Adam Cohen
Oakland
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in financial oversight and operations management at Ridgeview Meadows & Vaughn's Trailer Park, driving over 15% revenue growth. Adept at strategic planning and partnership development, I excel in shaping innovative solutions and fostering collaboration to achieve organizational success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Partner
Ridgeview Meadows & Vaughn's Trailer Park
Oakland
01.2022 - Current
- Took over management of two major real estate assets.
- Responsible for operations, financial oversight, capital improvements, and partner relations.
- Drove YOY revenue 15%+ in first 2 years of operation.
Foreperson
Alameda County Civil Grand Jury
Oakland
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Elected foreperson for two consecutive terms.
- Led investigations, committee oversight, and publication of official county reports.
Founder
SKUR
Oakland
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Founded a construction-technology company focused on workflow and project-management solutions.
- Developed IP and patent portfolio
- Sold solution to world's largest construction company
Member / Investor / Board Member
The Angels' Forum
Palo Alto
01.1997 - 01.2017
- Served nearly 20 years with an early-stage venture group in Palo Alto.
- Sat on multiple startup boards, advising founders and shaping early-stage strategy.
Chair of the Board
George Mark Children's House
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Chaired the board of the first freestanding pediatric hospice facility in the U.S.
- Built sustainable business model to ensure organization survival.
Executive Vice President
Sonic Focus
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Led operations for an audio IP technology company.
- Guided the company through successful sale into the semiconductor sector.
President
Ronald McDonald House of San Francisco
San Francisco
01.1994 - 01.2000
- Led the organization supporting families of hospitalized children.
Owner / Operator
McDonald's Franchisee
01.1990 - 01.1997
- Youngest franchisee in the McDonald's system at the time.
- Owned and operated four restaurants.
- Oversaw staffing, financial performance, and multi-unit operations.
Education
B.S. - Marketing
University of Colorado
Boulder08-1990
High School Diploma -
The Athenian School
Danville, CA06-1986
Skills
- Financial oversight
- Operations management
- Investment strategy
- Market analysis
- Real estate evaluation
- Risk assessment
- Partnership development
- Strategic planning
Volunteer Leadership
- Foreperson, Alameda County Civil Grand Jury, 01/01/23, 12/31/25, Elected foreperson for two consecutive terms., Led investigations, committee oversight, and publication of official county reports.
- Chair of the Board, George Mark Children's House, 01/01/04, 12/31/09, Chaired the board of the first freestanding pediatric hospice facility in the U.S., Built sustainable business model to ensure organization survival.
- President, Ronald McDonald House of San Francisco, 01/01/94, 12/31/00, Led the organization supporting families of hospitalized children.
Timeline
Foreperson
Alameda County Civil Grand Jury
07.2023 - 06.2025
Managing Partner
Ridgeview Meadows & Vaughn's Trailer Park
01.2022 - Current
Founder
SKUR
01.2014 - 01.2018
Executive Vice President
Sonic Focus
01.2005 - 01.2008
Chair of the Board
George Mark Children's House
01.2004 - 01.2009
Member / Investor / Board Member
The Angels' Forum
01.1997 - 01.2017
President
Ronald McDonald House of San Francisco
01.1994 - 01.2000
Owner / Operator
McDonald's Franchisee
01.1990 - 01.1997
B.S. - Marketing
University of Colorado
High School Diploma -
The Athenian School