I am Chairman and Founder of NewMark Merrill Companies. NMC builds, acquires and manages over 70 shopping centers throughout California, Colorado and Illinois. We also have a technology company called BrightStreet Partners which develops software to assist with back office functions and assist retailers extend their reach on the internet. I graduated UCLA, and am active with YPO/WPO, Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Camp Max Straus Foundation and the Jewish Federation.