John Klimp
Mr. Klimp was born in The Netherlands and emigrated to Portland Oregon in 1957. He attended Portland State University and graduated with a BS in Electrical Engineering from Long Beach State University in 1968. He earned an MBA from University of Santa Clara 1974.
Mr. Klimp began his real estate investment career in 1971 by purchasing a 5-plex apartment in Redwood City California. In the process of improving the property, operating it successfully, and selling it for a profit. Mr. Klimp established the business model for all properties he has subsequently acquired and operated.
In 1972, Mr. Klimp created the beginnings of the Mayfield Companies structure and formed Mayfield’s first limited partnership. Its success attracted other investors. The Mayfield Companies’ present investment network exceeds 300 investors. Through the vehicle of Mayfield Companies, Mr. Klimp has acquired, renovated, managed and sold multi-family and office properties with a total value in excess of $290 million.
Mr. Klimp personally invests substantially in every Mayfield syndication.
Mr. Klimp is active in community affairs and in professional organizations related to the business of commercial real estate.
Mr. Klimp and his wife Nancy have been residents of Bainbridge Island, Washington since 2013. Both of them are deeply involved with their family and continue to be active in professional and local community affairs.
John DesCamp
Mr. DesCamp’s 57 years in business include a regional corporate legal practice, partnership in a regional investment banking firm, and founding or advisory roles at early stage companies. He has been founder and board member of seven successful start-up and early stage businesses and was co-founder of a regional Pacific NW law firm.
Mr. DesCamp has been an active member of the Pacific Northwest’s investment banking community since 1990 and has served as advisor and board member to both publicly traded and closely held companies.
His past and present community involvement includes service on the foundation boards of Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Oregon Health and Sciences University, the Governor’s Committee on Biotechnology, the Friends of William Stafford, the Chartwell Society and Portland Institute for Contemporary Art.
Mr. DesCamp earned his bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Seattle University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Lewis and Clark University/Northwestern School of Law in Portland, Oregon. He resides in Portland.
Yvonne Rodgers
Ms. Yvonne Rodgers has worked in various operations management positions, primarily in commercial and multifamily property management, for 23 years. She joined Mayfield Companies in 2001 and has been the Company’s Director of Operations since 2008. She was the architect of the company’s current operations structure and has been primarily responsible for Mayfield’s operations in Seattle and Portland.
In addition to her active involvement in Mayfield’s operations, Ms. Rodgers is an accomplished asset manager and has responsibility for all company staff. She approves and oversees renovation activities, and plays a key role in executing the company’s repositioning strategy at each of the company’s portfolio investments.
Much of her free time is spent with her four grandchildren. Outside of her family commitments, her passions include organic gardening, cooking and travel.
Ms. Rodgers is the key person in Mayfield’s operations.