About Impec Group

Raffy seeks to drive innovation at the workplace through active industry engagement. Aside from writing for several professional journals and speaking at industry events, he has served as the past president of Silicon Valley of IFMA, AFE, and ESD Association of Silicon Valley. Currently, Raffy serves on the Board of the CoreNet Northern California Chapter and is a member of the Commuter Conference of ISPE, San Francisco Chapter. Outside of work, Raffy enjoys writing soulful songs about love, connection, and life in Silicon Valley which you can listen to at the music icon below.

Before joining Impec Group in 1995, Christine did accounting work for prominent international banks, the Bay Area CPA and non-profit organizations. After joining Impec Group, Christine has spearheaded the development of systems, procedures and guidance that has kept Impec Group among the top ten facility management firms in Silicon Valley. When she is not crunching numbers, Christine spends her time reading, gardening, visiting parents, and chatting with her daughters and friends.

Before joining Impec Group, Kevin was the CRE Director at several companies before forming his own brokerage company and then serving in three global executive positions where he ideated and lead international corporate services. Now, Kevin currently drives M&A to expand and growth Impec Group's Workplace Management and CRE offerings. In 2006, Kevin won the San Francisco Business Times "Deal of the Year" for landing a 500,000 S.F. HQ lease with a prominent life sciences company.

Prior to joining Impec Group, Gina was the President of Reloconnect for 30 years. She grew the company from a small provider of move coordination services to one of the leading full-service project management consulting firms in the Bay area. Her passionate commitment to outstanding customer service has remained a core focus of the company. In her spare time, Gina loves to cook and entertain for her family/friends and is legendary for her lasagna making skills.

As an experienced facility service professional, Richard relentlessly pursues his client’s objective of a clean, safe, and happy workplace. He is deeply involved in the FM community serving as past Chair of the Community Outreach Committee for IFMA SV and current Chair of the Sponsorship Committee for IFMA SF. Richard has been recognized by his peers with the Chapter’s Honors Award at SV for his service and has held a California Real Estate license and FMP credential. Richard’s family is big into animal rescue and has helped rehome nearly 100 dogs & cats over the years.

As a recognized thought leader in real estate technology, Mr. Davis has nearly 20 years of related experience. He is the Lead Faculty on CoreNet Global's Real Estate Technology Master's of Corporate Real Estate professional designation program. Before Impec Group, Mr. Davis worked for leading technology solutions, including experts in machine learning/virtual reality-driven design, workplace and space optimization, integrated workplace management system (IWMS) consulting, and IWMS software. Outside of work, Simon enjoys golfing, hiking, fundraising for charities close to his heart, but mostly spending time with his wife and young daughter.

Kevin’s career has been a dynamic progression, from his beginnings in creative services including graphic, web, and communications design, to a number of management and leadership level positions. During his 15-year tenure with a full-service advertising agency, his positions evolved through Director of Creative Operations, EVP of Operations, and ultimately as Chief Operating Officer. In his position at GNU, he is responsible for all aspects of the firm’s professional, financial, administrative, and client service performance. Outside of work, Kevin can be found spending time with his wife and two daughters, hitting the dog park with his golden retriever, being actively involved with his church or working on his latest home improvement project.

With her years of experience in Staffing and Recruitment, Christina has helped to expand the Impec Group services nationally. While facilities is changing into a hospitality- oriented industry, many in-house recruiters are ill-quipped to follow this trend and turn to specialists like Christina and Impec to select the finest talent. Christina enjoys being at the beach, traveling with her family and cycling in her free time.

With 35+ years of account and operations management experience in the building maintenance industry, Joe has an excellent track record in exceeding clients' expectations. At Impec Group, Joe reports to and works closely with each client's contact to guarantee that customer requests are satisfied quickly. Joe enjoys spending time with his grandsons and watching sports, especially soccer. He is also a fan of the Niners, the Warriors and the Giants.

Before joining Impec Group, Renee was the Vice President of Operations at Reloconnect since 1996. She has 30 plus years of experience in project construction management in both the private but also public sectors. Renee enjoys community volunteer service with the Soroptimist of San Ramon Valley who focuses on supporting local women and girls. She also enjoys traveling throughout the world and playing golf with her friends.

As a recognized leader in real estate technology, Mr. Massey has 18 years of related experience planning and implementing in all major markets. Before Impec Group, Mr. Massey worked for leading technology solutions, including experts in commercial, educational, entertainment, public sector, & healthcare organizations. Solutions were in, workplace and space optimization, facility operations, integrated workplace management system (IWMS) consulting, and IWMS software. Outside of work, Henry enjoys golfing, studying trends in technology, real estate, and stock market, but mostly importantly spending time with his wife and newborn son.

As the CEO and Owner of GNU Group, Phil has had the chance to fully develop the leadership team that represents the next generation. He is the architect of GNU's Total Wayfinding System™, a tool for wayfinding in healthcare environments. Phil has also served as a board member of The Society for Experiential Graphic Design (SEGD) and is a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), SMPS, CoreNet, Alliance of CEOs, and Vistage. When he is not working, Phil enjoys spending time with his family and grandkids, working out and traveling to interesting places.

With a decade of experience in project management coupled with his strong background in computer and information technology, Jason has re-tooled the company's administrative and special project capability to make Impec Group a technologically driven organization. Jason enjoys cooking and experimenting with gadgets when he and his son are not role-playing with movie characters such as Luke/Darth Vader, Marty/Gorge, Lloyd/Garmadon, and others.

As a consummate human resource business professional, Taran is passionate about talent development, diversity and inclusion dynamics within the industries of workplace technologies, staffing solutions, and commercial real estate. Taran is an avid cyclist who remains averse to unscheduled dismounts and LOVES speed. Off the bicycle, he enjoys gardening, surfing, and yes, long walks on the beach.

Soraya brings 25+ years of experience in organizational strategy and team leadership with a focus on workplace strategy and business development. By working at the nexus of culture, people and technology, she is adept at enhancing real estate assets to promote client success.

Actively involved in the community, Soraya co-chairs the Women of CoreNet Committee for CoreNet Northern California Chapter and is on the Executive Board of RED Bay Area. Outside of work, Soraya is a fifth-generation San Franciscan who loves to travel both locally and internationally having lived in both New York and Florence, Italy. She also recently checked off her lifelong bucket list item of going on safari in Africa!

Jennifer brings over 12+ years of experience in a variety of industries that include A/E/C, tech, e-commerce, advertising, non-profit, sporting goods, educational services, and event services. She is responsible for driving our marketing and communications strategy efforts through collaborations with our leadership teams.

Jennifer is active with Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Silicon Valley chapter and is leading their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force Team.

Kevin’s career has been a dynamic progression, from his beginnings in creative services including graphic, web, and communications design, to a number of management and leadership level positions. During his 15-year tenure with a full-service advertising agency, his positions evolved through Director of Creative Operations, EVP of Operations, and ultimately as Chief Operating Officer. In his position at GNU, he is responsible for all aspects of the firm’s professional, financial, administrative, and client service performance.
Outside of work, Kevin can be found spending time with his wife and two daughters, hitting the dog park with his golden retriever, being actively involved with his church or working on his latest home improvement project.

As Director of Design for the GNU Group, Dickson develops creative strategies, provides design direction and manages the execution of design solutions for the firm’s branding, environmental graphic and print communications programs. Dickson is well versed in the technology and science of environmental graphics and his creative solutions balance creative flair with pragmatic and workable solutions. When not at GNU Group, Dickson can be found hiking and camping with his family along with shooting photography.

Ronnie Gandhok, GNU Group’s Project Director, brings over 20 years of experience developing and managing large wayfinding programs for clients across North America. Ronnie completed his industrial design degree at Auburn University and joined the team after leading project direction in Toronto and Atlanta. Prior to joining the GNU Group, Ronnie was the Project Director and Associate in Toronto. Leading the firm’s Wayfinding work, Ronnie shepherded large-scale wayfinding masterplanning, interpretation and implementation projects for healthcare, education, institutions, hospitality and corporate. Ronnie’s understanding and ability to simplify and explain the signage and wayfinding industry to non-professionals has been a welcome ability, allowing the client to be comfortable moving through the design and implementation processes.

As the CEO and Owner of GNU Group, Phil has had the chance to fully develop the leadership team that represents the next generation. He is the architect of GNU's Total Wayfinding System™, a tool for wayfinding in healthcare environments. Phil has also served as a board member of The Society for Experiential Graphic Design (SEGD) and is a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), SMPS, CoreNet, Alliance of CEOs, and Vistage.
When he is not working, Phil enjoys spending time with his family and grandkids, working out and traveling to interesting places.

In Abner's own words, "Returning to the GNU Group after being away for 6 years felt like getting back together with old friends and making new friends in the process. The Impec Group is also a new friend and after learning about their goal of delivering effective workplace solutions, I knew that my expertise in Environmental Graphic Design would fit in well with the organization."