Dynamic land development manager with a proven track record at DR Horton, Inc., driving growth and securing approvals for over 1,100 units. Expert in strategic planning and relationship building, I effectively negotiated contracts and ensured compliance, resulting in significant project success and operational efficiency.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Land Deveopment Manager
DR Horton, Inc
Wayne
09.2021 - 05.2025
Facilitated growth in land development, increasing home starts, sales, and closings from 156 in 2021 to 500 in 2025.
Coordinated final approvals and inspected lots for purchase of 19 new developments.
Negotiated contracts for development and site work to ensure timely lot delivery.
Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements across all projects.
Collaborated with utilities and service providers including sewer, water, gas, and electric suppliers.
Monitored budgets and expenditures to uphold cost-effectiveness and quality standards.
Coordinated closeout and dedications of eight developments.
Created monthly performance reports for senior management review.
Development Manager / Vice President
Artisan Construction Group, LLC/Benson Companies
Devon
01.2001 - 06.2021
Managed land development for 21 projects, securing approvals for over 1,100 units.
Negotiated with neighbors and community groups to reach consensus on project plans.
Established township escrows and secured PennDOT Letters of Credit for site work.
Oversaw site work for 18 projects, managing construction of 698 residential units.
Reviewed and negotiated site work contracts for value engineering with contractors.
Supervised installation of over $50 million in infrastructure, including pump stations and traffic signals.
Coordinated all inspections and managed site work escrow releases effectively.
Resolved numerous construction issues with regulatory agencies and utility providers.
International Sales Director
Election Systems & Software
Omaha
07.1999 - 12.2000
Company Overview: the largest election firm in the world (they count 70% of the US votes)
Managed International Sales in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand for ES & S.
Sold a pilot system to Hong Kong, and sold a scan ballot system to the Philippines.
The largest election firm in the world (they count 70% of the US votes)
Vice President of Sales
Total Containment, Inc
Oaks
11.1996 - 07.1999
Successfully managed international sales growth over 25% per year.
Sold & coordinated installation of underground piping systems to over 2,500 gas stations.
Developed sales leaders within our international distributors to develop and execute strategic initiatives, manage key accounts, and close deals.
These strategies gained TCI 80% market share in Singapore, which thereafter was implemented in Malaysia, Thailand and The Philippines; resulting in contracts for 4000+ gas stations.
Vice President of Marketing
Environ, Inc
Lionville
10.1994 - 11.1996
Developed marketing and branding ideas for print and digital content.
Trained all sales staff on technical sales material, technical sales demonstrations, and effective use of all instruction manuals.
Coordinated all marketing content and worked with engineering, and sales team to maximize the effectiveness of marketing materials for new product launches.
Sales Manager / Sales Representative
Elvex Corporation
Bethel
06.1989 - 09.1994
Successfully implemented comprehensive sales plan to meet or exceed overall business objectives for account acquisition, sales, and profit.