Our Mission at Green Property Solutions (GPS) is to create efficient and sustainable buildings, businesses and brands by implementing innovative and cost saving strategies, using financial models that produce measurable results and bring a substantial return on investment.
GPS is comprised of dedicated professionals with a proven track record in commercial real estate operations, maintenance, leasing, construction, project management, and business consulting. As part of our team and bucket of resources, we are proud to include the best and most innovative experts in the real estate, finance and green building industries.
Shayna Eskew, Principal
Shayna brings over 20 years experience in commercial building operations and management to the organization. During that time, Shayna has had responsibility for all aspects of operations, leasing, construction management and executive financial reporting for property portfolios throughout the San Francisco Bay area, ranging from Office, Retail, Industrial, Multi-Family Residential and a Military Base.
PM Realty Group, Equity Office Properties Trust, Jones Lang LaSalle, Compass Management and Leasing and Catellus Development Corporation are just a few of the firms for whom Shayna worked prior to launching Green Property Solutions or “GPS”. The organization was formed out of her passion for the existing commercial built environment and in recognition of the over-all impact it makes on the environment every day. Because she has spent years finding ways to increase value by more efficiently operating commercial buildings, she is uniquely suited to make the case to business and property owners about how to save money by more effectively and sustainably operating their building portfolios.
In her free time, Shayna can be found running and biking in the majestic Marin County hills, enjoying her animals, gardening, and dining on local, organic fruits and vegetables. Shayna is a graduate of the University of Southern California, she is a Certified Green Building Professional, and a member of many professional organizations.
James Rogers
James comes to GPS with a consulting and sustainable real estate background. He spent his days working as a financial consultant in the healthcare industry and then transitioned into becoming one of the early agents in San Francisco’s first green real estate company. His previous experiences gave him a foundational skill set which have only increased his desire for entrepreneurial activities. While studying economics abroad, James began to see business perspectives that included the environment as a given factor of every equation and was intrigued that this was so rare in the United States.
The works of Paul Hawken, Amory Lovins, and Hunter Lovins originally influenced James and helped foster his realization that private business can be a leader in the sustainability movement while still making a profit. Learning about companies like Interface, the world’s largest producer of modular carpet which also has the goal of becoming the world’s first restorative company by 2020, has shown that everyone can make a difference by starting small and thinking big. Now, James has the privilege of studying under Hunter Lovins at Presidio Graduate School. These studies continue to provide insight and additional skills that are utilized at GPS.
James is a Certified Green Building Professional, an Ecobroker, and an MBA in Sustainable Management candidate at Presidio Graduate School (expected 2010). When not working on the business aspects of sustainability, you can find James backpacking in the Sierras, road or mountain biking in Marin, or hanging out with his dog at the beach or the park.
Rob Appleton, LEED AP
Rob brings more than 27 years of corporate real estate experience to GPS in the form of tenant and building representation with particular expertise working with a network of senior commercial real estate professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area. Rob’s ability to cultivate and retain relationships with Corporate Real Estate Directors and Managers, Senior Real Estate Brokers, tenants, property owners, and managers in Northern and Southern California has proven to be invaluable to GPS clients.
As a LEED Accredited Professional, Rob also has knowledge of sustainability practices that assist property owners in achieving LEED and related certifications. By focusing on the bottom-line, Rob understands the relationship between a well developed sustainability program and enhanced building values.
Some of Rob’s prior positions include: Director of Business Development, R.N. Field Construction; Corporate Real Estate Director, DHL; Corporate Real Estate Director, Circle International; Corporate Real Estate Director, Groundswell Corporation; Leasing Manager, Compass Management and Leasing, Jones Lang LaSalle; Leasing Manager, Tishman West Management; Leasing Broker, GVA Kidder Mathews, Grubb & Ellis, and CBRE, San Francisco.
A Marin County resident and father of two sons, Rob is committed to creating a brighter tomorrow for future generations. He has an active lifestyle, including road and mountain biking, golfing, sailing, and wine tasting.
Terra Lee
Proudly hailing from Georgia, Terra comes to Green Property Solutions with a diverse background, including starting two small businesses of her own. After pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering at Georgia Tech in the early 90’s, she quickly realized that she had a lust for life that engineering could not satisfy. After much soul searching she returned to school and earned her undergraduate degree in Art Marketing.
Though a southern native, Terra has adjusted to Bay Area life quite nicely and appreciates the eco-friendly lifestyle California has to offer. Since relocating to California five years ago, she has immersed herself in various projects promoting sustainability. From the time she spent on an organic farm to her adventures on Unifried, a vegetable oil powered school bus, her commitment to the environment has remained the focus of her pursuits.
Terra now lives in Greenbrae and enjoys painting, dancing under the stars, and spending time with close friends. Her positive attitude, attention to detail, and infectious laugh make her a perfect addition to our team of professionals.
Chris Connoly
Chris adds to the depth of project and property management skill at GPS, helping our clients cut costs and improve marketability with healthier, more efficient buildings. Having managed diverse property types his experience includes energy auditing, whole-building renovations and handling lease negotiations from both sides of the table. As a LEED Accredited Professional, he is passionate about green building and ensuring a solid business case for recommended retrofits and upgrades. Chris recently left his San Francisco office portfolio behind to promote green practices full-time, consulting for local businesses and pursuing an MBA in sustainable management.
Thomas Fisher
Tom is a proven and effective leader with a track record of being a timely and successful project manager in many sectors of the economy. With an extensive academic background in sustainable business, ecology and biological sciences, combined with his international and domestic business experience, clients can be sure that Tom will deliver the best sustainable solution at the most reasonable cost.
Tom has also personally renovated two turn of the century buildings installing as many energy efficient and “green” elements into each building as possible. He has a passion for minimizing environmental impact and understands completely the intricacies and complications involved with budgeting, construction and installations.
In his free time, Tom is into anything that involves being outdoors, being in the kitchen or spending time with friends and family.
Karen Robertson
A northern California native, Karen brings a wide breadth of customer service experience from various sectors, including the airline industry and various non-profits. Her specialties include public relations, sales and marketing, and client management.
When Karen is not providing our clients with exceptional service she enjoys travelling, hiking, and spending time with her animals.