Developed and managed diverse global organizations of 400+ employees, annual budgets of $400M+ capital and $1.2B+ operating, and portfolios of 60M+ square feet. Successfully managed business objectives, key performance indicators and financial performance through all business cycles.

• Led Real Estate, Facilities and Planning for a Fortune 50, $110B + company’s 600+ locations globally.

• Outsourced security, real estate and non-core facility management services in a manufacturing environment achieving a variable cost model for commodity services resulting in more flexible and agile services and over 10% in annual cost savings.

• Achieved further operating cost reductions through business process improvements, outsourced partner alignment and negotiations.

• Developed and led diverse decentralized global organizations into a centralized team of highly leveraged entrepreneurial professionals focused on delivering cost effective services while reducing costs.

• Created an environment of accountability and fact based decision making.

• Transitioned delivery teams to support company portfolio model through dedicated customer relationship managers and a centralized strategic portfolio department reducing portfolio by 30% over a 2 year period.

• Managed Real Estate, Facilities, Planning, and Project Management teams for a hardware company’s 90+ building locations. Instrumental in introducing and implementing new workplace strategies including flexible office environments.

A California Licensed Architect with twenty-seven years of experience in architectural design,

construction, project management in the UC system. Jill was a Senior Project Manager for the UC

Davis Campus Design and Construction Management department for 20+ years before moving to

UC Davis Health in 2019. She has experience with multiple contract delivery methods, and a wide

range of project types including high tech, academic, housing and healthcare. Her current role

includes delivering multiple strategic expansion projects for the UC Davis Health System including

the California Tower, a 1M square foot replacement bed tower project delivered under a Progressive

Design Build contract, an outpatient surgery Center and Clinic, an expansion to the Central Utility

Plant, renovation and new construction of hospital Operating Rooms, and off-site Medical Office

Buildings serving outpatient needs in the surrounding community. She is leading an integrated team

of designers and builders using collaborative contract delivery that will add more than 1M gross

square feet to the health campus over the next decade.

JJohn Pollock is Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director at Meridian. Mr. Pollock is responsible for

the capital markets, financing, and operational functions of Meridian. He works with his executive

leadership team on the company’s strategy and operations. Before his most recent role, Mr. Pollock

served as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

With more than 30 years of knowledge shaped by a wide range of experiences in commercial and

residential real estate development, Mr. Pollock has proven his ability to lead, manage and develop

highly effective cross functional teams. Prior to joining Meridian in 2006, Mr. Pollock served as General

Manager for national home builder Centex Homes where he was responsible for all land development,

construction and sales in Santa Fe, New Mexico. From 1997 to 2003, Mr. Pollock served as Vice

President of Bovis Lend Lease, a leading international project management and construction company

operating in more than thirty countries. At Bovis, Mr. Pollock’s responsibilities included managing

finance, project controls and risk management and he was involved in a wide range of transactions in

size, scope, and geography.

Notable developments Mr. Pollock has been involved in include, Santana Row in San Jose, CA, Four

Seasons Hotel in San Francisco, CA, Lincoln Square in Bellevue, WA and the Privatization of Fort Hood

Family Housing in Killeen, TX.

John is a member of Urban Land Institute (ULI) and sits on the ULI Health Care and Life Science Council.

He also serves on the HREI Editorial Advisory Board and is a Certified Public Accountant. John Received a

Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from St. Mary’s College.

Dave Ericksen has spent the past 30+ years in banking with the past 15+ years

dedicated specifically to the healthcare industry. Currently Senior Vice President

and Managing Director of Umpqua Bank Healthcare Banking’s Commercial

Healthcare Team, which specializes in helping hospitals and independent physician

groups grow, find revenue cycle efficiency, and advises on strategic objectives.

Tom Bethmann is a Director with Layton Construction, a nationally recognized builder and a member of the STO Building Group family of companies. With more than 30 years of industry experience, including 13 years with Layton, Tom has built a career spanning operations, preconstruction, and business development, giving him a well-rounded perspective on every phase of the construction process.

Today, Tom leads client development and preconstruction efforts for Layton’s California healthcare division, where he works closely with healthcare providers, design teams, trade partners, and regulatory agencies to plan and deliver complex healthcare projects. His operational background allows him to identify risks, evaluate constructability, and develop practical solutions early in the process, helping clients make informed decisions before construction begins.

Known for his collaborative approach and commitment to building strong teams, Tom is passionate about delivering successful projects and lasting relationships throughout California’s healthcare market.

As a Principal at Lionakis, Greg Osecheck brings nearly 30 years of experience leading complex healthcare projects for major health systems across California and Nevada. Greg serves as a Principal in Charge and trusted client partner, supporting project visioning, delivery strategy, and team leadership across acute care, ambulatory care, and specialty facilities. His background in project management, technical delivery, and executive client engagement ensures alignment between client goals and successful project outcomes.

Marnie Gedey is an Architect and founding member of the Global Resilience Task force at

Perkins&Will. Marnie has more than twenty years’ experience in the design of sustainable

and resilient buildings, with a focus on innovative responses to the unique challenges and

opportunities of each project site. Marnie blends expertise in resilient design and Lean

methodologies during the design process to champion facilities that meet the evolving

demands of communities for today and beyond. Marnie is motivated by a passion for

making the world a better place through great design.

Adam is an Associate with PARADIGM Structural Engineers and has been with PARADIGM for over 9 years. He has managed designs in the mission critical, life science, advanced manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, and commercial market sectors throughout the United States. Over his career Adam has contributed to complex retrofit projects, new building design, and tenant fit out projects. His areas of expertise include performance-based design of structures to be occupiable following earthquakes and other natural disasters.

PARADIGM Structural Engineers has offices in San Francisco, Chicago, and in early 2024 in Dallas. PARADIGM specializes in the structural design of new buildings and rehabilitation of existing buildings throughout the United States and the world. Over the past 24 years, PARADIGM has become recognized in the structural engineering and construction community as the firm to look to for innovative, sustainable, and reliable design solutions to structural engineering challenges. Our team focuses on providing intelligent structural solutions within the Mission Critical, Science & Technology, Healthcare, Aviation and Commercial markets.