SAGECREST PLANNING + ENVIRONMENTAL - Key Persons
Alejandro is a dedicated planner working with the Development Services team. His experience includes working in the public sector for multiple jurisdictions. Alejandro works closely with ADUs, multi-family developments, and a variety of CUPs, while staying up to date with state laws. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban and Regional Planning with an emphasis in Resiliency, Sustainability, and the Environment from Cal Poly Pomona. Outside of his professional life he enjoys playing the guitar and drums and is an avid concert goer.
Job Titles:
- President
- Professional Planner
Amy has worked as a professional planner since 1999 with expertise in discretionary case processing, specific plans, general plans, project management, and environmental analysis. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Analysis and Design from the University of California, Irvine. Amy was a competitive snow boarder in college and still loves to hit the slopes as often as she can.
Lindsay has worked in the public sector since 2004. She has extensive experience in planning, development, marketing, and community engagement and outreach. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science with an emphasis in American Politics from UCLA and a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from UCI. Lindsay can also be referred to as "Lady Lindsay Horn Ortega of Chaol Ghleann" as she owns a small piece of the Dunans Castle in Scotland.
Jerry brings a comprehensive set of skills that entails a passion in community and economic development. He has aided with economic growth for local businesses using qualitative methods to increase productivity. He has experience in managing a multitude of entitlements. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban and Regional Planning with an emphasis in Community Development and Social Justice from Cal Poly Pomona. Jerry is an avid hiker and gym enthusiast who is always looking for the next challenge.
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Professional Planner
David has been a professional planner since1998 and has worked for multiple jurisdictions. As a Principal, David manages advanced planning assignments and complex large-scale development projects. He is the lead in supporting our clients while assisting in growing all three of our divisions, with a focus on our advanced planning, large-scale and special projects. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Analysis and Design from the UCI. It is a goal of David to go to every county fair in California.
Kelly is a planning professional with over ten years of experience in municipal current planning. Her specialties include comprehensive entitlement and environmental document preparation and review, as well as preservation planning and design review for historic properties from the late 19th to mid-20th century. She earned a Master of Science in Historic Preservation from the University of Oregon. In her free time Kelly enjoys many types of fiber arts, including knitting, sewing, quilting, and cross-stitch.
Liane has been a planning professional since1992 serving multiple jurisdictions. She works with public agencies to manage and process complex discretionary projects, as well as coordinating advanced planning studies. She is adept at processing planning applications and provides excellent service to applicants, developers, consultants, the general public regarding. Liane loves the outdoors and camping and also enjoys traveling abroad where she can put her Spanish and German speaking skills to good use.
Mario has been a professional planner since 2014. He started his career with an emphasis on transportation planning and has recently supported multiple jurisdictions with his city planning expertise. He has managed complex projects including multi-family development projects, mixed-use projects, and various entitlement projects. Mario earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Cal Poly Pomona and a Master of Public Administration from California State University, Los Angeles. In his free time Mario is learning how to cook and speak Italian.
Job Titles:
- Associate Planner
- Professional Planner
Mel has been a certified planner since 1990. His expertise includes processing ADU's, ordinances, current planning and managing outside consultants. Mel has extensive experience in both Orange and Los Angeles counties. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban and Regional Planning from California State University Polytechnic, Pomona. Mel retired in 2020 from the public sector; however still enjoys supporting the jurisdiction of Artesia through Sagecrest.
Job Titles:
- Certified Planner
- Senior Planner
Job Titles:
- Professional Planner
- Senior Planner
Michelle has been a professional planner since 2008. Her experience includes a variety of long range and current planning projects, as well as public outreach and staffing services. She is an expert in creating and managing cannabis permitting programs. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in City and Regional Planning with an emphasis in Geography and Anthropology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Michelle enjoys searching unique real estate listings as one of her favorite past times.
Nick has began his professional planning career in 2000. He has extensive experience on complex and sensitive projects including infill residential, commercial projects, and park and recreation projects. He is responsible for processing entitlements and plan checks, grant administration, and record management. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and Planning from California State University, San Francisco. Outside of his professional life, Nick enjoys everything outdoors including snowboarding, surfing, and camping
Job Titles:
- Planning Manager
- Professional Planner
Ray has been a professional planner since 1987. His experience has been serving jurisdictions in both Orange and Los Angeles Counties where he managed a variety of projects through the entitlement and CEQA processes. As a Planning Manager he supports multiple jurisdictions. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Cal Poly Pomona. Outside of his professional life, Ray paddles Hawaiian outrigger canoes, rides mountain bikes, and is an avid reader.
Rosalinh has been a professional planner since 1988. Her experience allows her to specialize in large-scale, complex and highly political-sensitive projects. She's responsible for reviewing land use entitlement applications and technical studies. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Cal Poly Pomona. Rosalinh enjoys spending time with her family, traveling at a moment's notice, and cooking international dishes.
Sarah is a dedicated planner working with the Development Services team as well as supporting multiple jurisdictions in the public sector. She brings years of experience in zoning and permitting for wireless communication facilities, ADU's, plan checks, and processing entitlements for commercial and residential projects. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban and Regional Planning with an emphasis in Sustainability from Cal Poly Pomona. In her free time Sarah enjoys visiting art museums.
Simin has worked in the areas of planning, development, and engineering since 2015. She has extensive experience managing entitlement applications on our Entitlement Services team and has worked as a planner in several jurisdictions. She has managed complex projects including ADU Design Guidelines, Conditional Use Permits, and Development Reviews. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Development Engineering from Iran and a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the UCI. Simin enjoys cooking and prides herself on making the best homemade pizza.