DIRECTOR / PROJECT MANAGER / DEVELOPMENT

Market Analysis / Environmental Remediation & Compliance / Feasibility Analysis
/ Cost Control / P&L Budgets / Multi-Sites / Project Planning / Acquisitions /
Entitlements / Government Relations / Green Building 


Conducted due diligence, identified prospects, prepared financial modeling and
directed concurrent multi-site real estate development projects for two Fortune
250 companies as well as smaller residential construction firms. Solved complex
land planning and environmental impact problems, orchestrated land acquisitions
and built solid business relationships, increasing sales, market share, profits,
and shareholder value in highly competitive environments. Managed project budgets
to over $100M. Experience in residential, mixed use, retail and commercial
development.

• Co-managed the application process to annex 2400 acres with development cost
potential of over $600M.
• Overhauled land plan for large residential development, reducing site
development costs $3.5M.
• Initiated/led project coordination meetings, decreasing plan inconsistencies &
cutting plan approval time 20%.
• Streamlined project budget & schedule process, improving project-to-project
consistency 75%. 
• Played key role in identifying new homebuilding markets, enabling the
generation of lucrative new business.

Special Skills: Plan effectively to assure continuity of business... Skillfully
manage crisis and rapid change... Minimize liability exposure... Orchestrate
sell-off of strategically selected properties... Relate easily to people at all
levels... Meet demanding objectives... Consistently identify new alternatives...
Highly organized and diplomatic... Excellent problem-solver.

Bachelor of Science, Wood Science Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort
Collins, CO.



Selected Achievements

Co-managed the application process to annex into the City of Salinas
approximately 2400 acres with development cost potential of over $600M. As a
major stakeholder in the Future Growth Area of Salinas, CreekBridge Homes
required the annexation of the area into the city. Worked with a consortium of
builders and various governmental agencies and consultants to prepare the
necessary studies for inclusion into an environmental impact report and
application for annexation. This process is key to the entitlement for
development of the area worth over $600M. 

Overhauled land plan for large residential development, reducing Centex Homes’
site development costs $3.5M. Company acquired land plan for major residential
area, but land development costs needed to be dramatically reduced for project to
be financially viable. Worked with civil engineers and land development manager
to re-work the infrastructure within the land plan, and with marketing team to
make the architecture more cost-effective. Revised grading plan and increased
density of lots. Cut development costs to enable achievement of targeted goals.

Initiated/led project coordination meetings at Lennar Homes, decreasing plan
inconsistencies and cutting plan approval time 20%. Communication among the firm,
consultants and city staff during residential entitlement process was infrequent
or non-existent. Established mandatory, weekly “team meetings” between the firm
and consultants, and bi-weekly meetings with city staff to discuss project
progress/next steps. Reduced time to approve two projects from five years to four
years. 

Streamlined project budget & schedule process, improving project-to-project
consistency by 75% at Centex Homes. The Forward Planning Department staff tracked
project budgets/schedules differently, making it difficult to locate needed
project information quickly. Created planning and entitlement budget/schedule
templates, allowing the Department to rapidly distribute information while
improving the reliability and efficiency for all other departments. 

Played key role in identifying new homebuilding markets, enabling Centex to
generate lucrative new business. Corporate office wanted to increase market share
in Bay-Area division. Conducted extensive research on area market trends to
uncover viable new homebuilding markets. In addition, identified other builders
as possible acquisition targets. Negotiated option agreements on land parcels in
less-well-known communities, greatly expanding Centex’s market. 



Career Overview

V.P. Planning & Entitlements, CreekBridge Homes, 2007 – present. Responsible for
meeting all proforma commitments and accountable for P&L of projects. Lead
development team to meet critical deadlines necessary to maintain profitability.
Manage project coordination and timelines, financials, strategy, vision,
representation and relationships for private developer of homes and retail &
commercial centers. 

Director, Planning and Entitlements, Centex Homes, 2002-2006. Managed due
diligence, feasibility analysis, scheduling and $50M in project budgets for $1B
residential construction firm. Developed land plans and house architecture.
Presented projects at public hearings and obtained all entitlement approvals to
enable site development to begin.

Project Manager, William Lyon Homes, 2000-2002. Negotiated terms for acquisition
of land parcels for residential development. Worked closely with sales/marketing
team on pricing and marketing strategies for $300M homebuilder. 

Director of Forward Planning, Lennar Homes, 1995-2000. Managed acquisition of
land parcels for residential construction. Performed due diligence, feasibility
studies, budgeting and scheduling as well as public hearing presentations,
enabling $700M construction firm to begin site development.

Project Coordinator, Greystone Homes, 1990-1995. Coordinated all architecture,
landscaping and civil engineering improvement plans with consultants,
submitting/processing them through appropriate city for approval. Maintained city
fee schedules and obtained all building permits. Played key roles in land
planning and home design development.

Customer Service Manager, AM Homes, 1988-1990. Managed four Customer Service
Reps for $100M homebuilder.

Earlier: Purchasing Agent, McStain Enterprises, a residential construction firm,
and Quality Control Technician for Champion Building Products, a 10,000-employee
plywood manufacturer.