Management Sales
Resume:
Don L. Abbuhl Jr.
Major Achievements
Mistee Don Estates 3.3M (110 lots only)
Mistee Don Estates house construction 15.4M
Edgewood Estates 1.8M (67 lots only)
Edgewood Estates house construction 8.4M
DJW Development LLC 2.6M (84 lots only)
DJW Development LLC house construction
6M
Church 152K
Arby's restaurant 134K
Don L. Abbuhl, Jr. New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Phone: 330-***-**** ********@*****.***
Objective: A strategic position with a forward thinking, established organization that can leverage my diverse
construction industry and entrepreneurial background to generate measureable improvement in quality and franchise
value.
Summary: A demonstrated record of accomplished performance across a broad range of responsibilities
including general contractor leadership, residential planning & development, land acquisition, project management,
commencement to completion residential construction, light commercial construction, customer relations
management, custom residential design, preparation and delivery of proposals, and sales. City/state/local government
relations management, excellent supplier negotiations, cost forecasting and tracking and solid business management
experience combined with a demonstrated ability to stay current with construction trends and regulatory building
code changes. Proven leadership skills gained from years of being a business owner and leading employees and
subcontractors on a myriad of residential and commercial construction endeavors.
Key Skills:
Innovative and Visionary Thinker
Outstanding Program/Project Management Practices
Extensive Knowledge of Construction Industry
Strong Leadership and Training Skills
Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills
Excellent Supplier Management Skills
Exceptional Problem-Solving Skills
Strong Business Development/Relations Management Skills
Extensive Knowledge of Compliance and Safety Regulations/Controls
Experience:
Creator & Operator – J/R Builders, Inc., Dover, Ohio 1977 – 2013
Entrepreneurial – Created and started a new residential & remodeling construction business that grew significantly
and evolved into new residential, light commercial construction and Planned Unit Community Development (both
single and multi-family use), including creation of business plans, raising capital, city/county/state planning,
establishing end-end processes, implementing quality & service excellence standards, complete purveyor
management, managing employees and subcontractors, and establishing superior company standards.
Business Development/Sales - Grew business to $3.1M a year in residential home gross sales within the first 10
years.
Residential Home Building – General Contractor for Complete End-End New Home Construction. Built more than
300+ new single-family homes in Northeast Ohio. This included both custom and spec homes ranging in size from
1,500 to 7,000 sq. ft. Average time to completion, excluding outliers, was 90-120 days.
Program/Project Management – continuously led 5-8 ongoing construction projects over 30+ years. Oversight and
execution of quality assurance, operational efficiency, materials management, risk management, vendor
management, subcontractor management, change order management, ordering, scheduling, contingency planning,
training, building approvals, and financial planning.
Relationship Management - grow & maintain customer relationships with new homeowners before, during, and post
the building process. Generate referrals from existing satisfied customers. Grow & maintain relationships with
city/county/state officials to facilitate planned unit development approvals and building permits.
Change Management - people, process, industry.
Creator & Operator, Lerolynn Land Development Corporation, Ohio 1989 – 2011
Entrepreneurial – Created and started a land acquisition and land development business for the purpose of Planned
Unit Community Development (both single and multi-family use) and Class 1 Commercial Use structures. Included
negotiating land purchases, securing financing, city/county/state planning, presenting plans at government council
meetings, developing relationships with real estate sales organizations, sales and pre-sales to residential builders,
complete vendor management, managing employees and subcontractors.
Business Development/Sales – Averaged 3x ROI on land development acquisitions with start-to-finish ranging from
9 months to 5 years.
Planned Unit Community Development – Purchased land, designed layout (included sub-dividing lots, easement and
drainage planning, lighting, leveraging existing topology to create aesthetically pleasing communities). Participated
in the development of more than 20+ communities in Northeast Ohio. These communities ranged in size from 50 to
300 lots for single family homes and multi-family dwellings that ranged in size from 10 to 50 units. Average time to
completion for building was 90-120 days.
Program/Project Management – continuously led 1-2 land development projects annually over 20+ years. Oversight
and execution of quality assurance, infrastructure planning, development approvals, real estate marketing and lot pre-
sales, risk management, vendor and utilities management, subcontractor management, ordering, scheduling,
contingency planning, and financial planning. This also included the coordination of efforts with city/state/local
officials.
Relationship Management - grow & maintain relationships with city/county/state officials, new construction
builders, and real estate professionals before, during, and post the land development process.
Change Management - people, process, industry.
Major Achievements:
Mistee Don Estates 3.3M (110 lots only)
Mistee Don Estates house construction 15.4M
Edgewood Estates 1.8M (67 lots only)
Edgewood Estates house construction 8.4M
DJW Development LLC 2.6M (84 lots only)
DJW Development LLC house construction 6M
Church 152K
Arby's restaurant 134K
Education:
New Philadelphia High School, New Philadelphia, OH – 1973
Lakeland Community College, Mentor, OH – 1975, Industrial Engineering
Hobbies, Special Interests, Community Involvement:
Late Model Car Enthusiast, Model Railroads, Fishing, Hunting, Pee Wee Football Coach, Little League Baseball
Coach, Quaker Club Member (local high school athletic club).
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