RICHARD M. DAVIS

475B Molino Avenuetel: +1 (415) 388 8480

Mill Valley, California 94941, USAe-mail:

SUMMARY

Social entrepreneur with over 30 years experience in non-profit & commercial projects. Experience inhealth and humanitarianrelief, as well as real estate, sales and banking domestically and overseas. Extensive dealings with high profile, high net-worth clients

EXPERIENCE

Non-Profit1994 – Present

Health & Cancer

  • MedaFit,Founder2010 – Present

Non-profit promoting exercise to people living with serious & chronic illness based on a sustainable funding model

Two pilot programs started in Marin, Ca

  • UCSF Prostate Cancer Patient Advocate2008 – Present

Participated in re-writing Health Matters “Prostate Cancer & Its Treatment”

Currently revising support guidelines for men on Hormone therapy and writing pamphlet

Member of UCSF Peer-to-Peer support program

  • Marin Prostate Cancer Support Group 2007 - Present

Weekly ACS/ UsTOO support group meeting at Marin General; attendance of 25-40

  • Sunflower Wellness, Board Member2008 -2010

Board member of 501c3 promoting a nationwide program to easily facilitate exercise for newly diagnosed cancer patients as well as survivors; arranged pilot program at UCSF

  • American Cancer Society, Marin Advisory Council2008 –2011

Humanitarian & Social Responsibility

  • Facing A Challenge Conferences, 12004 -

Founder member in effort to stem anti-Semitism originating from the progressive left; organised major conference with ADL.

Activist group formed to fight anti-Semitism stemming from the progressive left

Moderated seminars on neo- anti-Semitism

  • Mosaic Relief Committee (in formation), 2000 - Present

Program to establish a new umbrella relief agency tackling Jewish poverty outside the Diaspora; stresses donor directed giving and transparent full reporting.

  • Israeli Public Relations, Great Britain, 2000-2002

Established the first ‘grassroots’ lecture series, ‘Israel:Myths & Facts’ with Israeli Embassy;

Founder member of the Media Group for Israel

Worked with BICOM (British Israel Communications & Research Centre) to promote and establish a permanent ‘grassroots’ program to promote peace and fair representation

  • Social Responsibility Coordinator, Radlett United Synagogue, 2000 - 2002

Established programs to improve social awareness and action in one of wealthiest villages in UK.

  • Kibbutz Mizpeh Shalom, 1999

Various joint economic projects with Jericho Palestinian Community

  • Humanitarian Aid, Romania, 1998-2000

Program Founder: conceived, created and administered food distribution program to over 1000 poor and elderly Jews throughout Romania.

  • American Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), Romania, 1996 -1997
Project Consultant
Advised Romanian Jewish Community on management and administration of 1600 piece property portfolio; established computerised data base, accounting & budget procedures, management control system, operations manual, and training procedures. Doubled cash flow in 12 months.

Jewish Organizations

  • UJA-Federation, New York, 1995 - Planned Giving Executive/ Fundraiser

Established programs for professional groups and high net worth individuals. Experience with data base development and telephone solicitation.

  • Tucson Jewish Community Center, 1985 – 1987 - Board Member

Commerce1975-1994, 1997-1999, 2003 - 8

Real Estate, Entrepreneurial, Finance & Sales

  • Advanced Fiber Systems, Managing US Partner 2008 - Present

Exclusive Turkish representativefor world’s leading manufacturer of hydro-seeding supplies

  • DR2 LLC - Ecotourism, Principal 2006 -

J-V with Society for Protection of Nature in Israel to market adventure and eco-tourism in Israel.

  • Real Estate, San Francisco 2007

Repositioned two buildings in SOMA including renovation, leasing and tenant negotiations.

  • Mike’s Bicycle Center, Marin, California, Sales Associate2003 - 2004

Sold $600,000 of bicycles and accessoriesspecialising in high end custom bikes including celebrity clients.

  • Olimex, Principal 2003 - 2005

Company held by humanitarian relief associates that owns innovative technology to coat metals with ceramic; actively seeking start-up finding.

Devco S.A., RomaniaProject/Financial Manager – Principal 1997-1999

Real Estate investment, development, and brokerage; successfully designed and completed residential projects for rent and sale; acquisition ; planning and sale of CBD office sites; advised international and diplomatic clients including; managed project budgets and reporting; development projections; investor relations

  • Richard Davis & Company

New York, 1994 – Domestic & International Real Estate Consulting

Tucson 1986- 88 – Real Estate Development

Los Angeles 1981-83 – Real Estate Development and Consulting

  • Chase Manhattan Bank, New York – Vice President

Director of Dispositions, Real Estate Owned 1989-1993: disposed of $400 million of bank owned real estate.

Assistant Treasurer, 1975 –78: credit trained real estate lending officer with national portfolio

  • Watt Industries, Financial Officer1978-1980

Real Estate Development

High Net Worth Investors – Real Estate, Entertainment, Sports,

  • DRD Associates, Tucson 1983-1986

Chief Operating Officer – Real Estate, Entertainment and Professional Sports;

  • 4J Investments Inc, Los Angeles 1980-1981

Deal maker & ‘birddog’ for principal - Real estate and Professional Sports

EDUCATION

  • University of Chicago, 1975

M.B.A. with Honors in Finance and Economics

  • University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) G.B. 1973

Bachelor of Science (Hon.) Finance and Marketing: 2.1

  • Haberdashers’ Aske’s School, Elstree, G.B.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS

  • U.S. and British (EEC) citizenship.
  • Languages: French, German, and Romanian.
  • Exercise - sculling; swimming; biking; weightlifting; 9 marathons, 4 triathlons