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KYLE VREEKEN

KYLE VREEKEN

real estate development
Salt Lake City,UT

Summary

Dynamic development and project management professional with extensive experience in land development, construction, hospitality, and real estate investment projects across Utah and Hawaii. Expertise in managing multimillion-dollar assets, overseeing entitlements, civil coordination, construction execution, and fostering stakeholder relationships from acquisition through project delivery. Proven track record in residential, multifamily, mixed-use, and hospitality development highlights strengths in leadership, budgeting, strategic planning, and operational execution. Committed to delivering high-quality results while driving efficiency and innovation throughout the project lifecycle.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Civil Engineering Designer

Focus Consulting Engineers
Midvale, Utah
11.2025 - Current

Land Development & Civil Infrastructure

  • Lead design coordination and entitlement execution for commercial, residential, mixed-use, and master-planned developments across multiple Utah municipalities.
  • Manage site development projects from preliminary planning through municipal review and approval, coordinating with developers, city officials, architects, surveyors, utility providers, and consultants.
  • Prepare comprehensive civil design packages including grading, drainage, utility infrastructure, roadway layouts, stormwater systems, and site planning using Civil 3D AutoCAD 2026.
  • Drive project schedules, consultant coordination, client communication, and agency responses across multiple concurrent developments in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
  • Support budgeting, feasibility analysis, and cost-conscious design solutions aligned with development objectives, entitlement requirements, and construction constraints.
  • Navigate zoning, subdivision approvals, engineering review, permitting, and municipal redline resolution processes while maintaining compliance with local development standards.
  • Collaborate on large-scale residential, multifamily, commercial, and infrastructure developments throughout Utah, contributing to project delivery from pre-development through construction preparation.

Founder & Managing Principal

Vreeken Ventures LLC
Laie, Hawaii
01.2017 - Current

Real Estate Development & Investment

  • Acquired, developed, and managed multimillion-dollar residential, hospitality, and land assets throughout Hawaii and Utah with a focus on value-add repositioning and long-term appreciation.
  • Directed all phases of development projects including acquisitions, underwriting, financial modeling, entitlements, design coordination, permitting, construction management, and asset operations.
  • Led entitlement and planning efforts for a 13-acre, 8-parcel residential subdivision and a proposed 42-unit multifamily apartment development, coordinating with municipalities, consultants, and investors.
  • Managed major renovations, and infrastructure improvements across multiple projects while overseeing budgets, schedules, contractors, and quality control.
  • Oversaw project-level financial performance including proformas, capital planning, operating budgets, risk mitigation, and investor reporting.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary teams including engineers, architects, contractors, lenders, surveyors, and government agencies to successfully execute development initiatives.
  • Built operational systems and long-term business strategies supporting scalable growth across development, property management, and hospitality ventures.

Founder & CEO

Hawaii Home Rentals LLC
Laie, Hawaii
01.2017 - Current

Hospitality Operations & Asset Management

  • Own and operate a multimillion-dollar hospitality and real estate portfolio including a flagship $4M North Shore Hawaii vacation rental estate designed to accommodate large-group travel, events, and retreats.
  • Managed short-term rental operations and property management initiatives for 10+ years across owned and third-party managed assets, overseeing guest experience, revenue strategy, maintenance, and operations.
  • Directed operations for a portfolio of 20+ vacation rental units and supervised a team of 13 employees across hospitality, operations, maintenance, marketing, and guest services.
  • Generated and managed over $80K+ in monthly revenue through strategic pricing, operational systems, direct booking initiatives, and hospitality management.
  • Oversaw renovations, capital improvements, furnishing, and repositioning strategies that increased property value, occupancy, and operational performance.
  • Developed operational SOPs, team systems, and customer service standards resulting in 350+ five-star guest reviews and strong repeat booking performance.
  • Coordinated permitting, compliance, vendor management, and property improvement projects while maintaining high-performing hospitality operations in a competitive tourism market.

Marketing Conversion Optimization Manager

Polynesian Cultural Center
Laie, Hawaii
08.2022 - 08.2025

Brand management, Digital Strategy & Revenue Optimization

  • Managed conversion optimization and digital strategy initiatives for a tourism enterprise generating approximately $50M in annual revenue.
  • Led website testing, analytics, and optimization initiatives for Polynesia.com, influencing over $1M in weekly online sales performance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional marketing and leadership teams to improve customer acquisition, digital engagement, and revenue performance through data-driven decision-making.

Regional Sales & Operations Manager

MaidPro
St. George, Utah
06.2017 - 01.2020

Operations Management & Business Development

  • Oversaw sales, operations, staffing, and performance management across seven regional locations and dozens of employees
  • Increased annual revenue by more than 30% through operational improvements, strategic marketing initiatives, and team leadership.
  • Implemented systems that improved customer retention, operational efficiency, and employee productivity across multiple markets.

Education

Master of Real Estate Development -

University of Utah
12-2026

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Brigham Young University–Hawaii
01-2015

Skills

  • Real Estate Development
  • Construction & Project Management
  • Land Planning & Entitlements
  • Civil Engineering Design
  • Financial Modeling & Proformas
  • Budgeting & Cost Control
  • Asset & Portfolio Management
  • Hospitality & STR Operations
  • Team Leadership & Operations

Affiliations

Consultant | Hawaii Housing Future 2026 – Present

  • Advise a Hawaii-based nonprofit focused on affordable housing policy, workforce housing solutions, and legislative initiatives supporting local families across Hawaii.

Member | Kahuku Community Association 2021 – 2024

  • Championed approval efforts for a long-delayed community recreation center through collaboration with state agencies, community stakeholders, and local leadership.

Executive Vice President | American Marketing Association – BYU Hawaii 2014 – 2015

  • Tripled chapter membership while coordinating events, sponsorships, marketing initiatives, and organizational budgeting.

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
Hawaiian
Limited Working
Samoan
Elementary

Timeline

Civil Engineering Designer

Focus Consulting Engineers
11.2025 - Current

Marketing Conversion Optimization Manager

Polynesian Cultural Center
08.2022 - 08.2025

Regional Sales & Operations Manager

MaidPro
06.2017 - 01.2020

Founder & CEO

Hawaii Home Rentals LLC
01.2017 - Current

Founder & Managing Principal

Vreeken Ventures LLC
01.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Brigham Young University–Hawaii

Master of Real Estate Development -

University of Utah