Star Brewery RPF Develop. TeamMEMORANDUM
August 26, 2002
TO:The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT:Selection of Two Developer Teams to Respond to a Request for
Proposals for the Former Dubuque Star Brewery Building
Four responses were received to the Request for Qualifications to redevelop the
Dubuque Star Brewery building. Economic Development Director Bill Baum is
requesting City Council authorization to invite The Alexander Company team and the
Platinum Hospitality team to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP).
A Selection Committee, comprised of the following persons, reviewed the four RFQ
submittals received:
Jerry Enzler, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Sue Czeshinski, Convention and Visitors Bureau
Rick Dickinson, Greater Dubuque Development
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Pauline Joyce, Administrative Services Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
Bill Baum, Economic Development Director
Pam Myhre, Economic Development Planner
The Committee reviewed the submitted qualifications of each team, using selection
criteria that evaluated the team's knowledge and experience in commercial/mixed-use
development, ability to tackle large historic restoration projects and financial capacity to
undertake the proposed redevelopment project. Additional information was requested
from three of the four teams before a recommendation was made.
On review of all the information submitted, two of the teams were felt to possess the
necessary abilities and resources to successfully complete a redevelopment project of
the size and scope demanded by the Brewery building. The Committee felt that two
teams, The Alexander Company team and the Platinum Hospitality team, offered the
City the best opportunities for successful redevelopment and reuse. Each of the two
teams brings experience in development, historic preservation, downtown
redevelopment, retail and entertainment marketing and management. Each of the two
teams has successfully undertaken multi-million dollar development projects in
downtown and/or riverfront locations.
In moving to the RFP stage, the developer team must fully develop a concept plan for
the financially feasible reuse of the building. The RFP will require identification of a
clear reuse plan for the entire building, redevelopment cost estimates, financing sources
and a pro forma analysis to understand the project's cashflow and ability to repay debt.
Because of the Dubuque Star Brewery's key location, its redevelopment as another
anchor property for the Port of Dubuque is especially critical. The RFQ process was
intended to identify interested and qualified developer teams that would be invited to
submit an RFP. The RFQ did not require the team to present a full-fledged concept
plan for the reuse of the building; however, some of the teams did share their general
concept for building reuse.
DEVELOPER
Platinum Hospitality Group
Dubuque, Iowa
TEAM MEMBERS
Straka Johnson Architects
Dan Carmody, Rock Island Economic Growth Corp.
Brad Parks, Marketing and Leasing
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Hospitality venue development and marketing; historic commercial renovation;
downtown economic development
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DEVELOPER
The Alexander Company
Madison, WI
TEAM MEMBERS
Alexander Urban Commercial
Durrant Architects and Engineers
Kraemer Brothers
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Residential and commercial development, national and international; historic
renovation; urban redevelopment; property management and leasing
The two development teams that were not recommended for advancement in this
process are encouraged to contact the two selected teams to explore possible
partnership opportunities.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
____________________
Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
William Baum, Economic Development Director
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
August 23, 2002
TO:Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM:William Baum, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT:Selection of Two Developer Teams to Respond to a Request for
Proposals for the Former Dubuque Star Brewery Building
Introduction
The purpose of this memorandum is to request City Council authorization to invite two
developer teams, who were among four teams that responded to the initial Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) to redevelop the Dubuque Star Brewery Building, to respond to a
Request for Proposals (RFP). The proposed RFP is attached to this memorandum.
Discussion
In June, the City Council authorized staff to begin a two-part developer solicitation
process to select a developer for the Brewery rehabilitation and reuse project. Because
of the building's key location, its redevelopment as another anchor property for the Port
of Dubuque is especially critical. The RFQ process was intended to identify interested
and qualified developer teams that would be invited to submit an RFP. The RFQ did not
require the team to present a full-fledged concept plan for the reuse of the building;
however, some of the teams did share their general concept for building reuse.
On July 31,2002, RFQ submittals from four developer teams were received. Copies of
the submittals are forwarded for City Council review along with this memo. The
developer teams included:
DEVELOPER
Progressive Designs LLC
Nick Ladopoulos and Mary Layoun
Waunakee, WI
TEAM MEMBERS
Heartland Properties
KD Engineering
McFadden & Co. Architects
SRI Design, Structural Engineers
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Residential and commercial development in WI, CA and Greece
2)DEVELOPER
Platinum Hospitality Group
Dubuque, Iowa
TEAM MEMBERS
Straka Johnson Architects
Dan Carmody, Rock Island Economic Growth Corp.
Brad Parks, Marketing and Leasing
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Hospitality venue development and marketing; historic commercial renovation; downtown
economic development
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3)DEVELOPER
Dubuque Star Brewing Company
Dubuque, Iowa
TEAM MEMBERS
Jeff Monroe, Brewer
Will Kemper, Master Brewer
William McCullough, Attorney and CPA
Fran Henkeis, Attorney
Dr. Bill Lynn, CFO
IIW Engineers
Whitman Lane Associates, hospitality consultants
Mad Kemper, Marketing and PR
Baranski Humbert Associates, Architects
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
International brewery and restaurant development; historic renovation
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4)DEVELOPER
The Alexander Company
Madison, WI
TEAM MEMBERS
Alexander Urban Commercial
Durrant Architects and Engineers
Kraemer Brothers
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Residential and commercial development, national and international; historic renovation; urban
redevelopment; property management and leasing
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A Selection Committee, comprised of the following persons, reviewed the four RFQ
submittals received:
Jerry Enzler, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Sue Czeshinski, Convention and Visitors Bureau
Rick Dickinson, Greater Dubuque Development
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Pauline Joyce, Administrative Services Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
Bill Baum, Economic Development Director
Pam Myhre, Economic Development Planner
The Committee evaluated the developer team's knowledge and experience in
commercial/mixed-use development, ability to tackle large historic restoration projects
and financial capacity to undertake the proposed redevelopment project. Additional
information was requested from three of the four teams before a recommendation was
made.
On review of all the information submitted, two of the teams were felt to possess the
necessary abilities and resources to successfully complete a redevelopment project of
the size and scope demanded by the Brewery building. The Committee felt that two
teams, The Alexander Company team and the Platinum Hospitality team, offered the
City the best opportunities for successful redevelopment and reuse. Each of the two
teams brings experience in development, historic preservation, downtown
redevelopment, retail and entertainment marketing and management. Each of the two
teams has successfully undertaken multi-million dollar development projects in
downtown and/or riverfront locations.
In moving to the RFP stage, the developer team must fully develop a concept plan for
the financially feasible reuse of the building. The RFP will require identification of a
clear reuse plan for the entire building, redevelopment cost estimates, financing sources
and a pro forma analysis to understand the project's cashflow and ability to repay debt.
Recommendation
It is incumbent that the City work carefully and deliberately to find the right developer
and the right reuse for this important building. The Selection Committee recommends
moving forward to solicit a Request for Proposals from The Alexander Company team
and the Platinum Hospitality team at this time. The Committee would also recommend
that the teams that have not been selected at this time be encouraged to contact the
two selected teams to explore possible partnership opportunities.
Action Step
The action step for the City Council is to authorize an invitation to The Alexander
Company team and the Platinum Hospitality team to respond to a Request for
Proposals for the development of the former Dubuque Star Brewery Building.
attachment
Prepared by: Pamela Myhre, ED Planner
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REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS
Former Dubuque Star Brewery Building
Issued by the
C[TY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
June 18, 2002
JUNE18,2002
Request For Qualifications:
Former Dubuque Star Brewery Building
DEAR PROSPECTIVE DEVELOPER:
INTRODUCTION
The City of Dubuque, Iowa (the City) has authorized the issuance of a
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to initiate the redevelopment of the
former Dubuque Star Brewery Building, a historic property owned by
the City located along the Mississippi River in the Port of Dubuque.
The City is seeking a qualified developer or development team to long
term lease and redevelop the Brewery Building as a mixed-use project
and amenity for the community.
The building, built in 1898 in a Romanesque industrial style, was an
active brewery until it closed in 1998 The statuesque brick building,
minus the steel warehouse addition on the south wall. is 41,959 square
feet. First floor square footage is 24,228 square feet, second floor is
8,074, the second floor mezzanine is 560. third floor is 5,200, fourth
floor is 3,408 and fifth floor is 489. Additional property west of the
building is available for further development and/or parking. The
building is not currently listed on the National Register of Historic
Places but is assumed eligible.
This letter, together with its attachments, comprises the RFQ. The
objective of this RFQ is to ask prospective developers and development
teams to submit sufficient information regarding their development
expertise and general intentions as regards the Brewery Building to
enable the City to select a short list of finalists who will be invited to
respond to a Request For Proposals (RFP).
Representatives from your firm are invited to attend a presubmission
meeting to discuss this development opportunity on June 27, 2002 at
1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Carnegie-Stout Public
Library, 3rd Floor Auditorium, 11th and Bluff, Dubuque. A tour of the
property will follow the meeting at approximately 2:30 p.m. for those
interested.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE
The time frame for solicitation receipt and evaluation of developer
qualifications, and selection of a developer or development team is as
follows:
DATE EVENT
June 18, 2002 Issue Request for Qualifications
June 27,2002 Presubmission Meeting and Tour
July 31,2002 Responses Due
August19,2002 City Council Decision on Short List
It is anticipated that finalists will be asked to respond to an RFP by
November 1 2002, with selection of a developer and approval of a
Development Agreement by January 31, 2003.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The developer or development team selected through the RFP process
to participate with the City on this project will work with City Council
members and staffto develop a successful project.
The developer or development team selected should demonstrate the
experience and resources needed to design and develop a successfu
mixed-use project that will support or be compatible with the
commercial/entertainment activities currently planned for the Port of
Dubuque.
Prior experience with mixed-use development will be considered in
evaluating the developer's or the development team's qualifications.
Previous direct involvement in similar projects, current financial capacity
or access to funding sources, and the ability to complete the project in a
timely fashion will also be factors in considering the most qualified
candidates.
A thorough, professional and complete response to the RFQ will help
the City identify, the most qualified developers or development teams
and will be indicative of the level of commitment to the project.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
The following information must be submitted:
1. Developer/development team description including identification of all team
members, their roles, responsibilities and authorities. Provide bdef resumes of all
key persons who will be directly involved with this project.
2. Legal name of development entity, business form (corporation, par[nership, not-
for-profit, etc.) and date established.
3. A listing of relevant projects completed by the developer or development team
within the last five years (including photographs). Include type of project, project
address, size and intensity, major tenants, current occupancy and ownership,
completed value, enders involved (with contact references', and
construction/completion dates;
4. Information identifying the role and experience of the developer or development
team in the listed projects:
5. Each develoeer or development team member must include at least three
professional references (lenders. investors, major accounts, etc.) with full names.
relationship to the team member, address and phone number:.
6. Brief narrative description of general concept plan (if you have one at this time) for
the Brewery Building's reuse. No specific redevelopment proposal is required at
this time:
7. Financial information (1 copy submitted in separate sealed envelope to be
kept confidential) for developer or development team must include CPA
prepared financial statements and federal income tax forms for your corporation
or partnership and personal financial statements for all principals with 20% or
greater majodty ownership; and
8. List any pending litigation, bankruptcy or other disputes in which developer or
development team members are involved, including status and potential impact
on ability to execute this project.
DEVELOPER'S PACKET
Interested developers or development teams are encouraged to explore
this unique opportunity by requesting a Developer's Packet, which
includes the following documents:
-Building Assessment and Floor Plans
-Environmental Assessments
-Master Plan and Design Standards for the Port of Dubuque
-Economic Analysis for the Port of Dubuque
-Port of Dubuque Property Ownership Map
-America's River Brochure
The Developer's Packet may be requested by calling the Economic
Development Department at 563/589-4393 or by email at
econdev@cityofdubuque.org. The packet will also be available at the
presubmission meeting.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The City intends to select a short list of developers or development
teams based on the following criteria: demonstration of expertise,
professional qualifications, quality of information submitted, evaluation
of developer's past projects and performance and other pertinent
factors. The following is a guide to the criteria that the City will be using
in evaluating the statements of qualifications:
Developer Expertise
Experience in developing, marketing, and selling and/or managing mixed-use
developments, including information on occupancy level, tenant quality and
maintenance standards:
- Demonstrated ability to develop projects which are an asset and a "correct fit"
with the neighborhood;
- Qualifications of the developer or development team and the key individuals
proposed for involvement in the development: and
- Experience in project construction management and compliance with budgets
and schedules.
2. FinanciaIResources
- Ability to provide funding resources, including current relationships with major
lenders, past funding experience, and the knowledge of other funding sources
or mechanisms for the project.
3. Project Architecture/Planning/Design Experience
- Demonstration of amhitectural and urban design experience on other projects;
- Experience with historic properties: and
- Experience with waterfront properties.
SELECTION PROCESS
A Selection Committee will review all responses to the RFQ. The
Committee reserves the right to request additional information from
applicants prior to making a recommendation; however, special care
must be taken to prepare and submit the best response as the City may
not permit additional information to be submitted after the submittal
deadline.
The Committee's recommendation will be forwarded to the Mayor and
City Council to select a short list of developers who will then be invited
to respond to an RFP. Final selection of a developer or development
team and authorization to enter into a Development Agreement will be
made by the Mayor and City Council.
The City reserves the right to reject all submittals.
CLOSING DATE
Seven (7) copies (plus one original unbound, reproducible copy) of the
response (only 1 copy of the financial material is needed in a sealed
envelope) to the RFQ must be received by the City no later than 5:00
p.m. on July 31, 2002. All RFQ's shall be delivered to the City of
Dubuque, City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001,
Attention: Bill Baum, Economic Development Department.
POINT OF CONTACT
Bill Baum, Economic Development Director, will be the sole point of
contact for this solicitation. Questions regarding the RFQ should be
asked during the presubmission meeting or submitted in writing to the
address above or by email at wbaum@cityofdubuque.org The City will
not be responsible for the accuracy of information received from any
other sources regarding this RFQ.
CONCLUSION
The $153 million Phase I development of the America's River Project at
the Port of Dubuque is well underway with the Grand Harbor Resort
and Waterpark opening by November 2002 and the National Mississippi
River Museum and Aquarium and the new Mississippi River National
Education and Conference Center scheduled to open in 2003. The
Riverwalk--from the Brewery Building and its outdoor amphitheatre to
the west end of the Ice Harbor-will be completed this year. The City is
actively working to purchase other properties in the Port of Dubuque,
especially those immediately west of the Brewery, to encourage further
redevelopment activities and renewal of the entire Port area.
To view additional info.rmation on the America's River project or the city
of Dubuque, visit these websites:
www.americasriver.orq
www.cityofdubuque.org
www..greaterdubuque.org
www.dubuquechamber.com
The Brewery Building is a significant local landmark that offers a unique
opportunity for riverfront redevelopment. We hope that you will
seriously consider responding to this RFQ, and we look forward to
working in partnership with a developer or development team with a
vision of the possibilities afforded by this historic building at the Port of
Dubuque.
Sincerely,
Michael Van Milligen
City Manager
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SEPTEMBER4,2002
Request For Proposals: Former Dubuque Star Brewery Building
INTRODUCTION
I am pleased to invite you to respond to the City of Dubuque's Request
For Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of the former Dubuque Star
Brewery Building. This letter, together with its attachments, comprises
the RFP. The objective of the RFP is to ask prospective development
teams to submit sufficient information regarding their development
concept and financial capability to enable the City to select a developer
to participate in the redevelopment of the property. We will evaluate the
qualification materials previously submitted, as well as the additional
project and financial information submitted in response to this RFP.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The City will use the following information to evaluate developer
proposals:
~ Statement of Qualifications submitted on July 31, 2002.
~ Ability to generate a development concept for the property that will
create an economically feasible project, workable for both the City
and the developer.
~ Ability to generate a development concept that supports the vision
for redevelopment as defined and illustrated in the Port of Dubuque
Master Plan.
~ Ability to redevelop the property within the guidelines of the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
~ Ability to provide sufficient project equity to satisfy conventional
lender requirements, as needed.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection committee will review all responses to the RFP. The
selection committee may meet with any or all of the development teams
and may have teams make presentations to the committee. The City
reserves the right to request additional information from applicants prior
to making a recommendation; however, special care must be taken to
prepare and submit the best response as the City may not permit
additional information to be submitted after the submittal deadline.
The recommendation of the selection committee will be forwarded to
the City Council for consideration of a Negotiation Agreement with the
selected developer. Such Negotiation Agreement would require a
Good Faith Deposit by the developer of $5,000 to ensure that the
developer proceeds diligently and in good faith to negotiate and perform
all of the developer's obligations under the Negotiation Agreement.
All aspects of the development are subject to negotiation. Under the
terms of the Negotiation Agreement, the developer will be required to
submit:
~ detailed financial and development cost information relating to the
final development proposal;
~ a project site plan, exterior elevations, and interior floor plans;
~ a landscaping plan, if applicable; and
~ a parking plan, if applicable.
The goal of the negotiation period is to come to agreement on all terms
of a Development Agreement (DA) for the selected developer's
development of the site. The DA would provide for the scope and
design of development, schedule for development of the site, terms of
the lease and type and scope of public financial participation in the
project.
The City reserves the right to reject all proposals.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE
The time frame for the solicitation, receipt, evaluation of developer
proposals and selection process is as follows:
September 4, 2002 invite Proposals
November 1, 2002 Responses Due
December 2, 2002 Recommendation to City Council to
select a developer and approve a
Negotiation Agreement
February 3,2003 Development Agreement approved
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
To assist the City in selecting the best development proposal, the
following information must be submitted.
1. Project description: provide a concise narrative describing the
development concept for the building.
2. Development space program:
Gross building size sq. ft.
Proposed retail sq. ft.
Proposed office sq. ft.
Proposed residential sq. ft.
Other sq. ft.
Other sq. ft.
Other sq. ft.
3. Development timeline: describe timing of build out and
occupancy of building.
4.Development costs: provide estimated development costs for
the proposed project including both hard and soft costs and
developer fees.
5. Development financing: identify "source of funds" available to
this project to cover development costs, including developer
equity. What assumptions, constraints and/or conditions are tied
to proposed financing? Use attached Project Source & Use of
Funds as guide.
6. Pro forma analysis: provide a pro forma for the property
indicating ability to cashflow the project and repay debt.
7. Site plans or interior floor plans are not required at this time;
however, concept plans and drawings or elevation drawings to
illustrate the proposal are encouraged.
CLOSING DATE
Seven (7) copies of the RFP response, plus an unbound original for
copying purposes, must be received by the City no later than 12:00
p.m. noon on Friday, November 1, 2002. All proposals shall be
delivered to the City of Dubuque, City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque,
Iowa 52001, Attention: Bill Baum, Economic Development Director.
Responses arriving later than 12:00 p.m. noon or at a different location
will not be considered.
POINT OF CONTACT
Bill Baum will be the sole point of contact for this solicitation. Questions
regarding the RFP should be submitted in writing to the address above
or via email at wbaum@cityofdubuque.org.
Sincerely,
Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
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CityofDubuque
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Dubuque IA 52001
Attu: Bill Baum, Economic DevelopmeaX Department
RE: Former Dubuque SCar Brewery Building
Enclosed please find our statement of qualifications and expertise as requested in your RFQ. We are most
interested in,. and as we hope you will see, highly qualified for undertaking the redevelopmem of the
Dubuque Star Brewery,.
I have visited the site with Russ Kaney from Heartland Properties and look forward to the opportunity to
work with the City of Dubuque and with Heartland Properties to redevelop the Brewery. Although we do
not yet have a specific plan for the property, we think that a mixed residential and commercial use will be
most successful and benefic'ml to the community and to us.
We thank you for the opportunity to express our interest in and submit our qualifications for this project.
Please feel free to comet us if you have any questions or need any further information.
Nick Ladopoulos
PROGRESSIVE DESIGNS & ALL* STAR PROPERTIES
PLAN 'NING, DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT & BUILDING
5440 Willow Rd. Suite #101
Waunakee WI 53597
608-663-1445 or 608-827-9393 (phone)
608-663 1446 (fax)
Progressivedesigns~msn. com
Progressive Designs, LLC (members, Nick Ladopoulos and Mary Layoun)
We founded our firm in the San Francisco Bay area in 1971 and have been engaged in
commercial and residential land plannin~ design, construction, real estate and development
for over the past 30 years. In 1985, we moved our business to Dane County Wisconsin.
Progressive Designs is proud of its long and successful career in the rehabilitation and
adaptive re-use of existing structures and in the design and construction of new urban and
suburban combined-use developments. We build, own, and manage innovative new
subdivisions, new custom homes for clients, new multi-family rentals and condominiums,
multi-family housing tax credit projects, new and rehabilitated office space, and school and
day-care facilities. In addition, we rehabilitate existing homes and buildings, including the
restoration of historic buildings. We are at the forefront of creative, economic, and practical
planning and development.
Progressive Designs practices careful planning, responsible development, and meticulous
management of sites. Our high quality projects, with both economic and architectural
integrity, withstand the test of time. We prefer to forego short-term profit in the interest of
the future good will and overall economic health of each community in which we do
business. For we believe that, in this way, both we and the communities in which we are
engaged in building will do better in the long run.
The PROGRESSIVE DESIGNS development team includes
KD Engineering, PE
Keith Dalsing, Principal
2600 County Road "Y"
Dodgeville, WI 53533
608-935-3310
McFadden & Co., Architects
James McFadden, Principal
1 Langdon St.
Madison, WI 53703
608-251-1350
SRI Design, Structural Engineers
Jun Lee, Principal
4610 University Ave. Suite 1018
Madison, WI 53705
608-233-9688x22
The PROGRESSIVE DESIGNS office team includes:
Bryan Elliott, Real Estate Agent & Developer's Assistant
Norbert Finkel, Design Assistant
Brion Hayward, Office Manager
Robyn Hubbard-Steele, Bookkeeper
Sue Niquette, CPA
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Anchor Savings and Loan
25 W. Main St. Madison WI 53703
Heartland Properties
4902 N. Builtmore Ln. Madison WI 53718
James McFadden and Co.
1 Langdon St. Madison WI 53705
Madison Central Montessori
1637 W. Beltline Madison WI 53711
City of Reedsburg
134 S. Locust St. Reedsburg WI 53659
Village of Oregon
117 Spring St. Oregon WI 53575
Village of Blue Mounds
P.O. Box 126 Blue Mounds WI 53527
Tovm of Windsor
4084 Mueller Road DeForest WI 53592
City of Middleton
7426 Hubbard Ave Middleton WI 53562
City of Madison
210 Martin Luther King Jr Madison WI 53710
Village of Cross Plains
Julius St. Cross Plains WI 53528
Town of Middleton
7555 W. Old Sauk Rd Middleton WI 53562
Housing Innovations
4508 Oak Valley Rd. Cross Plains WI 53528
Little Red Preschool
7739 Terrace Ave. Middleton WI 53562
M & I Bank of Madison
Mark Lindgren
(608)252-1824
Russ Kaney
(608) 458-2329
JamesMcFadden
(608)251-1350
DorothyZografi
(608) 274-9549
Carl Stoke
(608) 524-6404
Jerry Luebke
(608) 835-3188
Terry Baumeister
(608) 437-5197
Cheryl Theis
(608) 846-3854
Dan Ramsey
(608) 831-4114
Paul So~in
(608)231-2231
Dick Greffin
(608) 798-3180
Greg Held
(608) 276-8000
Ken Ziegelbauer
(608)798-4504
Jim Alverson
(608) 831-0088
Don Griffin
1 W. Main St. Madison WI 53703
State Bank of Cross Plains
1205 Main St.
City of Berkeley
2180 Milvia St.
Cross Plains WI 53528
Berkeley CA 94704
City of E1 Cerrito, Planning & Development
10890 San Pablo E1Cerrito CA 94530
Contra Costa County Planning & Development
PO Box 951 Martinez CA 94553
Andrew Levine 5078 Sunrise Ridge Tr
Middleton WI 53562
Sigurd Midelfort 4611 Winnequah
Madison WI 53716
(608) 252-5806
Charles Saeman
(608) 798-3961
Gus Newport
(415) 644-6484
Patrick Hilliard
(415) 235-4767
James Kennedy
(415) 372-2035
(608) 798-4122
(608) 221-0382
DEVELOPMENTS
WORK IN PROGRESS, WISCONSIN
Prairie Home 1~t Addition Middleton
Yahara Crossing Center
Windsor Commons
Park Street Senior Homes
Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain Phase II
Oregon Center
Oregon Trails
New Subdivision
Residential
Westport
Windsor
Reedsburg
New Combined-Use Residential &
Commercial
New Combined Use Residential &
Commercial
New Residential Apts. for Seniors
Blue Mounds New Combined Use
Blue Mounds New Subdivision
Residential &
Commercial
Residential
Oregon
Oregon
New Combined Use
New Subdivision
Residential &
Commercial
COMPLETED PROJECTS, WISCONSIN
Blazing Stars
Bergamot
Indigo
Indigo lot 5
Levine residence
Smokey Mountain Trail
Prairie Home Estates
Blue Mountain
Smokey Mountain Trail
Glaciers Edge Square
Residential
7739 Ten-ace
Middleton
Middleton
Middleton
Middleton
Middleton
New Home
New Spec Home
New Spec Home
New client home
Addition & Rehab
Blue Mounds New Spec Home
Middleton New Subdivision
Blue Mounds SubdMsion
Blue Mounds Relocated Rehab
Cross Plains New TIF
Middleton Historic Rehab
Residential
Residential
Residential
Residential
Residential
Residential
Residential
Residential
Residential
Commercial &
Commercial
7737 Terrace Middleton New Commercial
Nicola Towu~homes Middleton New P.U.D. Residential, Multi-Family
7737 Terrace Ivfiddleton Relocated Rehab P.U.D. Commercial
1725 N. High Point MJddleton Relocated Rehab Residential
2407 Brewery Rd. Cross Plains New Commercial
2204 Eulalia Cross Plains Relocated Rehab Residential
4611 Winnequah Monona Rehab Residential
625 Sheldon Madison Rehab Residential
707 Hill Madison P.U.D. Residential
Old City Market Madison ProPOsed Rehab Residential &
Commercial
Fire~Station #6 Madison Proposed Rehab Commercial
1709 Jefferson Madison Kehab Residential
GREEK PROPERTIES
Nikiti Resort Greece
5 Poukamisa Greece
32 Ionos Dragoumi Greece
64 Republic Greece
Nikiti Resort Greece
CALIFORNIA PROPERTIES
New P.U.D.
New P.U.D.
New Multifamily
New Multifamily
New Condominium
1725 Bayo Vista Richmond New
1059 Cragmont Berkeley Rehab
1715 Liberty E1Cerrito Multifamily P.U.D.
Residemial & Commercial
Residential & Commercial
Residential
Residential
Residential
Residential
Residential
Residential & Commercial
1715 Grant Berkeley Rehab Multifamily Residential
1053 Cragmont Berkeley New Residential
1968 Gouldin O'akland New Residential
763 Contra Costa Berkeley Rehab & Addition Residential
1920 Cedar Berkeley Rehab Residential
1434 Hearst Berkeley Rehab & Addition Residential
916 Grand Oakland Rehab Commercial
t 119 Francisco Berkeley Rehab Multifamily Residential
1432 Hearst Berkeley Rehab & Addition Residential
614 San Pablo Albany Rehab Commercial
3714 38m Ave. Oakland New Mukifamily Residential
890 Carlson Richmond Multifamily Rehab Residential
660 Market San Francisco New Commercial
5617 Barrett E1 Cerrito New Residential
1117 Stockton E1 Cerrito Rehab & Addition Residential
5318 B~-ant Oakland New Commercial
2222 Woolsey Berkeley Rehab Residential
2228 Alida Oakland Mukifamily Rehab Residential
1055 Cragmont Berkeley Rehab Residential
4216 Coolidge Oakland Rehab Residential
2611 Brooks E1 Cerrito Rehab Residential
933 Reeler Berkeley Rehab & Additions Residential
I 1 Thor San Francisco Rebab Residential
1626 Curtis Berkeley New Residential
818 Trestle Glen Oakland New Residential
976 IV"Idler Berkeley Rehab Commercial
26 Charles Hill Orinda New Multifamily Residential
1735 Bancrof~ Berkeley Rehab Residential & Commercial
1623 Josephine Berkeley Rehab Residential
I Marchant Kensington Rehab Residential
158 Pine San Anselmo New Commercial
1854 San Juan Berkeley Rehab Residential & Commercial
PAID-OFF LOANS
First Federal
First Federal
First Federal
First Federal
State Bank Of Cross Plains WI
C. Ziegler (Land Contract)
A. Ziegler (Land Contract)
State Bank of Mt Horeb
Anchor Savings Madison (Several)
M & I Bank Of Madison W I
State Bank Of Cross Plains WI
M & I Grootemat Milwaukee WI
M & T Crasno 1121 Risser Madison WI
95,300
105,400
49,000
509,600
3,500,000
550,000
550,000
1,280,000
2,000,000
50,000
130,000
120,000
68, O00
77,194
85,500
97035330
Several
L.CONTRACT
L.CONTRACT
00071884
Several
00549021421
22152
049851
8703879
CALIFORNIA LOANS (OVER 20 YEARS OLD)
American Savings Oakland CA
American Savings Oakland CA
Hamilton Savings San Francisco CA
Hamilton Savings San Francisco CA
Bank Of Caiifornia Oakland CA
Co-Op Credit Union Berkeley CA
M. Pasoni Arroyo Grande CA
World Savings Oakland CA
World Savings Oakland CA
First Enterprise Bank Berkeley CA
Home Savings Oakland CA
T & V Gray Berkeley CA
Wells Fargo Bank Berkeley CA
Wells Fargo Bank Berkeley CA
Wells Fargo Bank Berkeley CA
Crocker National Bank Oakland CA
Pacific Finance Co. Oakland CA
United California Bank Hayward CA
R. Porter 350 Vassar Berkeley CA
IL Porter 350 Vassar Berkeley CA
K. Vietti C/O American Savings Oakland CA
United California Bank Escondido CA
A1422955377
A6427007782
11205520
130000111755
880059
110534
866811
49255435
582677
013575532
003773074
Personal Note
523945
09582677
522445
412278644
7475894947
732786
PersonaiNote
Personal Note
32770011076
01190108
OUTSTANDING LOANS
E'qSTITUTION
HIGH BALANCE
CREDIT
Anchor Bank
Anchor Bank
Amcore Bank (PHE, lst)
Amcore Bank
Community National Bank
Wisconsin Housing & Econ. Devel.
5,000,000 4,209,600
250,000 204,000
1,300,000 443,000
2,250,000 2,218,000
367,500 97,700
362,000 114,000
TOTAL
9,529,500 7,286,300
QUALIFICATIONS PROPOSAL
FOR THE REUSE OF THE
DUBUQUE STAR BREWERY BUILDING
July 30, 2002
CoJU~an.r
Durrant I
Presented to the City of Dubuque, Iowa
CONTENTS
Alexander Company
Introduction
Introduction Letter
Submittal Requirements
Organization
Executive Summary
Organizational Chart
Company Profiles
Resumes
Approach
Master Development
Projects, Awards and References
Project Profiles
Selected Project List
Selected Award List
References
Cem#an~
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Introduction
GENERAL CON.ACTOR
INTRODUCTION
The Alexander Team is excited about the opportunity to redevelop the Historic
Dubuque Star Brewery. We feel that we have assembled a team that has the
experience, knowledge, reputation, creativity and flexibility necessary to provide
the most desirable project to the City of Dubuque.
The Alexander Company and its real estate arm Alexander Urban Commemial
bring a unique "Owner's point of view" to the team. They have extensive experi-
ence in the development, finance, marketing, leasing and operations of over 100
historic buildings in the Midwest. Almost all of the development projects under-
taken by the Alexander Company have involved a public / private joint venture,
often including Private, Local, State and Federal sources of funds. Its staff is
trained to identify and mitigate risks associated with difficult historic adaptive
reuse projects, and to coordinate and direct the team members for optimal
results.
The Durmnt Group has a strong national reputation for providing quality
Amhitectural and Engineering services. They bring a great deal of experience in
' the amhitecture and engineering of existing buildings both Nationally and in the
Dubuque area. Durrant has been involved in numerous local projects and has
provided the Facility Assessments of the Star Brewery building for ths City of
Dubuque. Its staff is active in the local historic community and has enjoyed a
longstanding relationship with the City of Dubuque.
Kraemer Brothers is a regional Construction Manager with a strong reputation
in Southwest Wisconsin and Northeast Iowa. They bring knowledge of local site
conditions and subcontractors and are currently involved in the construction of
both the Ice Harbor Hotel and the Dubuque Conference and Education Center.
Kraemer Brothers has a long-standing relationship with both Durrant and
Alexander Company Staff. Their reputation for fairness, flexibility, quality and
customer satisfaction make them a desirable partner for the owner
amhitectJengineer and subcontractors alike.
SUBMITAL REQUIREMENTS
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1.The development team consists of the following entities:
The Alexander Comoanv will act as the project developer and will provide the
single point of communication and responsibility to the City of Dubuque. They
will provide the necessary guarantees to secure the soumes of funds. They will
also provide the historic tax credit, Owner's risk mitigation and team coordina-
tion services.
Alexander Urban Commercial will provide marketing and leasing services to
ensure that compatible and opMmal uses are attracted to and successful in the
redeveloped facility.
Durrant Grouo will provide all Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and
Electrical engineering services for the developer.
Kraemer Brothers will provide construction Management Services and guaran-
tee the construction cost to the developer.
The Organization Division contains sections that further explain the roles,
responsibilities and authorities of the team members. This section also profiles
the firms and provides brief resumes of the key people who will be involved in
this project.
2. The legal name of the development entity is The Alexander Company, inc. The
Alexander Company, Inc was incorporated in Madison, Wisconsin in 1983~
3. The Proiect Profiles section includes just a few of the relevant projects com-
pleted by the team members over the last five years. Priority was given to pro-
jects that involved more than one team member, involved existing facilities or
were located in Dubuque's proximity. Photos and brief descriptions of the pro-
jects are included.
A cross-section of contact references is included in both the References section
and in the Project Profiles section. A comprehensive listing of tenants, occu-
pancy and ownership for each facility can be provided upon request.
A more extensive project listing indicating the breadth of experience of the team
is included in the Selected Projects section. Awards associated with these 3ro-
jects are included in the Selected Awards section.
4.The role of the development team members is identified in the Proiec~ Profiles
and Selected Proiect section.
5. Professional references are included in the References section.
SUBMITAL REQUIREMENTS
6. A brief narrative of the general concept plan is included in the Executive
Summary section.
7. A copy of the financial information for the team members is inctuded in the
sealed envelope provided by each team member.
8. A copy of the litigation summary for each firm is included in the sealed
envelope provided by each team member.
GENDRAL CONTRACTOR
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ORGANIZATION
Execuative Summary
The Alexander Team has already spent a great deal of time in the predevelop-
merit phase. Durrant has conducted studies of the Star Brewery facility, docu-
menting and evaluating its condition and potential for reuse.
The Alexander Company has toured the structure, surrounding land and local
businesses. We have met with City staff, Chamber of Commerce representa-
tives and local property managers. We have obtained and reviewed the master
plan, market and economic data as well as the Durrant facility assessment and
the environmental reports.
We have identified two business who have expressed a sincere interest in
operating within the Star Brewery Facility. The first business is a brewery that
intends to expand its bottling and brewing operations. The initial plan for this
location is to brew and bottle beer, provide food and beverage sales and
regional entertainment for the amphitheater, beer garden and hospitality room.
They also plan to conduct brewery tours that could include a brewery museum
and retail sales. They are also considering brewing under both their label and
the Star Brewery label Expansion of the first floor may be required in to
accommodate glass storage.
The second business is a local professional office that wishes to be a part of
the exciting redevelopment of the Port of Dubuque. They would occupy the
expanded second floor and the third floor of the facility. The top floors of the
facility would be utilized for the museum, office, restaurant or residential use
Upon selection of the Alexander Team, we would immediately begin the work
identified in the Approach section an obtaining commitments from the
prospective occupams.
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ORGANIZATON CHART -- FORMER DUBUQUE STAR BREWERY BUILDING
City of Dubuque, Iowa
The Alexander Company, Inc
Developer
Randall P. Alexander
Presidenet
David Vos
Development Project Manager
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Durrant Kraemer Brothers Urban Commercial
Design Team
Kevin J. Eippede. AIA
Principal-in-Charge
Gary L. BechteL, AIA
Project Manager
Christopher J. Wand, AIA
Project Amhitect
Thomas F. Flickinger, PE, CSI
Electrical Engineer
Kevin M. Lichtfuss PE
Mechanical Engineer
William R. Miller, PE
Structural Engineer
Angela d. Holm
Architect Intern
General Contractor
Thomas Kraemer
Project Execuative
Kevin Kraemer
Project Executive/Construction Operations
Ed Wynhoff
Project Superintendent
Jeffer~/Alt
Scheduling Engineer
Paul Bartieson
Safety Engineer
Commercial Broker
Sean O'Rourke
Commercial Leasing Specialist
GEN~qAL CONTRACTOR
COMPANY PROFILE
The Alexander Company
Nationally recognized for its achievements in urban development over the past
decade, The Alexander Oompany has undertaken the development, finance,
design, restoration, construction and management of over 200 buildings.
Among the company's notable accomplishments am the conversions of aban-
doned schools, factories, turn-of-the-century high-rises, train depots, hotels
and a multitude of downtown buildings into high quality apartments, hotels,
restaurants and commercial uses. In addition, it has completed several mixed-
use master developments incorporating new construction, historic preservation,
and "brownfield" sites. The firm is annually involved in over $100 million of
development projects throughout the central United States and has won numer-
ous design and civic awards of excellence for its achievements in construction,
architecture and development.
The determination to accept challenges that few real estate developers are will-
ing to accept and an unswerving commitment to the building's usem are the
keys to The Alexander Company's success.
A key component in making this philosophy work is the Company's compre-
hensive approach of integrated Project Management (I. RM.). Our organization
combines the skills of developer, architect, construction manager, commercial
broker and facilities manager under common leadership to create a single point
of responsibility. The staff is involved in every initiative from the conceptual
stage until long after the doors of a building open. Design solutions blend form
and function with state of the art amenities, and rigorous construction standards
are applied. Lastly, professional prope~ management techniques are utilized
to ensure that asset values are maintained.
Founded in 1981, The Alexander Company found its driving force and philoso-
phy in its first project: the worst house in the neighborhood. Throughout the
course of this project it was realized that there was an adversarial nature of the
relationship between the builder, architect, and the owner. The solution was to
provide a service that could coordinate all these disciplines, thus providing a
singular accountability.
Always at the cutting edge of the urban development movement, The Alexander
Company has set new standards in the field and, with each development, unveils
new horizons for the mai estate environment.
ORGANIZATION
The Alexander Company
Project Development
· Site Evaluation
· Market Analysis
Project Management
· Communication with Owner
· Coordination with Team Members
· Scope Control
· Dispute Resolution
· Public Regulatory Approvals · Project Budget & Schedule
· Risk Mitlgat~on
Asset Management
· Monitoring Project Performance
· Partnership Accounting Services
· Properly Insurance Services
· Asset Management Reporting
Design Management
- Building Evaluation
· Design Drawings
· Plan Reviews
· Code Compliance
· Traffic Engineedr, g
· Environmenutl Consulting
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
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Construction Management
· Cost Estimating
· Value Engineering
· Scheduling
? Contractor Qualification
· Contractor aid
· Field Supe~alon
Facilities Management
· Commemial Property Leasing
· Brokerage Se~ces
· Marketing Services
· Property Management
· Asset Management
Facilities Management
· Residential Property Leasing
· Marketing Services
· Properly Management
· Asset Managemeut
The Alexander Company is a full service real estate company, it is comprised of multi-
disciplined, award winning teams with specialized experience in the development of
challenging real estate projects including urban infili redevelopment, brownfield rede-
velopment, and the adaptive re-use of historic structures. The divisions of the com-
pany provide real estate services that include Development, Finance, Design,
Construction Management, Commercial Leasing and Properbj Management.
Urban Resources i$ an architecture, planning & construction management division
with a staff of architects, designers, CADD operators and construction managers· The
Urban Resources staff has designed all of the developments done by The Alexander
Company and has provided design and construction management services to outside
owners as well. Urban Resources has developed a particular appreciation for the eco-
nomic needs of the owner and the demands of the property manager. This relation-
ship has made Urban Resources particularly sensitive to the practicalities of various
design solutions.
Urban Commercial is a commercial property management and real estate services
company, involved in retail, office and industrial investments. Urban Commercial has
leased and managed The Alexander Company's commercial developments for 15 years
and has provided commercial property services to third pady owners as well. Urban
Commercial has been responsible for the tenant build out, lease up and management
of more than 775,000 square feet of office and retai[ space in Dane 0ounty.
Urban Residential has a professional staff of on-site property, managers with exten-
sive experience in leasing and managing residential property. The Urban Residential
staff has leased, managed and maintained more than 2,300 rental units in five differ-
ent states. Urban Residential works exclusively on Alexander Company develop-
ments.mhitect prepares the construction documents·
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
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COMPANY PROFILE
I Durrant
Established in 1933, with a vision for growth, service and success, amhitect
Joseph Durrant opened his first office in Boscobei, Wisconsin. After the end
of the Second World War the influence of the firm had grown to cover the
states of Illinois, iowa and Wisconsin and a Chicago office was opened. In the
summer of 1948, a Dubuque, Iowa office was opened to better serve an ever-
expanding clientele. By the 1950's the firm had grown five fold as a result of
the post-war construction boom.
Success was the hallmark of the 1960's. Larger and more complex commis-
sions and a broader geographical influence were realized. In the 1970's the
partnership reorganized as a corporation responding to its growing regional
influence and the expanding demands on professional service providers.
Recognizing the need to be a full service organization, the disciplines of engi-
neering and construction management were folded into the practice and in so
doing the foundation was laid for Durrant's full-service capabilities. Acquiring
a successful engineering firm and the addition of construction management
services allowed Durrant to shepherd its clients seamlessiy through the entire
design and construction process.
Inthe 1980's Durrant's growth leapfrogged west. Through another acquisi-
tion, Durrant expanded into Colorado with offices in Denver and Colorado
Springs. It was midway through this expansive decade that the firm's founder,
Joseph Durrant, passed on at the age of 78. content in the realization that his
namesake company would continue to provide exceptional design services
based on the model he had established.
The 1990's yielded additional growth into the Southwest with the opening of
offices in Arizona and Texas. Now at the start of the 21st century, E)urrant cel-
ebrates with new offices in iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Texas. Missouri, Hawaii
and expanded service offerings including interior design, historic restoration,
sport facility design and management, facility financing, security design, and
civil engineering. Each Durrant office is comprised of a diverse and talented
group of individuals that draws upon strengths and resources from across the
entire Durmnt family of design, engineering and construction management
professionals, offering the full spectrum of capabilities.
Today's Durrant, with thirteen offices and 370 deslgn professionals, is strategi-
cally situated to offer comp .ehensive services anywhere in North America.
C~FERAL CONTRACTOR
COMPANY PROFILE
I Kraemer Brothers
History
Kraemer Brothers was founded Dy brothers Norman, Alfred, anti Linus Kraemer.
The firm was organized in 1948 under the premise of constructing the highest
quality building possible, built in the fastest timeframe, and with a commitment
to customer service.
In the decade of the 50% & 60's. Kraemer Brothers volume was on a steady rise.
The company oegan a long standing relationship with Wisconsin Dairies, now
Foremost Farms USA, and with Brodbeck Enterprises. With an ever-expanding
client Tist, Kraemer Brothers annual volume broke the 1 mgiion dollar mark.
In the decade of the 70's, current President Tom Kraemer joined the company
followed by Kevin Kraemer. current Vice President, and Math' Kraemer, current
Corporate Secretary. Founders Norman and Alfred started putting together a
management nucleus and Kraemer Brothers was beginning to secure multi-miF
lion dollar projects and becoming one of the larger contractors in the area.
The decade of the 80's witnessed the landing of the targest single project in the
company's history to date, the Columbia Correctional institution. Later that
decade, the Associated E~uitders and Contractors awarded Kraemer Brothers
their first ever "Contractor of the Year Award" by the Associated General
Contractors o4 Wisconsin.
Beginning in the 90's, Kraemer Brothers received some national exposure when
the company was added to the ENR Top 400 Contractors listing, a list the com-
party still remains on to this day. Later in the decade. Kraemer Brothers cale-
brated its 50th anniversary and was awarded the "Contractor of the Year Award"
by the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin.
Kraemer Divisions
Controlling the critical path of the project has been vital to the success of
Kraemer Brothers and to the projects which it undertakes. Beginning in 1948,
Kraemer Brothers self-performed the concrete, masonry, and carpentry trades.
Currently, the Kraemer case masonry division is comprised of approximately 75
company members, a crew size that is one of the largest in the State. In 1982,
Kraemer Brothers began erecting structural steel. Today, the Kraemer steel erec-
lion division totals about 30 company members and can expand to around 50.
In the decade of the 1990's Kraemer Brothers formed a caulking division and in
1997 started a pre-cast erection division.
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PEOPLE
Resumes
Randall P. Alexander, President, The Alexander Company, Inc.
Randall has directed ali aspects of The Alexander Company's business since it
was founded in 1981. He is the primary visionary for each of the developments
undertaken by the Company. Among his notable accomplishments are the con-
versions of abandoned schools, factories, turn-of-the-century high-rises, train
depots, hotels and a multitude of downtown buildings into high quality housing,
hotels, restaurants, retail and office space. ]n addition, Randy has overseen the
planning and completion of several mixed-use master developments incorpo-
rating new construction and historic preservation.
Born and educated in Wisconsin, Randall resides in Madison and maintains an
active agenda as a community leader. Having begun his real estate career in the
construction trade he volunteers with Operation Fresh Start, a job training pro-
gram for youth, demonstrating construction techniques. Randall also is a past
president of the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation and a member of the
City of Madison Landmarks Commission.
David G. Vos, Development Project Manager, The Alexander Company, Inc.
Dave has worked as an Owner's Representative for the past t~velve years. He
continues to represent ownership interests as a consultant on numerous reno-
vation projects. His unique ability to identify and mitigate owner's risks, his
understanding of structural and mechanical systems, historic building codes
and the historic tax credit program requirements make him highly sought after
for project oversight services.
His clients include municipalities, state government, private developers, proper-
ty owners, lenders and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Dave has
been greatly appreciated by the owners, designers and contractors who have
benefited from his ability to bring issues to light, his ~nowiedge and his
approach to problem solving. Dave is a Registered Architect in the State of
Wisconsin. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, the
Construction Specifier's Institute, the National Fire Protection Association and
the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Dave was elected by the Wisconsin State Legislature to serve on the Special
Committee on the Historic Building Code during the 2000 session. He is a con-
sulting staff member of the Waunakee Plan Commission where he served as a
commission member for two years. He is also the former Chairman of the
Waunakee/Westport Joint Plan Commission.
Sean O'Rourke, Commercial Leasing Specialist, Urban Commercial, Inc.
Sean graduated from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska with a B.S.B.A.
in Business Management and then attended the University ol Wisconsin,
Madison Law School where he received his J.g., Doctor of Law. He is a mem-
ber of the State Bar of Wisconsin and is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the
State of Wisconsin. Sean has been involved in real estate matters for over 15
years as a lawyer, real estate portfolio manage[ and broker managing and rep-
resenting commercial and residential interests in the Madison area. He is active-
ly involved in the United Neighborhood Association as a fundraiser and volun-
teer and has served as Treasurer for several local political candidates. Sean also
has recently become involved with the Middleton Chamber of Commerce as a
new member.
Kevin J. Eipperle, AIA
Principal-in-Charge
Respected for his talent and careful attention to detail, Kevin Ras been
chosen as the client advocate for many of Durrant's highly valued
clients. Kevin has managed jobs ranging in size from one to thirty-five
million dollars in project cost.
City of Dubuque Historic Design
Review Guidelines Manual;
Dubuque, iA
Design guidelines for the City of
Dubuque to present information.
gathered and determined, for use
as a guide by the City ~or its five
histodc districts. The manual will be
used as a basis for defining styles
and providing guidelines to assist
and educate the community on
restoration and rehabilitation of
historic properties.
Main Street/Town Clock Plaza
Study and Str~etscape;
Dubuque, iA
Project Director for the opening of a
current pedestrian plaza into a two-
lane street, keeping the ambiance
of the surrounding historical
streetscape.
Historical Districts;
Dubuque. IA
Project Director for miscellaneous
residential additions, renovabans.
and new structures within the set
historic guidelines.
Streetscape Design;
Sioux City, iA
Project Director/Design Architect
street~cape improvements, master
planning, and design guidelines for
the historic 4~' Street District.
Included an extensive public input
process and work ~vith stakeholder
commi~ee.
Mississippi River Discovery
Center; Dubuque, iA
Associate Architect/Project
Manager for site work and
building shell for museum and
aquarium.
Cable Car Square:
Dubuque. IA
Project Director for severel planning
and individual renovation schematic
designs for the historic Bluff Street
district
Dubuque Star Brewery;
Dubuque. IA
Project Manager for assessment
and stabilization of histodc brewery
located on the Mississippi River
front.
Chicago, BuHington and
Northern Railroad Deport
Restoration; Dubuoue, IA
Project Director for restoration and
reuse of an historic railroad depot
for the Dubuque County Historical
Society,
Woodward Riverboat Museum;
Dubuque, IA Project Manager
for the restoration and maintenance
of an existing Riverboat Museum.
Education
3achelor of Arts and
Bachelor of Architecture
Iowa State University
Memberships and Activities
Council for Education Facility Planners
International (CEFPI), Member 1996-
Present
iowa State University Amhitecture
Advisory Council Member.
1999-Present
Iowa Architectural Foundation.
Architecture in Schools
Continuing Education Program
for Area Teachers. Program Team
Member, Assistant
Dubuque Community School Business
Partnership with Table Mound School.
Facilitator
City of Dubuque Histodc Preservation
Commission. At
Large Architect, President, Member
1993-1999
Amedcan Institute of Architec/s (AIA)
Iowa ChapTer, Board Member
University of Dubuque for Kids
(an enrichment program for gifted
students), Past Faculty Member
National Trust for Historic Preservation,
Member,
1984-Presenl
Gary L. Bechtel, AIA
Project Manager
RESUME
Gary is a Principal with Durrant and serves as Project Manager for
projects of all types and sizes. Since joining Durrant in 1975, he has
been involved in a wide variety of projects ranging from banks, schools,
and product distribution facilities to hospitals and elderly living
communities. Much of this project experience has involved resolving the
complex issues arising from the renovation and rehabilitation of
buildings. He is particularly attentive to the need for additions and
renovations to be sensitive to their context, fitting in with their
surroundings as they effectively respond to the owner's needs for
functional spaces. His involvement in projects typically begins with the
earliest master planning and programming and continues through
design, coordination of construction documents, construction
administration, and owner occupancy.
Loras College, The Visitation;
Dubuque, IA
Project Manager for the intedor
planning, architectural design and
adaptive reuse of the existing
convent into student housing as
well as the art and music
dapar~ment~.
Ottumwa Regional Health Center;
Ottumw&. IA
Project Manager of adaptive reuse
of former hospital business office
as an ou~pationt rehabilitation
clinic.
American Trust & Savings Bank;
Dubuque, IA
Project Manager for desigh
implementation for renovations of the
bank's operations area in the existing
facility and expansion into a newly
acquired ad/acont former depar~mant
Premier Bank;
Dubuque. IA
Design for the convera/on of a former
automobile dealership into a
distinctive banking facility with drive
tl~rough lanes and a welcoming entq/
garden.
Education
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Architecture
Registration
Registered Amhitect
National Council of Amhitectural
Registration Boards (NCARB) Certified
Memberships and Activities
American Institute of Amhitects
iowa Chapter
American Insbtute of Architects
iowa Chapter, Board of Directors.
1992-1994
RESUMES
Christopher J, Wand, AIA
Project Architect
Chris's attention to detail and appreciation for the history of a structure and its
surroundings make him the ideal preservation architect. His approach to
additions is one of appropriateness leading to sensitive designs that blend
grecefully with existing structures. On renovations and restorations he stdves to
maintain the appearance, feel, and experience of the odgina[ building or space.
For the past 18 months, he has served as the architect-at-large on the Historic
Preservation Commission for the City of Dubuque. Since joining Durrant, Chris
has performed an assessment on the Dubuque Star Brewery buitt in 1898,
served as Project Manager on the reconstruction of four blocks of Main Street
through the pedestrian mall installed in the early 1970's.
Emmaus Bible College;
Dubuque, IA
Project team member for a new
five-story dormitory and
gymnasium addition.
Main Street / Town Clock
Plaza; Dubuque, IA
Project architect for the
reopening of pedestrian mall to
two-way through traffic.
· Dubuque Star Brewery;
Dubuque, IA
Project architect for a thorough
assessment of this circe 1898
structure's interior and exterior
as well as creation of existing
plans and elevations.
Epworth Gateway;
Epwodh, IA
Design of a "gateway" for the
City of Epworth for placement
near the US 20 overpass -
structure consists of an open
masonry base and enclosed,
painted wood cupola with
windows.
Platinum Plaza - Phase I;
Dubuque, tA
Design of 27,000 square foot,
two-story office building within a
Planned Urban Development
(PUD) requiring strict
adherence to design guidelines
and procedures.
YMCA/YWCA Community
Center Special Needs Locker
Rooms;
Dubuque, IA
Conversion of existing office
space into two (2) shower rooms
for individuals with special needs
utilizing CDBG/Ci[y of Dubuque
CP2 funding.
Marquette Welcome Center
Phases I and II;
Marquette, IA
Relocetion and renovation of
existing freight depot for
conversion to welcome
center/museum including
~oundafioe, roof, site work,
interior/exterior finishes and
historic lighting.
Gutlenberg Municipal
Building - Phases I and II;
Guttenberg, iA
Upgrade to 1939 building
including elevator addition,
restroom upgrade, renovation of
city offices, mechanicel and
electricel systems upgrade,
window replacement and exterior
restoration.
Mount Calvary Chapel;
Dubuque. IA
Renovations to existing chapel
and office spaces including
provisions for handicap
accessibility, new finishes and
improveo mechanical systems.
Education
iowa State University
Bachelor of Amhitecture
Registration
Registered Amhitect
iowa
Memberships and Activities
Dubuque Main Street Limited -
Board of Directors, Member
Secretary, Past Treasurer.
1997 to Present
City of Dubuque Historic
Preservation Commission
At Large Amhitect
2000 to Present
Dubuque Jaycees, Active Member
Regional Director, Past President,
Past Distdct Director
1996 to Present
Historic Preservation Ordinance
Task Force - 2000
Ad-hoc Task Force on Accessibility
State of Iowa
2000 to Present
Taste of Dubuque Committee
2000 to Present
Durrent
·
Angela J. Holm
Architect Intern
Angela is a project designer, planner, draftsperson, and assists in
construction administration for Durrant. She has a strong interest
in historic preservation that is evident in her work.
City of Dubuque Historic ·
Design Review Guidelines
Manual; Strestscape &
Historic Structures Design
Guidelines; Dubuque, IA
Design guidelines for the City of
Dubuque to present
information, gathered and
determined, for use as a guide ·
by the City for its five historic
disthcts.
Fort Dodge Public Library;
Fort Dodge, IA
Construction documents for
new library facility.
Spring Valley Public Library;
Spring Valley, MN
Design and construction
documents for adaptive reuse
of vacant grocery store into a
new library facility.
Merchants Hotel; Dubuque, IA
Project planner for adaptive
reuse study for hotel in historic
downtown area.
Boys & Girls Club of Greater
Dubuque; Dubuque, IA
Design and construction
documents for gym and
classroom addition to
recreational facility.
Southeastern Community
College;
West Burlington, IA
Project plan and design for the
Center for the Performing Arts.
Davenport Federal Building &
U.S. Courthouse;
Davenport, IA
Survey documentation and
historic preservation design for
renovation and expansion of
historic courthouse.
Chicago, Burlington &
Northern Railroad Depot;
Dubuque, IA
Project planning and design for
restoration and reuse of historic
depot. Included research for
shell restoration of building.
Five Flags Theatre;
Dubuque, IA
Assistant to engineer for
structural survey of historic
theatre.
Town Clock Plaza Use Study;
Dubuque, IA
Planning and design for open
streetscape concept for Main
Street and downtown plaza area.
North End Neighborhood Trail;
Dubuque, IA
Drafting for a public bike and
walking trail.
Resume
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture,
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science in
Environmental Design,
North Dakota State University
Memberships and Activities
American Institute of Amhitects
(AIA)
National Trust for Historic
Preservation
School Business Partnership--
Table Mound School, Architectural
Design for 5th and Gth grades
Board of Directors,
Northeast Iowa School of Music
RESUMES
William R. Miller, PE
Structural Engineer
Bill is a structural consultant with neady twenty years of experience in
architecture and structures. Bill is familiar with all types of construction--from
wood and steel to concrete and masonry--for both new and existing buildings.
He has extensive experience in survey, analysis, documentation, and follow-up
design of repair work and modifications to existing structures, including
structures of historic significance. His responsibilities encompass production of
an entire set of structural documents, following through until construction is
completed, coordinating w~th other disciplines, drafting supervision, shop
drawing approval, and construction observation.
Restoration of historic structures presents unique challenges to the structural
designer in that structural systems in older buildings were designed and installed
tong before the advent of modern building codes, and in many instances, have
suffered deteroration from years of neglect. Mr. Miller and Durrant's structural
team will conduct extensive predesign structural work, material testing uno
thorough onsite construction inspections to identify areas that require structural
remediation. The structural designer will work with the rest of the project team to
develop structural repair solutions that result in minimal impact on the builder's
historical significance.
Five Flags Theater;
Dubuque, IA
Preliminary finishes and
furnishings analysis for existing
auditorium proposing both
original and historically sensitive
paint restoration schemes for the
interior.
Town Clock Building;
Dubuque, IA
Structural engineering services
to renovate a historically
significant 23,000 SF building
into modem office space. All
existing structural systems were
analyzed and extensive
reinforcing work was designed.
Project included preparation of
bu~ding to support a possible
relocation of the City's Town
Clock that resided on this
building years ago.
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
Renovation and Structural
Remediation; Aurera~ IL
Extensive wri~en and
photographic documentation for
restoration of 1890's fire station
to original exterior appearance,
and historically sensitive
renovation of interior for
exhibition space. Included
investigation of damaged
systems in basement, historical
research of odginal materials,
and preparation of construction
drawings.
Lower Main Street Building
Assesments
Dubuque, IA
Monitoring the structural
condition of several buildings
located in the Historic Lower
Main Street. One of
the buildings known as the Old
German Bank is on the National
Register of Historic Places. The
project includes the installation
and periodic reading of 40
monitoring gauges and
production of a set of existing
condition drawings.
Main Street / Town Clock
Plaza; Dubuque, IA
Project architect for the
reopening of pedestrian mall to
two-way through traffic.
Dubuque Star Brewery;
Dubuque, IA
Project architect for a thorough
assessment of this circa 1898
structure's interior and exterior
as well as creation of existing
p/ace and elevations.
Education
Master of Architecture.
University of Iilinois-
Urbana/Champaig[~
(emphasis area: structural
engineering)
Bachelor of Science
Architectural Studies,
University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Registration
Professional Engineer - Wisconsin
Structural Engineer Intern - Illinois
Memberships and Activities
National Society of Professional
Engineers (NSPE), Member
Iowa Engineering Society, Member
University of Wisconsin - Madison,
Structural Design of Masonry
Systems, Seminar Presenter 1999,
2000, 2001, 2002
National Trust for
Historic Preservation
Durrant
Kevin M. Lichtfuss, PE
Mechanical Engineer
Kevin joined Durrant in 1984 and has since assumed key design and
managerial responsibilities as Mechanical Engineering Systems
Department Head. He has a diversified background in energy-conscious
· HVAC design, studies, and retrofit work. In addition, he conducts indoor
air quality assessments for new and existing construction. Kevin is
experienced in the design of all types of HVAC systems, temperature
control systems, piping, air distribution, plumbing, and steam distribution
systems. His project background consists of a broad cross-section of
building types, including institutional (schools, hospitals, laboratories,
libraries, and prisons), commercial, and industrial.
As Mechanical Systems Department Head, Kevin manages all aspects
of mechanical engineering including HVAC systems, refrigeration,
control systems, plumbing, chilled water, steam distribution systems,
piping, building automation systems, and industrial steam processing.
His project involvement includes project management and design, as
well as cost estimating, writing specifications, shop drawing approval,
and inspection. He has also performed energy audits on buildings of all
types. Many of these studies have resulted in retrofit projects, which
Kevin went on to design.
Kevin also has extensive experience in the study and design of building
automation systems, ranging from small microprocessors to large
mainframe systems that control several buildings.
Education
Bachelor of Science,
Mechanical Engineering,
Valparaiso University
ASHRAE IAQ Home Study
Registration
Professional Engineer: Califomia,
Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland,
Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, South
Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming
Memberships and Activities
American Society of heating,
Refrigerating and Air Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE), Member
Construction Specifications Institute
(CSI), member
Dale Carnegie Course Graduate
Durrant
Thomas F. Flickinger, PE, CSl
Electrical Engineer
Thom is in charge of Durrant's electrical engineering department. He
draws on a diverse background of professional experience in the
evaluation and design of electrical engineering, power distribution, and
fire alarm and lifesafety systems; construction administration; and
software development. Thom is highly successful at assembling a team
of professionals that work with a client's representative on their unique
requirements.
Among the specialized applications of Thorn's expertise are micro-
processor based fiber optic building automation systems. He has
designed programmable logic controllers utilizing touch screen
technology in such diverse facilities as detention centers, hospitals,
research laboratories, industrial buildings, and offices.
Since joining Durrant in 1980, Thom has been involved in projects of all
types and sizes for clients in the public and private sectors. He has
developed software programs to simulate transmission and distribution
networks; programs for fault-current calculations; and programs for cost
analysis.
Thorn's background includes two years of investigation for implementing
changes in the National Electrical Code. He also taught 29 lighting
seminars for the Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations
(DILHR) Chapter 63.
RESUME
Education
Bachetor of Science, Electrical
Engineering, Purdue Univemity
Registration
Professional Engineer:
Arizona, California, ColoradO, Illinois,
Indiana, iowa, Massachusetts,
Minnesota, New Mexico, South Dakota,
Wisconsin, and Wyoming
Publications
"Engineer's Corner" for NECA Monthly
Newsletter, Au~or
"Prevent Crazed Waveforms From
Holding You Hostage", Consulting
Specifying Engineermagazine article
(Spring 1999), Author
"Optimizing', Consulting Specifying
Engineer magazine article (May 2000),'
Author
"Scheming for Power", Consulting
Specifying Engineer magazine article
(February 2001), Author
Memberships and Ac{ivities
National Society of Professional
Engineers (NSPE), Member
International Elestdcal Inspection
Association (IEIA), Member
Institute of Electrical & Electronics
Engineers (IEEE), Member
Wisconsin Association of Consulting
Engineers ONAOE), Member
Construction Specifications Institute,
Member
Ourrant
Tom Kraemer
President
Role and Responsibility: Principal in charge of all
design/build team construction. Closely and intimately
involved in every aspect of the pie-construction activities with
the owner/architect.
Oualifications
25+ Years Construction
experience
Vice President in 1976
President since 1988
Speaker at numerous
functions and colleges
regarding design/build team
construction
EducatiOn
BS - Business Administration - Marquette University,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Experience
Has personally directed the preconstruction phase of over 400
projects. Considered an industry expert in the area of fast-
track and team construction/partnering.
Professional Affiliations
· Past President - Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin
· Past member of AGC Board of Directors
Past Chairman of AGC Legislative Committee
· Business and Industry Advisory Council of Madison Area
Technical College
GENERALCONqT~CTOR Hospitality Biotechnology Office Education HealthCare Food/Dairy Manufacturing Gaming Retail
Kevin Kraemer
Vice President
Role and Responsibility: Oversees and manages
construction field operations. Responsible for management of
on-site construction activities to ensure proper scheduling of
manpower, equipment and supervision.
Oualifications
20+ Years Construction
experience
10+ Years as Project
Superintendent
10+ Years as Vice
President construction
operations
Education
BS -Civil Engineering, University of Wisconsin -
Platteville, Wisconsin 1977
Experience
Ensures that all activities on the site are properly
coordinated, and that all milestone dates are met. Also
ensures that the quality control standards are achieved.
Professional Affiliations
AGC Legislative Committee Member
GENEY~LCONTRACTOR Hospitality Biotechnology Office Education HealthCare Food/Dairy Manufacturing Gaming Retail
Jeff Alt
Vice President -
Project Information Systems
Role and Responsibility: Oversees the preparation of aI1
project schedules and provides costing information for all
company estimates.
Qualifications
20+ Years Construction
experience
t4 Years as head of Project
Information Systems
6 years as Project
Superintendent
Education
BS - Economics & Political Science - UW LaCrosse.
LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Experience
· Develops all project schedules, including prelim/nary
milestone schedules and detailed final schedules.
· Provides costing information for all company estimates, both
preliminary and final
o Well versed in construction systems, computerized
information systems, and field methods & productivity
GEN~k[_CONTRACTOF1 Hospitality Biotechnology Office Education HealthCare Food/Dairy Manufacturing Gaming Retail
Ed Wynhoff
Project Superintendent
Role and Responsibility: Total responsibility for the on-
site construction activities including coordination of
subcontractors, quality control, and schedule control.
Experience
Qualifications
15 Years experience
5 Years of Project
Superintendent
Provided total field control
of projects ranging to
$30,000,000
Projects include office
buildings, food/dairy
plants, hotels, convention
centers and other buildings.
· Grand Harbor Hotel & Convention Center - Dubuque, IA
192-unit, 135.000 S.F., seven-story hotel with 32,000 S.F. attached
waterpark
· Foremost Farms USA Cooler Addition & Reconstruction -
DePem. WI 40,680 S.F.
· Ho-Chunk Convention Center - Lake Delton, WI
200,000 S.F.
· Warehouse Addition - Baraboc, WI
60.000 S.F. one-story warehouse addition
· Dairy Modernization and Renovation - Richland Center, WI
97,700 S.F. new office & cooler additions; existing plant
conversion to a new production process
* Office Building - Middleton. WI
20.000 S.F. one-story office building
* Dick's Supermarket Addition and Remodel - Prairie du Chien, WI
8,000 S.F. addition and 34,500 S.F. remodeling of existing
supermarket
C-ENERALCONTRACTOR Hospitality Biotechnology Office Education
HealthCare Food/Dairy Manufacturing Gaming Retail
Paul Bartleson
Senior Safety Dkector
Role and Responsibility: Develops, implements, and
monitors the site-specific safety plans. Conducts weekly on-
site inspections, new hire orientation, task specific training,
administers "Return to Work" and substance abuse
programs.
Schedule, quality and budget are not the only measures c
Qualifications
10+ Years in the field of
Construction Safety
5 Years as Senior Safety
Director
Oversees Corporate Safety
Management Program
Education
BS - Public Administration - UW La Crosse,
La Crossc, Wisconsin
Professional Affiliations
Member of the Badgerland Chapter of the American
Society of Safety Engineers
Safety Committee for the Associated General
Contractors of Wisconsin
· ASP Certified - Board of Certified Safety Professionals
· Safety Committee for the Associated Builders and
Contractors of Wisconsin
GENEFIALCONTRACTOR Hospitality Biotechnology Office Education Health Care Food/Dairy Manufacturing Gaming
Retail
APPROACH
Master Deve/opment
Durrant !
Upon selection of The Alexander Team. we will deliver to the City recommenda-
tions as to the most suitable and most probable re-use of the existing buildings
and the surrounding District. To make this recommendation a team of
Alexander Company, Durrant and Kraemer professionals will, througn a series of
visits, complete the following:
Site Evaluation
Building Evaluation
Market Analysis
rtaving completed our field work, we will use our extensive experience in devel-
oping, constructing, financing and managing residential anc commercial real
estate to create a feasible plan for the redevelopment of the Star Brewery site
that takes advantage of the historic character of the existing buildings. The con-
ceptual plan will be documented in a report to the City that will include:
Design Drawings and Conceptual Renderings
Financial Analysis including a Development and Operating Budget
The final phase of the project is the implementation of the Master Development
Plan. This implementation phase includes:
Development Agreement/Permitting and Approvals
Architecture and Engineering
Financing
Construction and Property Management
More detailed descriptions of each phase of the scope of services to be provid-
ed is set forth below:
FEASIBILITY
Site Evaluation
A team of professionals will evaluate the existing building, site and surrounding
uses. The evaluation will focus on potential environmental issues, factors lim-
iting and features enhancing deveiopmem options. Our evaluation will identity
linkages to other properties and the impact of surrounding real estate on the
redevelopment of the'area. Attention will be paid to visibility, traffic and pedes-
trian flow through the area.
The nature of the surrounding uses will De considered as we create a develop-
ment plan for the site. The nature of the existing space will dictate the poten-
tial uses.
The site is, of course, a major influence on the development. Physical charac-
teristics (such as size, configuration, topography, and geotechnica] issues),
environmental factors (view, existing vegetation, climate, solar orientation,
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Durrant !
APPROACH
Master Development
drainage), access, and adjacent land uses, affect the design concept, the bud-
get, and the scheduleTor the development.
Building Evaluation
The team of design and construction professionals will complete the evaluation
of the existing structure. Through the use of existing buildings plans, phc-
tographs and site visits, our professionals will determine what limiting factors
as well as opportunities exist. The size of the floor plates, the placement of the
windows, the height of ceilings, and the condition of the existing structure all
contribute to the development of a design program for the redevelopment of
existing buildings.
The goal in the building evaluation is to become intimately familiar with existing
conditions to minimize unknown conditions during the development of the
buildings. Particularly interesting architectural features are also noted so that
they can be worked into the building design.
Market Analysis
The Alexander Company will provide comprehensive market analysis services to
determine the depth and nature of market demand for residential and commer-
cial real estate in the area. Our market analysis forms the primary source for the
projection of revenues. The information provided in the market analysis will also
have an impact ~n the project design since the amenities offered and quality of
construction at competitive properties effect the design solutions and revenue
assumptions for the building.
Through multiple visits, our market study staff will collect information to focus
their research. Conversations with the local real estate professionals and city
officials provide an overview of the market dynamics ano competitive proper-
ties. Printed information from the Chamber of Commerce and information from
competitive property intemet sites provide additional information.
Additional information will be gathered during a visit. Our market reseamh staff
will visit the:
Chamber of Commerce.
Surrounding 3usinesses
City planning and zoning office, and
neighboring residential developmems.
The results of the market research will be documented for future use by the
team. A standardized Market Study form is produced for each competitive prop-
arty.
GE~RAL CONTRACTOR
Durrant !
APPROACH
Master Development
CONCEPT & PLANNING
Design Drawings and ConCeptual Renderings
Durrant will prepare complete schematic drawings acceptable to the City. The
primary objective of the schematic drawings is to arrive at a clearly defined, fea-
sible concept and to achieve understanding, acceptance, and consensus as a
team. The secondary objectives are to clarify the project program, explore the
most promising alternative design solutions, and provide a basis to analyze the
economics of the project. The schematic drawings will be consistent with the
historic character of the property. The schematic drawings will establish:
Site plan,
Floor Plans,
Elevations, and
S~tistical summary of the design area including square footages for
each use.
At this stage the amhitect wil[ make sure that the uses that am being designed
are practical in the space that is available. Some of the questions to De
answered at this phase include:
Am the windows appropriate for the use?
is there sufficient room for the use?
Are there special requirement like a commercial kitchen or public
bathrooms that existing building conditions make impossible?
is there usable space for recreation?
Will the structure and soils support the weight of the intended use?
During the schematic design phase, the amhitect will conduct a preliminary code
review that will include parking and Icad requirements, exiting considerations,
building area and height limitations.
Financial Analysis
The financial implications of a development and the relationship between com-
ponents are explored through financial analysis. The Alexander Company will
create a financial model that will include:
Development Budget
Operating Budget, and
Source of Funds Summary
The financial analysis compiles the financial data from each stage of develop-
ment, (construction, lease up, and operations) and explores the implications of
varying assumptions. More important]y, the financial analysis indicates the eco-
nomic performance required for the project to be financially feasible.
This financial road map must be more than numbers on paper. It must reflect
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Durrant I
APPROACH
Master Development
the reality of:
the construction process,
operating performance,
market factors, and
construction engineering and budgeting.
The Alexander Company's history in real estate, development, design, con-
struction, lease up and management is integral to an accurate financial forecast.
Our construction and operational data base developed from constructing and
operating more than 200 buildings combined with Kraemer Brothers experience
in the pre-construction phase of over 400 buildings will be used to project con-
struction costs, financing and other soft costs, future revenues, and operating
expenses.
IMPLEMENTATION
Developer Agreement/Governmental Approvals
Upon completion of the Planning Process The City and The Alexander Company
will partner to execute the findings of the previous phases. At that point con*
struction documents will be 3roduced and submitted for all appropriate
approvals.
Financing
The partnership between the City and the Alexander Team will be critical when
considering financing the development. There are a variety of partnering tools
available to ensure the successful execution of a Master Development such as
this; these tools include tax incremental financing, land loans, County, State and
Federal grants and financing programs, as well as other creative financing tools.
The success of this project will hinge on the ability of the City and the Alexander
Team to work toward a common goal in considering all available financing
tools.
Architecture and Engineering
The highest quality design and construction documents will be produced by the
Durrant's architecture and engineering division. The key to successful, on bud-
get, timely construction are top quality construction documents.
Construction and Property Management
The Team has extensive experience in Master plan development and the phased
construction required to efficiently and effectively complete each component of
the plan in a timely and professional manner. Kraemer Brothers will work hand
in hand with other members of the team to ensure that goals, budgets and
schedules are met throughout the implementation of the Master Plan.
APPROACH
Master Development
Upon Completion of each stage of construction, The Alexander Company's high-
iy experienced brokerage and management teams will sell or lease and ~)rofes-
sionally manage each component. This witl help ensure the success of the pro-
ject well into the future.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
CENTRAL STATION
PROJECT
PROFILE
Memph~,TN
Size: 63 Apartments
12,000 Square Feet of Commercial Space
23,000 Square Feet For Memphis Area Transit Authority,
Amtrak, and Memphis Police Department
Cost: $18.7 Million
Completion Date: September 1999
Built in 1914, Memphis' Central Station has always played an important role in the vital-
ity of the city. The station served as not only the main passenger rail hub for the region
but aisc as the offices and headquarters of several railway companies.
The revitalization effort took into consideration the rich history and feeling of pride sur-
rounding Central Station. The Main Hall was painstakingly restored to the last detail
including the original Arrival and Departure board. The renovated building includes 63
apartment residences and 35,000 square feet of commemial space. The facility still
serves as an Amtrak Passenger Station to this day. Additionally, the Memphis Police
Department and the Memphis Area Transit Authority call Central Station home now.
Amenities for the residents include a rooftop garden, large windows with views of the
river and downtown, and large well-appointed apartments.
The development was the winner of the American Planning Association Outstanding
Planning Award for a Project and The Paul Gruenberg Award for best adaptive reuse of
an existing building.
PROJECT
PROFILE
WASHINGTON SQUARE APARTMENTS
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Size:
Cost:
Completion Date:
131 Residential Rental Units
13,500 Square Feet of Commercial Space
$13.3 Million
2000
This residential development in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin is an excellent example
of urban infill development. The Washington Square apartments are a key component in
the City's revitalization plans, and have provided Green Bay with first class rental hous-
ing in its downtown area. The building is constructed of high quality materials including
brick with stone accents. Its large windows provide pleasant dyer wews, and its modi-
fied arts-and-crafts design blends appropriately with the existing character of the down-
town.
· Several sources of financing were necessary to complete the development of this excep-
tional project, t was partially financed by the City of Green Bay through the use of a Tax
Incremental Funding Grant. Equity was raised by a private placement and a traditional
first mortgage debt provided the balance of the funding.
The Alexander Company continues to be the asset manager for this property.
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Madison, Wisconsin
PROJECT
PROFILE
Size:
Cost:
Completion Date:
240,000 Square Feet of Office Space
$30 Million
October 2000
The State of Wisconsin made the decision to consolidate the five different Department of
Revenue operations in the City of Madison. The State needed a site with easy access for
its employees and yet, within reasonable proximity to the Capitol. The State was also
looking for the most cost-effective answer to its needs.
The Alexao. der Company was selected because of its reputation for dealing with thai-
tenging sites and fast-track schedules. The site is located adjacent to a major highway
interchange and wetlands, and sits on a former landfill that was improperly zoned. Once
given notice to proceed, the team completed wetland mapping and obtained fill permits
from the Army Corps of Engineers and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
It also gained storm water detention plan approval from the City of Madison and traffic
signalling plan approval from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation as well as
Dane County. Additionally, the Alexander team designed the building and commenced
construction in less then three months. The ground breaking for the Department of
Revenue Building occurred within the desired timeline, on May 6, 1999. The team also
gained necessary approvals relating to zoning, conditional use and early foundation starts
from the WI Dept. of Commeme, Dane County, and the Wi Dept. of Administration.
PROJECT
PROFILE
ELECTRIC BUILDING
Fort Worth, Texas
Size:
Cost:
Completion Date:
106 Residential Rental Units
8,000 Square Feet of Commercial Space
$10 Million
1996
Built during 1928-1930, the Electric Building was part of a carefully planned expansion in
For~ Worth, Texas. The eighteen-story building was long considered one of the most
imposing in the city and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The ele-
gant buff brick building featured rich stone and terra cotta detailing'and decorative friezes.
Located in the heart of the downtown financial district, the building was for many years
the headquarters of Fort Worth Power and Light, but by the 1990's it was vacant and in
a state of decay.
The Alexander 6ompany restored the building creating 106 residential rental units and
8,000 square feet of commercial space. Using various financing tools including Historic
Tax Credits, Affordable Housing Tax Credits, Tax Abatement and traditional first mortgage
financing, The Alexander Team was able to return the landmark building to its former sta-
tus, and create a home for a new generation of urban pioneers.
Cemparg
PROJECT
PROFILE
ARCADE APARTMENTS
I Rac~e, Wiscons~
Size:
Cost:
Completion Date:
75 Residential Rental Units
12,800 Square Feet of Commemiai Space
$8.3 Million
1996
Three historic buildings in downtown Racine, Wisconsin were owned by the Resolution
Trust Corporation and had been vacant for years when the City of Racine invited the
Alexander Company to explore the possibility of renovating the buildings. The City had a
great interest in seeing the buildings rehabilitated. The buildings were not only important
for the production of needed affordable housing, but they were also instrumental in the
revitalization of the downtown. In cooperation with the Alexander Company, the city
acquired the buildings and sold them for a nominal price to a limited liability company
established for the purpose of developing the buildings.
With the use of Historic Tax Credits, Affordable Housing Tax Credits, Home Funds and Tax
Incremental Financing, The Alexander Company converted these vacant buildings into 75
residential rental units and 12,800 square feet of commercial space. During the restora-
tion, the terra cotta detail of the original facade was discovered intact, and restored. The
rehabilitation resulted in a dramatic visual change to the streetscape and spurred the revi-
talization of Main Street Racine.
HILLCREST APARTMENTS
Toledo, Ohio
PROJECT
PROFILE
Size:
Cost:
Completion Date:
106 Residential Rental Units
9,000 Square Feet of Commemial Space
$12.3 Million
1996
The Hilicrest Hotel once acted as the center of social activity in Toledo, Ohio, when
famous patrons filled the halls and suites of this majestic structure. Since the height of
its social heyday the building had become vacant and fallen into disrepair. Years of
neglect made the restoration of this property a major challenge.
The Alexander Company undertook the project in 1995 after restoring a series of other
buildings in Toledo and other cities in Ohio.
The rehabilitation effort resulted in 106 apartment residences with interior parking and
several commercial suites. The Hiilcrest apartments have been managed by the Alexander
Company since the completion of the renovation in 1996.
RAIL CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN
Madison, Wisconsin
PROJECT
PROFILE
Size:
Cost:
Completio~ Date:
220,000 Square Feet of Commercial Space
30,000 Square Feet of Retail Space
86 Residential Rental Units
$40.1 Million
7 of 10 Buildings Completed
Prior to I987, the 13 acre site was a abandoned rail yard located in the heart of Madison,
Wisconsin. s~x blocks west of the State's Capitol and on the south edge of the University
of Wisconsin campus. The objective was to create a comfortable, urban community of
mutually supportive commercial and residential uses, which capitalize on the synergistic
linkage between downtown and the University of Wisconsin campus. The buildings are
part of a mixed-use development which includes commercial, retail, anQ housing com-
portents in new as well as historic buildings.
This development required expertise in the use of Tax Incremental Financing (TiF) and a
public offering. The complexities of the site included contaminated materials requiring
the removal of thousands of tuns of soil before construction could begin, renovation of
two abandoned and dilapidated historic buildings, construction activities in occupied
buildings and fast track scheduling to meet tenant requirements.
The Alexander Team provided a full range of services, including financing, architecture.
construction management, general contracting, leasing, and property management. Our
team's responsiveness to the client and prospective tenants helped to attract the
University of Wisconsin System Administration. WiscNET. U.S. Attorney, U.S. Social
Security Administration, Metlife, AAA, Blockbuster. and Kinko's.
PROJECT
PROFILE
DOWNTOWN MIDDLETON MASTER PLAN
I Midd/eton, WI
Size: 11,200 s.f. of Neighborhood Retail (Cayuga Court)
61,700 s.f. Class A Office & Retail (7770 Elmwood Avenue)
51 Residential Rental Homes (Valencia Park)
19 Condominium Homes (Valencia Lofts)
90 Room Extended Stay Hotel (Staybridge Hotel)
2,500 s.f. specialty retail
Cost: $15 Million
Completion Date: 2003
A former abandoned power plant, milk condensing plant, and car dealership site, The
Alexander Company's master plan for its Downtown Middleton development will incor-
porate a mix of quality retail, professional office, and commercial uses with condomini-
um homes, residential rental homes and an extended stay hotel. The buildings will have
a common amhitectumi theme, and area streetscape and landscaping will create an invit-
ing pedestrian atmosphere.
The old "Pet Milk" building was built and 1914 and will be restored into the Valencia Lofts
condominiums. The condominiums will incorporate a "loft" style with 16' ceilings and
exposed brick and truss work. Cayuga Cour~ will include several local and regional ten-
ants that will serve both Valencia Lofts and the offices at 7770 EImwood. With such atten-
tion to the neighborhood the pedestrian friendly neighborhood will provide residents and
visitors with greenspace not commonly available in urban retail and office projects.
Extensive landscaping, streetscape design, a central park and plaza invite ail to walk,
gather, and visit.
Durrant Relevant Projects
Project Name & Address:
Description:
American Trust & Savings Bank
895 Main Street
Dubuque, owa
During an association going back 30 years, Durrant
qas provided a wide range of services to American
Trust & Savings Bank including master planning and
architectural, engineering, aha interior design. This
project involved change to bank operations, their
existing facility and an expansion into an acquired,
adjacent former department store. Existing
mechanical and electrical systems were modified, a
smoke removal system was installed and the cooling
tower was replaced. Selective demolition and
remodeling work was done to the interior as well as
improvements to the outside fa¢ade to blend the two
buildings. Fire escapes and other code specification
work was done to accommodate the changes brought
about by tt~e age of the buildings and the remodeling. A
new elevator has enhanced circulation and a sky-lighted
atrium allows natural lighting year round, providing a
welcoming environment within the building. The
expanded facility included leased office space.
Project Type:
Size:
Major Tenants:
Current Occupancy:
Ownership:
Completion Date:
Renovation
45,000
Owner
Owner Occupied
American Trust & Savings Bank
1995
Durrant Relevant Proiects
Project Name & Address:
Description:
The Dubuque Building
700 Locust Street
Dubuque, iowa
A former 1930's department store, a total renovation was
done to create modern business and retail interiors out
of the nine-story, 300,000 square foot building. Durrant
provided architectural, engineering and interior design
for this major transformation. More than half of the
entrance level is devoted to an expansive lobby with
business and retail space available. The upper floors
are assigned to business and professional offices. Over
the years Durrant has provided various consulting and
design services to the owners and managers of the
building. Recent projects have included an ADA survey
and recommendations for compliance, a structural
feasibility study, space planning and interior design
projects for numerous tenants.
Project Type:
Size:
Major TenantS:
Current Occupancy:
Ownership:
Completion Date:
Commercial Renovation
300,000 square feet
The Durrant Group, Inc., Medical Associates HMO &
Healthplans, O'Connor & Thomas Attorneys at Law
65% Owner
McKesson Information Solutions
2001
Durrant Relevant Proiects
Before After
Project Name & Address:
Description:
Chicago Burlington & Northern Railroad Depot
3~ Street Ice Harbor
~)ubuque, Iowa
Project planning and design for restoration and reuse of
historic depot, included research for the shell restoration
of the building which involved reopemng or replacing
existing windows and completely reconstructing the roof.
The depot will house a nautical themed museum, caf~
and gift shop.
Project Type:
Size:
Major Tenants:
Current Occupancy:
Ownership:
Completion Date:
Historic Preservation & Renovation
2733 square feet
Dubuque County Historical Society
Construction In Progress
City of Dubuque
Estimated May 2003
Durrant Relevant Projects
Project Name & Address:
Description:
The Visitation, Loras College
Alta Vista Street
Dubuque, IA
Conceptual development plan and architectural and
engineering services for adaptive reuse of convent to
student residence hall and ar~ and music department.
Bringing the facility up to current code ADA compliance
was a major component in this project. Fire safety and
security were also critical issues.
Project Type:
Size:
Major Tenants:
Current Occupancy:
Ownership:
Completion Date:
Renovation
63,500 square feet
Owner
Owner Occupied
Loras College
1998
Durrant Relevant Proiects
Project Name & Address:
Description:
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
53 NoKh Broadway
Aurora, IL
Durrant has been involved with the restoration and
renovation of the Fire Museum almost from its inception,
and has worked with the building owners to
accommodate their desire to revive the building. Durrant
has provided architectural, engineering, and
investigative services to stabilize the foundation, restore
the or, ion dome, bay and keyhole windows, bay doors,
and interior woodwork. Durrant is committed to ensuring
that the final product will be faithful to the 1894 original
structure, while accommodating the needs and
requirements of a modern museum facility.
Project Type:
Size:
Major Tenants:
Current Occupancy:
Ownership:
Completion Date:
Historic Preservation and Renovation
10,440 square feet
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
Owner Occupied
City of Aurora
2002
Durrant Relevant Proiects
Before After
Project Name & Address:
Description:
City Hall, Police Station & Library
174 East Wisconsin Avenue
Oconomowoc, WI
Durrant provided a comprehensive study, followed by
design to restore and expand the existing historic city
hail to house the police department, city administrative
offices and community library. Analysis of the existing
space, identification of current and projected space
~eeds and examination of alternative sites with cost
estimates were provided.
Project Type:
Size:
Major Tenants:
Current Occupancy:
Ownership:
Completion Date:
Addition and Renovation
31,552 square feet
Owner
Owner Occupied
City of Oconomowec
1983
Durrant Relevant Proiects
Project Name & Address:
Description:
Historic Kendall County Courthouse
109 West Ridge Street
Yorkville, IL
Durrant developed a program for the restoration and
renovation of the courthouse as a natural history
museum and office space. As part of the restoration
efforts, the courtroom, including interior finishes, fixtures
and furnishings were restored to their 1887 appearance,
Subsidiary spaces were retrofitted and updated to
accommodate current civic and public needs. Durrant
provided complete amhitectural, engineering,
construction management and historic investigation
services to make [ne historic local [andmark a viable part
of the community once again.
Project Type:
Size:
Major Tenants:
Current Occupancy:
Ownership:
Completion Date:
~listoric Preservation & Renovation
18,550 square feet
Owner
Owner Occupied
Kendall County
2001
Durrallt
Durrant Relevant Proiects
Project' Name & Address:'
Description:
Town Cl6ck Building
Main Street
-Dubuque, iA
Durrant provided structural analysis on the existing
three-story wood frame building from the 1800's to be
retrofitted for use as a modem office facility, Existing
bearing walls were modified to accommodate new
opemngs and structural design was brought up to
current code requirements for each area of renovation.
A structural analysis for reinforcing was conducted in
order to prepare for future replacement of the historic
landmark Town Clock tower to its original location on the
rboftop of the building.
Project Type:
Size:
Major Tenants:
Current Occupancy:
Ownership:
Completion Date:
Structural Analysis and Structural Design
25,000 square feet
Owner
Owner Occupied
Cottingnam & Butler Insurance
2002
Durr~rlt
Durrant Relevant Projects
Project Name & Address:
Description:
Dick's Supermarkets
Galena, IL, Platteville, WI, Monroe, WI, Dodgeville, WI,
Lancaster, WI and Prairie Du Chief. WI
Durrant has successfully teamed on projects for
Brodbeck Enterprises, with Kraemer Bros. Inc., general
contractors, on several stores in the Dick's
Supermarkets chain. Each store includes a video rental
department, floral, liquor and bakery areas. Some
stores offer strip mall space for lease to multiple outside
retailers. Construction of storage areas, truck docking
areas, pamel pickup, and parking lot work was also
included.
Project Type:
Size:
Major Tenants:
Current Occupancy:
Ownership:
Completion Date:
Structural Analysis and Structural Design
From 6,270 to 57,825 square feet
Owner
Dick's Supermarket
Brodbeck Enterprises
1987-Presenl
PROJECT
PROFILE
UW MEMORIAL LIBRARY - MADISON WI
Kraemer Brothers
Construction Cost:
Size:
Schedule:
$26,000,000
120,000 Square Feet
20 Months - 3 Months Early
The Memorial Library expansion on the University of Wisconsin campus consisted of a
seven-story structural steel frame addition on top of the existing library. The extremely
tight posed a challenge. Construction workers parked off-site at a local chumh and were
transported by bus to the project site. An off-site staging area for the storage of material
was aisc utilized. Because of the limited staging area, the structural steel was erected
directly off the delivery trucks.
it was necessary to perform some construction operations during off hours. The assem-
bly and removal of cranes had to be done in the early morning hours, it wasn't unusual
to see a crane driving down State Street at 3:00 - 4:00 A.M., as closing the street was
an option.
The project consisted of a very complex vertical expansion on a confined site with the
building fully occupied during construction. Even though the logistics of the site and
existing structure made the project challenging, Kraemer Brothers still finished the prol-
ect three months early.
PROJECT
PROFILE
HO-CHUNK CASINO, HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER - LAKE DELTON, WI
Kraemer Brothers
~ CONTRACTOR
Construction Cost:
Size:
Schedule:
$90,000,000
650,000 Square Feet
19 Months- On Schedule
Constructed in a 19-month schedule, the complex contains 650,000 square feet. When
added the the existing casino, Ho-Chunk is now the largest gaming complex in the
Midwest.
The $30 million dollar casino portion of the project was started in November of 1998 with
a scheduled opening in June of 1999. The $60 million balance of the project consisting
of a hotel and convention center was started in April of 1999 and completed in June of
2000. Constructing the Phase I portion in less than seven months required a new type of
scheduling called "hyper-track", where even work performed in the winter outside in the
elements would be done through the use of a night shift. The casino project was complex
and varied and completed on schedule. The completion was made more difficult by some
of the unusual construction requirements, including a vast network of uniquely designed
soffits and reveals all requiring neon backlighting, 27,000 fiber optic ceiling stars, spe-
cially sculpted steel and concrete decor items, and a 50,000 square feet access floor sys-
tem containing over 100 miles of slot security and surveillance cabling.
The hotel contains 315 luxury rooms in a four-story configuration, and the convention
center contains 200,000 square feet of exhibition, restaurant and retail space. Second
shift scheduling was not required during the construction of the hotel and convention
center.
PROJECT
PROFILE
HO-CHUNK CASINO, HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER - LAKE DELTON, WI
Kraerner Brothers
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
On all phases, all project subcontractors and suppliers were required to guarantee crew
sizes and uninterrupted material deliveries. A commitment was made to accept design
and scope changes without impact to the project schedule. Over 1,000 changes were
absorbed into the previously issues Guaranteed Maximum Price, and the schedule was
maintained even though these changes included items such as the addition of a third
restaurant and a substantial daycare center both occurring deep into the construction of
the project.
Project requirements also included a complete expansion and upgrading of alt infrastruc-
ture including a sewage treatment facility, water distribution facilities, a massive standby
power generation system and parking for over 10,000 cars.
The entire project was accomplished within the constraints of an existing operating casi-
no, which was open 24 hours a day, seven days a week with thousands of customers and
employees entering and existing the facility daily. The project was completed with no shut
downs or interruptions required of the existing operations.
PROJECT
PROFILE
HOSPITAL EXPANSIONS/RENOVATIONS - VARIOUS PROJECTS
Kraerner Brothers
Sauk Prairie Medical Center - Prairie du Sac, WI
Construction Cost: $21,000,000
Size: 160,000 Square Feet
Schedule: Four Phases
Mile Bluff Medical Center - Mauston, WI
Construction Cost: $18,000,000
Size: 115,000 Square Feet
Schedule: Three Phases
St. Claire Hospital - Baraboo, WI
Construction Cost:
Size:
Schedule:
$15,700,000
105,000 Square Feet
Four Phases
Kraemer Brothers has been the contractor of choice at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital, Mile Bluff
Medical Center and St. Claire HospitaL for well over a decade. These hospitals have pumued an
aggressive growth plan that has involved expansion of all the critical care components of their
facilities, in all case, the construction work had to be accomplished while these critical care areas
remained in service.
Our expertise in multiple-phased construction, constructing temporary care facilities, awareness
of the staff needs and operations, and our sensitivity to the client's requirements made Kraemer
a valuable team member for these projects. Construction challenges included the construction of
additions on terms, selection of materials, systems, and field scheduling of those to reduce vibra-
tion to the existing structures. In some cases, temporary emergency departments or temporary
main entry lobbies had to be constructed while other components where being built in their place.
Infastructure issues were numerous with the expansion of all basic mechanical, electrical and util-
ity services as project requirements, in addition to structural building frame modifications were
among many other challenges.
PROJECT
PROFILE
WISCONSIN TRADE CENTER - MIDDLETON. WI
Kraemer Brothers
Construction Cost:
Size:
Schedule:
$25,000,000
290,000 Square Feet
Completed Two Months Early
The Wisconsin Trade Center represented the initial partnership with Dave Vos of the
Alexander Company. The flint phase of the project was 190,000 square foot ten-story
office facility with was completed two months ahead of schedule. The subsequent phas-
es of the project included an addition of a 50,000 square foot conference center and an
additional 50,000 square feet of offices, both were vertical expansions. Both phases were
under construction while the ten-story tower was fully occupied. In addition to the office
complex, Kraemer Brothers also coordinated the entire utility infrastructure for the
Greenway Center Park. as well as the installation of the park's emergency power station.
PROJECT
PROFILE
TALIESIN RESTORATION - SPRING GREEN, WI
Kraemer Brothers
Project Size: Numerous Phases Cver Two Decades
Completion Date: April 2000
Kraemer Brothers worked with the Taliesin Preservation Commission to help determine
construction procedures that maintain the historical integrity of the Frank Lloyd Wright
buildings. These reconstruction efforts by Kraemer Brothers were watched and applaud-
ed by nationally known historical renovation groups arouna the country,
'[ have said before and say again that if I were permitted to choose only one contracting
firm who would build all the buildings with which I was concerned for the rest of my tile
would unquestionably select Kraemer Brothers as the one...
The late William Wesle! Peters. Former
President of Taliesin Associated
Architects. inc. aha Chairman of The Frank
Lloyd Wright Foundation
UNITARIAN CHURCH/MEETING HOUSE - MADISON, WI
PROJECT
PROFILE
Kraemer Brothers
Constructoin Cost:
Size:
Schedule:
$500.000
18,000 Square Feet With An Addition of 4,800 S.F.
On Time
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Selected
Projects
List
SELECTED PROJECTS
Alexander Company
PROJECT PROJECT COST
Revenue State Office Building. - Madison, WI $30,000,000
Newly constructed six-story office building consisting of 240,000 square feet.
Completed in the fall of 2000.
National Terminal Apartments. - Cleveland, OH $27,500,000
Rehabilitation of existing historic structure into 250 multiple housing units and
9,000 square feet of specialty retail. Completion date was in the fall of 1997.
Central Station- Memphis, TN $18,700,000
Renovation of a 170,000 square foot landmark railway station and associated
buildings into 63 multiple housing units and 35.000 square feet of commercial
space including a passenger train station, police station, transit authority office
and retail usages. National Registry Property.
West Washington Rail Corridor - Madison, Wi $30,000,000
Four newly constructed office buildings containing more than 250,000 square
feet. Constructed as part of a master development on 13 acres. Completed in
stages from 1994 through 1997.
Hillcrest Hotel - Toledo, OH $12,300,000
Rehabilitation of existing hotel into 106 rnultip]e housing units with interior
parking and commemial space. Construction was completed in the fall of 1996.
Washington Square Apartments. - Green Bay, WI $13,000,000
New construction of 132 one and two bedroom apartments plus 13,500 square
feet of commercial space. Completed in the fi"ii of 1999.
Fox River Mills - Appleton, WI $16,000,000
Rehabilitation of existing historic paper mill encompassing 3 city blocks into
188 multiple housing units and commemial spaces Phase I of the Project was
completed in early 1990 and Phase Ii was completed in November of 1992
Macy's Department Store - Toledo, OH $13.000.000
Rehabilitation of an historic department store into 131 multiple housing units
and commercial space and interior parking spaces. Construction was complet-
ed during 1997.
Central High School - South Bend, IN $12,300,000
Renovation of a multi-level high school on two city blocks into 106 multiple
housing units. Construction was completed in summer of 1998.
Electric Building - Fort Worth, TX $10,D00.000
Rehabilitation of existing historic 18 story office building intc 106 m uitiole hous-
ing units with a rooftop garden, 50 stall parking garage and commercial spaces.
Construction was completed in 1995.
LeClaire Apartments. - Moline. IL $10,500,000
Rehabilitation of existing 16 story building into 110 housing units and commer-
cial spaces. Construction was completed in the fall of 1995.
SELECTED PROJECTS
Alexander Company
PROJECT PROJECT COST
City Hall Square - Milwaukee, Wi $9,935,000
Rehabilitation of existing structures into 146 multiple housing units and com-
mercial spaces. Construction was completed in the fall of 1997.
Main Lake Apartments. - Racine, Wi $8,500,000
Rehabilitation of existing structures into 75 housing units and 13,000 square
feet of commemial space. Construction was completed in the spring of 1996.
Stephenson Mill - South Bend, IN $8,300,000
Renovation of a former mill into 39 housing units. Construction was complet-
ed in 1994.
Laurerman Department Store - Marinette, WI $10,700,000
Renovation of former department store into 97 residential units and commercial
spaces. Renovation was completed in 1992.
Dunlap Square - Marinette, WI $7,000,000
Renovation of two adjacent buildings into commercial space. Construction was
completed in I992.
Lahr Hotel - Lafayette, IN $7.635.000
Renovation of a 1860's historic hotel into 75 housing units and commercial
spaces.
Lawton Foundry - DePere, WI $5,053,000
Rehabilitation of existing historic; foundry into 69 townhomes and loft apart-
ments.
Irving School - Duluth, MN $4,428,000
Rehabilitation of existing historic school into 40 housing units.
Arbor Landing - DePere, Wi $3.200.000
New construction of 13 high-end dverfront townhouse condominiums with 30
foot boat slips.
Antigo Depot - Antigo, WI $2,600,000
Rehabilitation of existing historic train depot and construction of three new
structures to create 34 multiple housing units and commercial spaces. Project
was completed in the fall of 1992.
James Street Inn- DePem, WI $3,200,000
Rehabilitation of an addition to an existing mill building into a 30 room luxury
hotel.
Columbia Block Parking Garage - Lafayette, iN $2,800,000
Design/build 410 stall new construction parking garage with retail facade.
ComJ~an~
SELECTED PROJECTS
Alexander Company
pROJECT PROJECT COST
699 Station - Madison, Wi $2,400,000
New construction urban infill into a 39 unit apartment building consisting of res-
idential fiats and townhomes. Construction was completed in the spring of
1989.
Madison Depot - Madison, WI $2,000,000
Renovation of an historic train station into a mixed use office and commemial
space. Completed inthe summer of 1990.
Wiedenbeck - Madison. Wi $3,200.000
Rehabilitation of existing wagon factory into 57 multiple housing loft units.
Construction was completed in the summer of 1987.
Wilmanor Apartments. - Racine, WI $3,000,000
Rehabilitation of apartment building into 37 multiple housing units. Renovation
was completed in December of 1994.
Henry Jung Apartments. - Sheboygan, WI $1,000,000
Rehabilitation of existing structure into 53 multiple housing units and commer-
cial spaces.
Leveranz - Sheboygan, WI $3,200,000
Rehabilitation of existing structure into 24 multiple housing units and commer-
cial spaces.
North River Block - Berlin, Wi $1,000,000
Rehabilitation of a series of historic buildings into 9 multiple housing units and
commercial spaces. Construction was completed in 1992.
WPL Building - Berlin, Wi $1,100,000
Rehabilitation of existing historic structure into 18 multiple housing units and
commercial spaces. Construction was completed in 1992.
The Calumet - Fond du Lac, Wi $1.300.000
Rehabilitation of existing historic apartment building into 55 multiple housing
units.
Eldorado - Fond du Lac, WI $1,450,000
Rehabilitation of existing historic apartment building into 28 multiple housing
units.
Baskerville - Madison, WI $1,400,000
Renovation of an existing historic apartment building into 18 apartments.
Renovation was completed in 1993.
Das Kranenberg - Madison. Wi $3,200.000
Rehabilitation of existing shoe factory into 46 multiple housing units with a
rooftop garden. Construction was completed in the spring of 1989
Durrant Project List
The following projects are a sample of the vadety
of projects that Durrant is qualified to do. Working
with our professionals on an office-wide basis
gives Durrant the opportunity to offer
comprehensive services anywhere in North
America and overseas.
Pusan Convention Center & Exhibition Hall
Pusan, Korea
Cost: $250,000,000
Size: 850,000 square feet
A state of the art convention center complex as
part of a massive urban redevelopment effort
adjacent to the Suyong River. This facility features
flexibie exhibition space as well as a ballroom,
meeting rooms, offices, below grade parking and
exhibition areas. The 800 foot long Glass Hall
rises to a height of 165 feet linking the meeting
and ballroom areas with the exhibition space. The
Glass Hail provides a dramatic setting for a dining
area with views to a park and the 140,000 sf
exterior exhibition space.
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cost: $61,000,000
Size: 258,793 square feet
This nine story medium/maximum security
detention center is located on a 1.7 acre site in
downtown Milwaukee. Of the faciIity's 1,048-bed
capacity, 800 beds are general housing for
probation/parole violators, 210 beds are for
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) treatment,
and 38 beds are transportation hold. In addition,
the center will provide cells for Intake/Processing
and a 50-cell segregation unit as well as areas for
administration and support. A new 340-car
parking ramp will also be provided adjacent to the
facility for staff and corrections officials.
Durrant Project List
Sondereger Science Center
Edgewood College
Edgewood, Wisconsin
Cost: $10,000,000
Size: 81,000 square feet
Programming and A/E design services for a four-
story laboratory/classroom building used by
elementary, high school and college students. It
serves as a national model for the programmatic
integration of science education at all ]evets. The
center supports experiential, investigative, hands-
on learning in the context of natural science
learning communities.
Byron Fire Headquarters & Training Facility
Byron, Illinois
Cost: $4,400,000
Size: 35,000 square feet
This state-of-the-art facility combines an 8-bay
apparatus room, headquarters, training facilities
and major fire training tower utilizing [he latest
technology. As the primary emergency service
provider for the Byron nuclear power station, the
fire district has developed into a leader in the field,
and provides training to numerous departments in
the north central Illinois area.
Terminal Parking Structure
Tucson International Airport
Tucson, Arizona
Cost: $16,500,000
Size:
Currently in design, this new public parking facility
at Tucson International Airport is being built for
the Tucson Airport Authority. The three-level
structure will orovide 1,500 parking spaces and is
being designed to allow for future horizontal
expansion.
The structure, of pre-cast concrete and fire proof
construction, will be located in front of the airport
terminal in the existing ct and will include spaces
for both long and short term parking. The facility
includes: two elevators; a roof over the top deck
(a pre-cast structural system); and flat floor
parking sloped for drainage. The structure will
feature a new exit plaza with seven tollbooths to
serve all the parking areas at the airport.
Durrant Project List
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cost: $103,000,000
Size: 800,000 square feet
The unique character of the exhibition halls results
from the three, 210 foot diameter copper-clad
domes rising eighty-five feet above the floor,
supported on four tree-like interior columns.
Exhibits requiring unusual height or special
technical capabilities can use the full array of
utilities, rigging points, sound and lighting
systems, which are an integral paK of this state-
of-the-art exhibit hall.
Main Gate Center
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Cost: $2.000.000
Size: 33,000 square feet
A retail development on campus that includes
commercial retail tenants, restaurants and a
microbrewery.
Durrant worked closely with the University, City of
Tucson, and the West University Neighborhood
Association to preserve the historic integrity of the
area.
Wickenburg High School
Wickenburg, Adzona
Cost: $13,000,000
Size: 140.000 square feet
Wickenburg Unified School District selected
Durrant to provide planning, programming, site
selection, and architectural design for a new 750-
student high school and renovations to convert
the existing high school into a 3-5 elementary
school.
The campus takes advantage of the terrain and is
nestled in an east-facing slope. Arranged in
various levels, all ADA acceptable, the facilities
are designed to reflect the historic character of the
area. The auditorium is designed to be completed
at a future date when funding is available through
private donations.
Comj~an~
SELECTED AWARDS LIST
Alexander Company
NATIONAL TRUST PRESERVATION HONOR AWARE: innovative Use of Public and Private
Partnerships in RehabihTating Historic Buildings.
THE PAUL GRUENBERG AWARD. Central Station. Memphis. TN: for best adaotive reuse of
an existing structure.
EXCELLENCE iN HISTORIC PRESERVATION Wisconsin Association ot Historic
Preservation Commissions. t5 time award winner).
WHEDA "WELCOME HOME WISCONSIN": in recognition of its commitment to ~rovide for
the needs of the citizens of the State of Wisconsin ~2 time award winner).
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE SPIRIT OF TOLEDO AWARD. Toledo. Ohio: excellence in inner
city re-developmen~
GOLDEN KEY AWARD./n recognition o/ key activity in the economic growth of the Racine
area.
INVESTMENT iN THE COMMUNITY AWARD. South Bend. IN.
CITY-COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD, Madison Landmarks Commission and
Dane County Cultural Affairs Commissior., Madison, WI (5 time award winnert.
RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE VITALITY OF MADISON. WI
Downtown Madison, inc., (8 time award winner}.
CAPITAL COMMUNITY CITIZENS ORCHID AWARD for Constructive Achievement that
Improved the Environmental Quality in Madison ane Dane County, WI, (2 time award win-
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACHIEVEMENT & RECOGNITION AWARD - LIFETIME MEM-
BER, Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation.
AWARD CERTIFICATE OF MERIT. Madison Trust for Historic Preservatior Madison. WI:
"Outstanding Preservationist' for suoenor achievement in the renabilitation of a historic
property in the City of Mad/son.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, State -tietoricai Societ:, of Wisconsin
(3 time award winner}.
SALUTE TO PRESERVATION SERVICES in appreciation of contributions made to create a
betterenvironmenl Madison, WI.
OUTSTANDING RESTORATION OF A HISTORIC PROPERTY, LeClaire Ho~el, Moline. iL,
The Moline Preservation Society.
RECOGNITION FOR COMMITMENT TO REHABILITATE THE 400 BLOCK OF MAIN STREEE
Racine County Economic Development Corp.
SELECTED AWARDS LIST
Alexander Company
HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING REHABiLITATiON South Bend,
IN. Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
AWARD OF MERIT. Dunlap S~]uare ADar[men[s, City ol Marinette W Bce~lent
Contributions in Downtown Revitalization" 2 time award winnen.
WISCONSIN MAIN STREET AWARDS, "Best New & Adautive Re-use Project'. DePere. W
WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONS. Antigo Depot,
Antigo, Wi, "Excellenc~ in Historic Preservation".
COMMENDATION FOR CONTRIBUTING TO COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
City of Appleton. WI.
SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE B~UTIFICATION OF THE OEPERE COMMUNITY
Lawton Foundry, DePere, WI: DePere Historical Society.
i~mpa~j,
Design Awards
(continued)
Since 1995
The following are representative projects that have received awards
for design, innovation and/or energy conservation:
Albany City/County Jail
Laramie, Wyoming
Published and Exhibited, AIA/ACA's Justice Facilities Review,
1996
American Family Insurance Group, Computer Room &
Infrastructure Modernization Wisconsin Area Consulting
Engineers, Achievement Award, 1998
Arizona Opera Company Expansion
Tucson, Arizona
Excellence in Concrete Award, 2000 American Concrete Institute,
Arizona Chapter
Blackhawk Center
Oregon Park District
Oregon, Illinois
1999 Architectural Showcase by Athletic Business.
2000 recognition for design excellence from School Planning and
Management Magazine.
Brookings Multi-Plex
Brookings, South Dakota
2000 "Building of the Year" by American Buildings Company in
Eufaula, AL
1999 Honor Award for excellence in architecture presented Dy the
American Institute of Architects, South Dakota.
City of Lake Havasu Police Headquarters
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Published and Exhibited, AIA/ACA's Justice Facilities Review
Dane County Public Safety Building
Madison, Wisconsin
Published and Exhibited, AIA/ACA's Justice Facilities Review,
1996
Dodge Correctional Institution
Waupun, Wisconsin
1995 Projects of Distinction Award, Associated Builders and
Contractors, Inc. (ABC Wisconsin)
Design Awards
(continued) Since 1995
Dunn Brothers Coffee, Milwaukee Road Depot Freight House
CUE Award, Committee on Urban Environment, City of
Minneapolis, 1998
Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Award, 1998
Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, 1998
Edgewood College
Sonderegger Science Center
Madison, Wisconsin
2000 "Wisconsin Golden Trowel" award presented and sponsored
by the International Masonry Institute
1999 Citation Award for Specialized Facilities by American School
& University. "Beautiful building exterior...nice sense of detail and
durability."
Eul Chi-Ro Redevelopment
First Place, International Design Competition, Award of
Commission, 1997
I.D.E.A.S. Award for Architecture, AIA/AISC, 1997
Harmonics Mitigation at Madison Area Technical College,
Wisconsin Area Consulting Engineers, Achievement Award, 1998
Jefferson County Fair Park
Jefferson, Wisconsin
2000 "Excellence in Masonry" award presented and sponsored by
the Wisconsin Concrete Masonry Association
Kachina Post Office
Arizona Concrete institute's Excellence in Concrete Award, 2000
Kenosha Public Library
Northside Branch
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Business Beautification Award, Kenosha Area Chamber of
Commerce
Lake Superior College, AIA Brick Award, Minnesota American
Institute of Architects, 1998
AIA Divine Detail Award, Minnesota American Institute of
Amhitects, 1998
American Amhitecture Award, The Chicago Athenaeum, 1999
Design Awards
'continued)
Since 1995
Educational Design Excellence Award, American School &
University, 1995
Maranatha Baptist Bible College
Cedarholm Library & Resource Center
Watertown, Wisconsin
1998 Recognition for educational interior design excellence by
American School & University.
Minneapolis Convention Center,
Best in Real Estate Award: Build to Suit Government/institutional,
City Business, 1999
Minnesota Judicial Center
AIA Committee on Architecture for Justice, Justice Facility Review,
1999-2000
AIA Honor Award, Minnesota Society American Institute of
Architects, 1998
Opperman Law Library, Drake University
Grand Award, National Commercial Builders Council, 1997
Phoenix College, Fannin Library
Maricopa Community College District, American School &
University's Outstanding nteriors Citation, 2000
American School & University's Excellence in Education Citation,
2000
Pusan Convention/Exhibition Center
First Place, International Design Competition, Award of
Commission, 1997
Sine Hardware
Arizona Business Journal's Orchid Award, 2000
Tucson Unified School District
Anna Lawrence Elementary School
Tucson, Arizona
Merit Award, Arizona Masonry Guild
Vogel Library
Wartburg College
Waverly, Iowa
2000 Recognition for design excellence by American School &
University.
Design Awards
(continued)
Since 1995
Winston Reynolds-Manzanita District Park Swimming Pool
Pima County Parks & Recreation Department
Tucson, Arizona
Award of Excellence, 2000 American Institute of
Amhitects/National Concrete Masonry Association
Excellence in Masonry Merit Award, 2000 Arizona Masonry Guild,
Inc.
Citation Design Award, 2000 AIA Arizona
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Center for Arts & Performance
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1998 Recognition for educational interior design excellence by
American School & University.
Wisconsin Lutheran College
REX Center
Milwaukee. Wisconsin
Merit Trowel Award Award, ~ternational Masonry Institute
Quality Amhitectural Design Award, Wauwatosa Chamber of
Commerce
Yuma County Detention Center
City of Yuma Design Award for Commercial Renovations, 1999
SELECTED AWARDS LIST
Kraemer Brothers
Inaugural Contractor of ~e Yea~
The Associated Generat Contractors of Wisconsin
inaugural Contractor of fha Year
The Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin
Inaugural Certificate of Excaltenca in Construction
State of Wisconsin
Engineering News Record Top 400 Contrectom
1991 - Current
Seven Safety Awards of Excelienca
Frora the Associated General Contractors and Associated Builders and Contractors
Pmjecte of Distinction Award
Winner for the Ho-Chunk Casino Hotel & Convention Center. national recognition from the
Associated Buiidars and Contractors and Casino Executive Magazine
Lettem of Commendation from Ciiente
90 unsolicited
Award of Sete~ Excellence - 2001
Th~ Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
SELECTED PROJECTS
Kraemer Brothers
MAJOR KRAEMER PROJECTS - PARTIAL LISTING
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Ho-Chunk Casino, Hotel & Convention Center, Lake Delton, WI
Ho-Chunk Nation, Black River Fails, WI Pre-selected/Fast Track
Thalden Boyd Architects, St. Louis, MO
UW School of Pharmacy, Madison, WI
State of Wisconsin Division of Facilities Development. Madison. WI
Potter Lawson Inc., Madison, WI
UW Engineering Building Addition, Madison, WI
State of Wisconsin Division of Facilities Development. Madison, WI
Berners-Schober Associates, Inc., Green Bay. WI
UW Memorial Library Additin, Madison, WI
State of Wisconsin Division of Facilities Develoument, Madison, WI
Strang, Inc., Madison, Wi
The Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI
County of Dane, Madison, WI
Strang, Inc., Madison, Wi
Supermax Prison, Boscobel, WI
State of Wisconsin Division of Facilities Development, Madison, Wi
Potter Lawson Inc., Madison, WI
Columbia Correctional Institution, Portage, WI
State of Wisconsin, Madison, W]
Potter, Lawson & Pawtowsky, Madison. WI
Veterans Administration Health Care Facility, King, WI
State of Wisconsin Dept of Facilities Developmem Madison. WI
Kubala Washatko Architects, Cedarburg, WI
Military Training Center, Fort McCoy, WI
Wisconsin Army' National Guard, Fort McCoy, WI
Flad & Associates, Madison, Wi
Biopharmaceutical Technology Center/Office & Laboratory, Madison, WI
B.T.C. Corporation, Madison, WI
Strang, inc., Madison, WI
Covance Laboratories Addition, Madison, WI
Covance Laboratories, Inc., Madison, WI
Strang inc., Madison, Wi
Juneau County Justice Center, Mauston, WI
Juneau County, Mauston, Wi
Owen Ayres Associates, Inc., Eau Claire, WI
G~ERAL CONTRACTOR
SELECTED PROJECTS
I Kraemer Brothers
Sauk County Law Enforcement Center, Baraboo. WI
Sauk County, Bamboo, WI
DLR Group inc., Milwaukee, WI
Ice Harbor Hotel & Water Park, Dubuque, IA
Platinum Hospitality Group, LLC, Dubuque, IA
Thalden-Emery Architects. St. Louis, MO
New Elementary/Middle School
Sparta Area School District, Sparta, WI
Potter Lawson Inc., Madison, WI
High School, Mauston, WI
School District of Mauston. Mauston, WI
Bray Associates Architects. Inc., Sheboygan, WI
Foremost Farms Mozzarella Renovation, Richland Center, WI
Foremost Farms USA, Bamboo, WI
Mead & Hunt Inc., Madison, WI
PanVem Corporation, .Madison, WI
PanVem Corporation, Madison, Wi
Potter Lawson Inc., Madison, WI
St. Clare Hospital, Bamboo, WI
St. Clam Hospital & Health Services Baraboo, WI
Kahter Slater Amhitects. Inc Madison, WI
Mile Bluff Medical Center, Mauston, WI
Hess Memorial Hospital inc., Mauston, Wi
PIunkett Raysich Architects, Milwaukee, WI
Third Wave Technologies, Madison, WI
University Research Park Facilities Corp., Madison, WI
Strang, inc., Madison, WI
Reedsburg Area Medical Center Addition & Renovation, Reedsburg, WI
Reedsburg Area Medical Canter, Reedsburg, WI
Vierbicher Associates Inc., Reedsburg, WI
Kahler Slater Architects, Milwaukee, WI
Foremost Farms USA Cooler Rebuild, DePere, WI
Foremost Farms USA, Bamboo, WI
Mead & Hunt inc., Madison. Wi
Gmenway Research Center West, Middleton, WI
Western Center Properties. Middteton, WI
Gary Brink & Associates, Madison, Wi
Greenway Office Building, Middleton WI
Western Center Properties, Vliddleton, WI
Gary Brink & Associates, Madison. WI
~ COh~RACTOR
SELECTED pROjECTS
Kraemer Brothers
Buckeye Evangelical Lutheran Church, Madison, WI
Buckeye Evangelical Lutheran Chumh, Madison, WI
Strang, inc., Madison, WI
Holiday Inn West, Madison, WI
WISCO Hotel Group, Chicago, IL
Design II Architects, Ltd., Fond du Lac, WI
High School Additions and Remodel, Sparta, WI
Sparta Area School District, Sparta, WI
Potter Lawson Inc., Madison, Wi
River Valley High School Addition, Spring Green, WI
River Valley School District, Spring Green, WI
Bray Associates Architects, inc.. LaCrosse. WI
Hospital Addition and Renovation, Prairie du Sac, WI
Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital, Prairie du Sac. Wi
Kahler Slater Architects, Milwaukee, WI
Dairy Renovation and Modernization, Richland Center, WI
Land O' Lakes, Minneapolis, MN
Hixson Architects, Cincinnati, OH
Ho-Chunk Wellness Center, Lake Deiton, WI
Ho-Chunk Nation, Black River Falls, WI
Amerindian Architecture, St. Paul, MN
Office/Manufacturing Facility, Madison, WI
Bruker AXS, Inc., Madison, WI
Strang, inc., Madison, Wi
Office/Manufacturing Facility, Middleton WI
PowderJect Vaccines, Madison, Wi
Gary Brink Associates/Flad Architects, Madison, WI
Office Building, Middleton, WI
TDS Telecom, Middieton, Wi
Gary Brink Associates/Strang, Inc., Madison, Wi
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Elgin, IL
Great Lakes Hospitality, inc., Madison, WI
Design ]1 Architects, Ltd., Fond du Lac, WI
Holiday Inn & Suites, La Crosse, WI
Great Lakes Hospitality, inc., Madison, WI
Design II Architects, Ltd., Fond du Lac, Wi
Hospital Expansion and Renovation, Reedsburg, WI
Reedsburg Area Medical Center, Reedsburg, Wi
Kahler Siater Architects, Milwaukee, WI
REFERENCES
Alexander Company
The Honorable Tommy Thompson, Secretary
The Honorable Ed Sontag (Contac~
Assistant Secretary for Administration & Management
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue Room 309F
Washington, DC 20201
Tel: 202 690-7431
Email: ed.sontag@hhs.gov
Pat Benda
Contracting Officer
U.S. General Services Administration
Great Lakes Region
Commemiai Broker Division - 5PEWM
230 South Dearborn Street, #3622
Chicago, IL 60604
Tel: 312 886-9528
Email: pat.benda@gsa.gov
Ms. Kathleen Falk
Dane County Executive
City-County Building, Room 421
210 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Madison, Wi 53703
Tel: 608 266-4144
Email: falk@co.dane.wi.us
Dr. Thomas Fox, Ph.D., AICP
Director of Planning & Capital Projects
Memphis Area Transit Authority
1370 Levee Road
Memphis, TN 38108
Tel: 901 722-7160
Email: tfox@matatransit.com
Mr. Joseph Gromacki
Real Estate Planning Specialist
Department of Planning & Development
City of Madison
215 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Madison, WI 53711
Tel: 608 266-8724
Email: jgromacki@cLmadison.wi.us
REFERENCES
Alexander Company
Mr. Curt Hastings
J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc.
601 West Wilson Street
P.O. Box 1647
Madison, Wi 53701
Tel: 608 257-5321
Email: chastings@findorff.com
John Leith-Tetrault
Director
Office of Financial Services and
Community Partners Program
National Trust for Historic Preservation
1785 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington D.O. 20036
Tel: 202 588-6064
Email: john_leith-tetrault@nthp.org
Ms. Nancy Nushaum
Brown County Executive
Northern Building - Room 680
305 East Walnut Street
Green Bay, Wi 54301
Tek 920 448-4001
Email: nusbaum_nj@co.erown.wLus
Mayor Dan Ramsey
City of Middleton
7426 Hubbard Avenue
Middleton, Wi 53562
Tel: 608 827-1059
Email: d ramsey@ci.middleton.wLus
Coml~an~
SELECTED AWARDS LIST
Alexander Company
NATIONAL TRUST PRESERVATION HONOR AWARD. Innovative Use o/Public and Private
Padnerships in Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.
THE PAUL GRUENBERG AWARD, Central Station. MemDhis, TN; for best adaotive reuse of
an existing structure.
EXCELLENCE IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION Wisconsin Association of Historic
Preservation Commissions, (5 time award winner}.
WHEDA "WELCOME HOME WISCONSIN": in recognition of its commitment to provide for
the needs of the citizens of the State of Wisconsin ~2 time award w/nner).
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE SPIRIT OF TOLEDO AWARE, Toledo. Ohio: ..xce#ence in inner
city re-development.
GOLDEN KEY AWARD,/n recognition o/key activity/n the economic growth of the Racine
area.
INVESTMENT IN THE COMMUNITY AWARD. South Benc, N.
CiTY-COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD Madison Landmarks Commission and
Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission. Madison. Wt t5 time award winnen.
RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE VITALITY OF MADISON. WI
Downtown Madison, inc., (8 t/me award winnerL
CAPITAL COMMUNITY CITIZENS ORCHID AWARD for Constructive Achievement that
Improved the Environmental Qualit7 in Madison and Dane County, WI, t2 time award win-
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACHIEVEMENT & RECOGNITION AWARD - LIFETIME MEM-
BER, Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation.
AWARD CERTIFICATE OF MERIT, Madison Trust for Historic Preservation Madison, Wi:
"Outstanding Preservation/st' for superior achievement in the rehabilitation of a historic
property in the City of Madison.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. State Historical Society' of Wisconsin
(3 time award winner).
SALUTE TO PRESERVATION SERVICES in appreciation of contr/butinns made to create a
better environment, Madison, Wi.
OUTSTANDING RESTORATION OF A HISTORIC PROPERTY, LeClaire Hote.. Moline. iL.
The Moline Preservation Sociaty.
RECOGNITION FOR COMMITMENT TO REHABILITATE THE 400 BLOCK OF MAIN STREET.
Racine County Economic Development Coro.
SELECTED AWARDS LIST
Alexander Company
HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING REHABILITATION, South Bend,
IN, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
AWARD OF MERIT, Dunlap Square Apartments, City of Marinette, Wi, "Excellent
Contributions in Downtown Revitalization" (2 time award winner).
WISCONSIN MAIN STREET AWARDS, "Rest New & Adaptive Re-use ProjecT', DePere, WI.
WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONS, Antigo Depot,
Antigo, WI, "Excellence in Historic Preservation".
COMMENDATION FOR CONTRIBUTING TO COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
City of Appleton, WI.
SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE BEAUTIFICATION OF THE DEPERE COMMUNIT~
Lawton Foundry, DePere, WI; DePere Historical Society.
Durrant Professional References
The following professional references are
Durrant clients.
Mr. Robert Brodbeck, CEO
Brodbeck Enterprises
12t9 14th Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 348-2343
Mr. Robert White, Grounds Director
Dubuque Community School District
2300 Chaney Road
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 588-5110
Ms. Tori Richter, Vice President
Commemial Banking Division
American Trust & Savings Bank
895 Main Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1841
Mr. Craig Cheney
Alfalight
1832 Wright Street
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 240-4831
REFERENCES
Kraemer Brothers
Bank References
Community Bank Spring Green & Plain
P.O. Box 369
Spring Green, Wi 53588
Phone: 608-588-7959
Jack Johnson, Eric Johnson
Surety References
Bonding Company:
USF&G/St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co.
20800 Swenson Drive, Suite 300
Waukesha, Wt 53186
Phone: 414-784-5530
John Ames, Regional Director
Bonding Agent: Aon Risk Services, inc. of Wisconsin
701 Oherry Street
Green Bay, Wl 54305
Phone: 920-437-7123
Roger Ferris
Client References
Jim Rix
President, platinum Hospitality Group
Dubuque, IA
William Linton
President/CEO, Promega Corporation
Madison, WI
William Hamilton
Manager, Facilities Planning & Development, Covance
Madison, WI
Daniel Neviaser
President, Neviaser Investments Inc.
Madison, WI
Dave Fuhrmann
Vice President - Manufacturing, Foremost Farms USA
Baraboo, Wi
Dave Deppe
President, Deppe Enterprises, inc.
Bareboo, WI
Bobbe Teigen
President, Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital
Prairie du Sac, Wi
Robed Brodbeck
President, Dick's Supermarkets & Shopping Centers
Plattevilie, WI
lUl7 31, 2002
Submitted by Platinum Hospitality Croup
July 31, 2002
HOSPITALITY GROUP
Mr. Bill Banm
Econom/c Development Director
City of Dubuque
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Dear Mr. Banrm · '
As Presideaxt ~cl CEO ofPla~num Hospkality Group, LLC (Platinum).. I am pleased to offer Ibis letter as an
expression of our s/gnificant interest to partic/pate in the City. of Dubuque's Request for Proposal for the
redevelopment of the Dubuque Star Brewery.
Platinum represents, and will be inclucted in,. a group of soplfisticated, local and regional investors who
understand the vast development potent/at of the Dubuque River Front. Our commifmem to America's River
Project is supported by, not only our sign/ficant, financial contribution to the $26,000,000 Grand Harbor
Resort and Water Park, but also by ded/cating all of our other resources and cx2oexience to ~ success of the
all River Front projeers. ', ~'ii'
Platinum, members of our development team, and investors, have devoted sign/ficant time and resources in
working wth loca~ re~onal and national finns to craft the ideal mix ofreta/l, food. beverage, and other
commercial office use to ensure the success of redeveloping the Dubuque Star Brewery building, Our efforts
are focused on maintaining the historical si~ificance of the building, while promoting the new opportunities
provided by America's River Project
Our development team and investors have strong banking relationships, sophisticated financing experience..
a~d can provide unique experience in public and private sector project negotiations. Our experience has
resulted in obtaining over $150,000,000 in debt and equity financing over the past five years.
Our ability to work with city government is best characterized by our current relafiouship with the City of
Dubuque in the construction and future management of the new Confereuce and Education Center. V~e value
this relationship because it is an integral part of the future success of these projects.
The redevelopment of the Dubuque Star Brewery provides another uinque opportunity for the City of
Dubuque and its Citizens to enjoy the benefits o£America's River Project. Platinum Hospitality can provide
the lit& between opporUmity and reality.
': Thank you for your consideration.
· $1thmi~ed,
President and CEO Platinum Hospitality
800White St., Suite 200 - Dubuque. IA 52001 · Phone (563) 585-1200 · Fax (563) 584-1768 · Platinum@mcleodnsa.net
S[~MITTAL REQU]ltEM]ENTS
The following information must be submitted:
Developer/development team description including identification of all team members, their
roles, responsibilities and authorities. Provide brief resumes of all key persons who will be
directly involved with this project.
Platinum is pleased to describe the following roles of our development team.
Straka Johnson Arckitects-Dubuc!ue Iowa
Marda H. Johnson-Owner/Arckitect
Mr. Johnson has 20 years experience as an architect and project designer. He brings vast
experience and a uniqu~ p~sgective to historic style build/ns. NLr. Johnson served on the
Galena Archkectural Historic Advisory Board from 1986-1998. He MII be responsible for
all aspects of the architectural redesign of the Dubuque Star Brewery.
Dan Carm0dy-Rock Island, rllinois
Executive Director of Development Association of Rock Island ~,DARI)
Rock Island Economic Grow-th Corporations (GROWTH)
Mr. Carmody has over 20 years experience in Urban Plannin~ Ch'er the last 15 years, he has
focused his attention on underutilized or abandoned downtown/inner city budldings for
redew-elopmenr into seccessfal mixed-use projears. Mr. Carmody will be involved in all
aspects of the development of the Dubuque Star Brewery,. His k~W focus w/Il be evaluating
best tenant occupancy use ro ensure cross traffic generation between al/of the America's
River Projects.
GaT inks-Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing
Platinum Hospitality Group, LLC-Dubuque, Iowa
Mr. Inks has over 30 years of hospitality, marketing, and project administration. Mr. Inks has
successfully participated in the opening of hotels, resorts and casinos, totaling over 300
million dollars throughout North America. Mr. Inks will be re~ousible for initial tenant
marketing as well as providing a long-term strareg/~'c marketing plan for the project. With a
specific focus on linking the project and its tenants with other America's River Projects.
Mark Pat Kerper-Director of Finance
Platinum Hospitality Group, LLC-Dubuque, Iowa
Ms. Kerper, a Ceifified Public Accountant has practiced accounting for almost 20 years in the
Dubuque market. In addition m her substantial accounting expertise, Ms. Kerper managed
the day to day- operalnous of the Dubuque Bm/d5~ a 270,000 square foot professional office
building in Dubuque, Iowa. Ms. Kerper's role/n this project will focus on initial project
accotmting issues, forecasts, pergormas, long term tenant leases and ongoing operating
expenses for the projects.
Don Iverson-Cha/a'man
Doniver Inc.-Plmleville, Wisconsin
Mr. Iverson has made substantial invesrrnents withSn the Dubuque market, specifically the
D/amond Jo Casino as Chairman of Greater Dubuque R/verboat Entertainment Company,
Clmi~wnan~ Harbor Community Investment Corporation, and Chairma~ pl~tinmn Holding,
LLC. Mr. Iverson ,ail/be involved in the initial project negotiations, long term financing and
operating plan for this proj~--w_
Brad Parks
Dubuque, Iowa
Mr. Parks has un/que entrepreneurial experience as a partner and manager of seweral
successful businesses within the Tri-staxe area. Mr. Park's rote in the project will include
project negotiations, d~sign, tenant development and long term strategic planning.
James RLx-President & CEO
Platinum Hospit~ty Group, LLC-Dubuque, Iowa
NL-. RLx has over 25 yem-s of experience in the hospitality industry. He has substantial
experience Lu project development, project financing and operational management. Mr. Rix
w:Zl focus iinfially on all negotiations, financing and long term strategic planning for the
project
Consultants/Other Team Members
Lane & Waterman-Artourney's at Law-Davenport, Iowa
Lane & Waterman will be responsible for reviewing all documents, contracts. [eases,
env/zonmenral issues, organizadonal issues.
Co.efin~*daam & Buffer Insurance-Dubuque, Iowa
Chris Patrick-Vice President
Mr. Patrick will assist in all insurance needs and insurance risk evaluation for the project
dmSng negotiations, and if successful, the ongoing operations of the project.
Honkamp & Krueger Co.-Certified Public Accounraurs-Dubucrae' Iowa
Greg Burbach
Mr. Burbach will assist in and review all accounting issues perralnLng to the financing and
development of this projecu
Legal name of development entity, business form (corporation. partnership, not-for-profit,
etc..) and date ebtablishect.
Platinum Hospitality Group will act as the lead agent for the Dubuque Start Brewery
investors. Upon completion of our due diligence, submittal ora response to the cities RFP
and if selected by the ciE,' as a prefenred developer of this project, an Iowa limited liabil/ty
corporation will be formed and Platinum will assign ail of its ri~hts to sa/d limited liabiliL3,
company.
,4 lis#rig of relevant projects completed by the developer or development team wtthin the last
five years fincluding photographs). Include Ope of project, project address, size and
intensity, major tenants, current occupancy and ownership, completed value, lenders
im, olved (with contact references) and construc#or~/complet~on dates:
See reslm'les
4. Information identifying the role and experience of the developer or de'~'elopment team in the
tisted projects:
See resurnes
Each developer or development team. member must include at least three professional
references (lenders, investors, major accounts, etc.? with full names, relationship to the team
member, address and phone number:
Following are references for Platinum Hospitality Group, LLC
John Bradley-Senior Vice President
Quad City Bank & Trust
3551 7~' Street
Suite 100
Moline, 1]linois 61265
309~736-3893
Kraemer Brothers Comqtruction Company
925 Park Avenue
P.O. Box 219
Plain, Wisconsin 53577-0219
608~546-2411
Decker Plain-Cky Manager
City of Bettendorf
1609 State Street
Bettondorf, Iowa 52722
563-34d 4000
6. Brief narrative description of general concept plan (ff you have one at this timed for the
Brewe~ Building's reuse. No specific redevelopment proposal is required at this t~me;
Ptathaum Hospitality intends to enhance the commumry experience on the riverfironr through
the redevelopment of the Dubuque Star Brewery building. The k/storic character of the
building will be preserved, whle renovations will provide functional/ty for our tenanm.
Tenant selections will be a key element in this process. Our tenant base wi/l add to the Port
of Dubuque exper/ence and compliment the other riverfi-ont projects
Financial information (1 copy submitted in separate sealed e~velope to be kept confidentz'al)
for developer or development team must include CPA prepared.financial statements and
federal income tax forms for your corporation orparmership and personal financial
statements for all principals with 20% or greater majorzty ownership; and
As stated in section 2, a to be formed Iowa limited liability corporation will be finalized if our
project is selected by the City ofl~buque. At that rime; a certified balance shoot will be
prepared by Honkamp & Kruger & Co. of Dubuque, Iowa. Furthemnore, under separate
cover, parmers/principles with 20% or greater ownership will prov/de personal financial
8. List any per, ding htigation, banAwaptcy or other disputes in which developer or developmem
team members are im'olved, including staPas and potentTal impact on ability to execute this
project.
..-- There are no pending litigation, bankruptcy or other sign/ficant disputes ~o wkich developer
or development team members are involved.
IN 1 cji2 MaRrY JOHNSON ~i-~INED THE FIRM AS A PROUEE:T
ARDHITEE:T/DESIONER.
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EVANOELISTA, WERE ADDED TO THE STAFF.
IN I {::J~=L~ .lAMES STRAICA AND MARTY dDHNS~N ENTERED INTO A
BUY-SELL AOREEMENT WITH THE E:E~NE:EPT THAT MR. STRALA WOULD
PHASE INTD A PARTIAL RETIREMENT IN THE ~UTLIRE.
AF-~ER SATtLINO UAN{:::ER FOR a YEAR, MR STRAICA PASSED AWAY
DEDEMBER 24, ] 9~J2. [3N APRIL 1 , ] ~JEJ3, MART'r' ~iOHNSON
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Dan Carrnodv
PO Box 4942
Rock Island, IL 61201
309. 788.2958
Economic Development Experience
1988 - Present: Executive Director,
Developmen~ Assodation of Rock Island fDARD
Rock Isla.d Economic Growth Corporation (GRO~VTH)
DIRE~_-t 1~12 TWO ORGAz\~ZATIONS with the common goal of ~onom& r~'zewai in a
corranv_nit-¢ which lost 33% of its real estate tax base, its t-w-o largest en'~ployers, amd 5,000
jobs be~'een 1984 - 1988.
PIONEERED the sta2~ up of a private economic develolvmeztt orga~nt?a ffor~ %T)ARI).
Expanded membersl-fi~ ~rom 13 to 75. Guided missions in downtown, industrial, aztd
commercial development.
RE-FOCUSED a qn~i-public econon'dc development org-anizafiov~ (GROP~q2-1) to
become an effective organization responsible for communi ,ty marketing and
rev4taU?ation of older neighborhoods.
INCREASED the combined budget of the two org~nfzatlons from $70,000 to more than
$2,500,000. Developed Re~ais~nce Rock Island as an vanbre ~lla to coordinate the
comprehensive community development agenda of four not-for-profit development
organizations.
DEVELOPED the Dov,-ntown 2D00 strategic pIanning proc~s which mobilized more
tizan ,30 -olm-,te~rs to de 'elop a strategic plan to gx~ide redevelopment efforts.
I, ViROTE the Downto,,~m 2000 plan documenb Renaissance Rock. Island w?gc.h won a merit
award from the Inte_maffonal Downtown Assodat2on in 199Z Wrote the 1~6 Update to
the Renaissance Rock Island Strategy Plan.
NURTUtLED many public-private pa.r~nerships which resulted in over $180 mJJlion in
new downtown ktvestment between 1991 and 2001.
iN fl'IATED an innovative commv.v, ity mazkeffrtg cmmpatgn to improve the
metropolitan perceptions of Rock Island as a place to live, visit, amd make lnvestme~ts.
%VORKED ~'f hLY as a team member with city o~:5c{~]% p~ivate business leaders,
and other area development organizal/ons to get t~ job done.
RAISED the level of awareness that older arcki~ectu_re, the a.ffs, L%ndscape, end urban
design are cdtfc~! for the success of central city revitMization.
I-IELPED CREATE Tile DISq~C'f', a merchants group and a marketing program
wl-dch re-positioned downtown through effective coop advertising and speNa] event
management.
PAllTICIFA ! ED m stren~enmg Rock Is/and s ties to the region as Chariman of the
Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau srrd program conumiRee member for the
Leadership Academy of the ]~]{nois Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce.
Consultant Experience
1996 - Presen~ Principal; Carmody Consnlff~n~
LED strategic planning and work plan development sessions in ]]]fnois Moin Street
Communities.
GUIDED conununity strate~c planning sessions in Grinnell, LA, Hamilton, OH,
Danville, IL, Wheaton, IL, and ~acksonville, IL.
SERVED as coordinator for the S~ate of ]]lfnoLs MMn S~eet - Larger Cities Program from
1997 to 1999.
SERVES as a member of the Board of Directors of the Internatiorml Downtown
Association-
Business Experience
1979 - 1989; President: Missipi Brewing Co.
CONCEIVED AND DEVELOPED a bar-restauremt dnain which operated six different
fadltties in six different dries over ten years.
MANAGED an operation w~ch rang up 51,700,000 k~t sales, employed 85 people, and
operated four locations in its largest form.
HIRED, lrIRED, A_ND TRAINED all types of employees from managers to dishwashers.
:,DESIGNED menus, flyers, sportswear, and other graphic materi~.
ESCAPED an over-expanded and under capitalized position.
SI~ERVISED office functious induding bookkeepin~ payroll inventory, control and
purchasing.
NEGOTIATED ~ith suppliers, bankers, d,ty officials, and others.
INITIATED an outdoor concert series which s~ill ciraws thousands to downto~m RocI~
Islanct in ~he summertime.
COOPERATED with a variety of not-for-profit groups to lamnch a nu.mber of spedal
events which have grown and benefited the community.
LAUGlit~I~ a lot, cried a tittle, su.rvived an armed- robbery and conducted an annual
wake on St. Patzick's Day which becmme .~merica's only Bi-State St. Patrick's Day
parade.
1979 o 19~9; Partner;, Plaza Assodates
UNDERTOOK site selection, site procurement, and cost projections for six bar-
restaurant3.
DESIGNED six bar-restaurants as well as associated office and aparUnent projects,
winning several historic preservation awards.
N-EGOTIA'rI:I2 the sale of tmsinesses and. sales and leasas of real estate.
CREATED establiskments which became local inslStutions.
Goven-trnental Experience
1977 - 1980; Urban Planner:. City of Rock Island
Ia/ROTE Community, Development Block Grant Application for three years as well as
other state and federal grant applications.
WORKED with various City conurdttees, commissions, and advisor-./groups.
Education
Bachelor of Urban Planrdng
University of Y[linois
Urbana,
~Vlay 1977
Visiting Student
Univers/ty of Manchester
Manchester, England
1975 -1976
MBA Course Work
University of Iowa
Quad Cities Campus
1977 - 1979
Professional Affiliations
International Dowrttow~ Association
International Economic Development Council
National Main Street Center
Awazds
Rock Is~mnd Rotary Club, DLstir%m,t/shed Com.murti~- Service, 1992.
City of Rock Island, Professional Citizen of the Yeast, 1992.
Publications and Presentations
Cmrmmnity ,DeveIolzneng and Gambling, Legislative & Commvm/ty Seminar on Riverboat
Gambling, Charleston West Vir~omia, january, 1995.
Gaming a~ul C~m~tm~ity Develotmte~rt, LL Governor's ~Conference on Tourism, Indianapolis.
Indiana, March 1995.
Maximizing Economic Development, Riverboat Gaming Congress & Expo, St Louis, MO,
September 1995.
Quality Hospitalil~f; I.~#~ovi~g Y~ttr Eating, Drhrking, and Errtertai~m~errt Establishments,
]]]ir~oi$ Main Sheet ~all Conference, Mattoon, iL, November, 1995.
Lessons Learned by Cc~mnunities That Have Gambling, NationaI Council for Economic
Development, The Gamhng and Enterta/nment Industries; TheLr impact on Economic
Development. New Orleans, LA, Nov. t995.
Building tire Hospitality Industry on Main Street, National Town Meet/nb Portland OK, April
~997,
Music Oriented Special Events Ill/nois Main Street Annual Conference, Alton, IL, April 1997.
Special Events & Dow~t~-am ttospitality:inwa MaLn Sheet Conference, Iowa Falls, IA, Auomast
1997
ComntllJlity Marketing, 3C?vIA National Covg:erence. Tacoma WA. September 1997
Effective Downtown .Martagdne~rt, Champa2g-n Downtown Association, Champmgn, 1Z,, October,
1997
Dowtrtown Special Everrts, Znd World Congress of Downtowns, New Yerlq N'Y, September 1997
Special Places, Special Everrts, National_ Leagme of Cities, Philadelpkia, PA, December 19q7
~7~ Convivial Downtowns, ]ll~ois Institute of A~ckitects Downstate Chapter, Springfield, IL,
lanuary 1998
The Process of Marketing, illinois Main Street Annual Conference, Springfield IL, April 1998.
3-D Developrnen~ Density, Diversity, & Deta. ils, Downtown Danville Annual Meeting, October
1999
Eight Steps to Marketing tltat Works, 3CMA Nal/onal Conference, San Diego, CA, September
2000
R~vitalizing Dov~aown with Stabilized Neighborhoods, Annual Conference, International
Downtown .Association, Los Angeles, CA, September 2000
Cc*~rmanity Marketing. Annual Conference, l~linoi$ Chapter o~ ~e International City
Management Association, Galena, EL June 2001
Arts District Develotm~e~rt, Kansas Historic T'neatre Association Seminar, Salina, KS, July 2001.
The Emeging Irrfl~ttr~ce of CDC'~ Annual Conference, International Downtown A.ssoc/affon,
Pittsburgh, PA, October 200~
Platinum Hospitality Group, LLC
. The Hospitality Industry Innovators
Gary Inks
CmTporate Director of Sales & Marketing
Platinam Hospitality Group L.L.C.
Mr. Crap/ Inks has over 30 years of hospim!ity marketing and
management experience; from a 5 star resort- The Lodge at Koele and
Maneoli Bay in The Hawaiian Islands ...and a 4 sm~ resort- The
Enchantment Resort in Sedona. Arizona to Riverboat Casinos and Hotels
in the Midwest. Gary. served for three years as the Vice President of
Sales and Marketing for the combined Jumer Hotels and Casino in
lllinois and Iowa_ T~o~ his marketXag leadership the Jumer Hotels
performed record-breal&ng revenues and profim as well as the Jumer
Casino in Rock Island exceeding budgeted revenues by g55 rmllJom His
innovative marketing skills heiped reposidon Hawk's Ca,v Resort in the
Florida Keys ro an International Destination and pro~4ded significam
average rate and occupancy gowth for Maryland's l~gesr convention
hotel The Omni Inner Harbor, Baltimore.
Mr. Inks has successfully participated in the oper~g of over
$300,000,000 worth of new hotels, resorts and casinos throughout North
America.
Mr. Inks has gained hitemafional recoginuon with his powerfml training
progtmus targeting the Guest Ewoetience-"OUTRAGEOUS
PERSONALIZED SERVICE". Over 20,000 employees and management
groups have been certified by High Performance Profits. He is the author
of "Makqmg WOW! Happen!" featuring HOW TO strare~es in
implementing the trademark WOW! TEAM approach. As a result o£'nis
goal sett/ng/bunchmarking stdlls and measurement accountability
systems, customer service pro~mmms ca~ be held responsible for
generating new business gro,amh and improved employee retention.
These pro,ams are now the combined functions of both the Human
Resources and Marketing departments in org~nivafions. Compames 'nave
gained significant market share w/th his employees/guests-driven
programmin~
Mr. Irtks has been a featured ape~er ar: The International Gaming
Corzference and the World G~ming Conference in Las Vegas, as well as
the National Dinner Theater Associa~aon m Chicago. He will also
parficipare on the panel of speokers at the First Annual Global Groining
Expo in Las Vegas ha the fall of 2001. At the National Indian Gaming
Conference 2001 b Nfitwaukee, Nh-. Inks will be the featured speaker on
"Employee Retention Pro~am~".
Mr. Inks is CEO and President of High Performance Profits, inc. a
managemenu umploy'~ ~zaining and marketing consultant' that provides
[~ expertise exclusiYety to plalinum Hospitahty Group L_L.C.
Platinum Hospitali¢- Group, LLC
The Itospitality Industry Innovators
Mary Pat Kerper
Director of Finance
Platinum Hospitality Group L.L.C.
Ms Kerr)er has pmctced accounting for over 18 years and
is a CeFdfied Public Accotmtam. FollowSng her graduation
from Creighton Un/versity, she worked for Deloilte Touche
m Omaha, Nebraska, where she gained e,,crensive
experience in auditing several industries. She spent three
years as a Financial Analyst for The Finley Hospital in
Dubuque, Iowa. For the past eleven years, she held several
management posmons for McKesson Corporation. As
accounting supervisor, she oversaw recm-nng revenue
billings of $30,000,000 per year and corporate sales tax
reporting. As Accounting Manager, her bilt/ng role was
exaanded to include all revenue biltin~, total/rig
$70,000,000 per year. She established a corporate
purchasing department and implemented invento~ policies,
which reduced invemories by 30%. She prepared and
forecasted financial smtemems with annual revenues of
$80,000,000. She also consolidated and reviewed annual
operating and capital expenditure budgem_ As Director of
Accounting, her role was again expanded to include vendor
negotiations, accounts payable, and managed the day to day
operations of The Dubuque Bu/ldin~ a 270,000 square foot
professional office building.
Ms. Kerper is also an active member of her commun/~
serv/ng in the following organizations: Dubuque Creighton
Club, Former Pres/dent, McKesson Scholarship Golf
Classic, Former Chairperson, St. Joseph The Worker
Finance Committee, Former Chairperson, Wahlert High
School, Assistant Volleyball Coach, Dubuque [-[umane
Society Volunteer, and a member of The Iowa Society of
Certified Public Accountants.
Brad Parks
186 Bluff Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
563-590-4189 (h)
563-582-9494 (w)
EXPERIENCE - Marketing, Business Creation, and Event Organization
BtSYS - Hanleigh
Acquired as a principal by BISYS 2002 N-YSE/BSG
Sales Leader- Exceotional Markets
Hanteigh Companies Vice President of Sales Marketin_* U.S.
1995- March 2002
Exception risk entertainmenffsports/corporare insurance and underwriters for Lloyd's of London.
858 White Street
Dubuque, Lq 52001
Dlsearch.com CEO
Launch date September 1, 2000
Non-Profit on-line consumer resource for disability information and statistics.
Disability Income Advisor and Consumer Association Founder and President
DIACA.com
December 1999
Non-profit study group for communication, research, and education in the disabiliw msurance industry.
Over 1,500 members in the U.S. and Canada. Monthly free e-newsletter circulation 10,000.
Outlook Impaired Risk Disability Insurance Creator and Proprietary Marketer/iManager
December 1999-present
Created innovative applications of reinsurance and technology to build a product for those unable to purchase
standard disability due to health conditions. Approved in 44 states including Iowa.
Parks Media Group
1999-present
Distal video intemet applications.
Partner
United States Army Reserve Sergeant E-5 Construction Endneer
1983-1992
Battalion Corrm'~endations 14, Army Achievement Medal 2, Army Commendation Medal
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Vision Iowa Board Board Member
Au=m.~st*2000 -Present
Allocating over $300 million dollar-= of state assets to develop commurdry attractions and visionary
concepts to increase the visibility of Iowa and help reran young people. In tiffs position I have reviewed
corporate, municipal and development agreemems from over 100 communities and served on the
negotiating team for 17 projects. To date the Board had Ieveraged over 1.5 billion dollars in economic
grow-th in Iowa.
DubuqueJ 65 Eye.one's Neighborhood Board Cormmunit¥ Director
April 2001
Representing eve~ m~or Dubuque institution this board meets monthly to discuss the quality of life in
Dubuque and to find ways to create efficiencies between organization.
Dubuque365.corn Co-Owner/Executive Board
January 2000
Non-Profit Cornmu~ty- We'D Portal and Commm'fty Promotions Group dedicated to building a hig~her
quaiity of life in Dubuque.
Education to Employment Scholarship/Summer fest
Summer 2000
Dubuque Area Labor Management Council
Advisory Chair '
Dubuque Millennium Ball I & [I Chairman
December 31, 1999, 2000
Community celebration Ne;v Year's Eve event budget $70,000.
Dubuque Jaycees Past President (I 998) ·
1992 - Present
Jaycee of the Year 1999, Outstanding membership growth. Recruitment and development of projects for
young people. Developed entrepreneui'ship training program and counseled dozens of Jaycees on building
new skills to work in a chmngmg economy.
Iowa Jaycees Culp .Award Winner
Personally raised $20,000 in cormnumry for thermal imaging fire helmet.
Dubuque Area Lifetime Center Foundina Board Member
1997-1998
Developed programs for older adults ro integrate activ/ties for people of all ages. Raised over $350,000 in
funds and grants for construction of the center.
1993 - Appointed as a founding member to Dubuque's Environmental Stewardship Committee
Cedar Rapids All Veterans Memorial Desizner. Fundraiser. Construction Supervisor
Summer !991
Organized Veterans, Labor, and Local Governmental Bodies to build the Monument at Veterans Park.
PUBLICATIONS and PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING
National Underwriter Magazine March 27, 2000 Life and Health Advisor April 2000
Life Insurance Selling Magazine July 2000
Also appeared in Bloomberg Personal Finance and Street and Smiths Sports Journal
Travel ~tiona!ly attending and speaking ar insurance meetings and conventions and involved in lobbying
congress hn regard to the ~ture effects on young adults of carrem manrance and financial le~slatiun.
EDUCATION
B.A. Political Science/Economics/Russian Studies
LTniversiry of Iowa 1989
Platinum Hospitality Grou?, LLC
The Hospitality Industry Innovators
Jim Rix
President & CEO
Plarh-tmm Hospitality Group L.L.C.
lX, k. RLx has ser~'ed ha the hospitality, ind'as~ for over 25 years.
He has held property management pesir~oas ar various
pr/vately held Holiday Inn, H/Iron and Sheraton Hotels. Mr.
Rix held the ix>sir/on of Genera! Manager of Jumer's Hotel
located m Bettendoff, Iowa for several years and was actively
involved in the development of a Rock Island, Illinois Casino
and then moved on to a corporate position as Mana~ng
D/2-ector of Business Development In th/s position he worked
on riverboat casino and hotel developmenr proposals in
Evansville, Indiana and St. Charles, lkfissomS. Platinum
purchased the t~¥o largest Jumer Hotels ha Bettendo~ LA and
Bloomin~oa, IL on February 8, 2002. tvir. Rix was approved
to hold the hi_~hest gaming license available as an Owaner and
Operating Officer in Iowa and also received a top ~ming
hcense ha the State of Illinois. He was a Farmer and Chief
Operating Officer of the highly successful Diamond Jo Casino
located in Dubuque, ]Iowa. He was responsible for ove~ight of'
ail aspects of the business, incIuddng:
o M=~nagement of over 650 employees
· Developmenr of Strare_~c Business and
Marketing Plans.
· Developmenr of Company amnual budgets of
over $45 million dol/ars.
· Financial reporting to panners and lending
inxt/tutions.
· Capital budgets mad long term ~uge~c and
financial planning.
Mr. Rix founded Platinum Holdings, LLC. And Platinum
Hospitality Group LLC. in 2000 for the express purpose of
developing, constructing and operating hotel projects
including a $26,000,000 / 200 room Hotel, Conference Center
and Lndoor Water Park Reso~ in conjunction w/th the $I88
millfon dolI~ Amer/ca's River Project along the banka of the
Mississippi Pdver in Dubuque, Iowm Platinum has entered into
a t0 year Management A~eemenr w/th the City of Dubuque
for the operar/ons of the new 114,000 square foot Conference
Center opening November 2003. Currently Plad~.um bas
substantial ownersh/p and management contracts on five
M/dwe~ hotels.
"Photo courtes~ of k~erican Breweriana Association"
Dubuque Star Brewing Company
DeveLopment Team
July 30. 2002
Oty of Dubuque
City Hall
Attn: Sill Baum. Economic Develooment Department
50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque. Iowa 52001
Re: Request for Qualifications - Former Dubuoue Star Brewery Building
Dear Mr. Baum:
The Dubuque Star Brewery Development Team is poisec to breathe life back into one of the last surviving edifices of
Dubuoue brewing history. Once Known as the "Brewing City", DubuQue was home to at least five maior breweries in
the 19th century. Of those, the Dubuque Star Brewery endured the Ionges~ ano was the last to dose. Our primary
nvestor. Jeff Monroe. owns the rights to the Dubuque Star labels and fully intends to resume proouction. % is the
only individual WhO can brew Dubuque Star Beer in the Dubuque Star Brewery Building.
Over the past several months our team members have toured the Dubuque Star Brewery Building extensively and
have formulated an exciting vision for its renaissance. Our vision includes enhancing the City's o~ans for the 4~"
Street Peninsula neighborhood as a tourist and retail hub. restoring the building to its historic grandeur, and listing
the building on the National Register of Historic Places. The facility's proximity to the National Mississippi River
Education and Conference Center. and the remainoer of the America's River develooment, wilt provide tourists and
local citizens with an attracuve source of entertainment and retail opoortunities.
We are confident in the track record and ability of our national catiber team. They have been carefully selected for
their expertise in soecific areas, assuring the success of each component of the oevelopment. We look forward to
addin~ the City of Dubuaue to our team and creating the "Renaissance of an Icon". the 3ubuoue Star Brewer~,
Building gteaming on the shores of the Mississippi River and in production ~fu]l blast."
Sincerely,
The Dubuque Star Brewery Development Team
Development team description indudin9 ident~ication of all team members, their roles, responsibilities, and
authorities. Resumes of all key persons who wilt be directly involved wRh this project.
Relevant pmiects completed by the development team within the l~st f~ve years (including pho~ographs).
Type of project, project address, size and intensity, major tenants, current occupancy and ownership,
completed value, lenders invotved (with contact references) and construction/completion dates.
At least B profesmonal references for each team member indudin9 full name.~ relationship ~o me ~eam
member aadress and phone number.
~ , nhin iSp tirs
Pendin§ ]itigation, bankruptcy or other disputes in which development team memmers are involved.
indudin9 status an~ potential impact on abilky ~o execute this project.
The developer anticipates the formulation of an town-For-Profit corporation. The corporation will qualify for
solicitation of capitalization on a non-registered basis. This wilt allow the corporation to solicit funds from qualified
investors without the expense of preparing a prospectus. The limited number and caDitalizatior amounts will fal'
within the needs of this corporation.
Our development team believes there are sufficient individuals within the Dubuque community willing to participate in
this Iocai enterprise. Capitai funding for the corporation is anticipated to be $2.5M to $.: OM. Additional construction
costs and development costs will be achieved through financing, both traditional and government supporzeo
sources.
The initial caoitalization of the corporation prior to solicitation of additional stockholders is anticipated to be
$650,000 to '$700,0~00 from in-kind contributions. These include $550,000 contribution of existing brewing ann
bottling equipment and $t00,000 to $150,000 of consulting and development service contributions via the 'nitial
developers, it is anticipated that Jeff Monroe will hold more than 20% of the corporate stocK. The balance of me
stock will be from local individuals and the developers.
The initial Board of Directors will consist of Jeff Monroe (brewer), Will Kemper (master brewer), Marl Kemoer &
Francis Wm. Henkels (attorney). Additional members of the Dubuque community will De added for the Board as the
corporation is formed. It is anticipated that forming the corporation and funding will rec lire 8-10 weeks
The founder, developer, and president of the Star Brewery Center is Jeff Monroe. Jeff has developed many successful
I~usine~ses in the past including a tire recycling business, Big Jeff's Copper Kettle ano others. Mr. Monroe is the
organizer behind the Star Brewery Center, and is developing an outstandinc~ management team to ensure that it
runs suc~cessfully. Mr. Monroe has attended the American Brewers Guild in Davis, California and granuated from the
craft brewers apprenticeship program where he met Mr. Kemper whiie studying brewing science and englneenng.
The ~inest quality beer is critical to the success of a brewery especially a new brewery trying to enter the market. To
assure the highest quality'beer, Will Kemper has been hired as consultant and master orewer for the 3ubuoue
Brewing Company. Mr. Kemper has experience as a brew master and a manufacturing and facility engineer. He nas
moved to Dubuque to oversee the installation and start up of the brewery and continue as its brew master. Will
Kempe~ is an important asset to the company.
On the business management team, Jeff t~as retained the services of Mr. William McCuilough, a we~l-Known attorney
in Davenport, Iowa. Licensed to practice in California, Illinois, and iowa, Mr. McCullougn specializes in business Jaw
and is also a licensed CPA. His knowledge of accounting and law and his years of exoehence make him a very
valuable part of the management team. Mr. Francis Benke!s will be legat council He is located in Dubuque and has
many years experience assisting new business development and businesses involved with historical buildings.
Dr. Bill Lynn is the CFO of the Dubuque Brewing Corporation. Mr. Lynn is a faculty memoer at St. Ambrose University
in Davenport, Iowa teaching finance, economics, and entrepreneurship in the MBA program.. He has been working
as a small business consultant for over five years, and-has been instrumental in the creation/exoansion of more man
60 businesses in the iowa and Illinois area. He has owned and operated four of his own businesses. W'r~h his
combination of education, practical experience, and knowledge of business startups Mr. Lynn is a very valuable
member of the management team.
IIW Engineers & Surveyors. P.C. will orovide pdrr design services br the restoration of ~ne Dubuque Star Brewing
building, renovation of interior soaces, and site develcgmem to seam~essiy integrate me facility into the overall
America's River development. IIW will retain Baranski Humbert Associates of Galena. Illinois. as ar archite~ura
design consultant for various aspects of the deveIoDmenL
Whitman Lane Assoc. is a fuji semce consulting aha design firm consisting of management consultams, oDerations
professionals, and designers speciatizinc, in all asoects of the hospitality industry. We will utilize their skills in creating
an exciting and profitable Dubuaue Star Center. The scope of services offered by the =-- covers a stages of
planning for both existing fadiities as well as projects in the planning stages. They are a very important Dart of the
development te~.m.
Mad Kemper, Marketing and Public Relations Manager will market the Star Brewery Center to me ~oca and regional
area. She was instrumental in the development and management of the Thomas Kemper Brewery ana started one of
the original brewpubs in the nation. Her exDerience in event management and ?omotions will be an '-portan[ asset
to the exposure of the Star Brewery Center, the Brewery Museum and the Dubu( ue Brewing Company Droou~s
Resumes of the management team are included.
Contacts:
Regarding corporate business, legal and finandak Francis Henkels Roth & Henkels, 563-557-!61 ~.
Regarding engineering/architectural auesdons: Ronald Balmer. liW Engineers & Surveyors. P.C.. 563-556-2464,
-q onror
2290 WashingTon
Dubuque. IA 52001
Phone: 563-556-0465
PROFILE
Multifaceted and experienced business director with knowledge of finance, marketing & sales, human resource
maoagement, and business regulations, Special emphasis on brewing industry startuos, saes. and construction for
both large and srna[I corporations.
Independent Consultant. 1997 to present
nvolved in nationa! and international projects related to the brewing industry including brewery equipment sales
and installations. Faci!itated start-uo operations through on site and long distance assistance and guidance
Multiple worldwide brewery equipment sales for Pub Brewing Company. Consulted on eau~oment for three multi
million dollar international breweries aha one iowa state microbrewery.
Impetus to create business plan and go-to-market strategy for new brewery in tri state area. Lead research on
identifying site for start up of Eastern iowa brewery aha pub. Instrumental in pulling togemer a stetJar
management team cagabJe of leading a multimiJlion-doJiar brewery project. Foresioht to purchase copyrights for
brewery and soda brands and labels (e.g. Dubuoue Star. Star Brewing Co., etc.) of historic breweries and
beverage makers in tri state area.
Director of Family Businesses and Properties, 1990 to gresent
Manage group of ten family businesses and rental properties in Muscatine and surrounding areas.
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Owner, Copper Kettle, Dubuque iA, ZOOZ - present
· Conceived and created Big left's Copper Ke~le ]anuary 2002. Developed financing and operations for the 100
seat, full service restaurant and bar currently in business.
· Responsible for all activities of restaurant including operations, design, and concept development. Hire and
manage employees and handle human resource activities. Order inventory supplies and main contact for
suppliers. Responsible for marketing and special promotions. Revenues in excess of $200,000 projected for
first year of operation.
Founder and President, Eastern Iowa Tire Recycling, 1994-i 997
· As founder of the company identified service need and achieved development 9f corporation. Established and
expanded sales to individuals, gas stations and state agencies. Main contact with state regulators and
governmeht agencies.
· Identified and resolved employee conflicts, improved labor efficiencies, shortened product development cycle
and improved employee moral
· Managed cash flow and financial ouogers. Contracted with suppliers for improved service and accounting
· Achieved revenue status and orchestrated sale of corporation
Warehouse Management, Hon Industries. Muscatine. IA. 6 years
Direct loading of trucks and trains from Narehouse for national distribution. Managed warehouse inventory and
order Mfllfment. Streamlined flow patterns for more efficient special warehouse use.
US Army, 4 years
· Infantry Logistics
· Transportation DeoartmenI
· Responsible for movement of men and materials to designated locations
ADVANCED EDUCATION
grewmaster Certification, American Brewers Guild. Woodland. California. 1997
610 Fenelon Place
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Phone & Fax (563) 588-2333
mwkemper~mchsi.com
Production · Engineering · Education · Nanagement
· Manufacturing and Facility Engineer
· Head Brewer/Brewmaster
· Plant start-up
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
· Public Speaker
· Educator
· quality Control
A Company strateqist and siqnificant contributor towards growth, knowledge, and success
A Crisis manaqer bringing organizational aha analytical skills, common sense, and a logical decision making process
to solving sensitive, time-critical prootems
A very positive company spokesperson developing and communicating key messages to multiple audiences including
employees, media, customers, and investors
A proven team member and leader with highly developed analytical, organizational, communication, and strategic
planning skills
Independent Engineering Contractor and Educator
1996-Present
Sierra Madre Brewing. Monterrey (a city of 4 miliionL Mexico's first brewDub ($2.5M project)
· MultiF e contracts (4}. orovidinq expertise in engineenng of equipment and brewery procedures, building design
and ]ajout. star[-uD assistance, laboratory and (lC standardization, ongoing proouction and brewery expansion
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Primary liaison for company dealing with vendors and local contractors. Virtually no one in Monterrey
understood brewery operations and few spoke English.
Formulated and produced 17 different beers for on-site and off-site consumption. Hot weather and customer
requests cieady indicated a preference for highly refined lager beer. Success of first facitity resulted in
construction of second brewery with approximately four times capacity of the first brewerj.
TAPS, lstanbuL Turkey, Turkey's first brewpub
Same as Sierra Madre aoove for technical and ooerational input. Second %ciiity is now )n Dlannin§ due to
positive sales and consumer receotion (50-100% over projections).
American Brewers Guild Instructor certified as post secondary instructor in Food Sciences and Technoloqy by the
state of California
· Brewery Enqineerinq nstructor. Subiec~s taught included engineering prtndpies, thermodynamics, fluid
dynamics, filtration, envlronmemal issues, as well as many others. Engineerinc~ is generally recognized as the
most di~cult subiect for brewers.
· Lectures were comoresseo into intensive one or ~vo wee~; sessions with 3 hour presentations every day. Class
sizes ranged from 20-25 particioanm.
Instructor for certificate programs mrough Intemet Distance Learninq.
Provided consulting on 5 additional brewDubs and 2 breweries in Utah., Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Hawaii
Technical Committee member (3 Demon committee) for the Institute for Brewing Studies. Boulder, CO
Determined speakers and technical subiect matter for national conference. The National Craft Brewers
Convention is now the [arges~ orewer's conference in the world with attendance u ) to 3.000 peopie.
· Designated. scheduled and consulted with speakers on drafts and presentations.
Willamette Valley Brewing, Inc,
1994-1996
CorDorate Brewmaster
· Directed operations at 4 different craft breweries in Oregon. Washington. California, and Colorado.
· Selected. trained, and supemsed brewing staffs ranging from 3 to 20.
· Manaqed enoineednq and start up for. 3 different breweries. Projects ranged from $1 '4M to $5M.
· On call 24-hours for technical assistance and emergency response
· So[dy responsible for brewery inout on corporate cost planning, scheduling, vendor tiaison, equipment and
facility engineering and design, expansion and strateqic ptanninq.
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Independent Contractor
1989-1994
Directed and supervised start up and operations for seven different breweries on the east coast. These
breweries included Dock Street, Philadelphia; Capitol City, Washington D.C.: Mill Citj~. Lowell. Ma: Red Belt
Philadelphia; Weeping Radish, Durham and Mantec N.C.: and Fest House. Virginia Beach. Lesser work was
performed at several other breweries as well.
Duties included staffing, training, establishing work rules and performance standards recipe formulation.
engineering of equipment and brewing processes, preventative maintenance ano troubleshooting, participating
in development and expansion options and managing clay to oay operanons.
Kemper Brewing Co, producer of Thomas Kemper products
198 .~-1989
Founder and President
· Pioneered one of the original craft breweries in the Untied States with less than $50.000 initial funding
· Managed growth of over 50% every year
· Created and engineered the first quart sized bottled grodud in the microbrewing industry
· Established first accelerated yeast maintenance and propagation program in a microbrewery setting
· Developed production system integrating nitrogen to ennance groduct flavor, efficiency and budgeting
Technical Assistance Team (TAT)
1978-1984
· Provided technical consuitinq to the federal EPA in support of Superfund. Emergency Response aha Clean Water
Aa programs. Contract managed by Ecology & Environment. inc. 1978-1981), and Roy F. Weston. Inc. I1981-
~984)
· Inspected over 500 facilities in the Pacific Northwest. including Alaska. for regulator) compliance
· Responded to approximately 50 oil and chemical emergency release incidents
· · Worked on some of the first Superfund sites including Love Canal. Missouri dioxin, and Western Processing
· Taught and participated in Hazardous Material Training seminars for EPA, governmental agencles, etc.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL AFFIUATIONS
· B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
· Brewing Microbiology and Microscopy, Siebel institute of Technology, Chicago, Ill.
· Masterbrewers Program in Brewing Science and Brewery Engineering, Univ. of California, Davis, Calif.
· Institute for Brewing Studies member
· institute of Brewing, London, England, Associate Member by Examination (A.M.E.)
· Master Brewers Association of the Americas, Active member
6I 0 Fenelon Place
Dubuoue. IA 52001
563-588-2333
mwkemper~hotmaLcom
A dynamic Manager providing marketing, organizatior and sales with creative energy.
SUMMARY OF qUALIF1C~llONS
· Accomplished Verbal and Written Communicator with Marketing, Coordinating, Promoting and Public
Relations NetworkJng Skills
· Excellent at Research. Development, Analysis Forecasting, Managemenz. ant Team Building
· Experienced in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel. Access. etc), Jntemet proficient, familiari~ with HTML.
~hotoshop and Publisher
Manager of Operations, Artech Inc, 1999-2002
Manage and Monitor fine art handling crews ano managers for multi million dollar art projects
Facilitate communications between aoministration and crew. Estimate project budgets and needs
Develop and implement strategic communications and outreach strategies including costs. -esufts. client billing,
scheduling and service issues. Design, edit and Drool marketing/advertising, letters, newsletters website design
Public Relations/Networking conzact for museums (national/international), private collectors, galleries, and
businesses
· Consult with owners in budgetary considerations, ana:ysis, ano forecasting.
· Develop systems for better time efficiency, workflow and facility organization through change management
policies, employee involvement programs and support material.~ interview and hire crew
Freelance Editor/English Soecialist, Monterrey, N.L, Mexico, 1998-Dresen[
Public relations representative for the MARCC. one of the largest Modem Art Museums in Latin America
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Proje~ Editor/Proofreader for bilingual website company Megagraphics A Wrote copy and transformed translation into website texts
A Examined websites for technical problems, visual appeal and flow
A Worked on multiple projects, registered sites on search engines, wrote descriptions and metatags
· Style Editor for World Class Translators
A Write and edit materials for websites, advertising for large international companies, political speeches,
human resources, medical clinics, education and government documents
· Workshop leader and speaker for bilingual teachers and annual translator's conference, taught English
Marketing, Northern Lights Expeditions, t 997
· Maintained and updated company's website at www.seakayaking.com and produced promotional video
· Liaison with printers, co-wrote, edited and proofed marketing materials and 78 page field handbooks
· Created materials used by crews for organizing work in the field and tour evaiuations
Project Manager, Cara-Mia Associates, 1993-96
· Ensured outstanding international saies and service for 250 medical and aesthetic customer accounts
· Assisted in direction of budget/sates to create a growth of 250% in a 3-year period
· Organized and managed regional training programs and international exhibits and events
· Consulted/negotiated with corporate management for promotions, contracts, and marketing events
· Created and wrote educational and promotional materials to coach and develop international accounts
Director of Children's Services, Swarthmore Public Library, 1990-93
Responsible for collection develooment, ordering and cataloging materials increasing circulation the first year by
15%
· Planned, directeo and Ied children's programs and events increasing registrations by 25%
· Motivated and insoired library professionals while a member of the countywide advertising campaign
· Interfaced with volunteers and community ~qembers to provide environment for effective teamwork
· Impetus for the Children's Fund to unoe~rite children's programming
· 3evelopeo educational and promotional (including news releases and interest articles, materials
Directod Owner, Thomas Kemper Brewing Company, 5 years
Created one of the first Micro Breweries ~smalI craft brewery) in the United States
· Public Relations to newspapers, government agencies. TV. radio, and interest groups
· Co-directed capital campaign to raise start up funds for operations, with sales increasing by 50% each year.
budget management. Forecast future costs, products ano oeve~opment
· Wrote business proposals and plans, ouar[eny newsie~ers, and promotional materials (news releases,
educational information, e~c)
Developeo and directed one of the first orewpubs in a microbrewery in the nation. Served over 2G,O00
customers a year
Realized profitable cash flow exceedinc, original projections by 300%
· Organized. directed ano marketed a culturall~ diverse calendar of events and educational tours
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Director/Owner, Therma Window Wear
Co-founded and directed an energy efficient window treatment company winning 2 separate DOE grants
· Director'Teacher for Children ano Adults. Nationwide. over 20 years
· Non-Profit Groups including Schools and Colleges, Recreation Centers. YWCA
· Directed programs and taught creative dance, creative dramatics, dance, yoga, integrated arts after school
programs, and children's summer programs
BOARD OF DIRECTOR Mi:) VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Recording Secretary, Board of Directors. Artech Inc. Seattle. WA
Member. Board of Directors. Chuckanut Communit~ Fire Association. Bellingharr WA
Recording Secretary, Board of Directors. Ann Vashon Modern Dance Company, Philadelphia. PA
Secretary/Treasurer. Board of Directors. Thomas Kemper Brewing Company, Poulsbo. WA
Children's Section Director. University Street Fair. SeaRle. WA
Volunteer Marketing Director. Kidstown, Bellingham. WA
ADVANCED EDUCATIOI~
Dance Certificate {BFA eouivalent) - NaroDa University, Boulder. Colorado
Genera~ Humanities - Sir George Williams University, Montreal, Canada
Seminars in Grant Wr'r~ing, Information Research. Art History, Art Aesthetics. Drawing and Painting, Cultural Diversity
Attorney at Law
1400 University Ave.. Suite D
Dubuque. IA 52001
(5631 557-t611
tbenkels~rothandhenKels.¢om
EDUEATION
1966-1970 - Loras College, Dubuque, iowa
· Major- Histor7
· Minor - Philosophy/Theology
1970-1973 - Drake University, Des Moines, ~owa
· _uris Doctorate Degree
PROFESSIONAL ACtIViTIES
AUto.ed to Pract/ce Se~ore:
Ail Iowa ~tate courts
United States Tax Court
· Federal District Court for the Northern District. iowa
· Federal District Court for the Southern District. Iowa
PROFESSIONAL OR6ANI7.ATIONS
Advanced Bankruptcy Seminar - Board of Director
· American Bar Institute
· Iowa State Bar Association
· Dubuque County Bar Association
· Dubuque County Compensation Board
Commerdal Law League
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PERSONAL ACTIVITIES
Dubuque Museum of Arts Council- Past President/Current Member
Dubuque Fine Arts Society - Past President
My professional career has been involved in business development and business restructuring activities. I have been
involved in the development and implementation of numerous business corporations including incorporation of
construction businesses and restaurant businesses.
My experience includes, prior ownership in a restaurant and im ~ort business, ownership in antioue ano coffee shop, and
real estate develooment.
I have aisc been involved in the restoration of five houses in the Dubuoue area.
Finance/Ooerations/Management Consultant
Cost Control 'Menu Planning Specialist
EDUCATIONAL & OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES
· MBA in Finance from Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester. NY. 1982
· Bachelor of Science. Economics and Hotel and Tourist industries Management. from Rochester Institute of
Technology, Rochester, NY. 1980
· Associates Degree in Food Science from Rochester Institute of Technology, 1978
Minor Degrees in Marketing and Statistics from RIT. 1980
PROFESSIONAL STATUS
Principal Whitman Lane Associates
Vice President ]CF Consultin9 Group
Principal Yui Design and Hospitality Management
· Associate Yui+Btoch Design
OUTLINE OF PAST WORK
Cini LKtle International. Potomac MD
· Senior Management consultant at the largest the industry. Specializing in Concept Development. financial aha
market feasibility studies, creation of econometric models for forecasting, financial analysis, creation and
implementation of operational procedures and control systems, pre-openinc~ and opening training and
assistance, menu development, design.
Hospitality Management Inc., Washington DC
· Princioal for hotel management and restaurant development firm. Managing partner responsible for four
seasonal luxury resort properties totaling 250 rooms in southern Maine. Also responsible for deveJooment of a
t 50 seat seafood grill on site at one hotel prope~.
Yui Design. Takoma Park. MD
~stabtished in 1988 as a hospitality design and consulting firm offering compJeie develooment and
management expertise including turnKe) projects. Responsible for developing two restaurants operated by
Hosoitality Management in Washington DC.
Yui BJochgesign. New York City and Washington DC
· Associate soecializing in management consulting, concept development, menu development, feasibility studies
and overall project development.
JCF Consulting Group, Washington DC
· Vice President of Management Services group specializing in concept development, menu devetoomem.
feasibility studies, Request for Proposal solicitations and overall pro]ea development.
Whitman Lane Associates
· Management consulting and design firm soecializing in the hospitality industry,.offering comptete development.
management and marketing expertise including turnkey ~rojec~s.
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PAST WORKING/LIVING LOCATIONS & TRAVEL
· Maddd: Spain ~
· Lebanon: Beirut
· Trinidad: Jamaica
· Japan: Tokyo
· Toronto: Canada
· New York, Washington, DC, Baltimore, Atlantic dry, Boston, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Chicago, Los Angeles, Orlando,
VVilmington, Syracuse, Milwaukee, Newark, Burbank, Pittsburgh, Nashville, Atlanta, Houston, San Francisco.
Uved in:
· Boston, MA 17 years
· Rochester, NY 5 years
· Los Angeles, CA t year
· WestporL CT 3 years
Washington DC 6 years
Kennebunk, ME 14 years
Travel United Kingdom. France. Germany, Russia. Switzertanc Spain. Holland. Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, St Maarten,
Aruba. St Kitts. Bermuda.
PUBUCATIONS & AWARDS
· Nationa/ Restaurant Association Gold kledalfor menu design and creativitj, Chicago, 1980
· Cover feature: Kour cost structure and how/t afFeoZsprof/tabi/ity, Nations Restaurant News. 1987
The SmarZ-Stad P/an; [/'ps for your brewpub feas/b///O/ stud~, Brewpub Magazine, August 1997
Create An Early Warn~nE System, Brewpub Magazine. March 1998
· Prepare for Rflanc/a/Succem. Brewpub Magazine, April 1998
Facility Design/Graphic Design
Kitchen Design Specialist
EDUCATIONAL & OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES
· Bachetor of Science from Comell University, ithaca NY. 1979
· 1974-1976 Schoot of Architecture
· 1977~1979 School of Hotet Administration
· Interior design courses at Comell University, School of Human Ecology
· School of Hotel Administration senior thesis on "Mobile commercial kitchens" to facilitate major hotel
renovations.
PROFESSIONAL STATUS
· Principal Yui Bloch Design, established 1989
· Principal Yui Design and Whitman Lane Associates
Food service consuKant since 1980
OUTLINE OF PAST WORK
· Jasmine's Ltd., Ithaca NY. Partner of an executive catering company for one year.
· Mugsy's Cafe, ithaca NY. American cuisine, 1 ;~0 seats. Genera[ Manager and chef for one year.
· Cini Little International, Potomac MD. Senior designer and consultant at the largest hospitality consultant firm in
the industry. Responsible for getting and executing projects in the hotel, restaurant, fast food, institutional, dub,
and government sectors of the industry. Specialty in concept development, kitchen design, space planning,
financial analysis, and overall project development.
· Hospitality Management Inc., Washington DC. Principal for hotel management and restaurant devefopment firm.
General manager responsible for four seasonal resort properties totaling 250 'ooms in southern Maine. Two
years. Also resoonsibJe for development of a 150 seat seafood grill restaurant on one of the hotel sites.
- Yui Design. Takoma ~ark MD. Established in 1988 as a hospitality design and consulting firm offering
complete development ano management expertise including turn-key projects. Responsible for developing two
restaurants ooerated by Hospitality Management in Washington DC.
· Yui Bioch Design, Washington DC & New York City. Established in 1989 formalizing the extensive collaboration
De~een Yui Design and Richard Bioch Architects. ]imi Yui and Richarc Bloch have worked together as a team
on numerous projects in the US and in Japan over the last ten years.
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PAST WORKING/LIVING LOCATIONS AND TRAVEL
· lapan: Tokyo
· Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur
· Mexico: Mexico City
· Venezuela: Caracas
· Colombia: Bogota
· Lebanon: Beirut
· Cyprus
· USA: New York, Washington DC, Baltimoie, Atlantic City, Newark, Ogunquit (ME), Cincinnati, Wilmington, Chicago,
Los Angetes, Santa Rosa.
Uved in:
· Tokyo, Japan. 17 years
· St. Louis, MO. 3 years
· Ithaca, NY. 6 years
· Washington DC. 14 years
TRAVEL
lapan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thaiiand, Russia, Singapore, United Kingdom, Canada, LISA, Jamaica, Puerto Rico,
Bermuda.
PERSONAL
· Raised in a family restaurant business in Tokyo,
· Married in Washington DC 1989. Two children.
· Language: Bilingual: English/]apanese. Understand basic Spanish.
· Home and office in Takoma Park, Maryland, a progressive suburb of Washington DC.
· Affiliation: Comell Society of Hotelmen, Smithsonian Institute, and the Japan Society of Washington DC.
· Averagetwo trips]year to Japan.
· Address in Tokyo: 4-34-3 Moto Azabu, Minato-ku, adjacent to the Chinese embassy.
935 Wailing Court
Davenoort. Iowa 52803
btynn@saunix.sau.eou
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Office: 563-333-~38
Home: 563-326-3746
PROFILE
Finance. economics, environmental regulation, consulting
Exoertise in applied economics, finance and environmental regulation. Provide consulting services for businesses in
the start up an(] expansion phase. Expertise in working with sram] businesses.
Background is in teaching and developing innovative programs. Have worked with student teams to develop training
ano education programs for businesses. Have worked with local professionals to establish a orofesslonal
organization. Espeda]l~ gooo at analyzing economic data ano information and analyzing financial structures of
companies.
I am seeking a new opportunity to apply the knowledge I have acouired over the years tc real business situations.
EXPERIENCE
St. Ambrose University Davenport, Iowa
Associate Professor of Economics and Finance. Teaching in the MBA orogram. 1995 to present.
Teach courses in financial management, macroeconomics (graduate), managerial economics, environmental
economics, small business management and entrepreneurship. Charged with oeveloping and directing a new and
innovative program in environmental management. The program combines ousJness and science in the same degree
program, ano is one of only 10 in the United States. The National Association of Environmental Hanagers nas
recognized it as one of the top programs in the US. Durim; this time I also ~rovided consulting services to new
businesses through the Veteran's Administration and the Institute for Social and Economic Develooment. Also
improve(] skills in the computer area I~y integrating 'note use of comouters into the courses. Th[s inc uoe(] use of
excel spreadsheet and power point presentations.
Additional contributions:
· Complete~ a stuay on the oemand for an international exchange program
· Served on the admissions committee for the DBA program.
· Served on the Faculty Development Committee for two years.
· Involved in a research project with EPA on measuring thc costs and benefits of their new ×L project.
· Undertook a study on the air qualit~ problem in the Quad City area with empnas~s on me ozone ~eve~s
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Wrote a book on "Business Plans for the New and Small Business"
Currently working with the BFState Planning Commission on the air quality task force.
Providing information to the Bettendorf planning committee,
Presented a paper at the National Association of Environmental Professionals conference on "The XL Proiect;
the Future of Envitonmentai Regulation."
Founded the Quad City Sodety of Environmental Professionals
Chaired the Academic Centers of Excellence committee for me National Association of Environmental
Professionals.
Presented talk on "Computer Applications in the Environmenta Field."
Presented talk on "The Current Status of the LIS Economy."
Presented a talk on "The Importance of Communication in Environmental Management."
Completed several market feasibility studies for the Veteran's Administration.
Attended an education summit sponsored by the National Association of Environmental Managers.
Attended the Herbert v. Prochnow School of Banking.
Attended the Midwest Economics Association conference and server as a discussant.
Attended the Environmental Careers Organization Conference.
Served'as an expert witness in a-small business ~egal case.
Associate Professor of Business, Teikyo Harycrest University
~ 987 to 1994
Taught a wide variety of undergraduate courses including principles of economics, money and banking, oubtic
finance, regulation, statistics, international trade, credit management, consumer behavior, and business ethics.
Worked with the department to study and revise the business curriculum. WorKed to deveJo, ~ a stuoent grouc that
presented workshops to local businesses on international topics. Developed the environmental management major,
the finance major, and the international business major.
Additional contributions:
· Organized the International Business Organization
· Worked as a faculty associate in the Development office.
· Developed internships for students.
· Organized programs that brought representatives from Switzerland. ]aoan. and Russia to campus to soeak.
· Organized a conference on "A Partnership Be~een Business and Eaucation."
· Served on the Academic Policies and Practices Committee
· Served on the Map]crest International Cultures Association Committee.
· Served on the Athletic Board.
· Served on the Graduate CoundL
· Served on the North Central Study Committee.
· Wrote the business plan for the ice skating fink in Davenport.
· Worked as a consultant for the iocai SBDC.
· Served as a board member and consultant for Triple I (Inventors, Innovators, and ideas)
· Taught a first time home buyers course for the City of Davenport
· Served on the Small Business Council for the Davenport Chamber of Commerce.
· School representative to the Northwest Business Association and served on the board of directors
Assistant Professor of Economics, Eastern Illinois University
1982 to 1987
Taught a variety of courses including principles of economics, graduate macroeconomics, regulation, international
economics and government policy. Completely revised the regulation course. Served on various committees, and
worked on dissertation, involved in numerous community activities including the arts coundi and the chamber of
commerce.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
· Co-owner, Lynn Enterprises, Champaign, Illinois
· Co-owner, Coffee, Tea, Etc., Charleston, Illinois
· Owner, Strategic Information Services, Davenport, iowa
· Owner, PhoneCard Dynamics, Davenport, Iowa
· Assistant Manager, 7-11 Convenience Store, Kansas City, Missouri
· Salesman, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Kansas City, Missouri
· Quality control chemist, Breddo Foods, Kansas City, Kansas
· Vista Volunteer, Human Resources Corporation, Kansas City, Missouri
EDUCATION
Ph.D., economics, University of Illinois
M.A., economics, University of Missouri at Kansas City
B.A., chemistry, Blackburn College
PUBLICATIONS
"A Comparison of Automobile insurance Premium Savings Under Selected Policy Regimes: A Simulation Model"
"Business Plans for the New and Small Business"
"The XL Project: The Future of Environmental Regular on (co-autho)
"The Impact of Regulation on the cost of Housing in the Quad City Area" (co-author)
MEMBERSHIPS
Quad City Society of Environmental Professionals
National Association of Environmental Professionais
Midwest Economics Association
Structural Engineer
tlW ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS, P.C.
4155 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52002
563-556-£464 ext. t 19
~baimer~iiwengr.com
EXPERIENCE
Manager of independent architectura and consulting structural engineering projects in commercial, office,
government, institutional, religious, aha educational buildings.
Areas of expertise include architectural and structural design, planning studies, cost estimates, pans ana
specifications, and administration of construction.
LICENSURE
· Professional Engineer
Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota. South Dakota
· Structural Engineer
illinois
· L censed Architect
Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota. South Dakota
EDUCATION
iowa State University
Bachdor of Arts in Architecture
Master of Science in Structural Engineering
Baranski Humbert Associates
PrindpaI
BACKGROUND
Jim Baranski has 20 years of design experience in architecture. Prior to founding his own architectural prac~me in
1991 in Galena, lim was a proiect designer for the Chicago based firms. The Austir Co. and Moretta and Sheehy
Architects.
Jim's design philosophy is rooted in the belief that each proiecz nas a umque sotution reachable through the
integration of client goals, site characteristics, functional reouiremems ano proiec~ budget, lira's sensitivity to and
interaction with each client allows him to consistently craft design solutions to meet all his clients objectives. Recent
proiects as design principal inoude a mixed use townhouse, hotel ano retail deveiopment in Lake Havasu Cib~ AZ
and a 50 unit condominium Droiect also in Lake Hav~su Cit~.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois-Urbana
Bachelor of Science, Architecture 1985
University of Illinois-Chicago
Engineering Studies, 1983
REGISTRATION
Archite~: 1990, Illinois, Wisconsin.. 2Mzona
AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Architects
AWARDS
Silver Key Award, Chicago Home BuilOers Association
Peoples Choice Award, 1988 ChicagoJand Parade of Homes
Edward C. Earl Prize, 1985 University of illinois
Baranski Humbert Associates
Pfincipa
BACKGROUND
Bob Humoert nas 30 years of experience in architecture, intedor design ano corporate facility management, He has
served as designer ano projeCt manager, as weti as DnndoaFin-charge of a wide variety of corporate, commercial
and institutional projeCts. During his affiliation with First Chicago Corporation, he managea the design and
construCtion process for an average of 30 projects annualJ~ for the financial institution's various occupancies in four
million square feet worldwide.
Coming from Perkins & Will where he was a Principal and a Director of Ooerations, Bob ioined Jim Baransk] to form
BaransK] Humbert Associates A strong leader and motivator, Bob builds client and team confidence by making
morouchness and enthusiasm high priorities. His unique perspeCtive gained from working on both the professional
and th~ client sides of the architectural design process, enhances his ability to understano and communicate client
objectives.
EDUCATION
University of Michigan
Master of Architecture 1973
Bachelor of Science. ~972
REGISTRATION
ArchiteCt: 1977 Illinois, Michigan, Ohio,
iowa. Kentucky, ~innesota. Arizona
NCARB Certified
AFFILIATIONS
Americar Jnst~ute of ArchiteCts
National Trust for Historic Preservation - Former Member
Professional Services Management Association - Former Member
Big Jeff's Copper Kettle, 2987 Jackson. Dubuque. Created and manage 100 seat family style restaurant, employs 15.
Sole ownership by ]eft Honroe. Opened ]anuary 7.2002 and currentiy operating at $250,000 oer year.
KETT
Eastern Iowa Tire Recyclers, Nicols, IA. privately held Jeff Honroe company. Tire recycling servidng private aha state
businesses. Openeo in January 1994, sold two years ~aer. Recycled 2 million tires per year for gas stations, tire
dealers, state environmenta~ agendes. Business soic~ to INA Tires, Davenport, IA in ]anua~ 1997,
Brewery Sales and Installations for Pub Brewing Company, Rt. 17 N., Mahwah, NJ, 07430 (201) 512-0387
· lO0-Barrel System for Cerveceria Contininental, Ruax De Novembro Pracaerdtlo, Luz Centro Blu, Sta. Catarina,
Brazi~ CEP 8901 O. $2 million Brewery currently operating. Opened January 1998
· 200-Barrel System for China Tobacco imports & Exports, owned by Heilongjian Corporation, t81 Xuanhua St.,
Harbin. PR China PC 150001. $4.5 million Brewery currentt~ operating. Ooened October 1999
150-Barre System for QSC "EFES Karaganda Brewing", 75 6ogol Str.. Karaganda. 470046. Republic of
Kazakhstan. $3 million Brewery currently operating. Opened September 2000
15-Barrel System for Uooer Mississippi Brewing Company, 132 6t~ Ave S.. Clinton, IA 52732. $23C 000 BreweD
currently operating. Opened February 2000
Sierra Hadre Brewing Vascancetos Avenue, Honterrey, %xico--~Completed Aorit 1998. Engineering/brewing
contractor for brewingJownershk company. Ne~ construction for brewery aha restaurant. Completed value of project
$2 million. Total construction time approximately six months. Approximately 10.000 sq. ft, totaI area on mree floors.
Business owned and operated by Sierra Hadre Brewing Company. Contac[ and references included separately.
Sierra Nadre Brewing, Galerias, l'4onterrey, Hexko~Comoteted lan. 2001. Engineering/brewing contractor for
brewing, ownership company. New construction for brewery and restaurant. Complemd value o4 project $3.5 miltion.
Total construction time aooroximately one year. A~proximately t 5.000 sq. ft. total area on three floors. Business
owned and ooerated by Sierra Madre Brewing Company. Contact ana references included separately.
TAPS Brewing and Restaurant Istanbut, Turkey
Completed February 2002. Engineering/brewing
contractor for brewing/ownership .company. Conversion
of existing historical building to brewer~ and restaurant.
Completed value of project $2 million. Total
construction for brewery and restaurant approximately
one year. Approximateiy 10,000 sq. ft. total area on
four floors. Business owned and operated by Istanbul
Gida Turizm, inc., a Turkish company. Contact and
reference~ included separately.
Firehouse Restaurant and Brewing Company, Illinois Ave., Morris, IIlinois~ompleted March 2000. Brewing
engineer for brewing/ownership company. Conversion of fire station to brewe~ and restaurant. Completed value of
project $i miItion: Total construction time approximately one year. Approximately 8,000 sq. ft. totai area on two
floors. Business owned and .operated by Landmark Equities, Inc. (Wayne McFariand Ir. Pres.). Contact and
references included separately.
FIREHOUSE BRE~IN6 COMPANY, MORRIS, IL
Front and back-of-the-house design, coordination ot microbrewery equipment, graphic and tabletop design and
turn~e~ services for this 200+ seat brewpub.
LON6 VALLEY BREWPUB, LONG VALLEY, NJ
Front and back-of-the-house design, cooroination of microbrewe~ equipment., graphic ano tabtetoo design for the
first brewpub in New Jersey. The 200-seat facility is located in a restoreo historic stone barn.
PIONEER DEVELOPMENT CORP., ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
Masterplanning for city-designated entertainment district and Concept Study for primary building of that district.
Worked in conjunction with the City of Rochester. NY to provide maszer planning for the High Falls District
entertainment district.
UPPER HANHATTAN EMPOWERMENT ZONE. NEW YORK, NY
Provided consulting services to reszaurants located in Uooer Manhattan. Services included start-uF assistance and
assisting existing restaurateurs with operations exoans[on ant improvement. Projects included historic sites such as
the Lenox Lounge and Mintons Playhouse.
LENOX LOUNGE, NEW YORK CITY
3usiness planning, architectural design and turnkey services for the restoration and expansion of this famous
~tarlem jazz ctuo.
BRICKI'OWN BILLIARD, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Master plan. front and oack-of-the-house design for a billiard hall/bar located above the existin~ orewoub. Master
[}lan includes olanning of three other adjacent buildings for future development.
WINDY CITY, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Turnkey project from conceot development mrougn construction of a micro-brewery/pub featuring pizza, pasta, ano
simple American fare. Soor~.~ theme through high tech video displays.
OLD IOWNE IAVERN & BREWING CO,, 6AITHERSBUR6 MD
Turnkey project from feasibility/financial anaiysis and menu planning through design an(: construction of the area's
first brew pur 250 seats on three levels.
TIMES SQUARE BR~ERY, NEW YORK CffY
Concept oeve~opment and design of a modern oownto~vn Drewoub ano restaurant in the heart of New York's tourism
Mecca Times SQuare.
BRIDGEPORT REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL ENTE~AINMENT DISTRICT, BRIDGEPORT, CT
Masterplanning for an entertainment oistrict in coniuct~on with the development of new minorleague baseball
stadium and 10,000 seat indoor stadium. Studl/included the rewe~v of the city and determination of the best use of
several proposec sites within the selected area. This work also includes the marketing and complete development of
these sites as restaurants anc entertainment venues.
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US~A NA~O~AL'~N~S C~N~R, &~UR ASH~ S~ADIU~, N~ YORK. NY
Turnkey project to Devetoo ~nree restaurant facilities within the new Arthur Ashe Stadium. nome of the United States
Open.
MUSTANG JACKS, NEW YORK, NY
Turnkey project to develop a new restaurant concept for a multi unit restaurant company with units loca~e~ near the
Madison Square Garden in New York.
SUPERFISH RESTAURANT SCOt-rSDALE, AZ
Turnkey project from concept refinement through design
seafood restaurant,
ano construction of a prototype 200- seat. =reestanding
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Dubuque, Iowa
The National MississippiRiver Museum and Aquarium has been a dream of visionaries within the Dubuque County
Historical Society for over a decade, In 1997 the Society sought proposals from specialty architectural firms and
ultimately selected EHDD of San Francisco, California. fiW was retained by EHDD to provide consulting structural and
civil engineering services to the project shortly thereafter.
Over the course of the ensuing years the project concept, composition, and approach evolved until the owner
approved a final design and budget in the spring of 2001. The project includes a ribbed mat foundation system,
heavy timber superstructure, and five major aquaria with up to 30,O00-gallon capacities. Bids for the projegt were
received in June of 2001 and the project is currently under construction with completion anticipated in the summer
of 2003.
The project is located immediately adjacent to the
Northwest side of the Ice Harbor on the Dubuque
Fourth Street Peninsula. The project will be a
publicly accessible museum fadlity owned by the
Dubuque County Historical Sodety and is financed
primarily through public and private grants from a
variety of sources. The facility will be approximately
60,000 square feet with a MI basement, two
, occupied ievets, and a mechanical mezzanine. Final
construction costs are not avaitabfe.
Emmaus Bible College
Dubuque, Iowa
IIW Engineers & Surveyors, P.C. provided full design services for this 5-story, approximaely
70,000 square foot multipurpose facility. The building program ~nciuded dormitories.
administrative offices, warehousing, ,namtenance SnODS. classrooms, exercise, and
recreational spaces. One unique aspect of this project was the imoiementation of a ClOSed
loop geothermal heating a cooling system for the entire facility. The building faces Chaney
Road on the West side of the Emmaus Bible College Campus a 2570 Asbur] Road. Dubuque,
iowa.
The construction cost of the project and lending agency are withhetd at the owner's request.
The completion of the interior work on the dormitory levels is being imptemenzea over a series
of phases, however, the first and most significant phase was completed in approximately one
year concluding in February of 2001.
ge[ore
Opening Doors Renovation This project consisted of renovating an 1872.
three story brick ano wooo frame building. Significant design issues
included handicapped accessibility, ire safety, energy efficiency, ano
structural deficiencies.
The Owner. Opening Doors. a non-orofit, interdenominational
organization, approached IIW Engineers & Surveyors, P.C. to 'emodel an
existing unaer-utilized convent. The aaaotive reuse of the building
includes transient housing and educationa facilities for approximately £0
disoJaceo women and their children. Opening Doors continues to operate
tne facilit) successfully in this capacity. The project was financed through
orivate charitable donations, including a ma[or grant from me Federa
Home Loan Bank. ano the finaI cost of me projea is withheld at me
Owner's reouest.
IIW met with regulatory officials, prepared preliminary conceptual designs
and cost estimates, assisted with fundraising, deveiopeo construction
documents and implemented the projed with a construction manager
retained Dy the owner. The project required a construction oeriod of
aooroximately l 0 months condudinc~ with an oDen hOUSe in September of
2000.
AftEr
Guttenberg Municipal Building 1997 Renovation
City of Guttenberg, Guttenberg, iowa
This project was the second phase of a two-phase renovation of the 1939 WPA era Guttenberg Municipal Building.
The first phase focused on an elevator addition and three-phase power upgrade to the building.
This phase of the project included heating, ventilation and
air conditioning improvements, electrical distribution and
lighting improvements, computer network wiring, window
and exterior door replacement, interior remodeling for
new councii chambers and improved city offices,
acoustical treatments, restoration of oak parquet flooring
in primary areas, and cleaning and tuck pointing of the
exterior masonry envelope of this building.
Upper Floor
Main Floor
Basement
The building is owned and occupied by the City of
6uttenberg and houses the administrative and police
offices of the City as well as community kitchen, dining,
and ballroom facilities. It is located in downtown
Guttenberg, Iowa, just one block from the Mississippi
River. The project was financed by revenue from the
Municipal Utility. This Phase of the project required a
nine-month construction period concluding in
September of 1998.
Shot Tower Site Assessment
Dubuque, Iowa
IIW was retained by the City of Dubudue to perform a structural assessmem of the Dubuque Shot Tower located at
[ne East end of the Fourth Street extension in Dubuque. iowa immediately adjacent to the 1'4ississipp' Riverfront. The
structure is a historical artifact dating from 1856 that originall~ served as a lead shot manuff,~cturing facility with
suBse(]uent use as a fire lookout tower for the adjacent lumber yards. With the exceotion of a restoration effort in
1960. the structure has been largely abandoned and Jnused since it was gutted by fire in 1911. ~ nas oeen owned
by the Cit) of Dubuque slnce 192t.
Over the course of our investigation the City
requested that we include in our study concepts
for incorporating it into the developing Rivet'walk
recreational trail system with associated cost
estimates. The end-use of the tower is currently
envisioned as an observation p~afform accessed
via the Riverwalk IIW qas assisted me City By
providing information for them to write grants to
fund the ~roposeo worK. A grant is currently
pending mai would fund a $50C 000 restoration
and development projec[.
Hain Street Restoration - Oster Famil'y Limited Partnership, Cedar Falls, iowa
3esign studies for restoration ano renovation of six buildings on Main Street.
Grace Episcopal Church - Galena. Illinois
Restoration of early ' 800's stone church and grounos.
Elizabeth State Bank - Elizabeth. Illinois
Restoration of 1909 bank building facade and storefront.
Fox Mill Landing Lofts - YorkviIle, Illinois
Design and documen[aion of a four unit loft restoration of an existing industrial building.
Huntley Tech Center - Huntley, Illinois
Renovation of 30.000 s.f. industrial building into recreation center, offices and warehouses.
Winter Residence - Galena. Illinois
Restoration of 1840% duplex residence :n Galena historic district.
Westminster Presbyterian Church - Galena. Ilinois
Detailed analysis of existing material, historic ;hotograDns and documents for new stee
original design.
structure based on
206 N. Main Street Building - Main Street Fine Books. Galena. Illinois
Exterior restoration and facaoe s~abilization and interior renovation of 4.000 s.f. 3-level book store.
Crowson/Biesman House - Galena. Illinois
Detailed documentation and analysis for reconstruction of ~orch for house on the National Register of Historic
Places.
128 - 142 Main Street - Warren. Illinois
Seven store fronts tocateo on Main Street linked to each other and consisting of approximately 61 000 s.f. Lower
level, street teve~ and one half of tne seconc floor were designaeo as retail. The balance of the second floor a~us
the third floor are designed as dderly housing ser~eo Dy an elevator. The residential Dortion was made UP of nine
efficiency aDartments and four one-bedroom apartments.
Commerce Street Building - Mineral Point. Wisconsin
21.000 s. f.mill structure, conver~ed to retail center and hotel. This project is in the final stages of documentation for
construction. Buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Ralph Eibert Pub Brewing Company
I85 Rt. t7 North
Mahwak. NJ 07430
201-512-0387
J?e/at/bnsb~ sales ano installations
Tom Reidl, Attorney at Law
123 W 2"~
Huscatine. IA 52761
563-264-1900
/Te/at/onsh~ attorney
Dave Metz. Prosoero
725 Ciimer
~tuscadne. IA 52761
563-263-1994
~e/at/onsh~ contracted for
Steve Parkes. Owner and Lead Instructor
Amedcan Brewers Guild
908 Ross Drive
Woodland. CA 95776
1-(800)-636-1331
530-661-7497
H: 530-662-1054
tge/atlbns/;.'.p.'instructor at Guild
Michael J. Lewis, Ph.D.. Professor emeritus of brewing
science at the University of California. Davis
Professional Brewing Programs
1333 Research Park Dr.
Davis. CA 95616
530~756-4302
Re/at/onsJl/p: student and colleague
Wayne McFadand Jr.. President. Landmark Equities. mc..
owner and operator of Firenouse Restaurant and
Brewing Co.
101 1 2 West Washington
PO Box 69
Morris, IL 60450
815-942-0733
£e/at/~sA~n: contractor for facility
Ali Tezolmez. Board of Directors. TAPS Brewery &
Restaurant
Atiye Sok. No:5
TesvJkye Sisli
lstanbul. Turkey
+90 212 4421525
Mobile: +90 532 3144955
£e/atlbns,5/,o: contractor for brewery
Oscar Deutzmann~ General Manager. Sierra Madre
Brewing Co.
Ay. Insurgemes 3951
Col. Vista Hermosa
Monterrey, N.L. 64630
Mexico
+52 (818) 348 4826
H: +52 818) 300 6463 and +52 818t 300 6445
Or. Canon Montemayor Sierra Madre Co. President
Cell: 011 52 818 162 3189
£e/ationsh/p: contractor for breweries
tnri
Ann Obery, Artech, Inc.
2609 First Ave
Seattte. WA 98121
206-728-8822
artech@artechseattte.com
fie/at/onship: employer
Susan Harris retired University Street Fair Director
9252 Femdiff
Bt. WA 98110
206-842-871 ~
susanhards~mymailstation.com
Re/ationsh/,o,'business associate
_ Franris
Leonard Molner. Megagraphics Website Company
San Antonio, TX
210-979-5420
mega~megagraphics.com
}~e/at/onsh/p: consultant
Harvey Stone. Brenthaven
688 Chuckanut Dr.
Bellingnam. WA 98226
360-676-1041
hstone~bren[naven.com
Re/at/onsh/p: business associate
Jeff Mozena. PresidentCEO, PremierBank
1975JFK Road
Dubuoue. lA 52002
563-588-1000
Wally Brown, formerownerHigley ChemicaiCompany
Wallace E. Brown
~494 Oeth CouA
Dubuoue. lA 52003
563-582-5555
Justin Connolly, Connolly Construaion
18265 N Cascade Rd
Peosta. lA 52068
563-876-3225
qelen Liftig, Owner, Time Sauare Brewery
York City, NY
~_12-398-1234
Pau[Query, Dire~orofFacilities. Delaware Noah
Buffalo, NY
7t6-858-5504
BarryWine, formerVP SONY USA Coro..NYC
NewYork City. NY
212-246-6243
Tom McLain. President. Bricktown Brewery
Omanoma City. OK
405-843-0006
Shard Phe'~er. Vletrobank
2533 53rd St.
Davenoort. IA
563-359-1956
Sally Cederoth. National City Bank
1800 30th St.
Rock Island IL
309-793-9451
Bob Nolan
232 N. 2nd St.
DeKalb. IL
815-748-0532
Rick Volgarino, Emmaus Bible College
2570 Asbur~ Road
Dubuque, iA 52001
563-588-8000
~elationsh~; client
Tom Blake City of Guttenberg
502 South 1 st Street
P.O. Box 580
Guttenberg, IA 52052-0580
563-252-1161
Belationsh/g: client
MicheIle Brown. Maria House
1425 Iowa Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
319-582-7480
~'dat/onsh~: client
Russell 6, Maugnan. Prairie Arizona. LLC
3260 Osborn Drive
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
{812) 320-1922
£e/at/onsh/p: client
Michael Dagon, Mohave Realty, Inc.
~, South Lake Havasu Avenue
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(800) 308-2216
£e/ationshi~: client
Scott Jackson. Roof Management inc.
2900 Axton Lane, Suite '
Goshen. KY 40026
(502) 228-7298
~e!at/onsh/lz. client
The Star Brewery Center will feature a fifteen and seventy five barrel state of the art working brewery oroducing the
highest quality ales and ~ager beers as wett as caroonateo sooas and waters. A half million dollar bottting line will
bottle the beverages for retail and wholesale sales locally and throughout tl~e Midwest.
Upon entefinc the facility visitors Kill be welcomed inside me brewery museurr one of the only museums ~f its kind
in the United States. Two large rooms will disoiay am~oue equioment from the Dubuoue star. old brewing photos.
and breweriana. Visitors will be invited to view the museum and its rotating exhibits from Ioca breweriana collectors
free of charge. Edu, cational tours will ~e offered at reguiar times for those interesteo n seeing the inside of a
working brewery and Ieaming more about the brewing ~rocess,
The 2OO-seat restaurant on two levels will take advantage of the smoendous river views in an industrial chic
atmosohere preserving the east use of the building m a mooern comfortable environment. Access to the ' SO-seat
seasonal beer garden deck and adjacent 400 seat Danouet hall will offer the visitor alternative dining environments
with views of both the historical Dubuque oown~own ano me riverfront. Included in the Star Brewery Center. on the
south side of the building (facing the convention center,, will be an area of three boutique, specialty stores, the
Brewery's Bakery Caf~ for take out/counter service with seating inside and out in the lower level beer garden aha an
office/mailing store capable of making coptes ano supplying conference attendees.
The Star Brewery Center's principle strength lies in the many ways it can generate revenue ancl entertain visitors.
For the first time in the history of this historic building fifty percent of the facility will be open for public use ana me
balance open to public viewing. The restaurant, oanquet na~h retail and wholesale beer activities, museum, boutJoue
stores and bakery caf~ are all sources of revenue aha employment, which are not entirely oepenaent on eacn ~ther.
These activities will compliment and create more interest in the America's River Project and its comprehensive,
multifaceted campus, It will give the visitor and local citizen one more good reason to visit the Port of Dubuque.
There is no pending litigation, bankruo~c~ or other disputes in which oeveioDment team members are involved.
including status and ~otentiat impact on ability to execute this project.