David Grunwald
Woodland Hills
Summary
Experienced executive well prepared for leadership roles with strong focus on strategic vision, operational excellence, and motivating growth. Expertise in team collaboration, navigating complex challenges, and delivering impactful results. Skilled in financial management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Highly adaptable and reliable, excelling in dynamic environments.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new situations. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop team member professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director & Executive Vice President
SDS SHF and RMG Housing
10.2021 - Current
- Lead a team of 135 individuals that includes development professionals, operations team members and construction crew as senior operations leader
- Oversee the deployment of $598 million of private equity that finances high-quality, cost-effective housing; lead effort to stabilize fund as long-term private equity source for housing development, preparing and landing large deals and projects and transitioned to executive operating position with exclusive development partner
- Provide coaching, mentoring, delegation, and goal-setting; coordinate numerous stakeholders, report to all investors, governmental agencies and consultants regarding
- Lead 27 concurrent active investments from inception to final project sale; direct the investment, development, construction, and asset management processes of an expected pipeline of 40 projects.
- Develop partnerships to support organizational mission, coordinating investors, service providers, and officials while directing Investment Committee process on all transactions; raised an additional $40M in private equity
Senior Vice President
National Community Renaissance CORE (NCRC), Los Angeles, CA
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Led LA Region business unit of a nonprofit community builder specializing in affordable, multifamily, mixed-income, senior, workforce and special needs housing in California, Florida, and Texas; leading/supervising eight departments and drove large deals, prepared pitches, executed contracts, and guided projects through final delivery
- Directed organizational development, including staffing, coaching, resourcing, budgeting, reporting, and quarterly/annual strategic process, spearheading comprehensive program to serve 435 employees
- Collaborated with Executive Team to promote acquisitions, business development and organizational growth for long-term sustainability; created a development pipeline over 1,200 units, including partnerships with national developers
- Created and operated real estate acquisition and rehabilitation program for prospective investment of $1 billion; led the acquisition and development projects for over 1,200 affordable housing units in Los Angeles
- Sourced and closed a $120 million housing acquisition for 635
President and CEO
Los Angeles Housing Partnership, LLC, Los Angeles, CA
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Spearheaded turnaround of organization as transitional CEO, leading team of ten
- Restructured properties and investments to get back into the black; developed three new investment opportunities and catalyzed and positioned a failing assets to be resold, stabilizing organization and getting out of the red
President and CEO
Affordable Living for the Aging, Los Angeles, CA
06.2009 - 01.2017
- Directed housing, social services and case management for underserved older adult populations, managing $150M in real estate assets and 12 facilities; raised $20 million through private fundraising
- Completed $30 million and $10 million real estate acquisition, development projects, increasing real estate assets by 400%
- Grew organization into premiere housing and service organization for older adults in Los Angeles
President and CEO
American Sunrise Communities, Los Angeles, CA
01.2006 - 06.2009
- Led organization founded by former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros that created homeownership for working class families
- Partnered with private homebuilders in six states to develop and build affordable homes, condos and apartments
- Led development and programming teams in six states
- Sourced and closed programs with major homebuilders creating 2,400 homes
President and CEO
LA Family Housing, Los Angeles, CA
12.1999 - 06.2006
- Led homeless service and housing organization with a staff of 235 and an executive team of 10 and budget of $5 million
- Led development of first permanent supportive housing project in California
- Operated shelters, transitional living centers and affordable housing facilities throughout Los Angeles County
- Raised $25 million in private funds for housing and supportive services projects
Education
Master of Public Policy - Policy Analysis Emphasis
Duke University
Durham, NC01.1994
Juris Doctor -
Loyola Law School
Los Angeles, CA01.1988
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Political Science
University of Denver
Denver, CO01.1984
Skills
- Leadership within executive management
- Critical thinking
- Mentorship and team development
- Effective strategy implementation
- Building relationships with stakeholders
- Data-driven analysis
- Effective strategic communication
- Content writing
- Project development management
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Policy formulation and evaluation
- Effective presentation skills
- Financial budget management
- Investment strategy development
- Asset portfolio management
- Process improvement
- Grant application expertise
- Collaborative relationship development
- Investor communication strategy
Accomplishments
- Leading 135-member team in the development, acquisition, construction, and operations of 1,800 housing units deploying $598 million of private equity from major institutional investors (Present)
- Launching a new $400 million Workforce Housing Fund from private and institutional investors (Present)
- Assisted in raising $190 million in new equity for the creation of workforce housing throughout California (SDS 2023)
- Sourced and closed a $120 million real transaction and raised $1 billion in future prospective investments (NCRC, 2020)
Past Professional Experience
- Board Member, CafeKind, Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Present
- Board Member, Therapeutic Learning Center, Los Angeles, CA, 2020-Present
- Board Member, Kuruvungna Springs Foundation, Los Angeles, CA, 2020-Present
- Adjunct Professor, University of Southern California, Price School of Public Policy, 2010-2017
- Board Member, Los Angeles Business Council, Los Angeles, CA, 2001-2018
- Founding Director, HIV & AIDS Legal Service Alliances, Los Angeles, CA, 1998-1999
- Program Director, Weingart Center Association, Skid Row, Los Angeles, CA, 1996-1997
- Consultant, USAID-sponsored Democracy Program, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 1994-1995
- Attorney (Employment & Labor Law), Gilbert & Sackman, Los Angeles, CA, 1992-1995
- Attorney (Business Litigation), Musick, Peeler & Garrett, Los Angeles, CA, 1991-1992
- Attorney (Business Litigation), Morris, Polich & Purdy, Los Angeles, CA, 1989-1991
Timeline
Managing Director & Executive Vice President
SDS SHF and RMG Housing
10.2021 - Current
Senior Vice President
National Community Renaissance CORE (NCRC), Los Angeles, CA
10.2019 - 10.2021
President and CEO
Los Angeles Housing Partnership, LLC, Los Angeles, CA
01.2017 - 10.2019
President and CEO
Affordable Living for the Aging, Los Angeles, CA
06.2009 - 01.2017
President and CEO
American Sunrise Communities, Los Angeles, CA
01.2006 - 06.2009
President and CEO
LA Family Housing, Los Angeles, CA
12.1999 - 06.2006
Master of Public Policy - Policy Analysis Emphasis
Duke University
Juris Doctor -
Loyola Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Political Science
University of Denver
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