RECEIVED
FEB 09 2026
CITY CLERKS OFFICE
CITY OF RICHMOND
POARDOR COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
2/8/26
DATE.
Check one: New Appointment
Re-Appointment
NAME OF BOARD OR COMMISSION: . Design Review Board
NAME: Ben Kellman
HOME ADDRESS: Richmond
ZIP CODE: HOME PHONE: WORK PHONE:
OCCUPATION: Project & Construction Manager EMAIL ADDRESS:
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND: twenty years
PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT
REASONS FOR INTEREST IN APPOINTMENT:
I've enjoyed living in Richmond for the last 20 years. I've had the opportunity to work on a number of City projects, including renovation of City Hall, construction of the Richmond Transit Station and BART garage, development of Unity Park, and more I've got a personal interest in the design and develapment of our cil! and, as an industry person, my background may be of value to our DRB. Hike to think I can help! FRATERNAL AND/OR CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS:
Richmond Emergency Food Pantry - President, Board of Directors Groundwork Richmond - Member, Board of Directors
EDUCATION:
Licensed CA General Contractor #762713; Certified Construction Manager #19004 (CMAA); LEED Green Associate: Laney College, Oakland; Cal Poly. San Luis Obispo REFERENCES (Minimum 5-List Name, Address, Phone Number, and Email Address)
1. Ms. Lina Velasco, City of Richmond Director of Community Development:
2.- Mr. Tawfic Halaby, City of Richmond Deputy Public Works Director of Operation & Maintenance;
3. Mr. Cliff Nguyen, City of Fremont Assistant Planning Manager / Zoning Administrator:
4. Ms. Sarah Calderon, Workforce Director & Former E.D., Groundwork Richmond;
5. Mr. Charles Kahn, AIA; Studio KDA;
To the best of my knowledge the information provided is true and correct:
fus Steamer FEEN KELMAN_ 2/8/26
Signature
Deliver or Mail to: City Clerk Or Email to: [email protected] 450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
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