Reid holds General Engineering “A” and General Contractors “B” Contractors Licenses in 5 states and is a licensed real estate broker in California. Other professional affiliations include the Young President’s Organization, Alliance of Chief Executives, Urban Land Institute and the Oakland Better Housing Coalition. Reid is a major supporter and donor to the Oakland Cancer League, Corpus Christi Church and is a member of the Board of Trustee’s of the Oakland Zoo where he is Chairman of the Planning Committee. Reid received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Colorado in Boulder.