R & D Officers and Directors
Edward J. Levitch, AIA, President & CEO
Acquisition, Development and Finance
Edward Levitch is a licensed Architect and a licensed General Contractor. He pioneered the design/build delivery process of construction projects in 1960. He has been involved in the design/build process ever since.
His experience in construction began in 1946 when he joined the apprenticeship program of the AFL/CIO Carpenters and Jointers of America. For the next seven years, he worked as a carpenter journeyman, foreman, project manager, and superintendent for various minor and major construction companies here and abroad.
In 1953, he entered the University of California and in 1957 he took a leave of absence, married, started his own family, and established his own business. Upon return to UC Berkeley, he completed the structural engineering requirements in 1969.
From 1984 through 1994, Mr. Levitch taught architectural design at Contra Cost a Junior College . Since his retirement, Mr. Levitch has pursued his design/build career without interruption as a designer, licensed Architect and educator.
Joel Zebrack, J.D.
Vice President of Restoration & Development
Joel Zebrack is an av rated Lawyer, and Mediator, with emphasis in resolution of business, construction, conservatorship, estates & trusts and real estate disputes. Engaged in general civil practice since 1964, his practice has been focused primarily on mediation since 1995. After training and experience as an arbitrator for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California since 1980, he began training as a mediator in 1994, completing programs at the UC Berkeley campus, Pepperdine and Harvard Law Schools, and appellate court mediation training from the Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, at Stanford University.
In 2009 he completed an advanced mediation training program for court panel mediators presented by Steven Rosenberg and a course in Elder Mediation at Sonoma State University. He has assisted hundreds of mediation clients in the resolution of their disputes with special emphasis on the repair of relationships, and not just reaching economic settlements. His e-mail address is resolutionist1@juno.com. His Web site, under construction, is www.MediationWorks.us
Philip E. Safran, MBA CPA
Director
Over 18 years industry experience with a focus as CFO. In the past he has financially managed banking and mortgage operations with a fiscal worth of over $500 Million. His analytical methodologies consistently increase profits and streamline costs.
His roll on the oversight committee will incorporate his seasoned experience within the banking industry assisting the companies’ relationship with the financial markets. Also his fiscally prudent style will support close supervision of profit margins, tax forecasting and audit procedures.
Oded Heinrich
Director
With years of arts and crafts performance, selection and installation of ceramic and marble finishes, Mr. Heinrich has earned admiration of his clients and respect from Restoration & Development, Corporation.