Principal Staff

Mark D. Miles

Edward L. Kalberg

Andre M. Wang

Melvin C. Miles

Mark D. Miles Chief Executive Officer

Professional Experience

		Crown Research Corporation			1981 to Present
			Chief Executive Officer

			Market Analyst / Economic Consultant: Market demand and economic feasibility analysis with findings directly leading to project funding and regulatory compliance, nationwide. Regulatory compliance consulting, State of California Department of Social Services. Focus group moderator with resulting subjective market analysis, participant and speaker in activities of state and national professional organizations (American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging; Assisted Living Federation of America; Oregon Alliance of Senior and Health Services; Washington Association of Housing and Services for the Aging; California Association of Homes and Services for the Aging; CalMortgage).

		Covenant Village of Turlock		1986 to 1988
			Administrative Intern
			Independent Living: Budget preparation, marketing, human resources, workman's compensation, resident activities, computer-assisted resident admission and financial applications. Personal Care: State regulatory compliance, new facility construction and resident transfer, resident activities. Skilled Nursing Care: Patient care management, resident billing, medical records, compensation development, policies and procedures development, space utilization, computer applications. Acute Care: Cost accounting, disaster manual development and drill implementation.

Published Works

		Articles relating to issues of aging and trends within the senior industry have been published in The Modesto Bee, Oregon's Journal on Aging, Planning Commissioners Journal, Retirement Community Business, and the Retirement Industry Journal (Australia).

Professional Affiliations

	Director, Shelem, senior housing not-for-profit corporation, 1997 to present Director, Joshua's House, affordable multi-family not-for-profit corporation, 1998 to present State of Oregon CCRC Advisory Council American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging; California, Oregon, and Washington state chapters Assisted Living Federation of America Planning Commissioner, City of Gresham (Portland, Oregon metropolitan area; population 90,000+), 1995 to 2000; Chairman, 1996 to 2000. Regional Transportation District (TRI-MET) Fiscal Policy Review Committee, 1996 to 2000

Education

	Oregon State University; Bachelor of Science: Health Care Administration; 1986 California State University, Stanislaus; Graduate Studies in Public Administration; 1986 to 1988
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Edward L. Kalberg Vice President of Project Management

Professional Experience

		Crown Research Corporation; 1983 to Present
			Financial Analyst Responsibilities include market demand analyses, economic feasibility studies, regulatory compliance, financial assistance throughout development phases and into operations. Emphasis on housing and care services for the elderly. Frequently called upon to evaluate distressed retirement centers and assess regulatory compliance.

		Harris & Kalberg, Certified Public Accountants; 1980 to Present

			Principal CPA practice, specializing in investment, retirement housing and general accounting.

		Mt. Hood Community College, 1983 to Present

			Instructor Teaching semester courses and special seminars focused on beginning and advanced principals of accounting.

		Moss Adams; 1977 to 1980

			Senior Auditor Senior staff member in Portland, Oregon office in position of increasing responsibility. Particular specialty with health care industry clients.

Professional Affiliations

	American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Healthcare Financial Management Association American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging Assisted Living Federation of America
Education
	Certified Public Accountant Certification, 1979 Graduate of Portland State University, Accounting, 1977
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Andre M. Wang Director of Compliance
Professional Experience
		Crown Research Corporation; 2005 - Present
			Director of Compliance Area of responsibility includes analysis of regulatory compliance review for facilities and sponsors, entitlement review and procurement for developing facilities, certificate of need application, and market research.

		Andre Michael Wang, Attorney at Law; 2000 - Present
			Clients include high-tech, healthcare, educational and religious institutions. Practice focuses on U.S. immigration law with emphasis in employment and family-based cases, including permanent residence, naturalization, and consular visa process. Advises individuals and businesses in the sponsorship of foreign-based employees in non-immigrant and immigrant capacities.

		Capriotti & Associates, International Law; 1997- 1999
			General practice in U.S. immigration law, including employment and family-based petitions, naturalization, consular process, government relations and deportation. Litigation experience before U.S. District Court, Immigration Court, and Board of Immigration Appeals.

		Office of State Senator John Lim; 1997- 1998
			Legislative Aide Supervised local district office and handled constituent issues. prepared public policy briefings and analysis on prospective legislation.

		Office of the District Attorney, Santa Clara County; 1996
			Law Clerk (Bar Certified)

Professional Affiliations
		Oregon State Bar U.S. District Court of Oregon Adventist Medical Center, Board of Directors American Immigration Lawyers Association Portland-Suzhou Sister City Association; Treasurer and Executive Board Member Portland Adventist Academy School Board; Vice Chairman (2002-2006), Chairman (2006-2009), Member - Regional Board of Education Oregon Taxpayer Foundation, Board Member Northwest Religious Liberty Association, Board of Directors
Education
		School of Law, Golden Gate University; 1997 Doctor of Jurisprudence Northwestern School of Law, Lewis & Clark College; 1997 Visiting Legal Study East China University of Politics and Law - Shanghai, China; 1996 International Legal Study Pacific Union College; 1994 Bachelor of Arts in Communication; Minor in Business Administration

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Melvin C. Miles Founder

Professional Experience

		Crown Research Corporation; 1975 to 1995

			President Founded consulting firm with international clientele associated with planning, financing, marketing, development and operation of retirement centers. Frequent speaker at seminars and industry collaborative sessions.

		Self-Employed; 1965 to 1968

			Self-employed consultant to sponsors of retirement centers. Market analyses, economic feasibility studies, management consultation.

		Washington Baptist Convention; 1965 to 1968

			Staff Developer Responsible for the creation of retirement communities, collectively hosting over 660 persons in Seattle, Tacoma, Longview, Wenatchee, and Yakima. Also responsible for marketing functions at Judson Park (CCRC in Des Moines, WA). Oversaw director, buildings and grounds, housekeeping, etc.

		Kingston Village; 1963 to 1965

			Administrator/Staff Developer Responsibility for development, supervision (zoning, financing, construction) marketing and ongoing operations of Kingston Village. The project was fully occupied upon completion of assignment.

		Prior to 1963: Industry Marketing, Student, USAF service

Professional Affiliations

	State of Oregon, CCRC Advisory Board (past member) American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging; California, Oregon, and Washington state chapters Assisted Living Federation of America Gresham Health Facilities Finance Authority (past member)
Education

	University of Washington, BBA Seattle University, Design studies Trinity University, Economics Numerous professional courses, long-term care, retirement, and associated topics and issues
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