As Project Manager for Related California, Mr. Lao is responsible for the management of all aspects of the development process, from inception through construction completion and project closeout, for many of Related’s Southern California affordable developments.
Prior to joining Related, Mr. Lao was a Development Manager for Holland Partner Group where he led and managed all aspects of the development process, including acquisitions, entitlements, development and construction. He was involved with overseeing multiple mixed-use projects throughout Southern California, totaling approximately 2,000 units valued in excess of $1 billion.
Mr. Lao holds a Master of Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Finance from the University of Washington.