GREG D. BREEDLOVE
Saint Augustine, Florida 32092
904-***-**** (Cell)
Email: act2ob@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: VP / Director / Manager Land Acquisition and/or Development
CREDENTIALS: Proven ability to accept responsibility for the complete land search/acquisition, feasibility/entitlement, corporate approval, and development processes which required me to identify, analyze and acquire potential sites, complete development activities in a timely and cost conscientious manner, and support operations all of which have added significant value to my employers as evidenced by my increased responsibilities. I have thirty (30) plus years of development, acquisition, real estate management, and operational experience with both large and small corporations that included daily interaction with senior management / financial partners in every facet of the residential / homebuilding, railroad, and commercial / office real estate businesses.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Director of Land Acquisition
Richmond American Homes, Inc. – Orange Park, Florida – July, 2015 to September, 2015
-Managed land department with responsibilities in land search, acquisition, entitlement, development, and home construction support
Director of Land Acquisition / Land Manager
CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) – Jacksonville, Florida – April, 2008 to June, 2015
-Project management responsibility for real estate acquisition projects and real estate consultation to various CSXT internal business units
-Negotiated contracts of varying complexity for the acquisition of real estate
-Provided direction and oversight of 3rd party consultants delivering acquisition services to deliver timely acquisition contracts for various railroad development projects
-Negotiated and managed various consulting contracts, including feasibility studies, engineering and construction agreements to deliver data for making transactional decisions
-Supported engineering and construction efforts with right-of-way acquisitions, temporary construction / access easements and power line easements for numerous capacity projects
-Responsible for research, acquisition, and permitting of Right of Way, Temporary/Permanent Easements in multiple jurisdictions which included City/Townships, Counties, DOT’s, and other Railroads
-Utilized CSX owned GIS systems for land research, potential lease / easement / right of way acquisition, purchase agreement drafting, negotiation, execution and eventual closing
Land Acquisition and Development Manager
Mattamy Homes, Inc. – Jacksonville, Florida – January, 2006 to February, 2008
-Managed land department with responsibilities in land search, acquisition, entitlement, development, and home construction support
-Utilized City, County and State website records for land ownership, existing easements, and land use issues, which were used in the preparation of exhibits, zoning approval documentation, drawings, permits, and construction drawings to assure consistency with existing conditions to minimize plan reviews.
VP of Land Acquisition, Entitlement and Development
Neumann Homes, Inc. – Warrenville, Illinois – June, 2003 to December, 2005
-Managed land department of seven (7) with responsibilities in land search, acquisition, entitlement, development, and home construction support
-Duties included engineering design support, budget preparation, scheduling / construction support, bid and contract preparation, and land package preparation for corporate approvals
Director of Land
KB Home New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico – August, 2002 to June 2003
-Managed land department of five (5) with responsibilities in land search, acquisition, entitlement, development and construction support
-Duties included engineering design support, budget preparation, scheduling / construction support, bid and contract preparation, and land package preparation for corporate approvals
-Made the move due to the growth potential of the division in that market and schools
Residential Land Development Manager
Kimball Hill Homes – Houston, Texas – October, 2000 to August, 2002
-Managed the complete land development process through land acquisition, feasibility phases, and final substantial completion of each project for nearly 700 residential lots in the Houston Metro area
-Managed all phases of construction contract administration, oversight of engineers and consultants, and invoice / budgeting for all projects
Land Acquisition / Development / Construction Manager
Urban Development / Summit Property Company – Tulsa, Oklahoma – April, 1994 to October, 2000
-Duties included land acquisition, due diligence, land planning, entitlement, budget preparation, coordination and direction of consulting team and contractors for infrastructure installation, cost control, loan application and draw process, and the eventual marketing of seven (7) residential communities
-Worked concurrently as construction manager for the development of an office park, two commercial sites, two mini-storage facilities, and several high-end custom homes
Land Acquisition / Development Manager / Petroleum Engineer
L.E.C. Limited / Southern Pointe Company – Tulsa, Oklahoma – April, 1984 to April, 1994
-Duties included land acquisition, due diligence, land planning, entitlement, budget preparation, coordination and direction of consulting team and contractors for infrastructure installation, cost control, loan application and draw process, and the eventual marketing of ten (10) residential communities
-Gained extensive experience in taking all aspects of residential development from start to finish by being very “hands on”
-Excellent ground floor opportunity coming directly out of college
-Worked concurrently as a petroleum engineer managing the drilling and completion of twenty-one (21) oil and gas wells in Northeast Oklahoma
-Made the move to another developer locally when partnership made the decision to dissolve
EDUCATION:
University of Tulsa – Tulsa, Oklahoma – September, 1979 to March, 1984
-Bachelor of Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering
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