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Don Mathews
South Jordan,Utah
Summary
Urban planning professional with extensive project management experience and expertise in community engagement and strategic communication. Successfully delivered over $2.2 billion in residential real estate projects, fostering effective cross-functional collaborations to achieve optimal outcomes.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Managing Principal
BluePoint Development / RDM Group of Companies
UT, UT
03.1996 - Current
- Built and sold over $2.2 billion in residential real estate, overseeing projects from $5 million to $225 million.
- Spearheaded real estate development for full-service homebuilding enterprise, improving project delivery and community impact.
- Completed 400+ residential homes, ensuring quality in materials and design stages.
- Led cross-functional teams in land acquisition and feasibility analysis, achieving optimal project outcomes.
- Directed entitlement processes, securing rezoning permits and environmental clearances to facilitate project timelines.
- Forged strategic partnerships with utility providers and municipal stakeholders for seamless infrastructure solutions.
- Championed innovative design, guiding teams in site planning and architecture to enhance community vibrancy.
- Oversaw completion of physical infrastructure through subsidiary companies, ensuring quality in utilities and parks.
Education
Master’s - Urban Planning
Harvard University Extension
06-2028
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
01-1997
Certified Personal Trainer - Corrective Exercise, Performance Enhancement, Fitness Nutrition, Youth Exercise
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Skills
- Land planning
- Infrastructure and construction
- Land use regulation
- Project management
- Budget management
- Data analysis
- Community engagement
- Strategic communication
- Cross-functional leadership
Community Leadership
- Board of Directors, Salt Lake Home Builders Association (SLHBA)
- Member, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
- Parade Judge, Cache Valley Home Builders Association (CVHBA)
- Board Member & Youth Football Coach, Bingham & Herriman Youth Football
Certification
B100 – General Building Contractor
E100 - General Engineering Contractor
Accomplishments
- Salt Lake HBA Parade of Homes Winner
Timeline
Founder & Managing Principal
BluePoint Development / RDM Group of Companies
03.1996 - Current
Master’s - Urban Planning
Harvard University Extension
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Certified Personal Trainer - Corrective Exercise, Performance Enhancement, Fitness Nutrition, Youth Exercise
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)