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FRED KOZIER B. Comm., RI(BC), RPA 604-376-3087 • fkozier@telus.net • ca.linkedin.com/in/fredkozier/

REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST

Lease & Statutory Right-of-Way Negotiations • Contract Law • Land Appraisals Project Management • Landlord & Tenant Relations • Complex Land & Lease Deal Negotiations Real Estate Specialist with a track record for solving complex real estate negotiations through creating innovative win-win outcomes. Progressive and dynamic experience in both the private and public sectors, including telecom industry. Skilled portfolio manager: adept at analyzing financial reports, recommending solutions, and managing large land portfolios. A reputation for successful negotiations for both Landlord and Tenant within time-sensitive deadlines. Expertise: Real Estate Law / Appraisal Methodology / Expropriation / Property Management / Project Management / Team Projects / Analyising & Forecasting / Acquisition, Disposition & Leasing of Real Estate Assets / Conflict Resolution / Transformational Leadership Style / Executive Presentations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BC HYDRO Contract: 2016 – 2017

Property Coordinator, Property Rights Services

• Examined, researched and analyzed requests and proposals regarding existing and new BC Hydro property interests; recommended technical and engineering reviews to ensure zero impact on BC Hydro’s infrastructure. • Reviewed legal terms and conditions of BC Hydro’s right of way registered charges; researched titles; reviewed maps, legal surveys and zoning by-laws; reviewed PIMS, DAD and PowerGrid data in order to make decisions. • Completed detailed referral information packages for circulation to Transmission and Distribution Engineering Services; prepared Compatible Use Letter for applicant execution. ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC. 2006 – 2014

Senior Real Estate Analyst

• Exercised options to renew for sites in Alberta, Saskatchewan and BC covering tower sites in rural locations and roof-top sites in urban centres. • Managed a property portfolio of 500+ sites and finalized negotiations for 50+ renewals annually without missing a renewal notice deadline. • Completed market rental summary reports to establish fair market value range ($25,000 - $50,000 per site) prior to negotiations.

• Negotiated additional renewal terms including finalizing rent for future terms and identified opportunities to improve business terms from initial agreement to be more favorable to Rogers. • Led Network Upgrade Project Teams and managed projects (each valued at +$1 million) covering installation of new antennas and fibre conduits. When required negotiated additional lease space for new equipment. • Proactively liaised with Landlords, Municipalities, First Nations, Government Agencies, Senior Management external contractors and BC Land Surveyors regarding property management issues, risk management, appraisal reports, negotiation of fee simple agreements, statutory right-of-ways and survey plans.

• Negotiated renewal and extension of Master Use Agreement with Ministry of Transportation covering 25 sites (total rental value +$300,000). BC HOUSING MANAGEMENT COMMISSION 2004 – 2006

Senior Property Agent

• Coordinated and completed all due diligence requirements related to the purchase and/or disposal of real property throughout BC on behalf of the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation for various Ministry of Children and Family Development and Community Partnership Initiative Housing Programs averaging $500,000 - $1.0 million per location.

• Prepared and presented Executive Committee Submission reports for approval by Senior Board of Directors. Outlined project purpose, scope and budget prior to obtaining Commission approval to proceed with acquisition or disposition. • Negotiated with Society and Legal Counsel long-term lease agreements, including Section 219 Agreements with Option to Purchase for registration at Land Title Office which were needed to secure long-term mortgage financing for Independent Living BC Program.

MINISTRY OF PROVINCIAL REVENUE 2002 – 2004 Field Officer Collections

• Negotiated collection of Provincial Sales Tax arising from Audit Assessment Reports and/or delinquent accounts directly with Taxpayers and issued Bank Demands or Writs of Seizure and Sale generating $300,000 - $400,000 monthly.

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION 1992 – 2002 Senior Property Agent

• Led Property Management, Property Acquisition, Disposition and Land Exchange Teams thereby maximizing revenue to the Province, including negotiation of Section 35 Agreements with First Nations and negotiation of Statutory Right-of-Way Agreements with Landlords and External Stakeholders.

• Recommended to Senior Management innovative approaches to resolve complex real estate acquisitions, expropriations and land exchanges ensuring timely delivery of required property and avoidance of expropriation.

• Key Highway Projects: • Pitt Meadows Counter-Flow Lane Project - total value of purchase: +$500K • Westview Interchange Project - total value of purchase: +$1.5M • BC Ferries Parking Lot upgrade project, including “cashless” land exchange with British Pacific Properties, saving BC taxpayers +$500K • +15 acre land exchange with BC Rail (West Vancouver), total property purchase: +$1.5M • 200 Street Interchange Upgrade Project (Langley) – total value of purchase: +$500K

Prior Experience: FLETCHER CHALLENGE CANADA LTD, Property Agent

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Bachelor of Commerce and Business Administration, University of British Columbia Urban Land Economics Major (Appraisal Option)

Advanced Project Management Certification, Langara College ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Technical Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, BC On-Line, MyLTSA, DAD, Power Grid, FileNet, On-Line Cadastre

Professional Affiliations: Real Estate Institute of British Columbia RI(BC); International Right-of-Way Association (SR/WA); Real Estate Property Administrator (RPA) Awards: Nominated for the Jim Swan Leader of the Year Award (2014, 2017) for outstanding dedication and leadership.