As the founder of Roger Shanks Consulting, Roger brings extensive experience and expertise in urban planning to clients, coming from a municipal planning background. Through his knowledge of planning procedures and architectural design and his communication skills, Roger has been able to identify and problem solve issues, provide direction, assist in the design, layout and processing of projects for clients.
To achieve successful results it is critical to develop, nurture and maintain positive relationships, open communication with clients, stakeholders and agency staffs. To this end, honesty and integrity are vital to establishing and maintaining these positive relationships.
These core values have allowed Roger to create and maintain environments of cooperation and mutual respect while processing a diverse range of development projects. Roger has been able to achieve this through actively listening and understanding the concerns and objectives of all parties involved and respecting each person. Through understanding the positions of various stakeholders, he has been able to develop successful strategies and innovative solutions to achieve positive results.
Mission
Assist clients through the land use entitlement process by providing professional handling of applications and permits from conceptual designs through construction permitting.
Background
Roger began his professional planning career with the City of Fremont, CA where he advanced to the level of Senior Planner and oversaw the management the Current Planning Section of the Development and Environmental Services Department. He also served as the City’s Zoning Administrator and Secretary to the Fremont Planning Commission.
Subsequent to leaving from the City of Fremont, Roger established Roger Shanks Consulting to provide consulting services to clients requiring assistance in the processing of projects through public agencies.
Education
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ | Major: Architecture
Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA | Degree: AA Architecture