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has become known for its VISION, LEADERSHIP, INTEGRITY and DEDICATION to the execution of the highest quality work in

a diverse spectrum of industries including government, private,

residential, institutional, non-profit and commercial.

Westport’s strength lies in the depth and variety of professional

experience of its key staff, including vast experience in the fields of

construction, architecture, design and management. It’s what

allows us to develop projects on a holistic level, seeing them from

the perspective of the owner, the architect and the contractor.

In addition to traditional construction services, Westport offers

full design-build capabilities with an in-house architectural staff as

well as programming and budgeting services.

Furthermore, Westport’s comprehensive experience takes their

relationships further, from molding your dreams and goals, to

managing the construction process and supporting your long-term

property management needs – this is the VISION, LEADERSHIP,INTEGRITY and DEDICATION of Westport Construction.

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SJoanne ApodacaWith 24 years of experience in construction administration, Joanne Apodaca

is proficient in accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, titles

and liens for both subcontractors and suppliers. Joanne is admired for her

ability to streamline transactions between owners, lenders and design

professionals, as well as for her expertise in workers compensation, liability

and health insurance.

Professional History 1988-present: President of Westport Construction, Arcadia, CA. Responsible for daily administration of all office operations for a medium-

size construction and design-build firm involved in projects ranging in

scope from million-dollar custom homes and Type II commercial buildings

to high-end remodels, tract homes and multi-family residential units, both

market-rate and affordable housing.

1986-1988: Department of Public Works, Technical Specialist, Pasadena, CA. Responsible for issuing permits to contractors performing construction

work on City of Pasadena property.

1980-1986: Water and Power Department, Customer Relations Specialist, Pasadena, CA. Assistant to the Water & Power Analyst,

responsible for customer relations and issuance of water and power

reports for new services.

1979-1980: Crocker Bank, Operations Clerk, Altadena, CA. Responsible for establishment of new accounts and management

of customer accounts.

Project: New construction of a 6-story affordable housing project with 87 efficiency units.

Cost: $19.4 Million

Details: This AIA award-winning complex is proof that affordable housing does not equal blight. The 53,000-square foot circular housing complex’s units loop around the central courtyard which also features a dramatic stairway that doubles as stadium seating. NewCarver, in partnership with Westport, did exactly what it was designed to do – make an impact.

New Carver Apartments

Parkview on the Park Project: Renovation of a 4-story, 55,000-square foot mixed-use building with 80 units. Cost: $11.7 Million

Details: Parkview on the Park involved the complete rehabilitation of the circa-1920’s Parkview Hotel in MacArthur Park into amodern, transit-oriented community of affordable housing for seniors. The project was a reconfiguration of an existing residential building over commercial/retail spaces, changing 196 SRO units into 79 efficiency apartments. Westport also constructed a 2-bedroom manager’s unit and community space.

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IESRay ApodacaWith over 35 years of experience in the construction world, Ray Apodaca has become a true visionary. Having mastered a variety of estimating, supervising and troubleshooting tasks and everything in between for several large companies in the greater Los Angeles area, Ray founded Westport Construction in 1987. Whether you’re talking about general construction, property management, customer service or agency consultation, Ray Apodaca is admired by his peers as a visionary who leads with integrity.

Professional Registrations and Affiliations:

California State Contractors License Nevada State Contractors License

Member of BIA, Southern CaliforniaConstruction Advisor, Berger Foundation, Arcadia, CA

Official Contractor, Hillview Acres Children’s Home, Chino, CA

Professional History

1987-Present: Vice President of Westport Construction, Arcadia, CA.

1985-1987: The Whitehawk Partnership, Construction Purchasing, Pasadena, CA. Responsible for all project budgets, estimating, cost control and execution of contracts. Largely involved in the technical aspects of general construction of medium-to large-scale residential and commercial projects.

1980-1984: Safco Construction Corporation, Construction Supervisor/Estimator, Alhambra, CA. Responsible for supervision of construction, customer relations, property management and project cost development.

1978-1980: Milton Gellen Development, Construction Supervisor, Sherman Oaks, CA. Managed construction of a26-unit and 10-unit condominium complex. Responsible for complete process, from beginning of construction to ground-breaking to final finish.

1976-1978: P.K. Althouse Development, Assistant Supervisor, Sherman Oaks, CA. Worked closely with president of the company and estimator to provide subcontractors for multiple construction sites. Position involved budgeting strategy and execution of all subcontracts.

Joseph SantiestebanJoseph is a licensed architect and contractor, as well as a construction manager and owner’s representative with over 35 years of combined experience. He approaches projects with a holistic vision and is able to provide expertise in the areas of design, bidding, contracts, budgeting, construction, site management and site evaluation of residential, commercial, retail and institutional projects.

Professional Registrations and Affiliations:

American Institute of Architects (AIA) Licensed Architect, State of California

Professional History

2010-present: Westport Construction, General Manager, Arcadia, CA.Manage operations of the company, specializing in affordable housing, multi-family, and institutional projects. Responsibilities include oversight of all construction operations, development of policies and procedures.

2004-2010: Swinerton Management & Consulting, Senior Project Manager, Los Angeles, CA. Provided consulting services to affordable housing and institutional developers including due diligence evaluation, budgeting, managing design professionals, document review, government liaison, construction oversight and project closeout.

2001-2004: Community Construction Strategies, Sr. Construction & Development Consultant, Los Angeles, CA. Provided consulting services to clients, including due diligence evaluation, budgeting, managing design professionals, document review, government liaison, construction oversight and project closeout.

1997-2001: CVE Development, Director of Construction Services, Los Angeles, CA. Responsible for all in-house and client constructionprojects, from initial concept to working with the architects, engineers, contractors, lenders and government authorities to project completion.

1994-1997: Westport Construction, Architect/Builder, Arcadia, CA. Functioned as Project Manager as well as Project Architect. Areas of expertise included owner/architect/contractor liaison, management of constructionschedules and budgets as well as coordination with local authorities.

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Abbey Apartments Project: New construction of a 5-story permanent supportive housing development with 115 studio apartments.

Cost: $15.8 Million Details: The Abbey Apartments are another step in the direction of taking care of our own. Westport, through its reputation for vision and integrity, was contracted to construct this beautiful residential community with integrated offices, community spaces, supportive services and on-site social services for formerly chronically homeless men and women.

Project: New construction of a 4-storyhousing development for senior citizens, with 57 affordable rental units over podium parking. Cost: $11.3 Million

Details: Seven Maples Apartments is an‘Enterprise Community Partners 2007 Green Communities Award Winner,’ with each unit designed to have 95% maximum daylight and flow-through ventilation. Other green design features include solar water heating, recycled materials and a project-specific recycling facility.

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IESJay EastmanWith 29 years of construction experience, Jay has an extensive background

of overseeing and managing major projects throughout Southern California,

including custom residential properties, private schools, institutional and

apartment facilities, seismic remodels, R&D facilities, retail centers, restaurants,

medical buildings, interior office building improvements and industrial parks.

Jay started in the construction industry within a family-owned construction

business and further developed his reputation running his own successful

general contracting company for 10 years.

Professional History

2011-present: Westport Construction, Vice President of Construction,

Arcadia, CA. Facilitates and manages major construction projects,

as well as oversees company-wide construction processes and staff.

2004-2011: Valley Commercial Contractors, Senior Project Manager,

Orange, CA.

Managed major construction projects and staff, responsible

for estimating, tracking, budgeting and site operations.

2001-2004: Daystar Building Inc.,

San Juan Capistrano, CA.

As a partner, managed major construction projects and staff,

responsible for estimating, tracking, budgeting and site operations.

1999-2001: DMK Incorporated.

Division Manager/Sales, Estimating & Senior Manager, Tustin, CA.

1996-1999: The Sutton Group.

Limited Partner/Sales, Estimating & Senior Manager, Orange, CA.

Professional Registrations and Affiliations:

California State Contractors License

The Ford Project: Renovation of an86-year-old 6-story structure with 295 units, streamlined to 151 units and now featuring a central courtyard. Cost: $15.7 Million Details: Once one of LA’s most infamous landmarks, The Ford Hotel has undergone a massive makeover by Westport Construction. It now boasts furnished rooms 220 squarefeet and up, as opposed to the previous almostramshackle spaces of 96 square feet or less. Perhaps the most profound statement that illustrates the structure’s physical and metaphysicaltransformation – a sign that once read “The Ford Hotel” now simply reads, “Ford.”

Andrew ApodacaWith almost a decade of experience in business

development, marketing and advertising in the

family’s construction and winemaking businesses,

Andrew brings strong leadership to the table. He

is involved in all aspects of business development

for Westport Construction and Pyrenees Vineyard,

including negotiations, branding, client relations

and business operations, as well as developing

and implementing growth opportunities.

Professional History 2011-present: Westport Construction,

Business Development Consultant, Arcadia, CA. Andrew is responsible for business

development for the company. Like his father,

Andrew is quickly becoming recognized as a

visionary, leading the company’s expansion

into green design work and the government

sector in particular.

2005-2011: Westport Construction, Administrative Assistant, Arcadia, CA. Responsible for supporting the company’s

growth by providing various administrative

tasks including scheduling, accounting and

general business functions.

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Renato Apartments

Project: New construction of a 6-story apartment building with 96 units over 2 levels of subterranean parking. Cost: $18.9 Million

Details: The Renato replaces the dilapidated Leo Hotel in San Julian Park area of downtown Los Angeles. The Renato and neighboring James M. Woods Apartments, also built by Westport, are quite literally shining new additions to one of the most blighted stretches of Skid Row. Each apartment is now inhabited by someone who was chronically homeless, surrounded by a community room, library, classroom and offices for management and services.

Coronado Plaza

Project: New construction of 5-story,68-unit affordable family housing development with subterraneanparking.

Cost: $18.5 Million

Details: Coronado Plaza is not only family housing but green housing as well, featuring solar panels, solar hotwater and green finishes throughout the property that have earned it a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum rating. Designedand built to make a connection withneighboring senior housing, also owned by the Los Angeles HousingPartnership (LAHP).

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IESJohn BohlingWith 34 years of experience in construction as a carpenter, foreman,

superintendent and general contractor, John has performed a variety of

tasks related to projects for several large companies in Los Angeles. Abilities

include overall project supervision duties as well as office management skills

and operational tasks.

Professional Registrations and Affiliations: California State Contractors License

Professional History 1992-present: Westport Construction, Vice President of Client Relations, Arcadia, CA. Work with a variety

of residential and commercial projects, managing

and performing site supervision duties as well as

administrative and marketing functions, project

bidding and budgeting.

1991-1992: Bohling Enterprises, Owner, Shadow Hills, CA. Responsible for business development,

contract negotiations, customer relations,

construction, subcontractors and overall

business operations.

1983-1991: Creative Construction, Vice President, Alhambra, CA. Handled

contract negotiations, job scheduling,

subcontracts and government liaison for

multi-family apartments, transitional housing,

rehabilitation, commercial spaces, and tenant

improvements, as well as custom remodels.

Received commendation from Mayor Tom

Bradley in 1989 for work in City Housing.

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Joe has developed a variety of operational and supervisory skills. Joe’s

mastery of everything from scheduling to the final project synopsis exemplifies

his superior project management skills.

Professional History 2005-present: Westport Construction, Vice President of Operations, Arcadia, CA. Recently promoted for superior management and

supervisory skills as Construction Superintendent on residential high-rise

tenant in-place rehabilitation. Performed construction management

and site supervision duties.

2003-2005: County of Los Angeles Housing Authority, DevelopmentSpecialist, Los Angeles, CA. Supervised all Public Housing Development

as well as staff for North Los Angeles County. Responsibilities included

staff supervision and review, HUD regulation compliance, asset allocation

and management of grant funds.

1996-2003: County of Los Angeles Housing Authority, Superintendent, Los Angeles, CA. Supervised construction operations at all east, west

and north Los Angeles County housing developments. Managed

plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, painters, carpenters and

other skilled tradesmen.

1988-1996: Housing Authority County of Los Angeles, Journeyman Plumber, Los Angeles, CA. Responsible for all

major repairs and upgrades to all public housing

stock. Duties included backflow prevention/

certification, heating/steam plant management,

domestic boiler maintenance and installation.

James M. Wood Apartments

Project: New construction of 2 residential apartment buildings with a total of 61 units, one 4-story and one 3-story, both over 2-level parking garages. Cost: $10 Million Details: Named after a man who fought for affordable housing in downtown Los Angeles, the James M. Wood Apartments are designed not only to be affordable, but were designed with green features and conservation in mind. The structure utilizes building materials that increase energy efficiency by at least 15 percent, like high-grade insulation, windows and a centralcirculating hot water system, low-VOC paints, sealants and adhesives.

The Boyle Hotel Project: Rehabilitation of historic landmark hotel and 31 existing units. Adding 20 new construction units, parking garage and retail space. Cost: $12.2 Million Details: The historic Boyle Hotel sits at the corner of Boyle Avenue and First Street in the East Los Angeles community of Boyle Heights. This prominent building, formerly a hotel and grocery store, contains both Queen Anne and Richardson Romanesque influences and was declared a Los Angeles Cultural Monument in 2007.

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Westport Construction offers the following

full-range of construction services and more:

NEW CONSTRUCTION

HISTORIC REMODELS

REHABILITATION/RENOVATION

GREEN DESIGN

GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION

DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

BUDGETING/SCHEDULING

The projects profiled in this book are simply a

snapshot of some of Westport’s most admired

work in the industry. Below is an additional list

of projects in progress or recently completed

projects that we invite you to explore in depth

at www.westportconstruction.com – or talk to

us about them directly.

Palmdale Transit Village

Gateways Apartments

Star Apartments

Terra Bella

The Alexandria Hotel

The Lyndon Hotel

Woodland Terrace Apartments

Willow Springs Homes

Metropolitan State Hospital

Felikian Residence

Krause’s

Sycamores Children’s Home

Sunshine Terrace Apartments

Pasadena City College, Child Development Center

Calaveras Senior Housing

The Shrine Auditorium

World Savings Bank

Project: New construction of steeland glass commercial building with complex design, angles and curves.

Cost: $1.6 million

Details: Westport, known for its ability to handle savvy and intricate designwork, was contracted to constructthis commercial structure for World Savings Bank. Despite the challengesa design like this one entails, Westport managed to complete the project on time and without complicationsand, most importantly, with a happyclient that contracted them forseveral other branches.

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- Cristian Ahumada, Housing Development Director

Skid Row Housing Trust

“During my tenure at LAHP, Westport worked on numerous multi-million dollar multi-family projects in densely populated neighborhoods of Los Angeles. I find Westport reliable, trustworthy and exceptional at problem-solving. Their expertise was well demonstrated when they stepped in to replace a failed contractor on a large subterranean multi-family project. Thanks to Ray and his team, the project was finished to LEED standards within a strict federal funding deadline.”

- Mary Silverstein JRG & Associates

Los Angeles Housing Partnership

“We have worked with Westport on three important residential developments – Casa Verde Apartments, Innes Heights Apartments and the Allesandro Street Apartments in Los Angeles. Our long-term relationship with Westport has lasted through good years and lean years, and the quality of our completed projects has never varied, nor has Westport’s commitment to timeliness and cost. Westport works hard to insure the process is as smooth as developing affordable multi-family housing can be. It is important to choose your team wisely, which is why we will continue to return to Westport Construction.”

- William F. Harris Executive Director

Hollywood Community Housing Corp.

“Over the past nine years, Ray and Westport Construction have constructed and built 6 projects valued at over $77 million. Westport’s team have vast experience and problem-solving skills that have been instrumental in the success of all these projects. The key to the longevity of our relationship, however, is Mr. Apodaca’s INTEGRITY, sincerity, loyalty and dependability.”

- Joseph Corcoran, Director of Planning & Housing Development

SRO Housing Corporation

4333 E. Live Oak Ave.P.O. Box 661329Arcadia, CA 91066

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