about us

Southern Cross Property Consultants is a construction management and land-use & development consulting firm serving clients throughout Southern California since 2002. We provide project management and architectural services to a variety of client types including homeowner association/common interest development, multi-family housing, religious/non-profit, and commercial/tenant improvement. We specialize in project management for new construction or renovations, entitlement and permit consulting, technical architecture, facility evaluations and Inspections, and building code consulting.

our mission

Southern Cross Property Consultants exists to serve as the trusted advocate representing the interests of clients who are seeking construction management, facilities management, development consulting, and technical architecture services.

our vision

Buildings and facilities are complex, and many building owners do not have the time or expertise to ensure that their projects are completed properly. Southern Cross Property Consultants provides our clients with highly qualified, dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering quality and value to our clients; by advocating for their interests and ensuring project objectives are met.

Our multi-disciplinary team brings deep expertise in all facets of project and facilities management—from maintaining existing properties and overseeing renovations to managing new construction. We pride ourselves on being client advocates, offering tailored solutions to meet both short- and long-term property goals.

Our staff maintains active memberships in respected industry organizations such as:

  • Land Alpha International (LAI)

  • American Institute of Architects (AIA)

  • Community Associations institute - San Diego and Orange County (CAI)

We serve a wide range of clients, including:

  • Homeowner Associations

  • Condominium and Apartment Complexes

  • Religious Organizations

  • Non-Profit Organizations

  • Commercial Projects

  • Developers

Meet the Team


  • President/Architect/Attorney

    Phone: 858-444-5498
    Email:     office@southerncrosspc.com

    Matthew is the founder and president of Southern Cross Property Consultants (SCPC) a construction management and land-use & development consulting firm based in San Diego. Matthew is a California licensed Architect with a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Tennessee. Matthew holds a license as an Attorney in California and received his Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law.

    In 2023 Matthew was reappointed to a second four-year term on the City of San Diego Planning Commission. He currently serves as the Vice-Chair, a role he was appointed to by the mayor in 2024.

    Matthew teaches as an adjunct faculty member at the University of California, San Diego, Urban Studies and Planning Department on courses in real estate development and land-use. He previously taught as an adjunct architecture faculty member at Woodbury University, San Diego.

    More information about Matthew is available at:

    http://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewboomhower


  • Director of Client Relationships

    Phone: 619-385-3757 Email: becky@southerncrosspc.com

    Becky Millat is the trusted point of contact for both new and long-standing clients at Southern Cross Property Consultants. With more than 20 years of expertise across HOA, apartment, and commercial property sectors, she brings deep industry knowledge and a strong network of relationships to every project.

    Known for her commitment to client success, Becky ensures construction initiatives are managed smoothly from planning through completion. She values building lasting partnerships and takes pride in helping clients achieve their vision with confidence.

  • Director of HOA/Multifamily Project Management

    Phone: 949-327-9439

    Email: david@southerncrosspc.com

    David Park is the Director of our HOA (Homeowners Association) and Multi-Family division and serves as owner’s representative with over 25 years of experience managing HOA, multifamily, commercial, and high-end residential construction projects throughout Orange County and San Diego. He specializes in guiding projects from the pre-construction phase (the planning and preparation phase before building begins) through closeout (final project completion and handover), maintaining strict control over scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.

    As Director of HOA and Multifamily Construction Management at Southern Cross Property Consultants, David leads multidisciplinary teams, manages project financial performance, and acts as the primary liaison between clients, contractors, and consultants. He is known for building strong client relationships, consistently delivering measurable results, and establishing a culture of accountability and safe work practices. David is recognized for his proactive communication style, which ensures all stakeholders are aligned at every project stage and sets him apart from others in similar roles.

    More information about David is available at:

    linkedin.com/in/david-park-4244b928

  • Director or Preconstruction

    Phone: 858.245.3664
    Email:     jack@southerncrosspc.com

    Jack Straw is a land use professional with nearly 20 years of experience in the land development, local government, and public affairs sectors. As the Director of Preconstruction for Southern Cross Property Consultants (SCPC), Jack helps clients navigate the often-complicated process of designing and permitting construction projects and has experience across a wide range of asset classes including multi-family, senior living, hotel, commercial, and self-storage. Jack has worked with different jurisdictions and agencies across the country and has extensive experience with managing community and government relations for large discretionary projects.

    Jack is a member of Lambda Alpha International (LAI) and recently spent 3 years as a board member of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce.


  • Director of Commercial Project Management

    Phone: 619-994-1239
    Email: dale@southerncrosspc.com

    Dale Shimek, Director of Commercial Project Management, has over 25 years of property development experience managing projects including unique site urban retail build-outs, mixed-use development, ground-up class A office, life science labs, research and development labs for tech companies, big box retail, franchise-owned and single site restaurants, parking structures, transportation, public school and university facilities, and on-site and off-site civil work.

    Dale’s project experience spans 30 states with projects in value up to $700 million. The majority of his time has been spent as an owner’s representive for Fortune 100 companies including Target Corporation and McDonald’s Restaurants, and for Illumina, Lincoln Properties and Kilroy Realty, a leading U.S. REIT.

    In Southern California, he was the senior construction project manager for One Paseo, a high profile, mixed-use project in Del Mar, California with 45 unique retailers, 300k SF of office, parking structure, apartments, and associated civil work. In Minnesota, he worked for the development departments of two international companies, leading design, entitlement, pre-construction, and construction for projects in Arizona, Texas, California and midwestern and southeastern states. His career began as a project manager for a hard bid general contractor.

    During the initial phases of a project, Dale’s scope of services include due diligence, entitlement, design team selection, design management, estimating, value engineering, scheduling, constructibility review, and permitting. Once design and permitting are complete, he handles bidding, contractor selection, the construction process, budget management, change order review, stakeholder communication, schedule monitoring, document control, move in, and close out. Dale has a high level of expertise and experience working with city planning officials, architects, engineers, inspectors, contractors, tenants, stakeholders, and owners.

    Dale graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Business and History. He enjoys sailing, traveling and exploring midcentury modern architecture with his wife, Jane.


  • Director of Pup-lic Relations

    Otto Boomhower is a dachshund-schnauzer mix who was rescued on November 16, 2014. His origin story reads like a classic underdog tale: found navigating the streets of San Bernardino with nothing but determination and an impressive lack of a plan, Otto was apprehended by animal control. After a brief sabbatical to get his affairs in order, he made a bold career pivot and joined Southern Cross Property Consultants in San Diego as Director of Customer Outreach.

    For eleven distinguished years, Otto has excelled at tail-wagging diplomacy, strategic napping in high-traffic areas, and maintaining an open-door policy (provided treats are involved). His dedication to the company's core values—loyalty, enthusiasm, and an unwavering commitment to 4 p.m. walks—has not gone unnoticed.

    We are pleased to announce that Otto has been promoted to Director of Pup-lic Relations, where he will continue to lead by example, demonstrate exceptional belly-rub negotiation skills, and provide critical supervision of all lunch-related activities.