Jane Blackstone, then Deputy Director, Presidio Trust, was the contract person that I dealt with the most. She stated that (those who eventually won the first contract that I sought) were "loaded with cash." She stated this in a half-shouting, emotional manner, as if she was attempting to convince me to not press my contracting rights. This conduct had a hypnotic-like effect upon me. This contributed to discourage me from pursuing my contracting rights, especially my first contract proposal.
THIS IS HOW JANE BLACKSTONE DESCRIBES HERSELF
Effective manager of people and projects, with a strong background in public policy analysis and planning and implementation of public-private real estate development projects, including the Lowry Air Force Base redevelopment in Denver, Colorado, South Waterfront in Portland, Oregon, the Presidio in San Francisco, CA, and the Steamboat Ski Area base village redevelopment in Steamboat Springs, CO.
Development planning and entitlement, project and program management, research, policy analysis, writing and public outreach.
(Real Estate industry)
September 2009 — Present (1 year )
Economic development strategy development and implementation. Planning and management of capital projects.
(Real Estate industry)
2007 — 2009 (2 years )
Planning and entitlement of 7-acre mixed-use resort redevelopment project at the Steamboat Ski Area base village.
(Government Administration industry)
2007 — 2009 (2 years )
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
2003 — 2005 (2 years )
Managed urban renewal activities in 130-acre South Waterfront redevelopment area. Coordinated implementation of $72 million of public financial and infrastructure obligations under a multi-party public-private development agreement, including strategic property acquisition and planning and construction of streets, parks, utilities, an extension of the Portland streetcar, and an aerial tram.
(Real Estate industry)
2001 — 2002 (1 year )
Managed and conducted research and analysis supporting real estate and land use-related projects.
(Real Estate industry)
1998 — 2001 (3 years )
Managed planning and real estate divisions of federal government corporation established by Congress to operate the Presidio of San Francisco as a financially self-sufficient national park. Coordinated RFP and selection of Lucasfilm as developer of 900,000 square foot redevelopment project. Directed project entitlements, NEPA review, residential and commercial leasing programs, transportation management, and park-wide planning.
(Real Estate industry)
1991 — 1997 (6 years )
Played lead role in taking 1,866-acre former Lowry Air Force Base through reuse planning, negotiation of property acquisition from the USAF and development entitlements to initial homebuilder contracts. Managed planning, public affairs, real estate leasing and sales, finance and administration.
MPA , Public Policy , 1980 — 1982
BA , English , 1973 — 1977