CORPORATE OVERVIEW - THE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Donald R. Diamond
David Goldstein
Kenneth Abrahams
Mark Weinberg
William Kelley
Charles Bowles
Chad Kolodisner
Priscilla Storm
Bob Iannarino
Tom Sloot
Robert Tucker
Bob Kolt
Helaine Levy
Arlis Johnson
Brian Deatherage
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.
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 the 450-acre Pima Canyon Estates 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 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 was an 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); owned an interest in the Arizona
Diamondbacks; and a board member of the United Bank of
Arizona and its holding company, United Bancorp (1975-88).
For four decades, 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 several boards including the National Board of
Advisors for the University of Arizona's Eller College of Business and Public
Administration, board of directors of the Rincon Institute and the Sunstone Cancer
Support Foundation of Southern Arizona.
He was named an honorary life member of the National Law Center for Inter-American
Free Trade for his efforts to foster U.S. business with Mexico, and was presented with an
honorary degree of doctor of humane letters from the University of Arizona for his
continued support of this institution. In 1973 he served as chairman of the United Way
and ran their general campaign, and in 1995 he was the first chairman of the United
Way's Tucson Alexis de Tocqueville Society.
dlucas@diamondven.com
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David Goldstein
President, Diamond Ventures, Inc.
As president of Diamond Ventures, Inc., David Goldstein oversees the overall
management of the company, with a particular focus on the areas of finance, banking,
legal, sales and operations.
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, corporate and partnership
taxation. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Arizona. From 1985-98, 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
Greater Tucson Economic Council (GTEC), the Tucson Airport Authority, the Pima
County Comprehensive Land Use Panel, the Pima County Sonoran Desert Steering
Committee, the Town of Marana Habitat Conservation Plan Steering Committee and the
Pima County Real Estate Research Council.
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 master planning
of a diverse real estate portfolio.
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.
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
master-planned residential communities and select commercial projects.
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.
Mr. Weinberg earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and psychology from the
University of New Hampshire.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 will be responsible for developing the company’s positions on land use policy, focusing on planning aspects of real estate due diligence and land entitlements.
Ms. Storm’s diverse professional background includes management positions in public, private and non-profit organizations, as well as a number of successful business start-ups. Storm received her bachelor’s degree in U.S. Mexico border studies and print journalism, and her master’s degree in international trade.
pstorm@diamondven.com
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Bob Iannarino
Vice President of Infrastructure Development, Diamond Ventures, Inc.
As Vice President of Insfrastructure Development, Mr. Iannarino will be responsible for directing the infrastructure progression and advancement for master-planned communities across Arizona.
Mr. Iannarino has been employed with Diamond Ventures since 2002 and 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.
biannarino@diamondven.com
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Tom Sloot
General Manager, Phoenix Office, Diamond Ventures, Inc.
As general manager of Diamond Ventures, Inc.'s Phoenix office, Tom Sloot, P.E., is
responsible for all aspects of land development from acquisition and due diligence
through engineering and final construction. Currently, the office is overseeing two
master-planned developments.
Mr. Sloot joined Diamond Ventures in 2001. He has 20 years' experience in land
development in Arizona. He earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the
University of Utah, and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Arizona.
tsloot@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.
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.
bkolt@diamondven.com
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Helaine Levy
Director of Community Relations, Diamond Ventures, Inc.
Through her generous support of the Tucson Jewish community, women and children's
organizations and social services, Helaine Levy has touched the lives of many in Tucson
over the years.
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 Foundation, director of community relations for Diamond Ventures, president
of Old Tucson Studios, and dedicated mother of three, Ms. Levy still finds the time and
energy to devote to important causes throughout the area.
hlevy@diamondfnd.org
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Arlis Johnson
Development Manager, Phoenix Office, Diamond Ventures, Inc.
As development manager in the Diamond Ventures, Inc. Phoenix office, Arlis Johnson assists in managing the land planning, engineering and design aspects of Villago. Villago is a 2,000-acre master-planned community that will ultimately feature approximately 6,000 homes located in Casa Grande. He also manages the construction activities and day-to-day operations on-site.
Mr. Johnson has more than five years' experience in land development and construction management. He received his bachelor's degree in construction management from the School of Engineering at Arizona State University and attended Purdue University's School of Engineering. He is a member of the Association of General Contractors and a Certified Professional Constructor.
ajohnson@diamondven.com
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Brian Deatherage
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.
bdeatherage@diamondven.com
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