With experience in planning and land use, Eric has expertise in sales and leasing of mixed use, retail, restaurant and big box space, Eric has been involved in everything from land assemblage to entitlement and lease up. He is responsible for negotiating real estate deals with Washington Mutual, JSM Companies, HOWS Markets, Bank of America, Rockwood Capital, Redwood Partners and 24 Hour Fitness to name a few. Eric has participated in work groups to identify the future development of North Hollywood for the Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency. He has been a guest speaker at prestigious organizations as the Urban Land Institute and the Community Police Advisory Boards of the Los Angeles Police Department. Additionally, he served on the Targeted Neighborhood Initiative for Mayor Richard Riordan. Eric helped negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles Department of Public Works and the City of Los Angeles Certified Neighborhood Councils in conjunction with USC’s Neighborhood Participation Project, Learning and Design Forum. With civic duty being an integral part of his life, Eric served as the Vice President of the Mid-Town North Hollywood Neighborhood Council. He was the Chairman of its Planning, Land Use, Housing & Transportation Committee. Further, he was the Co-Chair of the Community Police Advisory Board for the Los Angeles Police Department North Hollywood Division. Additionally, he served on the Community Policing Task Force for the Los Angeles Police Commission. Eric recently served on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valleys and currently is a volunteer with LIFE Animal Rescue.