Max Thomason

Responsible for managing the development of multiple subdivisions and starting new communities from scratch. Accountable for revitalizing partially finished projects to completion. Duties included obtaining the necessary permits, negotiating contracts with all related trades and professions, bringing the communities into compliance with governmental agencies, recording buildable lots, getting bonds released, and starting new phases as lot demand requires. Developed budgets and schedules for multiple projects and was responsible for bringing them in on time and on budget.

Responsible for identifying, negotiating and closing deals to bring lots to the homebuilding operation of the Charlotte division. Duties involve networking with real estate brokers, bankers and private land sellers to identify property that meets marketing specifications; overseeing due diligence, including working with land planners and engineers; and preparing both high level and detailed pro formas to determine if property meets corporate IRR and GM goals. Instrumental in developing division land strategy. Responsible for tracking lot purchase obligations and arranging closings to meet production schedule. Purchased several communities (both raw land and developed lots) totaling 695 lots over a 15 month period, valued at approximately $23 million.

Duties involved overseeing and coordinating all management phases of land procurement/ lot development and new home construction/sales for 14 subdivisions in North and South Carolina. Position included supervision of 35 employees. Maintaining adequate lot inventory for future building was a particular need of Westport Homes. A major portion of my responsibilities included identifying and purchasing new land positions, contract negotiations, due diligence and market analysis to secure lots to satisfy this on-going need of the company.

Manager of Eastwood Development Corporation (Division of Eastwood Homes) as its own business unit in Charlotte, North Carolina. Eastwood Development operated in Mecklenburg County, Winston-Salem, NC, Lexington, NC, and Rock Hill, SC. Responsibilities at Eastwood Development Corp. included analyzing market research of land sales to determine land development projects that will work with strategic planning, including determining needs, preparing pro formas and budgets, financial management, resource management, negotiation and purchase of land; working with land planners and engineers to design the product; working with zoning, engineering, transportation, utility agencies and inspectors, and the public sector planning. Other responsibilities for implementation of the project included negotiation and management of surveying, clearing, and grading contracts; installation of water/sewer/storm drainage pipe; curbing and paving; amenity and monument construction and landscaping needs; and finalizing the project with local inspectors. Ensuring compliance throughout the project with city, state and federal requirements pertaining to land development, including local and Federal EPA standards.