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SIMPLY CUSTOM YOUR PERSONAL DESIGN &

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

We add value… We create opportunity… We share the wealth!

SIMPLY CUSTOM A REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FIRM

2 737 South R. L. Thornton Fwy., Dallas, TX 75203 - p.214-256-6887 f.972-584-9351 - email: [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENT

INTRODUCTION KEY PERSONNEL BIOS JEANNETTE BROWN-SNEED

KEVIN BROWN CONSTRUCTION DIRECT PROGRAM KEY FACTORS TO A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT PROJECTS COMPLETED

FEE SCHEDULE REFERENCES



INTRODUCTION SIMPLY CUSTOM is a small company with a wealth of professional experience ranging from private

development of commercial projects, residential developments, mixed use developments and public facilities projects. We offer a complete turnkey service handling your project from concept to

completion; from site development to closing. We set down with our clients to assess the program requirements and provide for the design and construction management services. Currently our in-house staff consists of the following: Kevin Brown, Partner, overseeing every aspect of every project. I am the founder of the company with

over 19 years of experience in real estate development (commercial and residential).

Kelly Brown, Partner, Office Manager overseeing the books as well as providing interior design services. Kelly has 19 years of experience in private development and custom home building.

Jeannette Sneed, Partner. Jeannette has 35 years of experience in managing commercial design and

construction projects. Miguel Casanova, Project Manager. Miguel has 30 years of experience in managing commercial design and construction projects. James McDonald, field superintendent with 17 years of experience in private development and custom home building.

Guy Fernandez, field superintendent, with 30 years of experience in private development and custom home building. Guy also provides drywall and painting services.

Tyson Johnson, field superintendent, with 5 years of experience in private development and custom home building. Design Team: In-house and Multiple Architectural/Engineering Associates

Our team processes allow us to provide architectural and engineering design services as well as explore the lowest responsible bids upholding the quality and integrity of construction means and methods.



KEY PERSONNEL BIOS

Jeannette Brown-Sneed, Partner

Ms. Brown-Sneed has over 35 years of project/construction management experience for architecture/engineering projects. Her design and construction related background includes site assessment for acquisition, environmental assessments, feasibility studies, master planning, budgeting , scheduling, and short- and long-range strategic planning. Prior to joining Simply Custom, Ms. Brown-Sneed had an extensive career with the City of Dallas as a project manager, facility manager and facilitator of commercial (municipal) design and construction projects. As head of Library, Facilities and Capital Projects she managed a $55.5 million budget and aided in the development of a 144,000,000 million dollar budget prior to retiring from the City, to

assure that library facilities would be replaced and/or renovated for years to come. This budget included the $46,200,973 that was approved in the last City Bond Election for library facilities. During

her 27 years tenure with the City, she worked in Water Engineering; Public Works Engineering (civil); Public Works Facilities, Planning and Construction Division; Equipment and Building Services Design

and Construction Division; and, Library Facilities and Capital Projects Division.

Before joining the City of Dallas, Ms. Brown-Sneed was an architectural drafter with The Oglesby Group architectural firm (now Oglesby-Greene, Inc.) under the leadership of the late Bud Oglesby.

Ms. Brown-Sneed, an architect by trade, attended Cooke County Jr. College and the University of Texas at Arlington, School of Architecture and Environmental Design, with a major in Architecture and minor

in Civil Engineering.

Ms. Brown-Sneed’s Major Achievements and Accomplishments include: Special recognition from former Mayor Laura Miller for an outstanding career and major

accomplishments and awards, including being named as the First African American Female Architectural Project Manager for the City of Dallas.

Commitment to Excellence award from Councilmember Maxine Thornton-Reese.

Excellence in Service award from Councilmember Leo Chaney. Commitment to Excellence award from the Department of Public Works.

Dallas Public Library’s most prestigious award… Employee of the Year. Facilitating the development of the first Dallas Public Library/DSID co-locations (Arcadia Park

and Hampton Illinois).

Facilitating the first black box theaters in a public library (Hampton-Illinois Branch and the new

Pleasant Grove Branch).

Partner of Simply Custom and Simply Housing Seniors. President of Trinity Youth Development (a non-profit organization)



Kevin Brown, Partner

Mr. Brown, a native of Dallas, has over 19 years of building and construction management experience. His firm, Simply Custom, builds commercial and residential projects for individuals, groups and real

estate investors. He develops/builds an average of $10,000,000 per year. He provides a one stop full service that includes assisting clients with finding the financing via his banker relations; property search, assessment, and acquisition; sub-division or individual site development; assists clients in

developing the design concept(s) and coordinating with the architects and engineers to develop the plans; develop specifications in-house; provide quality control measures by reviewing plans and specs

for code compliance, specifying durable product and observing construction means and methods; oversees the competitive bid processes for sub-contractor participation; provides daily oversight for

site development and construction; review invoices, maintain records and process payments to subs and suppliers; coordinate/complete punch-list; assist client with closing; and, coordinate warranty

items.

Mr. Brown recently formed a non-profit organization named Simply Housing Seniors to help empower senior citizens who are living in unfit conditions by replacing or repairing their homes at no cost to

them. Prior to starting Simply Custom, Mr. Brown was a part owner and Vice President of Simpson Homes,

where he was responsible for design-build projects. During the first ten months with Simpson Homes, Mr. Brown was responsible for marketing, sales, and construction management. He also aided in the

development of Valley Vista Estates and sold 35 homes.

Mr. Brown attended El Centro College where he majored in architecture with a minor in construction management.



CONSTRUCTION DIRECT PROGRAM

Simply Custom is promoting its Construction Direct Program to families, churches and businesses exploring a real opportunity to save big on upcoming design and/or construction projects. Our

construction direct program was designed to empower our clients, putting them in full control of their dollars. This is done by providing project and/or construction managers instead of a general contractor (GC), with the full service that a GC typically offers. How and why is this done? A GC is contracted to

coordinate and oversee the construction of a new development or renovation projects. GC’s offer limited in-house services and sub-contract services to trades such as structural, mechanical, electrical,

plumbing, etc. The contract is between the owner (individuals or organization) and the GC. We often hear in the news how owners are over charged and/or hit with property liens due to padded fees and

GC’s non-payments to sub-contractors. Our unique business model eliminates construction over-run and liens while assuring a successful project from A to Z/start to finish. As stated in the cover letter, all

trades and suppliers are paid directly. Therefore, there is no hidden cost. We negotiate and prepare all necessary contracts; we prepare and/or coordinate necessary documents.

Not only do we offer full design/build services, we can assist you with finding the perfect site for your

project, as well as conduct a construction feasibility study to enable our clients to make an informed decision with respect to the viability of their project including but not limited to its budget, schedule and location.

Project Management

Site assessment and/or selection process

Environment surveys (and abatement if necessary)

Feasibility Study

Budgeting and scheduling

Assistance with bank or grant financing

In-house design and/or consultant selections

Construction Management

Warranty Care Assistance



KEY FACTOR TO A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT

ASSEMBLING THE RIGHT DESIGN/BUILD TEAM

o HAVING A PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR ON YOUR SIDE

(PROJECT/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER).

o ADVISOR’S SELECTION OF DESIGN TEAM i.e. ARCHITECT/ENGINEERS.

o ADVISOR’S SELECTION OF QUALIFIED SUB CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS.

DEVELOPMENT OF BUILDING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

o LISTENING TO THE CLIENT TO THOROGHLY UNDERSTAND THEIR NEEDS,

DESIGN IDEAS AND FUNCTIONALITY.

o EVAILUATING THE PROJECT SITE i.e. CONDUCTING SOILS ANALYSIS,

LOCATION UTILITIES…

o UNDERSTANDING AND WORKING WITH BUDGET RESTRAINTS.

o DEVELOPING A REALISTIC PROJECT SCHEDULE.

QUALITY CONTROL

o DEVELOP AND REVIEW PLANS AND SPECIFIACTIONS TO MEET ALL CITY AND

STATE CODE REQUIRMENTS.

o MANAGING THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS TO ASSURE STRUCTURAL AND

DESIGN INTEGRITY.



PROJECTS COMPLETED Commercial (Public/Mixed Use): Arcadia Park Branch Library and Arcadia Park Elementary School (a 18,000 s.f. public library connected to a 90,500 s.f. elementary school by a breezeway). Project completed in 2005. The library’s portion was approximately $4.8 million. The school cost $11.2 million.

View of Library Entry South Elevation of Library and School


9 737 South R. L. Thornton Fwy., Dallas, TX 75203 -- p.214- 507-2472, f.972-584-9351 -- email: [email protected]

Audelia Road Branch Reconstruction 10045 Audelia Road

Dallas, TX 75238 Size: Orig. 12,000; New 18,000 Budget: approx. $3.2M This building was gutted to shale and expanded to give a complete new look.

Grauwyler Park Branch Library 2146 Gilford Street, 75235 Completed 2006 Size: 12,700 s.f. Budget $4.5 M

Hampton Illinois Branch

2951 South Hampton Road, 75224 Completed 2006; Size: 20,000 s.f.

Budget: $5.6 million (Library) This is the second City of Dallas/DISD co-

location and houses the City’s 1st Black Box Theater in a branch library. One our goal was to give the library its own identity. LEED certified “GOLD”!

Paul L. Dunbar, Lancaster-Kiest Branch 2008 East Kiest Blvd

Dallas, TX 75216 Size: 18,000 s.f.

Completed 2006 Budget: $4.8. million

Timberglen Branch 18505 Midway Road

Dallas, TX 75287 Completed 2006

Budget: $5.4 million



COMMERCIAL/RETAIL, IN-HOUSE DESIGN/BUILD INERIOR FINISH-OUT PROJECTS

Kumon Learning Center

Southlake Branch Completed: 2009

Budget: $125,000 This was a design/build project which consisted of gutting out office space and

constructing walls for reception, office, conference, class rooms, kitchen and bathrooms.

St. Luke United Methodist Church (The Village)

1915 N. Hampton Rd. Desoto, TX Completed: 2010

Budget $75,000 This was a design/build

project consisting of gutting office spaces and constructing

a sanctuary, kitchen and bathrooms. This project was

such a success, they have just hired us to complete a master

plan for new 11 acre site development



RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Simply Custom have built homes ranging from $100,000 to 1 million (below are a few examples). No matter how large or small, the same care and attention to details is exemplified.



COMMERCIAL/SALON, IN-HOUSE DESIGN/BUILD INERIOR FINISH-OUT PROJECTS



LIST OF REFERENCES

The Village United Methodist Church 19 15 N. Hampton Blvd. DeSoto, TX Pastor Derek Jacobs 214-316-6867 True Believers of Christ Community Church 4703 S. Peachtree Rd. Bach Spring, TX Pastor Martin Dorsey 972-913-2113 United Community Bank (UCB) 2100 FM 407 Highland Village, TX 75077 Jerrell Jenkins, Sr. Vice President 972-317-9935 Interim Lender for eight years Inwood National Bank Kyle Shipp, Vice President 2220 San Jacinto Denton, TX. 75205 940-382-1729 Jehoshaphat Enterprise Robert Perry, President 1006 Allan St. Dallas, TX 832-816-5968 Rank Enterprise, Dr. Neil Ziegler, Owner 1413 Linda Lane Cedar Hill, TX 75104 248-462-0540 Good Hair Day Salon, LaTarah Edmond Owner 259 Cedar Ridge Duncanville, TX 75116 972-296-0640 Eye Candy Brow Salon, Crystal Barnett, Owner 13531 Montfort Drive Dallas, TX 972-233-2769

Women Investing in Real Estate 1023 S Main St. Duncanville, TX 75116 972-283-9473 Client/ Investor N&S Homes Norris Neal 707-246-0884 Old Town Mortgage Jerry Hoagland, President 159 W. Main Lewisville TX 75067 972-420-9711 Fred Brodsky Company Fred Brodsky, President 5223 Royal Ln. Dallas, TX 214-692-9090 City Of Lewisville Claude King, City Manager 2017 Vista Dr. Lewisville, TX 75067 972-219-3400 Lockheed Martin Derrick Williams, Engineer 512 Davis Dr. Desoto, TX 214-802-0220 Signature Salon Suites Lola Kelly 1701 N. Greenville, Ave. Richardson, TX 75080 214-460-2507 Dallas Beauticians Association LaKeisha Montgomery, President 2716 Martin Luther King Blvd. 214-808-9859

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