PROBITY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION - Key Persons
Mr. Parks joined the Company in 1993 and is directly responsible for all of the Company's accounting, budgeting, forecasting and internal control functions. Mr. Parks' duties include coordination of all corporate and project financing and negotiations, as well as the oversight of all leasing, acquisition and sales activities of the Company. Prior to joining Probity, Mr. Parks was, for nine years, Chief Financial Officer of a large apartment and office development company in Burbank, California. Mr. Parks holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business/Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara and is a licensed California Real Estate Broker.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Design and Development
Mr. Maffit has been affiliated with Probity International since 1988, when he first oversaw the construction of The Peninsula Beverly Hills. As Senior Vice President, Mr. Maffit now oversees the design and construction of the Company's hotel and real estate development, renovation and tenant improvement projects. Mr. Maffit has acted as the owner's representative for many projects, including The Peninsula Beverly Hills, Le Meridien San Diego at Coronado, The Graciela Burbank, the Probity House office building, The Peninsula Bangkok and Four Seasons Westlake Village and California Wellbeing Institute. Prior to joining Probity, Mr. Maffit held operational, management and construction related positions with several major developers and hotel companies throughout the world. Mr. Maffit holds a degree in English Literature from the University of Washington.
Mr. Tenner is responsible for the coordination and implementation of all legal matters at Probity, including oversight of outside counsel and all litigation matters. Prior to joining Probity, Mr. Tenner worked as general counsel for two large general contractor firms where he focused on construction contract negotiation and drafting, suretyship, and construction defect and claims litigation. He also served as an associate with the law firm Berger, Kahn, Shafton, & Moss. Mr. Tenner received a B. A. with Honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara, a Masters of Art in psychology from Pepperdine University, and a Juris Doctor from Loyola. Mr. Tenner has been licensed in California since 1989. He is involved in numerous professional and community organizations including the Beverly Hills Bar Association and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Ms. Esquivel is responsible for the cash management and treasury functions of the Company. Ms. Esquivel reports to the Company Chief Financial Officer and assists with the administration and oversight of the Company's accounting, forecasting and internal control functions. Ms. Esquivel joined Probity in 1990 and has extensive construction accounting experience.
Job Titles:
- Director of Development & Construction
Mr. Albert is responsible for management of all new construction projects including evaluation, programming and budgeting, securing entitlements and permits, hiring project teams, negotiating and awarding contracts, and interacting with lenders. He brings over 30 years of project management, architectural, and interior design experience on both domestic and international high-end projects to the GH&R team. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Albert managed some of the most prestigious hospitality projects in the world - The Bacara Santa Barbara, Four Seasons Beverly Hills, The Sherwood Taipei, The Remington Plaza Los Angeles, as well as various projects for Shangri-La Hotels in Indonesia, Malaysia and The Philippines, and for Hilton Hotels in Australia. Mr. Albert is a registered architect in the State of California and is a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
With extensive real estate investment and development experience, Mr. Zarnegin brings great depth, knowledge and leadership to his role as President and CEO of Probity, where he is responsible for spearheading long-term strategic planning as well as overall operating and business activities.
Mr. Zarnegin is active with many community, charitable, and civic organizations. On June 2, 2006, President George W. Bush appointed Mr. Zarnegin to the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of American Heritage Abroad, which is committed to preserving and protecting the religious and cultural heritage of Americans in foreign lands. He is an active member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Chapter of the YPO. He currently serves on the Board of Governors of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and a number of its committees, as well as the Board of Governors of the Friends of the Sheba Medical Center, and the Advisory Board of the Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic. Mr. Zarnegin is a member of the Urban Land Institute, the Southern California Business Association, and the Hotel & Lodging Association.
Mr. Zarnegin is a graduate of the University of Southern California with degrees in Economics and Business Administration. Mr. Zarnegin is fluent in three languages.