Richard Shepard

传：Life member of the Counselors of Real Estate. Independent real estate consultant and expert witness primarily serving corporations, investors, attorneys and financial institutions, focusing on real estate strategies and direction for an entire firm, a portfolio, or a specific property. Conducted a comprehensive survey of the real estate industry, then analyzed and developed recommended strategies, together with potential returns and risks, for real estate investment and management for a major corporation. Formulated and recommended a strategy for development and marketing of land surrounding a client's corporate headquarters campus. Performed reviews and evaluations of specific projects, portfolios, troubled properties, ventures, developers, and markets in various parts of the nation, providing counsel in the development and modification of strategies relating to each. Provided counsel regarding organizational dynamics and the transition in the real estate industry. Identified merger and acquisition candidates. Provided development counsel and acquisition/assemblage assistance for major shopping centers. Served as expert witness and litigation consultant. Served as Executive Director for University Square, an UMSL affiliate. Clients have included SBC Corporation, Mallinckrodt Inc., GTE, Aetna Realty Investors, Aldrich Eastman & Walch, MetLife Realty, Schroder Real Estate Associates, Faison Associates, the Koll Company, the Paragon Group, United Properties, the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission, the St. Louis Airport Authority, St. Louis County Economic Council, the University of Missouri - St. Louis, and a number of attorneys on behalf of their clients. Previously worked for Linclay Corporation, a major developer headquartered in St. Louis, eventually as President & CEO. Directed production functions (development and asset management), finance, legal, and human resources, eventually including over 200 employees in 10 cities. Linclay devel