Acquisition, Entitlement & Development Executive

Tim Keenan, Acquisition, Entitlement and Development

**** * ****** ***** **********, AZ 85260, 602-***-****, ****@*******-********.*** SUMMARY Highly accomplished Vice President with expertise in due diligence, land acquisition, and development across diverse property types. Proven success in managing large-scale projects from inception through completion, ensuring strategic alignment and regulatory compliance. Adept at financial modeling and risk management to optimize investment outcomes.

WORK EXPERIENCE

03/2025 – 03/2026 Vice President, Vaulter Up Development and Investments Scottsdale Conducted due diligence investigations, facilitating the informed acquisition of assets and planning for the development of 52 properties. Oversaw properties across Arizona, California, Texas, and Colorado, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with company goals. Managed the entitlement, planning, and engineering processes for diverse residential, commercial, multi-family, and industrial developments, currently transitioning to end-user sales.

03/2024 – 03/2025 Director of Land Acquisition/Entitlements, DHI Communities/DR Horton

Scottsdale

Directed acquisitions for all land development initiatives, enhancing project feasibility and strategic expansion in Arizona and assisted with Florida, Alabama, and Georgia acquisitions.

04/2016 – 03/2024 Vice President, Montage Holdings Scottsdale Spearheaded due diligence investigations, asset dispositions, and land acquisitions for Montage-owned properties focusing on strategic growth. Managed a portfolio of 3,500 acres across Phoenix, Surprise, and Pinal County, facilitating development across 7 properties. Oversaw the entitlement, planning, and engineering for complex projects in residential, commercial, multi-family, and industrial sectors, progressing towards end-user market sales.

11/2009 – 04/2016 V.P. of National Acquisition and Development, Investors Mortgage Holdings Financial Corporation

Scottsdale

Executed due diligence investigations and financial analyses for properties in the Western United States, optimizing investment strategies. Coordinated and negotiated two $85 million Municipal Utility Districts

(MUDs) in Texas, while successfully renegotiating multiple Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) in California and Arizona. Driving entitlement and development for significant projects including two multi-family units encompassing 300 units in Minneapolis, an 800-unit community in Austin, and a 3,000-acre master-planned community in Fort Worth, alongside a master-planned RV park in Crystal Beach. 03/2009 – 11/2009 Director of Acquisitions, Richmond American Homes Phoenix Orchestrated the acquisitions and development of residential properties within the Phoenix Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), aligning strategic objectives with market demand.

06/2006 – 12/2008 Sr. Vice President, Montage Holdings Scottsdale Pioneered the acquisition, annexation, and entitlement processes for the 10,000-acre Amaranth Community in Goodyear, Arizona, driving project success.

Recruited, trained, and managed a high-performing land development team, fostering a culture of engagement and productivity. Oversaw the annexation and zoning processes, successfully completing the final engineering and platting of the first phase within 6 months. 01/2005 – 06/2006 Vice President, Sunbelt Holdings Scottsdale Co-directed the development of the 6,000-acre Vistancia Master Planned Community in Peoria, AZ, ensuring project alignment with organizational goals.

Facilitated effective communication between project management teams from acquisition through development phases.

Responsible for hiring, training, and managing the project development team, ensuring operational excellence.

12/1999 – 01/2005 Vice President, Westcor Partners/Carefree Partners Phoenix Oversaw acquisition, disposition, entitlements, and construction planning for the City at Surprise Project, encompassing 30 million square feet of commercial property across 640 acres.

Managed the entitlement, development, and sales processes for Master Planned Communities including Surprise Farms, Cooper Commons, and Canyon Crossroads, ensuring client satisfaction and compliance. Directed workflow across departments by collaborating closely with land development staff, enhancing operational efficiencies. 12/1989 – 12/1999 Vice President, Dry Utility Services Phoenix Coordinated the design and contract negotiations for electric, telephone, CATV, and natural gas services for development projects across Arizona and Nevada, ensuring utility compliance and efficiency. Supervised recruitment, training, development, and retention of highly engaged staff coordinators, promoting a productive work environment. Managed dry utility coordination for over 500 development projects, encompassing various sectors including master-planned communities, multi- family complexes, regional shopping malls, and large industrial parks. EDUCATION

1984 – 1987 Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Tempe

SKILLS MS Office Programs Smartsheet Project Management Project Management Multi-Tasking

Written Communication Oral Communication

Team Building Analytical Thinking

Critical Thinking Leadership

ARGUS Enterprise Strategic Thinking

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