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President & CEO
John Protopappas
President & CEO
Mr. Protopappas developed his first live/work project in 1985 and has developed and managed over sixty commercial and residential projects during the past twenty-eight years. During that time, Mr. Protopappas transformed many neglected properties by turning them into mixed-use live/work spaces. These projects, such as the historic Tribune Tower and the Bakery Lofts at the site of the former Remar Bakery in Emeryville, are representative of his innovative approach to revitalizing urban neighborhoods through mixed-use projects. Mr. Protopappas is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with an A.B. in Economics. He served on the Port of Oakland’s Board of Commissioners from 2000 to 2007 and as its president from 2004-2005. Mr. Protopappas currently serves on the Board of Directors of Summit Bank, the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Foundation, the Oakland Police Foundation and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital.
Vice President, Finance
James Wang, CFA
Vice President, Finance
Mr. Wang spearheads the acquisitions, financing, and asset management operations while also being involved with strategic planning and development. Prior to Madison Park, Mr. Wang worked in investments, focused on fixed income and interest rate securities and markets. Mr. Wang holds a Masters of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois and Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics from the University of California, Berkeley.Mr. Wang holds a Masters of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois and Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics from the University of California, Berkeley.
Project Manager
Bob Huff
Project Manager
As Project Manager Bob guides Madison Park’s multifamily and mixed-use development projects through the construction process, managing contractors and consultants as well as coordinating with city departments and governmental agencies.Bob has been with Madison Park for over 25 years in a variety of different roles including property manager and Property services manager and has experience in virtually every aspect of construction and development. As a lifelong Oakland resident, Bob takes great pride in transforming underutilized properties and vacant lots into thriving new communities.