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Education Bachelor of Science, Business Admin., Cal State University, San Bernardino Licenses) CA RE Broker License, No. 01246o67, Issue 8/26/1g, Exp. 8/25/23 Affiliations Member, International Right of Way Association (IRWA), Chapter i Former Board Member, IRWA Chapter 57 Relocation Assistance Program Chair Experience Initial Year in Industry 1991 As a 25-year industry veteran, Michael Romo is a dedicated and accomplished right of way professional in virtually all aspects of the profession. During the course of his career he has provided technical expertise and administrative guidance for such leading transportation agencies as: the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACTMA), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the County of Riverside. At Caltrans, Mr Romo covered nearly all. aspects of right of way and complex issues to achieve construction delivery. He budgeted, forecasted expenditures and coordinated with Caltrans staff in developing the District Director's annual commitment for contract delivery. As a Relocation Assistance Program Senior, he worked closely with headquarters management reviewing and recommending changes to the industry -standard Right of Way Manual and was involved in reviewing and recommending decisions for the State Relocation Appeals Board. At Overland, Pacific, & Cutler, Mr. Romo consistently spearheaded relocation efforts on major corridor improvement projects involving hundreds of parcels while managing a staff of relocation agents, coordinating relocation efforts with acquisition staff, ensuring quality controls and maintaining documentation for agency and regulatory requirements. When staffing needs exceeded resources in remote project Locations, he routinely volunteered for fieLd assignments and ensured project compliance and delivery. Throughout his career he has worked with constraints and Limited recourses and consistently delivered projects. Mr. Romo sees "the big picture," and understands how right of way fits into an organization and the role it plays in meeting strategic goals and objectives. He and his teams continue to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in compliance with policies, procedures and laws. Some of Mr. Romo s core values are Leading by example, being supportive of staff and listening to others concerns and ideas. He holds regular meetings with staff to discuss current projects issues and has open discussions on process. He Looks to staff to examine the way business is done to seek alternatives, save time and eliminate waste. He has guided a number of industry professionals and imbued those relationships with his sense of quality, reliability and professionalism. Mr. Romo has built relationships with federal and state highway agencies, and county transportation partners such as Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), the Riverside County Transportation Commission (ROTC), the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), and local municipal partners, which have played an important role in the successful delivery of their programs_ As President and CEO of The ROW Company Mr. Romo drives the company's vision and Leads by instilling teamwork and professionalism toward peak project delivery. Metro, Rosecrans/Marquardt Grade Separation Project, Santa Fe Springs Worked with closely with property owners in acquiring property, negotiating settlements and initiating condemnation activities through the preparation of notices and Board reports for Resolutions of Necessity. In addition, assisted with creating Right of Way schedules, preparing status reports and attending project team meetings. Worked with Metro assigned attorneys in preparation of eminent domain activities, recommendations to settle administratively with owners, and preparing closed session reports for Board approval. Provided oversight for relocation consultant activities for multiple projects. go PRO POSAL TO CITY of SANTA ANA, RFP 2C- 25D-148 35