Jeff Scrima

Experience

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  Canterbury Custom Homes, Inc.

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Project Manager

  Directed and completed marketing and landscaping for $11 million new real estate developments.

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  Canterbury Realty LLC

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2010

  Entrepreneur

  Challenge: Redevelop blighted areas of the city into thriving residential neighborhoods.Actions: • Leveraged team of specialists and investors for land acquisition, design, and municipal approvals. Results:• Created $38 million in new residential development, with a focus on conservation and sustainability.

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  City of Waukesha

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  Mayor

  Challenge: Increase the quality of life for citizens with limited resources coming out of a financial recession.Actions:• Spearheaded negotiations with City Council on budgets and future water source.• Catalyzed community development and set agenda for growth.• Advanced city competitiveness.Results:• Held $52 million annual operating budget to an unprecedented sub-inflationary 1.09% average annual increase over 4 years, while increasing public transportation infrastructure projects by $7 million, and redirected Waukesha’s long-term plan to secure a new water to Oak Creek, WI.• Added $118 million of new value and 545 new jobs in the city – through proactively utilizing public-private partnerships and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for housing, retail, and industrial business expansions.• Won several municipal awards: National Recreation and Park Association "Gold Medal Award” in 2011; America's Promise Alliance "100 Best Communities for Young People" in 2012; Money Magazine “100 Best Places to Live” in 2012. Show less

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  Nonprofits in Wisconsin

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Director of Strategic Partnerships

  La Casa de Esperanza 2014-2015 Challenge: Reduce racial and ethnic disparities in education and rise future incomes.Actions:• Developed marketing and fundraising strategy to launch a new Latino charter school.Results:• The charter school opened September 2015 and now serves over 150 children.Waukesha GuitarTown 2012-2015Challenge: Revive community spirit and bring people back to the historic downtown.Actions: • Partnered with Gibson Guitar Corporation's CEO, built a local team, and implemented their national “GuitarTown” community art and music project in Waukesha.Results: • Brought thousands of people to the downtown; joined cities such as London, Los Angeles, and Austin to complete this project; fundraised $650,000 for local charities. Show less

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  Tenderland Real Estate LLC

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2022

  Entrepreneur

  Challenge: Guided the finish construction and sales of Fowler Lake Village in Oconomowoc, WI—a cutting edge $38 million mixed-use development.Actions: Established trust among investors and implemented streamlined, efficient processes for both contractors and customers.Results: Successfully transformed the organizational culture and enhanced cash flow, leading to an extraordinary pre-COVID sales growth of over 370%.

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  Rockwell Partners LLC

  Jan 2022 - now

  Partner & General Manager

  Challenge: Spearheading the redevelopment of a blighted area in the heart of downtown Oconomowoc, amid challenges such as higher interest rates and material costs, aiming to transform it into a vibrant retail and residential center.Actions: Secured the necessary land, collaborated with the city to incorporate historic architectural design elements, facilitated the extension of the public boardwalk along Fowler Lake, and advocated for the inclusion of a public bathrooms next to the Village Green Park.Results: Awaiting city support, with hopes for development to break ground in 2024. Show less

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  503 N Lake Road LLC

  Jan 2023 - now

  Partner & General Manager

  Challenge: Leading the design and construction of a reproduction Victorian mansion in the Oconomowoc historic isthmus district, strategically positioned just south of Rockwell Park between Lac La Belle and Fowler Lake. The project involves creating five luxurious condominium suites.Actions: Successfully acquired the prime land, skillfully orchestrated a top-notch development team, and navigated through city approvals.Results: Construction is now underway, with anticipated completion in 2025. Show less