HomeMy WebLinkAboutReports - 2021.07.22 - 34732REPORT July 22, 2021
BY: Kristen Nelson, Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — APPOINTMENT TO THE BUILDING AUTHORITY
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, having considered the vacancy on the
Building Authority, and pursuant to MR #13000, recommends that Emerson Jackson be reappointed to the
Building Authority for a three-year term commencing January 1, 2021, until December 31, 2023.
Chairperson, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report.
Y,4A New
Commissioner Kristen Nelson, District #5
Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government
Operations Committee
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE VOTE:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Building Authority Application
Submitted on: 01/27/2020 07:47:11 AM
Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal Residence
First Name
Emerson
Last Name
Jackson
Address Line 1:
23131 Park Place Drive
Address Line 2:
City
Southfield
ZIP Code
48033
Primary Phone
248-356-1542
Type
Home
Email Address
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edevoni@email.com
How long have you been a resident of Oakland County?
26years
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Are you applying for reappointment?
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No
Explain why you would like to serve on this Board/Committee/Commission
Ability to leverage deep understanding of the Commercial Real Estate market
to create additional
value for Oakland County and its citizens.
Have you previously served on a Board/Committee/Commission?
No
Please detail any prior work -related or community service experience and skills
that may contribute to
the position you are seeking:
Southfield Youth Soccer League - Vice President
Judith Dianne Jackson Scholarship Fund - Board Chairman
NABSW - Member Endowment Board
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, or were you dishonorably discharged from
the military? Convictions or dishonorable discharge will not be an automatic barto appointment. All
circumstances will be considered.
No
Have you ever been named a party in one or more civil lawsuits?
No
Education
High School Name or GED
Boggs Academy
City/State
Keysville, GA
College/Technical
Morehouse College
City/State
Atlanta, GA
Degree(s)received
Employment
Employer
P.A. Commercial
Address
26555 Evergreen Road, Suite 1500, Southfield, Ml 48075
Position Title
Senior Associate
Dates of Employment
Feb 2015 - Present
Duties
Leasing and Selling Commercial Real Estate
Employer
CoStar Group
Address
1331 L St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Position Title
Account Executive
Dates of Employment
Sep 2009 - Feb 2015
Duties
Sale & support of CoStar products to support Brokers, Appraisers, State/Local Government & Others.
Employer
Marcus & Millichap
Address
2 Towne Square #450, Southfield, MI 48076
Position Title
Investment Associate
Dates of Employment
Sep 2003 - Sep 2009
Duties
Brokerage of Commercial Real Estate investment properties
References
Contact #1
Peter Ventura, P.A. Commercial, 248-281-9900
Contact#2
Linda Little, Neighborhood Service Organization, 313-961-4890
Contact #3
Steven Bird, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, 734-320-6586
Applicant's Signature
Emerson DeVon Jackson
Emerson DeVon Jackson Resume Jan 27 2020.docx (250.)
EMERSON DEVON JACKSON
23131 Park Place Drive
Southfield, M148033
248.568.1488
edevonj@gmail.com
SUMMARY
• Adept at leveraging data and technology to help Commercial Real Estate Owners, Investors
and Tenants business objectives.
• Capable of quickly analyzing markets, submarkets and specific geographies for
Performance Trends and Future Directions.
• Thorough understanding of Acquisition/Disposition, Site Selection, Lease Negotiation, and
Property Valuations.
• Leader in the development and execution of Business Development & Marketing Programs
for Commercial Real Estate.
PROFESSIONAL
P.A. COMMERCIAL, Senior Associate
February 2015 - Present
Primary focus is helping Small & Medium Sized Businesses - including Entrepreneurs,
Investors, and Non -Profits, understand and control what they are spending on Commercial
Real Estate. These comprehensive services - geared specifically for this business sector,
include:
• Evaluating current Lease and Ownership expenses and opportunities
• Analyzing how Location, Space and Amenities fit current and ongoing business
requirements
• Leveraging Market Knowledge and Commercial Real Estate data resources to negotiate
the best possible scenarios whether clients are Buying, Selling or Leasing
• Managing transactions, including the coordination of resources, from beginning to end
• Tracking and providing follow-up to ensure that objectives, related to or driven by
Commercial Real Estate, are being met
COSTAR GROUP, Account Executive
September 2009 - February 2015
Sales & Support of Costar and LoopNet products in multiple markets including
Detroit, Columbus, Omaha & Cleveland. Sold to Brokers, Lenders, Appraisers,
EMERSON DEVON JACKSON
CRE Vendors/Service Providers, and State/Local Governments. Tripled the
Revenue in my Book of Business.
MARCUS & MILLICHAP, Investment Associate
Resume, Page 2
September 2003 — September 2009
Brokerage of Commercial Real Estate investment properties for private indivuals,
small businesses & institutions. Specialized in Retail but listed and closed Shopping
Centers, Office Condos, Multifamily and Industrial property deals. Developed
long-term working relationship with 3 lenders to handle their REO.
Prior to embarking in Commericial Real Estate, I had a successful career in Business -to -Business,
Information Technology sales for major companies like IBM, Sun Microsystems, and some
independent software companies like Information Builders and Gemstone Systems. During this
phase of my development, I averaged over 140% of quota attainment and participated in over 20
Sales Clubs.
Report
July 22, 2021
Moved by Nelson seconded by Hoffman the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee
Report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted.
Moved by Nelson seconded by Hoffman the reappointment of Emerson Jackson to the Building Authority
for a three-year term commencing Januaryl, 2021, until December 31, 2023 be confirmed.
Vote on appointment:
AYES: Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Miller, Moss, Nelson,
Powell, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Cavell, Charles, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman, Jackson,
Joliat. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the reappointment of Emerson Jackson to the Building Authority
for a three-year term commencing Januaryl, 2021, until December 31, 2023 was confirmed.