In Memoriam – MaryJane O’Keefe – GWHS Class of S’1963

October 25, 1945 – November 22, 2017

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryjaneokeefe/

MaryJane O'Keefe 3rd degree connection3rd

MJ Associates, Insurance & Risk Management

MJ Associates

Sonoma State University

Sacramento, California

Ms. O’Keefe has over twenty five years senior insurance industry experience, many in the

capacity of corporate risk manager for various large national real estate-related companies

involved in development, construction, asset and property management for residential and

commercial properties (hotels, office buildings, shopping centers, industrial parks and

apartment communities).

Prior to becoming involved in risk management, Ms. O’Keefe spent five years working for two

of the nation’s largest insurance companies as a commercial multi-line insurance underwriter,

underwriting all commercial lines of insurance as well as one year as a marketing

representative.

In addition, Ms. O’Keefe spent a year in the insurance brokerage community as a Senior

Account Manager. Having experience on all sides of the insurance equation, as well as in the

real estate industry, provides Ms. O’Keefe with a unique risk management perspective. Her

extensive technical insurance knowledge coupled with her experience in the real estate

environment, equips Ms. O’Keefe with a practical approach to problem solving.

Ms. O’Keefe is a member of Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS), has been a

frequent guest speaker for conferences sponsored by the Institute for Real Estate

Management (IREM), the National Multi-Housing Council (NHMC), the National Apartment

Association (NAA), and the California Apartment Association (CAA).

Ms. O’Keefe is a regular and frequent contributor to various real estate industry publications.

Ms. O’Keefe Co-Chaired the California Apartment Association’s Task Force on Mold (and

was co-author of the Association’s Mold O&M manual). Ms. O’Keefe was responsible for

changes to SB 732 (Toxic Mold Bill), on behalf of the real estate industry in CA, and was

chosen to be a member of the California Multi-Disciplinary Task Force created by passage of

SB 732.

MaryJane O'Keefe MJ Associates, In…

Experience •

Principal

Company Name MJ Associates

Dates Employed Nov 2009 – Present Employment Duration 8 yrs 1 mo

Location Sacramento, CA

Provides outsourced risk management consulting services to real estate related companies. •

Risk Manager

Company Name Carmel Partners

Dates Employed Nov 2005 – Nov 2009

Employment Duration 4 yrs 1 mo

Location San Francisco, CA

Provided full service risk management. Also provided management of all company litigation

as well as environmental compliance.

Principal

Company Name MJ Associates Dates Employed Jan 2002 – Jan 2006

Employment Duration 4 yrs 1 mo

Location San Diego, CA and Santa Cruz, CA

Provides outsourced risk management consulting services to real estate related companies.

Corporate Risk Manager

Company Name Fairfield Residential LLP

Dates Employed Aug 2000 – Jan 2002

Employment Duration1 yr 6 mos

Location San Diego, CA

Provided full service risk management. Also provided management of all insurance litigation

as well as environmental compliance, with special emphasis on indoor air quality. •

Corporate Risk Manager

Company Name Pinnacle Realty Management Company

Dates Employed May 1996 – Dec 1999

Employment Duration 3 yrs 8 mos

Location Seattle, WA

Provided full service risk management. Also provided management of all insurance litigation

as well as environmental compliance.

Education •

Sonoma State University Degree Name BA

Field Of Study English/Educ; Philosophy, History, Marketing Dates attended or expected graduation1974 – 1978

Activities and Societies: None...single mom...worked part-time and went to school full time

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College of Marin Degree Name Transferred to Sonoma State University Field Of Study General Education Dates attended or expected graduation1972 – 1975

https://www.facebook.com/groups/478076082306416/

Member of GWHS Class of Spring '63 since March 27, 2014

THINGS IN COMMON

Studied at George Washington High School (San Francisco)

• Member of We Grew Up in San Francisco and I grew up in San Francisco's Richmond district, ca. 1950-1975

• Studied BA English at Sonoma State University • Past: George Washington High School • Lives in Sacramento, California • From San Francisco, California

Birthday: 10/25/1945

I found this on MaryJane O’Keefe’s FB photo page:

https://www.facebook.com/maryjane.okeefe

Deborah MacEvoy

April 1, 2014 ·

we celebrate infinite forms of Love in this life... the greatest of which

manifests as the perfect mirror we become to reflect the Ideal Self within one

another.

we witness our own ultimate Potential in the presence of those who

understand this gift of illumination... and in this revelation we yearn to

become this beautiful reflection for every form of life that touches our path.

we gather in silent celebration of the miraculous undercurrent that flows

farther and wider with each loving thought, word and gesture we humbly

offer in profound Gratitude for discovery of this Eternal process

Also – this great tribute:

Mia Skye MaryJane was one of the dearest friends of my life, a second

mom and maybe the only Mommy of my life if you can sense the difference of what that means.

She was there for me the day my mom died, right next door. I fell apart in her warm and loving arms.

We just texted her yesterday that we wanted to come visit her this weekend. She told me she would talk to me tomorrow but we never had that chance.

She loved her children so much, her grandchildren, her friends.

To me she was the embodiment of unconditional love, of the Goddess energy, of the Divine mother.

She always found enthusiasm in even the smallest things.

She was a legend in her time, a visionary, a writer, photographer, and so much more.

She stood for personal freedom, wisdom, passion, and following your own path no matter where that path should lead.

She was there when I had to make tough decisions, showing me how to be

brave, how to be a single mom, how to let others comfort you when you've

been closed off and unable to feel safe to really share your heart.

I miss you, MJ. You really were a mommy to me. I will never stop talking to

you in prayer. I will keep the love you gave me and our family safe in my heart

for every day I live.

I'm so blessed that you were in my life and that I had the honor of calling you

my friend.

I love you so much, MaryJane and I'll never stop.

After browsing through Mary Jane’s FB page, I discovered a few “gems”:

April 22, 2016 · Arden Town, CA ·

IT'S EARTH DAY!!

Gaia’s Prayer

Oh Human Children, of my Heart

My body is aching…. from your pain

My tears are falling… for your shame

My voice is calling …..all your names….

Please….Help me now!

Oh Human Children, of my Dream

Open your heart so you can see

That I am you …and you are me

That we are heaven, earth and sea

And we create ….what we will be….

Choose the Light now!

Oh Human Children, of my Love

Awaken from your nightmare scheme

Things are seldom what they seem

Let go of resistance…. it’s all but a dream…

Choose a dream of Love, now!

Copyright MaryJane O'Keefe 2010

October 15, 2016 ·

We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and

whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other,

to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity. ~ Paulo

Coelho

Memories of MaryJane O’Keefe from the GWHS 70th Birthday Bash

(10/3/15)

https://youtu.be/pyHAh7_I1YY

Presidio group picture at the GWHS 70th Birthday Bash

Paul J. Wigowsky

MaryJane O'Keefe is in the Presidio video that I took -- she's in the center,

front row.

Video of the 70th Birthday Bash -- at the Irish Cultural Center in SF

https://youtu.be/yeq3xnlnv_s

(MaryJane O'Keefe is in the clip from 2:08-2:15)

Presidio Group – MaryJane O’Keefe is in the center (7th from the right)

GWHS Class of S’63 photo – close-up (MaryJane O’Keefe is seated, left)

MaryJane O’Keefe with Vicki Mears Duffet

Gail, MaryJane, Vicki, and Jean

http://wigowsky.com/GW63/class/GW70names.htm (list of names)