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Christopher James Coonan PO Box 60470 ♦ Irvine, CA 92602 ♦ [email protected] 949-677-7325
RECOMMENDATIONS/REFERENCES “I recommend Chris in a fundamental sense due to high intelligence, business ability in the capability to utilize thinking 'out of the box', and a willingness, based on his mid-western up-bringing, to go the extra mile. Chris should be considered a long-term hire, at the highest level your corporation can justify.” July 25, 2009 Doug Miller , President , The Miller Family Trust (client of Chris Coonan’s) Contact: 949-583-9858 [email protected] was with another company when working with Chris at Oculus on the Orange County Tower project _______________________________________________________________ “Chris is a very skilled, respected and dynamic professional who lead several successful complicated projects while at Dayton Hudson. He has strong technical knowledge, extensive real estate development skills and is focused on the overall progress and concerns of the project. His drive towards positive results is relentless while building and maintaining strong working relationships with his project teams. Chris was recognized as a top performer among many very talented individuals at Target's Property Development Department. I highly recommend Mr. Coonan for your next project.” September 28, 2009 Dennis Anderson , Director of Architecture , Dayton Hudson Corporation/Target managed Chris at Oculus _______________________________________________________________ “I have had the distinct pleasure in working with Chris Coonan in several capacities within the last 10 years on multiple projects. In one capacity as his architect and in another capacity jointly as he served as Owner's representative. He continues to serve as a vital resource to me as he fully devotes himself to the retail/ mixed-use industry. He maintains a design sensitivity while focused on the economic drivers that all projects are dependent upon. The biggest endorsement of Chris I can offer is that I look forward to the opportunity to work with him again in the near future!” September 26, 2009 Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , High Integrity Leo Mendez , Principal OWP&P/Cannon Design Group, Phoenix, AZ Principal Retail/ Mixed-Use Design Leader OWP/P CANNON DESIGN Restoration Place | 829 North 1st Avenue Phoenix , Arizona 85003-1401 602.636.6921 Direct | 602.316.6610 Cell | 602.294.6565 Fax | [email protected] _______________________________________________________________ “Chris Coonan was hired to develop a plan to remodel an existing 115,000 sf urban development. We wanted a new look at a reasonable price. Chris and his team developed a new color palette for both the interior and exterior and a new lighting scheme that made our shopping center look like it had a million dollar facelift for a fraction of the cost. He was great to work with. Chris has a great sense of humor and a great deal of patience. He understands the retail world extremely well. I highly recommend him!” August 7, 2009 Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , Creative hired Chris as a Architect in 2007 , and hired Chris more than once Aline Estournes , Property Manager with Wilsey Bennett, San Francisco Contact: Direct Phone 415-716-3175 [email protected] hired Chris as a Architect in 2005 , and hired Chris more than once while at MBH Architects _______________________________________________________________ “I worked with Chris Coonan at a corporate architectural firm for several years and highly recommend him as a designer, project manager and firm principal. He has extraordinary drive, problem solving skills, ability to do complex projects and strong abilty to get things done on time and budget. Chris would be an asset to your project, company or team to produce high quality and well executed work. Finally, he is a pleasure to work with and brings a personality of fun and excitement to the group! Eames Gilmore Design Manager” August 7, 2009 Eames Gilmore , Architect , Dayton Hudson Contact: Direct Phone: 763-412-7808 [email protected] managed Chris indirectly at Oculus and Dayton Hudson/Target _______________________________________________________________ “Chris and I worked together for almost 6 years while at Dayton Hudson. Chris proved himself to be a creative and innovative architect who always delivered a high quality product on time and on budget. Chris is a critical thinker who can problem solve for all of your design needs.” James Reuter , Regional Vice President of DevelopmentSafeway Contact: [email protected] Direct Phone: 310-892-1460 managed Chris indirectly at Oculus and Dayton Hudson _______________________________________________________________
“Chris is an extremely capable, creative and charasmatic individual whose ability to visualize and then create complex multi-use spaces is unparalleled in my estimation. Chris worked the northern California team at Target that I vertically managed, and together we were able to come up with some very creative sites that he was able to readily adapt for the inclusion of very attractive, yet visually integrated, Target stores. The San Francisco Metro is one of the most difficult markets for retailers to break into, and Chris is one of the main reasons for Target's successful market penetration. I look forward to again collaborating on a project with Chris at our first opporunity.” September 24, 2009 Jeff Middlebrook , Regional Real Estate Manager , Dayton Hudson Corporation worked with Chris at Oculus _______________________________________________________________ “It is my pleasure to provide this recommendation for Chris Coonan with whom I have been associated at RED Development. I have known and worked with Chris for approximately two years as his architectural consultant on several RED Development retail and mixed-use projects. As the Vice President of Design, he has successfully demonstrated the knowledge, skill and creativity necessary for the complete development of retail centers, from site acquisition to substantial completion. His interactive skills regarding decision making, leadership, dependability, and initiative have contributed greatly to the success of each project. Chris anticipates needs, determines priorities, establishes courses of action and schedules activities so as to achieve the desired results. I believe he considers and uses good judgement when deciding between available alternatives and can direct, delegate and control the work of others, while generating respect, commitment and support from the people he works with. I believe in his capabilities and have no doubt he will serve any organization well. You couldn't make a better choice than Chris Coonan.” September 23, 2009 Denis Moncion , Director of Retail Development , DFD CornoyerHedrick Contact: [email protected] worked directly with Chris at Oculus/Coonan Design Group _______________________________________________________________ “Chris was a pleasure to work with and assist in his on-boarding to RED Development. He is professional, dedicated and showed commitment to the projects at RED. Chris is an individual that I would highly recommend in a senior position.” August 20, 2009 Alexandra De La Paz , Benefits Coordinator , RED Development, LLC worked directly with Chris at Oculus _______________________________________________________________ “Chris is a very capable and experienced professional who is client focused. He brings a wealth of knowledge to any project due to his substantial expertise in architecture, design, development, and project management.” August 10, 2009 Chris Callas , VP - Planning & Logistics , Artissimo Designs was with another company when working with Chris at Oculus _______________________________________________________________ “Chris Coonan is an innovator in commercial and mixed use architecture design and planning. With over 18 years experience as a Developer, Owner and Consultant, working for companies such as Target Corporation and RED Development LLC that featured a number of LEED certified projects. Chris brings a holistic approach to all his work from Lifestyle Centers, Libraries, Power Centers, retail buildings, pharmacies, housing and education buildings. Chris is the designer that will enhance your architectural vision.” August 6, 2009 Paul Sterner, AIA, LEED AP , President , Oculus Architecture worked directly with Chris at Oculus _______________________________________________________________ “Chris and I have worked on more than 20 retail projects over the years. I enjoyed working with Chris because I always received great work product that was completed on time. He is a talented designer, a great collaborator and a tremendous communicator. I was always impressed by his presentation skills. Chris is able to create, communicate and sell his vision as well as anyone I have ever worked with.” August 4, 2009 Dean Zurmely , Director of Real Estate, JCP, Plano, Texas Contact: [email protected] Direct Phone 972-979-7748 worked directly with Chris at Oculus _______________________________________________________________ “Chris' stellar reputation is founded in his years of experience working on diverse projects, charismatic leadership style and consistent follow through. Moreover, it's just more fun to have Chris on your team.” July 28, 2009 Lauren Glick , Founder , Marketing consultant. was with another company when working with Chris at Oculus _______________________________________________________________ “Chris does an terrific job of consulting with the client to find out what issue he is solving, than uses a great design sense to creativilty and tastefully provide the design solution. He is great to work with and you can tell he loves design and architecture.” July 27, 2009 Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , Creative
Brian Buscher , President of Sbemco Contact: Mobile Phone: 612-961-0478 [email protected] hired Chris as a Architect in 1994 , and hired Chris more than once at Oculus _______________________________________________________________ “Chris proved to be very creative and a great concensus builder in highly charged situations that required careful handling of design components, economic constraints and political agendas. I have always appreciated his thoughtful approach to all parties of interest.” July 27, 2009 Thomas Castle , President , SullivanHayes Brokerage Contact: Mobile Phone 303-888-0114 Tcastle @sullivanhayes.com worked with Chris at Oculus _______________________________________________________________ “Mr. Coonan is one of the most dynamic individuals I have worked with in the design industry. Development and design projects change constantly, especially in retail, and he has the energy and flexibility to keep the project moving ahead.” July 26, 2009 Top qualities: Great Results , Personable , Creative Jay Richardson hired Chris as a Architect in 2001 _______________________________________________________________ “Chris is a hands-on individual and a pleasure to work with.” July 27, 2009 John Bacon , Vice President of Marketing & Communications , RED Development, LLC worked with Chris at RED Development _______________________________________________________________ “I had the pleasure of working with Chris at MBH Architects. I worked under Chris’s supervision for one and a half year during which I learned and grew tremendously. Chris is a very patient teacher. He provided me with many unique opportunities, trusted my professional opinion, and encouraged my performance. Chris is very professional and knowledgeable with a great personality and a great style of leadership, which brought him success in bringing the firm many new projects.” September 26, 2009 Leily Vassigh Montana, LEED GA , Job Captain , MBH Architects reported to MBH Architects / San Francisco Bay Area _______________________________________________________________ “Chris was an innovative and creative designer at RED Development. He sought input from other departments and worked to create a unified vision for the projects he worked on.” August 5, 2009 Craig Lebsack , Senior Leasing Associate , RED Development Contact: [email protected] 480-556-7752 worked directly with Chris at RED Development _______________________________________________________________ “Chris Coonan is a talented Studio Director and a joy to work with. In the retail development studio, there was always challenging projects that allowed me growth in the profession. In knowing Chris Coonan for the past 10 years as a collegue, he has always provided plenty of support throughout my stages in my career. I look forward to working with him in the future.” November 7, 2009 Cliff Sorrell , Senior Job Captain , MBH Architects reported to Chris at MBH Architects _______________________________________________________________ “As Studio Accounting Manager for the RE Developer studios at MBH Architects, I had the great pleasure of working with Chris Coonan for several years, first when he was with Target Stores, and later on when he joined MBH Architects as Studio Director. Chris was always a true professional; he consistently showed understanding of both the creative and business aspects of the projects he managed. At the same time he was also refreshingly direct and funny. Given the opportunity, I would be very pleased to work with him again.” October 15, 2009 Pallas Pulling , Studio Accounting Manager , MBH Architects worked directly with Chris at MBH Architects _______________________________________________________________ “Chris Coonan was one of the most talented Architect I ever worked with. He represented Target to hire MBH Architects as consultant for many projects. I have the honor to handle a few of Chris' projects. He is truly professional. He has my total recommendation.” August 16, 2009 Jack Wong , Senior Associate , MBH Architects was a consultant or contractor to Chris at MBH Architects _______________________________________________________________ “I have known Chris Coonan since 1984, and he has always been a consistent, driven and talented person. While he was at MBH Architects in the Bay Area, I got the pleasure to interact with him on a large lifestyle development project to be built in Texas. As a structural engineer, I would endorse Chris as a Designer and as a Project Manager for your next project. You won't be disappointed after hiring Chris to lead your team.” August 15, 2009 David McMillan , Structural Engineer , KPFF Consulting Engineers
was a consultant or contractor to Chris at MBH Architects _______________________________________________________________ “Chris combines the experience of a developer, owner and architect in one package, and performs his work extremely well. In his role as studio director at MBH, Chris was exceptionally successful at working with clients to understand their goals, and then formulate a design execution that exceeded their needs in very creative and effective ways. I was very impressed at how efficeintly Chris worked hand in hand with our design team to develop beautiful design solutions imbued with smart planning and over achieving metrics. Chris expertly worked with governing agencies and advisory groups to gain approvals and move his projects forward, on time and on budget. Chris was a pleasure to work with and is a well respected architect, project manager and professional.” March 9, 2009 Bruce Greenfield , Director of Hospitality / Managing Director Newport Beach Office , MBH Architects worked with Chris at MBH Architects _______________________________________________________________ “I worked with Chris for several years at Target. His projects were always well detailed, distinctive, innovative and sensitive. Chris is a passionate advocate for quality, and I'm confident that whatever project he tackles will provide continuing opportunities to showcase his many talents. In addition to his design skills, Chris also has a keen eye for business. He understands the intricacies of the real-estate market, and knows how to unlock hidden value by developing assets to their full potential. Finally, Chris is a people person. His friendly, outgoing manner made it fun to be with him in work and social settings. He's a great story teller and a clear communicator. I highly recommend him as a creative soul, a business man, and as a human being.” September 21, 2009 Sixto Beltrandy , Project Architect , Target worked directly with Chris at Dayton Hudson _______________________________________________________________ “Chris was a great resource for Target's successful expansion efforts in Southern California. He was creative and flexible but understood how to preserve the brand. He helped recreate the retail landscape of SoCal by helping us get into sites we normally couldn't make work, establishing great relationships with developers and cities and playing a key role in designing great buildings.” August 6, 2009 Brad Syverson , former Director of Real Estate, Dayton Hudson, current VP of Real Estate, JC Penney worked with Chris at Dayton Hudson _______________________________________________________________ “Chris is a very smart, highly motivated and tallented architect. His positive attitude is one of the qualities I've always admired about him as he always has everything under control. Besides that, he is very personable and a sincerely good guy.” July 28, 2009 Jeff Sprout , Lead Project Architect , Target Corporation worked directly with Chris at Dayton Hudson _______________________________________________________________ “Chris is an exceptional leader and talented Architect. While working with him at Target, he contributed to the successful development and completion of numerous complex projects. Chris is responsive, intelligent and driven. He has a complete understanding of the complexities of project leadership and partners extremely well to maximize the relationships of everyone involved in a project. I've worked with a lot of architects, designers and developers during my career; few perform at Chris's level in all three areas.” July 27, 2009 William Ferris, AIA , Senior Manager Store Design , Target worked directly with Chris at Dayton Hudson _______________________________________________________________ “I worked with Chris for several years while he was a DPM at Target Corporation. He is knowledgeable in the field and excellent to work with. His design skills are very good and he works well as a team leader. I would enjoy working with Chris again.” July 27, 2009 Nicole Nebelung , Project Architect , RSP Architects was a consultant or contractor to Chris at Dayton Hudson _______________________________________________________________ “I had the pleasure of working with Chris at BTR in the mid 90's, and it was easy to see his keen interest in design and architecture. In addition to working diligently on various projects in 3D CAD, he also made time to contribute to the smooth operation of the firm in other ways.” August 20, 2009 Jack Seaborne , Architect , Bentz Thompson Rietow worked directly with Chris at Bentz Thompson Rietow _______________________________________________________________ “Chris Coonan and I worked together at BTR Architects where, among other projects, he was responsible for designing and managing the Mepkin Abbey Library project featured in Architecture Minnesota Magazine and a PBS television special. Chris is a thoughtful and talented designer, a team player and a hard working project architect. Chris and I have maintained our friendship since our meeting in 1995 at the firm, and have enjoyed other various collaborations.” August 10, 2009 Larry Fredlund , Intern Architect , Bentz Thompson Rietow
worked directly with Chris at Bentz Thompson Rietow Recommendations Source – Linked In
