Experience

Luton & Associates, LLC

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • May 2020 - Present

  Luton & Associates is a multifaceted real estate services company specializing in fee-based land planning and development management, land and residential brokerage, and residential land investments. Our partners of industry experts are ideal to assist in all aspects of residential development, community design, floor plan optimization, selling & purchasing property, house/lot/land acquisition, and new home construction. Luton & Associates is a multifaceted real estate services company specializing in fee-based land planning and development management, land and residential brokerage, and residential land investments. Our partners of industry experts are ideal to assist in all aspects of residential development, community design, floor plan optimization, selling & purchasing property, house/lot/land acquisition, and new home construction.



Luton Development Company

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Real estate development management organization that assists in the acquisition of undeveloped land for new residential communities and manages the development process for developers and home builders in the Greater Houston Area. Real estate development management organization that assists in the acquisition of undeveloped land for new residential communities and manages the development process for developers and home builders in the Greater Houston Area.



Luton Properties

• Australia
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Broker & Owner

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Real Estate Brokerage - Land, Commercial, and Residential Real Estate Brokerage - Land, Commercial, and Residential



Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS)

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President of Land

  • Jun 2019 - Apr 2020

  Managed the land acquisition and land development teams for the Houston division. Responsible for sourcing and underwriting new land and lot purchases and overseeing the timely delivery of lots in high quality communities for home building operations. • Utilized professional network and business acumen to identify, contract, and acquire new land assets. • Analyzed multifaceted projects to increase long term value and exceed business plan goals. • Provided strategic financial and logistical recommendations to executive leadership team. • Maximized efficiency through effective problem solving and ongoing attention to detail. • Oversaw logistics and implementation of complex operational processes. Show less



Meritage Homes

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President, Intown Business

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2019

  Create, manage and growing an internal division in Houston with a specific focus on home building opportunities within Beltway 8 by targeting high-density infill tracts and teardown/rebuild lots in existing communities. Oversee the entire operation process from the design of new house plans, community design and layout, construction operations, sales and marketing activities, while providing the best possible customer experience. Directly responsible for P&L success while taking part in the Advanced Leadership Program at Meritage Homes. Show less

• Vice President, Land Development

  • May 2014 - Oct 2015

  Responsible for managing the Meritage Land Development team and the land assets in Houston, TX. Oversee the land planning, engineering, and construction of thousands of residential lots in the Greater Houston area while focusing on maximizing financials with direct impact on the P&L.

• Director of Land Development

  • Dec 2012 - May 2014

  Responsible for managing all of the land development assets in Houston, TX. Oversee the land planning, engineering, and construction of residential lots along with the landscape/amenity design, homeowners associations, Municipal Utility Districts, and budgets for individual projects. Manage land development staff who are in charge of various parts of development process.Work extensively with senior management and corporate staff to effectively and timely bring new developments to market. Focus on maximizing profitability of each project and seek cost effective solutions to increase revenue potential and minimize costs. Consult with senior managers on targeted acquisitions of developable land to accurately build future budgets for proforma preparation. Show less

• Land Development Manager

  • May 2010 - Dec 2012

  Responsible for acquisition and development of land for single-family residences for Meritage Homes. Targeted land positions include undeveloped property and partially developed communities. After identifying an acquisition target, I prepare the approval book that includes the financial proforma, market data, maps, and engineering/construction analysis. The book is presented to the corporate land committee for purchase approval and subsequently acquired. Upon approval, I assist in the acquisition process and establish the development process for the project.Once assets are owned by Meritage Homes, I'm responsible for the entire development process through the completion of the fully developed residential lots. I manage the land planning, engineering, construction, landscape/amenity design and construction, homeowners association, Municipal Utility District reimbursements (if applicable), and budgets for the process. Show less



Pulte / Centex Homes

• Land Project Manager

  • Nov 2007 - Jun 2010

  Responsible for locating, due dilligence, purchasing, and entitlement of land positions for single-family dwellings for Centex Homes and CityHomes townhomes. Land positions include developed lots, raw acreage for in-house development, and infill locations for CityHomes brand.After identifying a land prospect, I perform financial, market, competitive, and engineering analysis of land positions to determine feasibility of projects and make recommendation to Division President for the purchase of property to meet and exceed financial expectations placed on the division. Show less

• Land Development Project Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Nov 2007

  • Direct and manage entire development process of multiple residential communities• Manage: Engineers, Contractors, Landscape Architects, Landscape Installation, Storm Water Compliance, and Homeowners Association Management• Manage over $106 million in development budgets• Deliver residential lots to the homebuilding and sales departments in a timely manner• Review and approve design and layout of streets and underground facilities to effectively utilize assets in order to maximize community yield, lot premiums, and overall aesthetics• Managed first inner-city townhouse development for CityHomes brand• Established first Municipal Utility District controlled by Centex Homes Show less



AT&T (formerly: SBC Communications Inc.), Chicago, IL

• Summer Management Program Manager

  • May 2005 - Aug 2005

  • Facilitated multiple local marketing, sales, and promotional revenue generating events, tracked results, recruited volunteers, created a real-time digital platform to score geographical areas on multiple metrics, review rating of “Role Model Intern” • Facilitated multiple local marketing, sales, and promotional revenue generating events, tracked results, recruited volunteers, created a real-time digital platform to score geographical areas on multiple metrics, review rating of “Role Model Intern”



Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam, Inc.

• Civil Engineering
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Engineer II

  • Jun 2003 - Aug 2004

  Engineer II – Land Development / District Engineering Department • Analyzed, designed and communicated cost-effective project solutions. Obtained approvals, represented client’s needs with contractors through preparation of design plans and specs, cost estimates, and contract documents for public utilities • Budgeted, managed, and oversaw design and construction activities totaling over $1.7 million Engineer II – Land Development / District Engineering Department • Analyzed, designed and communicated cost-effective project solutions. Obtained approvals, represented client’s needs with contractors through preparation of design plans and specs, cost estimates, and contract documents for public utilities • Budgeted, managed, and oversaw design and construction activities totaling over $1.7 million