Richard Mathias
Laughlin,NV
Summary
Detail oriented, trustworthy, and highly experienced property manager with recognized expertise in maximizing resident satisfaction while maintaining cost-effective, financially sound, property operations. Long-term, reliable track record of success in multitasking to increase profitability through sophisticated approaches to facility repairs, capital improvements, and administrative leadership, with experience in Section 8, HUD-contracting, and LIHTC properties.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
25
25
Years Experience in Property Management
Work History
Compliance Manager
Immergent Investments, LLC
03.2019 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive audit of franchise and operating agreements; vertical media agreements; state & local zoning and business permitting and operating licenses;
- Human resource management;
- Negotiate land use contracts for all business ventures; completed leases and land use modification agreements that slashed monthly expenses by 45%.
- Retain and manage outside counsel in lease litigation matters.
- Maintain effective working relationships with regulatory authorities, suppliers and customers.
Property Manager
Success Management 101
01.2017 - Current
- Acquired, financed, and designed 4-unit multifamily apartment complex, with long-term tenant use replaced with short-term business model.
- Doubled property revenue by re-designing space utilization, implementing enhanced amenities, and adopting quality guarantee program.
- Minimized vacancy periods through real time advertising campaign and tenant screening system that expanded pool of eligible residents.
- Administered and streamlined operations to effectively satisfy needs of all residents while enhancing physical plant through preventive maintenance strategies.
Government Affairs & Policy Specialist
Rich Mathias Consulting
01.2006 - Current
- Developed Federal & State Legislative proposals designed to fund HIV / AIDS prevention and healthcare programs nationwide for AIDS Project Los Angeles.
- Directed advocacy and educational outreach activities before Congress and California Legislature that achieved major funding increases and program expansion to Section 8 and other HUD Housing Programs.
- Coordinated national and state-level HIV / AIDS policy and Federal Housing program initiatives that were adopted in Budget Legislation for FY 2005 - 2013.
- Oversaw team of 13 communications and media relations professionals retained to assist in building national grassroots campaigns to expand Section 8 and HUD affordable housing programs .
Law Practice Manager
Law Offices of Leroy S. Walker; Law Offices of William J. Rouse
01.1998 - 12.2005
- Provided legal research and evidence gathering support in numerous District Court lawsuits.
- Worked with Lead trial counsel to formulate and execute discovery plans; drafted discovery, pleadings, and motions for summary judgment.
- Drafted plaintiff's trial strategy; prepared witness testimony; drafted pre-trial motions and jury instructions; and assisted lead trial counsel during jury trial - succeeded with $285,000 verdict.
Founder
Richard J. Mathias & Associates
12.1996 - 07.1998
- Founded and managed four-attorney boutique law firm specializing in labor & employment litigation and human resources counseling,
- Reviewed individual attorney performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Developed key operational initiatives to attract new business clients.
- Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.
Senior Associate Attorney
Alston & Bird; Dentons; Foley & Lardner
09.1988 - 12.1996
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Specialized in health care finance law.
- Prevailed in State Court action representing 13 California Counties in obtaining summary judgment ordering largest Medicaid Reimbursement Increase in history.
Education
Juris Doctor - National Security
Georgetown University Law Center
Washington, D.C.05.1988
Bachelor of Science - Foreign Service
Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign
Washington, D.C.05.1985
Skills
- Property Management Systems
- Affordable Housing Accreditation
- Legal & Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Management Processes
- Affordable Housing Programs
- Tenant and Eviction Laws
- LIHTC and Section 8 Expertise
- Administrative Leadership
- Operating Cost Tracking
- Property Service Contract Administration
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
Compliance Manager
Immergent Investments, LLC
03.2019 - Current
Property Manager
Success Management 101
01.2017 - Current
Government Affairs & Policy Specialist
Rich Mathias Consulting
01.2006 - Current
Law Practice Manager
Law Offices of Leroy S. Walker; Law Offices of William J. Rouse
01.1998 - 12.2005
Founder
Richard J. Mathias & Associates
12.1996 - 07.1998
Senior Associate Attorney
Alston & Bird; Dentons; Foley & Lardner
09.1988 - 12.1996
Juris Doctor - National Security
Georgetown University Law Center
Bachelor of Science - Foreign Service
Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign
Elective Offices & Public Service
State Bar of California
- Board of Governors
- Governor (1996-97)
- Committee on Professional Responsibility & Conduct (1996-97)
- Committee on Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)
(1994-97)
- California Young Lawyers Association
- Board of Directors (1991-95)
- President, (1995-96)