WHO WE ARE
About Us
Seawolf Enterprises is the bridge between private projects and government entities. From development projects to not-for-profit causes, Seawolf works to eliminate red tape, increase communication, neutralize opposition and promote transparency in both the private & public sector, based on commonsense collaboration.
Seawolf operates with a strict code of conduct based on mutual respect and a desire to get things done with the greatest sense of urgency.
Seawolf utilizes the skills and opinions of experts who are the best in their field. Our consultants advise our clients regarding entitlement processing, expediting, cannabis, building & safety, fire code, and political strategy.
We’ll help you get your development project done ahead of schedule - or back on track.
Christine Rangel
CEO
Code of Conduct
All Clients and Client’s subconsultants required to interact with Seawolf Enterprises agree to conduct themselves according to the Seawolf Code of Conduct, which is defined by three principles:
Integrity
We pledge to be honest in all interactions with Clients, and expect our Clients to reciprocate. Because Seawolf’s business relies heavily on interactions with government and public utility employees, we adhere strictly to Los Angeles Municipal Code (“LAMC”) Sec 48.04. Therefore, Seawolf will not participate in corruption or the appearance of corruption within City decisions at any time for anyone. Seawolf will never make a gift, offer a gift, or act as an intermediary of a gift to a City official or employee. Clients are permitted to offer reported gifts and campaign funding to elected officials only—never City officials or City employees—by adhering to Charter Sec. 470(c)(11) LAMC Sec. 49.5.8(C)(2),(3),(4)(a). Any Client activity which is suspected or confirmed as corruption will result in immediate termination of contract without refund.
Professionalism
Seawolf’s foundations rely on personal relationships that took years to grow. Without those relationships, we cannot be effective. As defined in our Mission Statement, Seawolf values commonsense collaboration based on mutual respect. This includes treating all Department and/or government employees we interact with respect at all times. Communicating in a disrespectful manner will not be tolerated at any time.
Confidentiality
Projects which may contain sensitive information, such as financial or legal details, rates and fees, or Department decisions, will not be shared outside the project’s participants without explicit written permission from Seawolf Enterprises and likewise, the Client.
“We recently had a costly bureaucratic delay impacting one of our projects. We called in Christine, and she was able to get us moving again.”
Erik Pfahler
Senior VP
Borstein Enterprises
“Working with Christine has been an absolute treasure. She's extremely knowledgeable and effective in navigating the various agencies that comprise the City of Los Angeles. Time and time again she has added tremendous value and I do not know where our project would have been had it not been for her determination and consistent results. I look forward to working with her on many projects to come!”
Dawil Sully
Managing Partner
Oakwood Development Group
“We hit a wall that only Christine could fix. Seawolf has become a tool we will use again and again.”
Harriet Rapista
VP Project Management
Comstock Homes
"Seawolf’s services were invaluable in our undergrounding and LADWP process, which helped us get our affordable housing project back on track. Seawolf works miracles with the utilities and I highly recommend their services.”
Patrick Meredith
VP Construction
National CORE
“Christine was instrumental in helping our team navigate an extremely convoluted approvals process with various agencies including LADWP, BOE, and LADOT. She put the right people in the room to make the necessary decisions and saved us months of time in the overall schedule. Even our subcontractors, who have worked with these same agencies for decades, were shocked by how quickly we were able to procure approvals with Christine’s help. Christine’s constant communication and intimate knowledge of the system made the process so much more manageable and smooth. We will not hesitate to turn to Christine and Seawolf for any of our other projects in Los Angeles.”
Ed Tung
Director of Development
Carmel Partners
“Seawolf has saved us countless times, shaving 2/3 or more time off processes, and resolving the most difficult conflicts that would have set us back months. We’ll always turn to Seawolf when needed.”
Matt Livingston
President
Ridge Crest Homes
"Christine will always be my go-to problem-solver for all utility/agency bottlenecks and conflicts. She’s saved my life so many times!”
Patric Lynam
Manager of Land Development
Pulte Homes
“Seawolf is a miracle worker for delayed projects! Christine is well-connected and produces immediate results!”
Efrem Joelson
Director of Forward Planning
Meritage Homes
“Seawolf helped us reduce our design time by 67% of the original quote, allowing our project to proceed with no schedule impact. This kept us on track as opposed to experiencing a 1–2-year project delay due to an uncontrollable circumstance.”
Jonathan Law
Director of Development
Gemdale USA
“Don’t get in a tangle. Call Rangel.”
James Woodson
President
TDC Properties
“Seawolf saves us time and money by quickly and efficiently helping us navigate LADBS to pull permits for basic and larger projects. The speed of delivery makes Seawolf a great go-to for any project.”
Scott Mossler
Director of Operations
Westside Habitats
“…disarming and formidable.”
John Scull
Vice President - Land Disposition
Lewis Management Corp
“Christine Rangel is a thoroughly professional and talented individual. For our complex entitlement for a housing project in Los Angeles, Christine not only spoke on our behalf at several public hearings with astute facts and polished demeanor, but then also led a grassroots effort to bring numerous other speakers and stakeholders to speak on our behalf. It made the difference. Highly recommended!”
Rob Flitton
Regional Managing Director
The True Life Companies (2020)
“Seawolf’s CEO is Ms. DWP. She’s THE DWP guru.”
Matt Modrezjewski
VP of Land Development
California Homebuilders (2021)
“Seawolf saved our project when we hit a bureaucratic wall, saving us thousands of dollars. They can do the same for you.”
Jeff Seifert
Construction Manager
Shea Homes (2020)
“I have doing business in L.A. for over thirty years, and although I have many contacts there, Christine was able to leverage her relationships quickly to get us favorable results. She’s at the top of her game and I highly recommend Seawolf's services.”
Randy Johnson
Executive V.P.
Brookfield Properties
“Christine did a wonderful job working with a utility to expedite two of our projects. Her expertise was essential in reducing a 4 week process to under 5 days, and allowed our homeowners to move in on schedule. I will always turn to her for help when dealing with utilities and the City of LA.”
Brett Trebil
Vice President of Operations
Watt Communities (2020)
“Christine has clearly retained the same ‘juice’ she had while at BIA. She’s single-handedly pushed a handful of jobs through that were languishing, costing us thousands per day. One call to Christine and things started moving again. Seawolf is a force to be reckoned with.”
Larry Hoffman
VP/Principal
CDCS Construction Development Constructing Services, LLC
“Christine just helped us get power at one of our buildings and it was, for the first time ever, a smooth process. We build homeless housing and so her work is helping homeless people come inside as soon as possible.”
Monica Mejia
Sr. Director of Housing Development
LINC Housing (2020)
“If you are searching for the right advocate in Los Angeles, Christine Rangel should be at the top of your list. Her knowledge of substantive issues related to building, planning, and a wide range of other local and state issues – combined with strong relationships across the County and business community – makes Seawolf an excellent choice to be your representative to advocate effectively on your behalf.”
Andrew Westall
Chief Deputy
Office of Council President Emeritus Herb Wesson (2020)
“Thank you, Seawolf! Thanks to your advocacy, I just had the best day all year!”
