Marco Lopez is a business leader, former government official, and public servant who is passionate about helping others succeed. He is the CEO of Intermestic Partners, a business advisory firm that provides strategic business development and policy direction to both international and domestic organizations.

Marco has a proven track record of success in both the public and private sectors. He served as Mayor of Nogales, Arizona, at the age of 22, and was re-elected by an overwhelming majority. He also served as Chief of Staff at the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), where he helped lead an organization with a $13+ billion budget and 60,000 employees.

In business, Marco founded Intermestic Partners in 2011. He has also served as a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and as Senior Advisor to the Chairman of Grupo Carso and The Carlos Slim Foundation. He has also advised presidential campaigns on topics of border security and safety, border trade and commerce, and economic development.

Marco is a passionate advocate for Arizona and its people. He believes that every Arizonan has the potential to succeed and that Arizona is a special place where anything is possible if you work hard and have a vision.

Marco Lopez

Artlink Inc

About Us
Artlink keeps the arts integral to our development by connecting artists, businesses and the community. Founded as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization by artists in 1989, the Artlink name is a guiding principle for the organization, as it supports stakeholders of the arts and culture community, amplifying its collective strength. For more information about Artlink, please visit artlinkphx.org/.

Chairman

Phoenix Sister Cities

1) To promote public knowledge of and active participation in the Sister City Program of the City of Phoenix. 2) To promote an awareness of the cultures of our Sister Cities and the value of cultural diversity to our City. 3) To encourage contacts between schools, business professional societies, clubs, and new media in our City with similar institutions in our Sister Cities. 4) To encourage local celebration of the national or regional festivals of our Sister Cities. 5) To stimulate trade and commerce between Phoenix and our Sister Cities. 6) To advise the City Council in all matters relating to the Sister City programs of the City of Phoenix.

Commissioner

The Design School at ASU

Associate Professor

Gensler

Client Relationships Manager - SW Region

O Productions, LLC.

- Responsible for strategic/targeted business development efforts and client maintenance/satisfaction.
- Interaction on regularly basis with senior representatives of current and prospective clients. 

- Oversee client satisfaction (paramount to the success of any business, any production, any new lead or branding campaign)

- Responsible to lead and assess the overall project team performance. 

- Interaction with sub consultants and smaller trades, from design concept to project delivery.

- Resolve and implement solutions to  architectural, interior architecture, interior design, design and creative oriented projects.

Principal

Oscar@OscarDelasSalas.com

Owner

Architectural Alliance Inc.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE & EXECUTIVE TASKS
Project Approach Development, Client Interface, Professional Fees Negotiation and
Hourly Allocation, Project Scheduling, Bidding and Project Award, Project Delivery, Customer Service and Final Troubleshooting.

DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION- Conceptual Design, Site, Space Planning & Interiors. Client Interface. Construction Documents and Architectural Design Details. Master Specifications & General Project Coordination. Materials Specifications, Furniture Selection, Project Submission and Governmental Agencies Approval.

MANAGEMENT- Design Management & General Construction Administration. General Budget Control through Early Troubleshooting and Creative Concept Detailing, Sub-Consultant Coordination, Contractor Coordination.

DELIVERY & CONCLUSION - Project Completion, Cost Closeout and Final Review, Punch Listing, As-Built documents and Follow Up.

Project Manager - Principal in Charge

Dillingham Construction International  Inc.

Architect & Finishes Superintendent - Building area: 90,000 sf; 3 Acres Site Area, Total Budget: $6.5 M.
Staff Architect, Interior Finishes and Interior Architectural Details, Finishes Superintendent, Draftsman.
Coordination of Architectural Finishes For Four International United States Embassies (La Paz, Guantanamo, Singapore and Bogota).

Architectural Interiors - Director of Construction

My more than 30 years of experience within the world of architecture and design have giving me the opportunity to deliver successful projects to multiple clients. My ability to create a solid project team, that ensures project success through a proactive design management and personalized project approach is seized, with more than 10B dollars finished projects, successfully delivered to client.
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My professional portfolio includes projects of various scales in different market sectors, from luxury residential and hospitality projects, to civic and public housing for different municipalities, or federal offices. to public and private education, including workplace planning and interiors, as well as institutional design, with a large emphasis in public facilities with added ADA experience. Projects delivered to public institutions, as well as private ownership. An ample portfolio that includes a simple remodel to large scale buildings and even participation in urban planning. 
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To me, no project is small, no client is small.
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The need to create a line of communication from day one, is a philosophy I learned during my early days as a interior Finishes Coordinator for the American Embassy in Bogota, Colombia. Looking a project with holistic proactive approach, is a natural exercise that transfer all ideas from the drafting board, to construction field. Such exercise always continuing its route to the client and to final user. 
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Communication is key and such line of communication is created by working closely with clients/user, design team, contractor and consultants. Creating a series of compelling design solutions should meet the project’s objectives.
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The other applied philosophy is: "God is in the details..., and in design sketches or dinner napkins". A thought process instilled in my work ethic at various levels. Acquired and learned through practicing and continue on perfecting my strong communication skills (written, voice, sketch, and now, electronic). 
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I am a team member and believe in team work.
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Relationships are the base of collaboration and creation. I believe in community and ability to create when all parts agree that the final goal will benefit all.
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My leadership style is hands-on, working shoulder-to shoulder with his clients and the design team. A "Flat-Surface" type of ethos, one that allows me to drive all aspects of a project (design, construction and budget) through  the creative process of exploration, evaluation, and the execution. A trilogy that guarantees success!

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