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Management Team
C.W. Clark has built an all-star management team with expertise in every area of commercial real estate development. Many have 30 years experience in their respective professions, including acquisitions and development, planning, architecture, project finance, design, construction, leasing and property management. C.W. Clark teams are known for their hands-on, can-do approach and abilities to advance the most complex projects the most efficient and effective manner possible, ranging from neighborhood shopping centers to some of the region’s largest retail and commercial developments.

Craig W. Clark, President A native of Texas and a 1965 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Craig established C.W. Clark, Inc., in 1974 as a full-service commercial real estate services firm. The company grew rapidly and eventually totaled 55 employees, including 34 real estate sales agents. In 1988, Craig sold the brokerage division to focus his efforts on commercial real estate development. Craig’s early success led him to expand beyond his base in San Diego County to pursue attractive projects in other areas of California, as well as in Arizona and Oregon. Today, Craig leads the development of more than $500 million in commercial, hotel and urban residential real estate development under way in three states, with additional projects currently in negotiation. An active participant in all aspects of the development process, Craig has formed more than 30 successful partnerships or limited liability companies over the years, serving as general partner or managing member, respectively. He has also been active in the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) in Southern California, serves on the advisory board of First Pacific Bank, and was a founding board member of the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary. His other outside interests include golf, bird hunting and fishing. Craig and his wife, Jan, are active members of the Village Presbyterian Church of Rancho Santa Fe.
Veronica D. Guzman, Chief Financial Officer Veronica joined C.W. Clark in 1981 as controller for the company and its subsidiaries. She has direct responsibility for the accounting of development projects and property management. She is highly qualified in structuring and negotiating joint ventures, construction loans and permanent financing for real estate projects of all sizes and complexities. Prior to joining C.W. Clark, Veronica was with Bancom Realty and Development Corporation where she managed a staff of 20 accountants and cashiers and was responsible for the accounting of commercial and residential projects. She is an honor graduate of the Philippine Women’s University.
George Hurley, In-House Counsel A 1965 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, George joined C.W. Clark as in-house counsel in 1993 after five years with the law firm of Mulvaney, Kahan and Barry. He served as a Naval aviator and test pilot from 1965 to 1985 and was former Commanding Officer of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Six, onboard the USS Constellation (CV-64). After retiring from the military, George completed his law degree at the University of San Diego. He is a member of the State Bar of California and the American Bar Association. George has also served as judge pro tempore of the San Diego Superior Court, Small Claims Division, since 1995. He also holds a Master of Science degree from George Washington University.
Jeff Rogers, Director of Development With more than 35 years of experience in land planning, architectural design and development project management, Jeff joined C.W. Clark in 2003. His recent credits include managing the development of the Marketplace at Liberty Station, Los Coches Village in Carlsbad, and Gateway Center in Escondido. An architecture graduate of California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, Jeff began his career as a planner and designer, then advanced to principal and senior client architect and director of design at SGPA Architecture and Planning. In 1995 Jeff formed his own firm of Rogers and Ucker, Inc. Before joining C.W. Clark, he participated in the development of Hazard Center, Costa Verde Center, the $235 million expansion of San Diego’s Lindberg Field, and numerous neighborhood and specialty retail centers in and around San Diego County. Other development projects include the Alameda Marina Village in the San Francisco Bay area, the Winchester Square in Temecula, and the Bedminster Hills Office and Retail Center in New Jersey. He is a past member of La Jollans, Inc., a community planning group, and former chairman of the Old San Diego Design Review Board.
Steve Warfield, Director of Acquisitions/Development Steve has nearly 30 years of experience in land acquisition, development, leasing and investment sale of retail properties throughout San Diego County. Before joining C.W. Clark, he was a partner with Grubb & Ellis/BRE Commercial and involved in multiple acquisition, leasing and disposition assignments, including more than 700,000 square feet of development with an estimated value of over $100 million. He previously was involved in commercial real estate with Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate (now CB Richard Ellis). During his real estate career, Steve has worked in acquisition and leasing with a stellar roster of companies, including McDonald’s, Lowes, Ralph’s, Petco, Vons, Starbucks, Barnes & Noble, Chevron, Shell and Costco. After graduating with a degree in business administration from the University of Redlands, Steve spent six years as a professional tennis player and five years as an account executive with Dean Witter.
Larry K. Kimball, Director of Hotel Development Formerly Managing Director of the San Diego office of Horwath Hospitality & Leisure, Larry brings to C.W. Clark more than 30 years of experience handling the full spectrum of hospitality real estate, from limited service to high profile properties, including urban, suburban and resort hotels. Prior to joining HHL, Larry was CFO and COO of the Hawaiian Island of Lanai, which included residential development, luxury hotel operations, property management, support operations and working with a variety of public agencies. He previously held a variety of positions with AMFAC Hotels & Resorts Hawaii, the second largest hotel owner on the islands.
Martin “Dusty” Ucker, Director of Design & Construction A licensed architect, Dusty has spent 30 years in architecture, planning, design management and construction management. His projects have included commercial retail, supermarkets, restaurants, office buildings, specialty commercial, tenant improvements, single family custom residential, multi-family residential, industrial manufacturing and complex public works projects. He was a partner with Jeff Rogers before joining C.W. Clark and previously held senior positions with SGPA Architecture and Planning and Buzzard and Henning Architects. Dusty has been a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Building Industry Association of San Diego County.
Kathy Kirk, Director of Asset Management A 30-year industry veteran, Kathy has successfully managed and marketed projects for national and regional developers, retailers and consumer clients. Before joining C.W. Clark, Inc. in 2005, she was San Diego Regional Project Director responsible for development, leasing and management supervision for one of the largest outdoor shopping center developers in the United States. Other past project experience includes the rehabilitation of San Diego's oldest regional mall, development of a 440,000-square-foot-retail and multimodal transport center, and the marketing of lifestyle centers, power centers and malls in Southern California and the Phoenix area. She holds a Senior Certified Shopping Center Marketing Director (SCMD) designation from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and management certifications from ICSC and Crestcom International. Active in professional and civic organizations, she is a recipient of the YWCA's Tribute to Women of Industry (TWIN) award.
C. William “Will” Clark Jr., Assistant Project Manager Will Clark is a former Naval Officer, serving in San Diego and abroad in Italy. Prior to joining C.W. Clark Inc., Will was a successful commercial real estate listing agent in Los Angeles, where he brought millions of dollars of retail and office property to market. Will is currently assisting with leasing and oversight of Triple C Plaza, a C.W. Clark, Inc. shopping center development in Corvallis, Oregon. As a graduate of Oregon State University in Corvallis, Will brings a unique perspective, marketing experience and in-depth local knowledge to his deal-making for Triple C Plaza.