the Arizona Diamondbacks; and a board member of the United Bank of Arizona and its holding company, United Bancorp (1975-88).
As a philanthropist, Mr. Diamond has played a major role in supporting Tucson's community, national and international health, as well as education and charitable service organizations. He spearheaded the building of the current Jewish Community Center in Tucson and serves as a member of the National Board of Advisors for the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Business and Public Administration, and has been very involved with the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona.
Some of the other community organizations that have received Mr. Diamond’s support, through either his time or his financial contributions, include: the University of Arizona, Tucson Medical Center, St. Mary’s Hospital, Boys and Girls Clubs of Arizona, and the Community Food Bank. Together with his wife, Joan, the Diamonds have committed $15 million as the lead gift in establishing the Diamond Children’s Medical Center at University Medical Center.
Donald currently serves or has served on the board of directors of the following organizations: Rincon Institute, Sunstone Cancer Support Foundation of Southern Arizona, Southern Arizona Leadership Council, University of Arizona Wildcat Club, Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, America Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), and is a life member of the Tucson Airport Authority. In addition, he has also participated on numerous boards and committees dealing with mental health services, finance, economic and long-range planning for Tucson’s future, water stewardship, and children’s education and health.
dlucas@diamondven.com
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David Goldstein
President, Diamond Ventures, Inc.
As president of Diamond Ventures, Inc. since 1988, David Goldstein oversees the overall management of the company, with a particular focus on the areas of finance, banking, sales and operations. His management provides the competent, confident and stable leadership essential to prioritizing resources and delivering the continued success to Diamond Ventures and its various holdings.
A native of Stamford, Connecticut, Mr. Goldstein graduated from the University of Connecticut with a business degree. He received a master's of business administration from the University of Arizona's Eller College of Business and Public Administration.
Mr. Goldstein began his business career in Tucson in the audit department of Ernst & Young, a leading accounting firm. In 1982, he transferred to the tax department of Coopers & Lybrand where he specialized in real estate and corporate and partnership taxation. From 1985-88, Mr. Goldstein was vice president of acquisitions and sales for Venture West Group, Inc., a development company with office, retail and residential projects in Arizona and Southern California.
Mr. Goldstein has served on many community boards and committees, including the Tucson Jewish Community Center, the Greater Tucson Economic Council (GTEC), the Tucson Airport Authority, the Pima County Comprehensive Land Use Panel, the Pima County Sonoran Desert Steering Committee and the Pima County Real Estate Research Council.
- Academic/Professional Credentials
MBA - University of Arizona
BS, Finance - University of Connecticut
- Professional Experience
29 years
Venture West, VP Sales and Marketing
Tucson Realty & Trust, Commercial Sales
Coopers & Lybrand, Tax Specialist
Ernst & Whitney, Audit
- Areas of Expertise
Joint venture structures.
Banking and debt placement.
Financial analysis.
Sales and brokerage.
dgoldstein@diamondven.com
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Kenneth Abrahams
Executive Vice President, Diamond Ventures, Inc.
Ken Abrahams, in his role as executive vice president for Diamond Ventures, Inc., provides the company's overall creative vision and direction through the acquisition and master planning of a diverse real estate portfolio. Mr. Abraham’s innate creative talents and commitment to creating exceptionally built environments that stand the test of time are a hallmark of Diamond Ventures.
Mr. Abrahams directs planning, entitlement and development for master-planned residential and mixed-use communities, employment campuses, industrial facilities, signature retail/entertainment centers in Tucson and exclusive custom home communities throughout Arizona.
An Arizona native, Mr. Abrahams received a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's of science in landscape architecture and renewable natural resources planning from the University of Arizona. He joined Diamond Ventures in 1991.
- Academic/Professional Credentials
MS, Landscape Architecture and Renewable Natural Resources - University of Arizona
BA, Psychology - University of Arizona
- Professional Experience
30 years
Partner, HSL Properties, Inc., regional development company
Founded and headed Team One, Inc., a professional service firm dedicated to the real estate development industry
Co-founded Lifezones Corporation, a regional landscape architecture, environmental planning and consulting practice.
- Areas of Expertise
Evaluating development, assemblage and disposition options for properties
Guiding the processing of regulatory approvals
Planning, entitlement and development for master planned residential and mixed-use communities, employment campuses, industrial facilities, signature retail/entertainment centers and exclusive custom home communities
Interdisciplinary development team coordination
kabrahams@diamondven.com
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Mark Weinberg
Vice President, Development, Diamond Ventures, Inc.
In his role as vice president of development for Diamond Ventures, Inc., Mark Weinberg is responsible for overseeing the planning, entitlement, operation and disposition of the firm's residential communities and select commercial projects. Mr. Weinberg’s emphasis on pragmatic solutions and delivering key value-added elements into each project are one of Diamond Ventures’ recognized strengths.
Mr. Weinberg has more than 25 years' experience in Arizona land development. Prior to joining Diamond Ventures in 1993, he served as general manager of Canada Hills Development Company for 11 years. During his tenure with Canada Hills Development Company, he oversaw the construction and management of various projects including the El Conquistador Resort Hotel and Canada Hills Country Club including two 18-hole golf courses.
Mr. Weinberg earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and psychology from the University of New Hampshire.
- Academic/Professional Credentials
BS, Business Administration and Psychology - University of New Hampshire
- Professional Experience
28 years of experience in land development, resort development and management, utility company development and management.
Canada Hills Development Company, General Manager
Project Manager for large home builder
- Areas of Expertise
Planning and development of custom lot, builder subdivisions and mixed use master-planned communities
Rezonings and entitlements
Budgeting
Construction management and disposition
Formation and management of private utility companies
mweinberg@diamondven.com
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William Kelley
Chief Financial Officer, Diamond Ventures, Inc.
Bill Kelley is responsible for project financing, economic feasibility and overseeing Diamond Ventures' industrial and commercial land portfolios. An Arizona native, Mr. Kelley grew up in Tucson, attended the University of Arizona, and graduated in 1978 with a business degree, majoring in accounting and finance. The diversity and depth and breadth of Mr. Kelley’s expertise and extensive relationships with financial institutions and commercial development interests are critical to the successful development of Diamond Ventures’ commercial assets.
Mr. Kelley began his career in Tucson with the national accounting firm of Ernst & Young. In 1986, Mr. Kelley was named vice president of finance for the Venture West Group, Inc., a real estate development company with projects in Arizona, Colorado and Southern California. In 1994, Mr. Kelley joined Bourn Properties, Inc., a Tucson-based real estate development brokerage firm, to provide development services in the repositioning of the Foothills Mall and other commercial projects in the area.
Mr. Kelley has served as Congressman Jim Kolbe's campaign treasurer since 1982 and is a current member of the Davis-Monthan 50, the business community's support organization for the Air Force base. He has also served on many governmental committees in recent years. Mr. Kelley joined Diamond Ventures in 2000.
- Academic/Professional Credentials
BS, Accounting & Finance - University of Arizona
- Professional Experience
22 years of experience in retail, office, and industrial development, brokerage and finance; 8 years prior experience with national CPA firm
- Areas of Expertise
Project financing; land, A & D, construction and permanent loans
Asset and project management for Diamond Ventures’ commercial projects
Deal structuring and negotiation for land sale, building sale, lease, joint venture and financing transactions, totaling more than $1 billion
bkelley@diamondven.com
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Charles Bowles
Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Diamond Ventures, Inc.
Charlie Bowles brings more than two decades of real estate management, marketing and home building experience to his position as vice president, marketing and sales for Diamond Ventures, Inc. Due to Mr. Bowles’ talents, Diamond Ventures’ high desert foothills’ custom home communities are highly desired for their aesthetic beauty, quality of life and investment value
Mr. Bowles joined the firm in 1999 after spending 11 years at Estes Homes, a leading production homebuilder. From 1985-88, Mr. Bowles was president of Cottonwood Homes, the operations unit for the homes at La Paloma in Tucson. From 1983-85, he was co-owner and vice president of Crain and Associates Management Co., and was responsible for managing and marketing 11 apartment communities in Tucson and the greater Phoenix area.
Mr. Bowles has served on the board of directors of the National Home Builders Association and was chairman of the organization's national education committee, which helped write and develop guidelines for the nationally recognized MIRM (Member Institute Residential Marketing) program. He is on the executive board of the Southern Arizona Home Builders Association and president of the board for Tu Nidito Children and Family Services.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Bowles grew up in Phoenix. He attended Phoenix Junior College, Grand Canyon University and Fuller Seminary.
- Academic/Professional Credentials
Undergraduate major in Behavioral Science
Graduate Studies in Adolescent Psychology
Real Estate Broker
Member of the Institute of Residential Marketing National Home Builders Association since 1982
- Professional Experience
40 years Marketing, Sales and Public Relations
cbowles@diamondven.com
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Chad Kolodisner
Vice President, Diamond Ventures, Inc.
As vice president for Diamond Ventures, Inc., Chad Kolodisner is responsible for implementing the operations of the company with an emphasis on the acquisition, development, operation and sale of master-planned communities.
Mr. Kolodisner graduated cum laude with a juris doctorate degree from Harvard Law School and holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Arizona State University. Prior to joining Diamond Ventures in 2004, Mr. Kolodisner had over 10 years experience serving as both Arizona area counsel and corporate counsel in the Phoenix area.
Mr. Kolodisner has been a member of the State Bar of Arizona and also the Maricopa County Bar Association since 1994. He is also a member of the Homebuilders Association of Central Arizona and has lived in Arizona since 1983.
- Academic/Professional Credentials
JD, Cum Laude - Harvard Law School
BS, Finance, Suma Cum Laude - Arizona State University
- Professional Experience
12 years (previous experience with real estate law, Del Webb and Pulte Homes)
- Areas of Expertise
Negotiating and transacting the acquisition, sale and development of real estate with an emphasis on residential projects and master planned communities.
Water rights and related issues
ckolodisner@diamondven.com
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Priscilla Storm
Vice President of Public Policy and Community Planning, Diamond Ventures, Inc.
In her capacity as Vice President of Public Policy and Community Planning, Ms. Storm oversees the impact analysis of public policy and regulation on Diamond Ventures’ real estate portfolio. Ms. Storm evaluates real estate during due diligence and manages key aspects of government and stakeholder interaction during entitlement and pre-development. Ms. Storm chairs the Architectural Review Committees for Diamond Ventures’ custom lot communities and is the management liaison to Architectural Traditions, our artisan-crafted door and window manufacturing company. Bilingual, she also coordinates the management of assets in Mexico.
Ms. Storm’s experience includes executive positions with the Pascua Yaqui Indian Tribe, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Work Healthcare System, and First City Bank of Texas. Ms. Storm received her bachelor’s degree in U.S. Mexico border studies and print journalism from Trinity University and her master’s degree in business administration in international trade from Texas A & M International University.
She serves on the ULI Sustainable Development Council, the state-wide Arizona Town Hall Board, the State Urban Land Oversight Committee, the Governor’s Military Affairs Commission, the University of Arizona AZ Public Media Public Advisory Board and the Habitat for Humanity Board.
- Academic/Professional Credentials
MBA, International Trade - Texas A & M International University
BA, Communications & Border Studies - Trinity University
- Real Estate Relevant Experience
25 years
- Areas of Expertise
Political Due Diligence, Entitlements, Regulatory Research & Review
State, County, City & Town Governmental Relations, Campaign/Candidate Research, Elected Officials' Relations
Long-Range Municipal Planning Documents, Development Services Practices, Municipal Land Use Codes
Citizen Input Processes, Community Stakeholder Dialogue/Mediation, Citizen Initiatives (Emphasis on: Rural and Hispanic Communities)
Native Plant Species, Regional Natural Species/Environmental Regulations
Compatible Land Uses in proximity to Military Installations
Homeowner Association Management, Architectural Design Reviews (Emphasis on: custom lot communities)
Sustainability Policies - Renewable Energy (Solar), Affordable Housing, Water Conservation, Green Building
K-12 Public and Charter School Systems
Arizona State Land Department Procedures
Native American Interactions (Emphasis on: Yaqui)
U.S. Mexican Opportunities (bilingual)
pstorm@diamondven.com
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Bob Iannarino
Vice President of Infrastructure Development, Diamond Ventures, Inc.
As Vice President of Infrastructure Development, Mr. Iannarino is responsible for directing the infrastructure progression and advancement for retail power-centers, industrial parks, and mixed-use master-planned communities across Arizona. Additionally, Mr. Iannarino led the design and construction oversight of Red Rock Utilities, Diamond Ventures’ private water company and wastewater treatment facility. He continues to be involved with regulatory compliance and operation of our wet utilities division. He works with numerous jurisdictions and associations involved in state and regional roadway planning and associated flood control planning. Mr. Iannarino’s technical expertise is an invaluable contribution to both the form and function of infrastructure which serves our assets.
Prior to joining Diamond Ventures in 2002, Mr. Iannarino had a long and successful affiliation with Cella Barr Associates and Stantec Engineering. He has more than 28 years of site development and site engineering design experience. He is a licensed professional engineer in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Ohio.
- Academic/Professional Credentials
BS, Civil and Environmental Engineering - University of Cincinnati
Licensed Professional Engineer in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Ohio
Arizona Registered Land Surveyor
Member of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Technical Management Committee
Served as Sector Board Chairman for Oro Valley, Arizona General Plan Update
- Professional Experience
30 Years
- Areas of Expertise
Development and Site Engineering Design
Master Plan Community Project Management/Infrastructure Development & Design
Vice President of Operations for DVI’s Water & Wastewater Utility subsidiaries
biannarino@diamondven.com
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Robert Tucker
Project Manager, Diamond Ventures, Inc.
Robert Tucker joined Diamond Ventures, Inc. in 2004 as a project manager. He is responsible for managing residential and commercial developments from preliminary property investigation and due diligence through the entitlement process, to design, construction and project completion.
Mr. Tucker has more than 11 years experience in project management and engineering. He received a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Arizona, and is a Licensed Professional Engineer in this state.
- Academic/Professional Credentials
BS, Civil Engineering - University of Arizona
General and advanced civil engineering studies with emphasis on transportation.
- Professional Experience
17 years of experience in engineering design, review and management of residential and commercial land development projects, including entitlements, construction and project completion
Project Manager/Engineer and Design Engineer
Pima County, Development Services, Plan Reviewer
Engineering Technician, V.T.N. Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
- Areas of Expertise
Planning and development of residential and commercial projects and master-planned communities
Rezonings and entitlements
Construction management
Plan Review and regulatory compliance issues
Land Acquisition
Asset Management
rtucker@diamondven.com
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Bob Kolt
Construction Manager, Diamond Ventures, Inc.
As a construction manager at Diamond Ventures, Inc., Bob Kolt is responsible for managing new subdivision construction and improvements. In addition, he works with property managers, homeowners associations and architectural design review committees to ensure that builders and owners comply with the design guidelines that preserve the high standards at all Diamond Ventures' properties.
Mr. Kolt attended Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona and the University of Arizona, where he studied architecture and engineering.
Mr. Kolt has worked for more than 17 years as a licensed general contractor and retail business owner. Before joining the company in 2002 he was employed by Diamond Ventures on a contract basis managing the construction, development and coordination of multiple luxury subdivisions.
- Academic/Professional Credentials
Associate Degree Business, University of Phoenix
Arizona Licensed General Contractor
- Areas of Expertise
Custom home construction
Commercial construction
Land development projects
Roads/utilities/amenities
Project costs and budgets
Project branding
Homeowners’ associations
Organizational documents
Operating budgets
Design review
bkolt@diamondven.com
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Helaine Levy
Director of Community Relations, Diamond Ventures, Inc.
The multi-generational commitment to quality development and community philanthropy continues with Helaine (Diamond) Levy's leadership of the Diamond family philanthropies. As Executive Director of the Diamond Family Philanthropies, Ms. Levy is responsible for coordinating and directing charitable giving for the Diamond family and Diamond Ventures. Helaine Levy is a consummate professional, highly respected within the national network of charitable organizations.
Ms. Levy's personal philosophy is to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate by lending a helping hand and providing opportunities where they are most needed in the community. Despite her ongoing work as executive director of the Diamond Family Philanthropies, director of community relations for Diamond Ventures, and dedicated mother of three, Ms. Levy still finds the time and energy to devote to important causes throughout the area. Through her generous support of the Tucson Jewish community, women and children's organizations, health organizations and social services, Helaine Levy has touched the lives of many in southern Arizona over the years.
hlevy@diamondfnd.org
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Brian Deatherage, CMA
Construction Controller
Brian joined DVI in 2005 as the Construction Controller. His duties include coordination of the construction accounting processes. Brian works with each of the project managers on a daily basis and assists them in attaining the pre-approved budget.
Brian has 12 years experience within the accounting and finance areas of real estate, construction and mining. He received his BSBA with an emphasis in Finance from Northern Arizona University.
- Educational/Academic Credentials
BSBA, Finance - Northern Arizona University
- Professional Experience
14 years
- Areas of Expertise
Land Development
Financial Analysis
Develop Budgets
Project Costing and Processes
Vendor Payment coordination
Monitor Joint Venture Costs
Track Reimbursements
Cash Forecast
Document maintenance and record keeping
MS Excel modeling
Build to Suits
Project Analysis
Architectural coordination
Assist in General Contractor negotiation
Coordinate Architect/GC/Government requirements
Budget and Cost tracking and review
Close out with Client
bdeatherage@diamondven.com
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Vince Vasquez
Water Resources Coordinator
As Water Resources Coordinator, Vince Vasquez assists the company’s development and wet utility divisions on all water-related transactions, entitlements, planning, regulatory and policy issues.
Mr. Vasquez holds a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from the University of Arizona with a focus on land use and water resource management. Vince is actively involved in local and state water planning, including appointments to both Tucson Water’s Citizens Water Advisory Committee and the City/County Water and Wastewater Oversight Committee.
vvasquez@diamondven.com
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