Richard D. Leatham

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ashton Woods Homes Tampa, FL 2006 to 2008
Vice President, Land Development and Acquisition
Oversee all development and acquisition activities including due diligence, feasibility, contract negotiations, and entitlements
Supervise land department staff, consultants, land planners, environmental consultants, traffic and civil engineers, and surveyors
Prepare preliminary and final development budgets
Manage the permitting and approval process
Solicit and analyze bids
Negotiate, prepare, and award contracts
Schedule and manage contractors and subcontractors
Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Construction to provide collateral material and assistance with model center layout and permitting
Responsible for amenity planning, permitting, and construction and community entry hardscape/landscape design and execution
Direct creation of community covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Centex Homes Tampa, FL 2005 to 2006
Entitlement Manager
Oversee all land development activities including on single family, multi-family and mixed-used projects
Assist the Acquisition Team in evaluating land acquisition and development opportunities Work closely with consultants and various agencies and municipalities during entitlements
Manage all planning and permitting
Solicit and analyze bids
Prepare and award contracts
Approve invoices and review budgets
Supervise consultants and contractors to ensure timely completion of projects
Direct creation of community covenants, conditions, and restrictions
Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Construction providing collateral material, assistance with model center layouts and permitting, and amenity planning, permitting, and construction

Crosland Tampa, FL 2004 to 2005
Project Manager
Manage the land development process for single family, multi-family and mixed-use projects
Handle due diligence for potential future acquisitions
Oversee all planning, engineering, traffic, and environmental consultants
Run three residential projects (2,000 +/- lots) and one retail site (48 acre)
Solicit and analyze bids
Prepare and award contracts
Accountable for all field activities
Supervise and coordinate all contractors involved in site development and utilities including cable, telephone, and electric
Responsible for planning, permitting, and construction of all landscape, hardscape, and amenities
KB Home Tampa, FL 2003 to 2004
Land Development Manager
Oversee all development activities from acquisition through to final acceptance
Assist with due diligence and feasibility
Manage consultants, land planners, environmental consultants, traffic and civil engineers, and surveyors
Prepare preliminary and final development budgets
Supervise the permitting and approval process
Solicit and analyze bids
Prepare and award contracts
Schedule and manage contractors and subcontractors
Support in the design, coordination, and permit of model centers

Lennar Tampa, FL 1998 to 2003
Regional Land Development Manager
Supervise three project managers
Responsible for all land development activities including acquisition, due diligence, planning, permitting, and on-site construction through to final acceptance
Deliver 2000 +/- home sites per year for four separate divisions and various third party builders including Hannah Bartoletta Homes and Inland Homes
Work closely with consultants and municipalities to effectively manage the entitlement process through permit approval
Establish and maintain development budgets
Solicit, analyze bids, and award contracts
Accountable for the economic success of new projects through the use of budgets, cash flow models, and value engineering
Manage consultants and contractors to ensure timely completion and delivery of finished home sites
Oversee construction and turn over of entry features and community amenities
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Past President of the Home Owners Associations for all Ashton Woods Homes communities

Actively serving on the Board of Directors for the Pasco Builder's Association

Active member of the Tampa Bay Builders Association

PROFESSIONAL COURSEWORK
Tampa College 1991
Associate, Commercial Art

Hillsborough Community College
Information Processing, Programming Logic, and Intermediate COBOL Programming
US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration 2007
10 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course
Certification #001338122