1. JUAN S. MONSANTO 1814 Castro Street San Francisco CA 415 902 3064 juanonly@aol.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE – PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING JUSTICE TO ASSURE CHANGE
I am seeking to bring my affordable housing justice experience to a government agency to manage the funding,
monitoring and coordination of housing development projects under federal and state regulations. As such, my
experience allows me to assist in low income/ affordable housing policy development and programs, while realizing
solutions for community challenges. This is the trademark of my professional achievements. I have great interest in
continuing implementing and managing the full scope of housing development projects while accomplishing the
essential functions of real estate development. I believe in providing for equal-mainstream policies and procedures
with residents, government officials, interests groups, councils, developers and contractors. I intend to assure the
building of local capacity to effectively acquire, manage, rehab and develop real estate portfolio. My desire is to
assure rental housing and homeownership opportunities are available to low- and moderate-income families, the
homeless and other at-risk populations.
PROFESSIONAL APTITUDES AND ABILITIES
COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT - Managed, evaluated and coordinated staff, multi-disciplinary teams, ancillary
agency staff, contractors and agency partners, simultaneously; implemented programs’ goals setting high performance
management; organized staff training and continuous professional development; resolved public affairs challenges in
complex government functions, operations, and community and intergovernmental programs; served as the
professional liaison, facilitator, negotiator and mediator to and between agencies, political authorities, corporations,
inner-city diverse communities, intra-agencies, and users; facilitated the resolution of public relations’ concerns by
using legal, regulatory modalities and community outreach endeavors; implemented principles, practices and methods
of public and business administration matters; managed “Communities of Opportunity” sites’ programs within the
HOPE VI bricks and mortar and community and supportive services program; and developed multiple partnerships
with grassroots organizations in San Francisco and nationally, such as the Enterprise Community.
PRE-DEVELOPMENT “RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT” – Had oversight, envisioned and implemented
housing programs and revitalization projects with over $2B in private, non-profit and federal sector portfolio for over
25 years; in the Bay Area, as project developer, appraiser and manager for SFHA and MHA, I successfully built
projects such as Hayes Valley ($42M), Bernal Dwellings ($45M), Plaza East ($55M), North Beach Place ($106M),
Valencia Gardens ($70M)); I also built the Eugene Coleman Community House Senior Housing ($28M) with Section
202 funding; most recently I developed with the SFRA, Hunters Point community and its Project Area Committee
(PAC), the master plan for San Francisco’s Bayview/ Hunters Point and Candlestick Park at Double Rock; prepared
budget considerations for the housing authorities’ PHA Plan via Physical Needs Assessments (PNA) projections; and
fostered partnerships by chairing the Public Housing Sub-Committee of the City’s Consolidated Plan. As such, I was
invited to be part of the Mayor’s Task Force on Open Space and Public Housing.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION - Planned, directed and coordinated public and private
integration of mixed-income housing, coordinating team vision, developing strategic plans, leveraging funding
opportunities and providing timely and financially successful real estate services’ results; facilitated the resolution of
challenges between sponsors, agencies, community groups, special interests and stakeholders; I was the HOPE VI
project and program development manager for over 15 years, liaising and coordinating developers, federal and state
agencies, contractors and organizations; at SFHA, I performed comprehensive fiduciary planning and grant writing,
receiving over $118M in HOPE VI competitive grants dollars to rebuild over 1,200 affordable housing units which
leveraged such funds with $186M with LIHTC syndicators, private and public funding, etc.; also at SFHA, I developed
long term ground leases on underutilized housing authority property, one with a new 85 unit senior and disabled
apartment complex with Section 202, LIHTC and City leveraged funding; and most recently, at MHA, I was the
successful writer for the formula and competitive applications for NPS2, leading to securing greening capital
1mprovements. On February 13, 2009, I was presented with a Certificate of Honor by then Mayor Gavin Newson for
the exemplary years of service with the City and the many projects I have completed enhancing the lives
disadvantaged communities.
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2. JUAN S. MONSANTO 1814 Castro Street San Francisco CA 415 902 3064 juanonly@aol.com
GREEN PROJECT MANAGEMENT – Interpreted and clarified federal guidelines (NOFA) and other regulatory
requirements; directly managed and/ or provided oversight operations on programs related to microenterprises, CDBG
community-based programs, capital funds (CFP), HOME, CEQA, NEPA, HERA, ARRA, Section 202, Section 42;
formulated and issued written instructions and complex operation procedures; developed strategies to encourage asset
development in inner city communities for low income workers; coordinated major multi-family housing projects
related to new construction, substantial rehabilitation, disposition and refinancing using HUD multi-family mortgage
insurance programs; and reported data evaluation and entry in numerous federal reporting systems. I am Green Home
Retrofitting & Remodeling Certified Professional.
ASSET MANAGEMENT – Participated in the creation of 3 limited liability non-profit housing corporations formed
as affiliates of the SFHA’s HOPE VI funded sites under LIHTC governance; prepared the corporate formation
documents, oversaw incorporation, trained board directors and organization members, and drafted tax exemptions
applications; managed quarterly meetings addressing LIHTC compliance with developers and management agents to
cause preventive maintenance, proper property management performance, long term viability of properties, risk
management accountability pertaining to regulatory compliance, federally-driven contractor procurement, and
enforcing transparent tenant processing; was the project and program manager for pre-development through
construction and occupancy, including ongoing LIHTC compliance for the following: (1) Hayes Valley Housing
Corporation, Hayes Valley Apartments, L.P. I & II, (2) Plaza East Housing Corporation, Plaza East Associates, L.P.;
and (3) Bernal Housing Corporation, Bernal Housing Associates, L.P.; manage, develop or dispose of under-utilized
and vacant properties to assemble and/ or stabilize neighborhoods; and most recently, at SFHA lead the efforts to sell 5
housing authority properties to obtain funding for other properties’ capital improvements.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM – Managed several multi-million dollar capital improvements’ projects
in different capacities, such as contracting comprehensive replacement of roofing, mold/ mildew/ LBP and asbestos
abatement; managed ADA and 504 retrofits; collaborated with PG&E on solar energy plans, DPW and Recreation and
Parks on community projects, and the Mayor’s offices on a variety of local capital projects; prepared HUD-mandated
physical needs assessments (PNAs) assessing annual, five and twenty year projections; developed Green PNA
initiatives at MHA using an ESCo to conduct energy audits to determine CFP and ARRA funding savings (NSP2).
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT – Participated with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP and CSG Advisors and bond
underwriters to provide long term and interim financing to preserve HOPE VI dollars; acted as part of the fiduciary
team in structuring six deals (“pre-development”) using syndication as a source of capital; developed closing
documents with ground lease preferences and non-profit purchase options, using a variety of investors; utilized HUD,
CHFA, HCD, Federal Home Loan Bank (community credit), LIHTC (private equity), FMc and FM to structure,
negotiate and develop result-oriented financing transactions; and developed feasible development of affordable
housing, strengthening of at-risk communities, and tackle discrimination and homelessness challenges. In 2006 I was
Certified under the “Asset Management, Project Based Budgeting & Financial Management” training.
EMPLOYMENT
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT & SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS 1993- 2010
Housing Authority of the County of Marin, Marin Co., CA Community Development Contractor
Miscellaneous projects as Contractor included: oversight of CDBG Program for first-time homebuyers (one staff);
Below Market Rate Program (BMR), two staff; CFP projects in Marin City and five senior housing sites (one staff);
department evaluation of staff for Human Resources and CDBG compliance; assistance with PNA's bricks and mortar
efforts (one inspector); Golden Gate Village "Planning for the Future Master Plan" (with consultant); identification of
physical and management needs assessment; prototype solar/ energy project in one unit at Marin City(myself); edited
and finalized the (awarded) ARRA applications (with architect); and Project Phoenix, a public housing unit converted
into a solar/100% energy efficient unit with a community program with multi-agency collaboration (with non-profits,
drafted MOU and completed the project with contractors and architects, et al. Overall, I provided project and program
management of CFP, CDBG, HERA and ARRA, et al. programs; provided federal and state codes and guidelines for
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construction administration; managed HUD- and HCD-compliant Davis Bacon wages projects (one staff); caused
public housing tenant employment and community and supportive services implementation; provided implementation
of grant-awarded revitalization plans and programs; provided contract negotiations; and analyzed distressed properties
and systems; coordinated multi-disciplinary teams within mixed income communities, amongst other duties. At Marin
Housing Authority I was praised by the Executive Director as successfully provided Neighborhood Planning
Leadership, Effective Project Management, Real Estate Development Formulation, Incorporation of Sustainability and
Energy Updates, Effective Staff Leadership, Detailed Issue Analysis and Complex Program Coordination and
Thorough Budgeting and Financial Tracking. He stated that I am a problem solver have great leadership and a high
level of professionalism and dedication that is rarely seen, and a truly effective professional.
San Francisco Housing Authority, SF, CA Planning and Program Development Manager
Provided project and program management of CFP, CDBG, HOPE VI, et al. programs; encouraged social justice
through project analysis, development and implementation of comprehensive housing affordability strategies for public
housing and homeless families and individuals; assured compliance with the City’s Consolidated Plan; used
community advocacy and federal and state codes and guidelines for construction administration; managed HUD- and
HCD-compliant Davis Bacon wages projects; caused public housing tenant employment and community and
supportive services implementation; wrote HUD-praised HOPE VI grants and relocation and management plans;
prepared/ provided oversight over HOPE VI, CDBG and HOME applications; provided implementation of grant-
awarded revitalization plans and programs; provided contract negotiations and financing for various projects with legal
team; analyzed distressed properties and capital program systems; and coordinated multi-disciplinary teams within
mixed income communities, amongst other required duties.
Los Angeles Housing Authority, LA, CA Scattered Sites Development Manager
Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires, Argentina 3 Month Academic Consultant/FOMEC/ACI
ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1991 – 1993
Executed environmental assessments, EIRs’ with CEQA and NEPA compliance; managed pre-development analysis of
environmental master and strategic plans; provided visioning sessions with inner city and suburban communities;
implemented federal and statutory regulatory requirements; analyzed distressed properties and systems; and
coordinated multi-disciplinary teams in mixed income communities throughout Los Angeles and other counties.
KDG Consulting, Los Angeles, CA Community Development Contractor
EIP Associates, Inc., Pasadena, CA Senior Environmental Planner
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING 1981- 1991
Provided pre-development activities, project development and management of architectural and urban design projects;
executed strategic plan visioning sessions to develop site and urban design guidelines; ran community-wide
architectural design charettes; assured implementation of building, planning and zoning codes; managed funding
leveraging with state and local entities; and coordinated A/E teams for national and international projects.
CRSS, Inc., Irvine, CA Project Development Director
The Nadel Partnership, LA, CA Business Development Manager
Maxwell Starkman Associates, LA, CA Urban Planning & Business Development Director
EDUCATION
University of California (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA Texas A & M University, College Station, TX
Community Planning and Urban Design Architecture and Environmental Design
Masters of Arts in Architecture Bachelor Environmental Design (Architecture)
International Laboratory Arch. & Environmental Design Monterrey Institute of Technology (MIT)
One-Year ILAUD Internship Program, Siena, Italy One-Year MIT Exchange Program, Mexico
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4. JUAN S. MONSANTO 1814 Castro Street San Francisco CA 415 902 3064 juanonly@aol.com
CONTINUING EDUCATION (2004-2009)
Goldfarb Lipman Attorneys Affordable Housing LIHTC and Underwriting (WS) Oak, CA
University of Chicago Techniques in Quality Management Administration (WS) Chicago, IL
Harvard University Rebuilding Communities, Investing in Urban Design (WS) Boston, MA
HUD Office of P.H.Invest. National Technical Assistance and Training Program (WS) SF, CA
Institute of Professional and Executive Development Entrepreneurial Housing Authorities (WS) Wash, DC
University of Maryland School of Public Affairs Financing & Leveraging at Government Institutions Balt, MD
PROFICIENCY
Computer Software Word, Power Point, Project, Excel, Outlook, Access, Publisher
Management Proficiency Financial, Regulatory, Code Compliance, HUD Regulations, Team and Green
Building Results, Corporate Strategic Plan, Social Justice Practitioner
Language Fluency English, Spanish (Native), Italian (Conversational), French (Conversational)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
CGBP (Certified Green Building Professional, Certified) LEED GA (Green Associate, Candidate)
AIA (American Institute of Architects, Associate) APA (American Planning Association, Member)
NAHRO (National Assoc. Housing Redevelopment Officials) San Francisco Beautiful (Board Director)
SPUR (Planning and Urban Research Association) Government Deal Funding (Member)
The Commonwealth Club (Member) San Francisco Arts Commission (Advocacy)
U.S. Green Building Council (Member) San Francisco Chamber of Commerce (Member)
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