greg balman professional resume linkedin edition 2014

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GREG BALMAN Flagstaff, Arizona 86005 [email protected] EXECUTIVE LEADER Greg is an innovative and dynamic professional with 20+ years of leadership experience. He is a solid relationship builder who is highly capable of collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, contractors and company staff members. Greg is an effective communicator focused on maximizing efficiency and results within an organization. He has a strong organizational background within the arenas of residential development and golf course construction. Articulate Executive Leader with substantial Articulate Executive Leader with substantial Articulate Executive Leader with substantial Articulate Executive Leader with substantial competencies competencies competencies competencies in the following areas: in the following areas: in the following areas: in the following areas: Operational Management, Project Management, Corporate Communications, Budget Preparation, Quality Control, Risk Management, Leadership Training, Process Improvement, Team Collaboration PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MB Fine Homes LLC. Flagstaff, AZ -6-13 to 6-14 -Project Manager MB Fine Homes is a premiere custom home building company in northern Arizona. Creatively utilizing reclaimed wood materials in their custom product offerings, MB Fine Homes has established itself as the industry leader in the state of Arizona and the southwest relative to utilization of reclaimed wood materials. The project that Greg managed was a $6M custom home in Flagstaff Arizona where reclaimed timber, log siding, barn wood and barn beams were integrated into the home giving the home a distinct “period” look of approximately the 1850’s, but furnished with all the modern and most innovative conveniences available in the marketplace today. Orchestrated day to day operations of a $6M reclaimed custom home project within the private development of Pine Canyon in Flagstaff, Arizona Responsible for schedule tracking and achieving progress goals for project completion. Managed all sub-trade activity and quality control on project site. Tracked project via weekly reports including extensive photography outlining weekly progress for MB Fine Homes and the project owner. Implemented a smart home automation system within the home that exceeded a $200,000 value. Collaborated successfully with the project architect, structural engineer and project owner regarding all aspects of the construction of the home and implementation of creative ideas that customized the home to better suit the owners needs during the progression of the project. The Pine Canyon Club, Flagstaff, AZ - 3/08 to 5/13 -Vice President of Community Development and Maintenance Operations Pine Canyon is a luxury, private, planned community featuring a Golf Digest award winning, Jay Morrish designed golf course and Gold Nugget award winning clubhouse. Development product within Pine Canyon varies from 0.5 - 1 acre estate lot parcels to condominium and town home properties as well as single family home offerings. Development Product: Estate Lot values range from $100-600k Condominium product values range from $450-700K

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Page 1: Greg Balman Professional Resume Linkedin edition 2014

GREG BALMAN

Flagstaff, Arizona 86005 [email protected]

EXECUTIVE LEADER Greg is an innovative and dynamic professional with 20+ years of leadership experience. He is a solid relationship builder who is highly capable of collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, contractors and company staff members. Greg is an effective communicator focused on maximizing efficiency and results within an organization. He has a strong organizational background within the arenas of residential development and golf course construction.

Articulate Executive Leader with substantial Articulate Executive Leader with substantial Articulate Executive Leader with substantial Articulate Executive Leader with substantial competenciescompetenciescompetenciescompetencies in the following areas:in the following areas:in the following areas:in the following areas: Operational Management, Project Management, Corporate Communications, Budget Preparation,

Quality Control, Risk Management, Leadership Training, Process Improvement, Team Collaboration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MB Fine Homes LLC. Flagstaff, AZ -6-13 to 6-14 -Project Manager

MB Fine Homes is a premiere custom home building company in northern Arizona. Creatively utilizing reclaimed wood materials in their custom product offerings, MB Fine Homes has established itself as the industry leader in the state of Arizona and the southwest relative to utilization of reclaimed wood materials. The project that Greg managed was a $6M custom home in Flagstaff Arizona where reclaimed timber, log siding, barn wood and barn beams were integrated into the home giving the home a distinct “period” look of approximately the 1850’s, but furnished with all the modern and most innovative conveniences available in the marketplace today.

• Orchestrated day to day operations of a $6M reclaimed custom home project within the private development of Pine Canyon in Flagstaff, Arizona

• Responsible for schedule tracking and achieving progress goals for project completion.

• Managed all sub-trade activity and quality control on project site.

• Tracked project via weekly reports including extensive photography outlining weekly progress for MB Fine Homes and the project owner.

• Implemented a smart home automation system within the home that exceeded a $200,000 value.

• Collaborated successfully with the project architect, structural engineer and project owner regarding all aspects of the construction of the home and implementation of creative ideas that customized the home to better suit the owners needs during the progression of the project.

The Pine Canyon Club, Flagstaff, AZ - 3/08 to 5/13

-Vice President of Community Development and Maintenance Operations

Pine Canyon is a luxury, private, planned community featuring a Golf Digest award winning, Jay Morrish designed golf course and Gold Nugget award winning clubhouse. Development product within Pine Canyon varies from 0.5 - 1 acre estate lot parcels to condominium and town home properties as well as single family home offerings. Development Product:

• Estate Lot values range from $100-600k

• Condominium product values range from $450-700K

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• Townhome product values range from $550-800K

• Single Family Cabin product values range from $750-950K

• Orchestrated the planning phase of subdivision and roadway construction projects, including the approval process with the City of Flagstaff for subdivision and roadway development. This process included close interaction and supervision of architects, surveyors and engineers as well as working with city staff for ultimate approval of these projects by the City of Flagstaff Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council.

• Coordinated the implementation and construction of eight approved subdivision and roadway construction projects within Pine Canyon.

• Supervised general contractors who were hired to construct residential product, golf club amenities and roadways within Pine Canyon.

• Chairman of the Architectural Design Review Committee, implemented through the Homeowners Association for the purpose of reviewing and approving private estate lot custom home projects for construction within the development.

• Served as Secretary on the PC Village Home Owners Association Board.

• Worked closely with the Home Owner Association management company relative to budgeting, violation monitoring and management.

• Directed the construction of a $7M recreation facility known as Camp Pine Canyon. This facility is part of the golf club amenities.

• Oversaw the final phase of construction of the Gold Nugget award winning Golf Clubhouse which completed construction at a cost of $20M.

• Prepared budgets for all projects ranging from subdivision and roadway planning budgets, construction phase budgets, golf maintenance budgets, clubhouse/facility maintenance budgets, HOA budgets and Park Maintenance budgets.

• Implemented and managed an internal construction company known as Pine Canyon Master Builders, a licensed company tasked with building developer product within Pine Canyon.

• Oversaw the construction of over $100M in roadway, development and golf club related improvements.

• Orchestrated the construction of three high end custom homes. Construction cost for all three homes exceeded $7.5M.

• Oversaw the implementation and operation of the Pine Canyon Design Center.

• Supervised management teams in the following departments: Pine Canyon Master Builders (Management Team: 4)

Golf Course Maintenance (Management Team: 5 Additional staff: 20) Clubhouse/Facilities Maintenance (Management Team: 1 Additional staff: 3)

Security/Safety (Management Team: 5 Additional staff: 20) The Pine Canyon Club, Flagstaff, AZ - 5/01 to 2/08 -Director of Agronomy and Infrastructure Coordinator

Golf Course Designer: Jay Morrish Ranked #9 in Golf Digest for Best New Private Course 2005

• Coordinated all golf construction phases including all budgeting

• Conducted all material selections for golf course construction.

• Selected and supervised the golf course irrigation design company.

• Orchestrated all aspects of golf course seeding, grow-in and establishment.

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• Executed quality control during golf construction.

• Managed a staff of up to 45 employees that encompassed golf maintenance, landscape maintenance and roadway maintenance departments.

• Annual golf maintenance budget: $1.35M

• Coordinated roadway and utility improvements. Project data:

Upscale private golf community, 670 total project acres, Elevation 7,000 feet Cool season grasses; L93 bent greens; blue grass fairways, tees and rough.

Project website: pinecanyon.net The Rim Golf Club, Payson, AZ - 9/97 to 5/01 -Golf Course Superintendent -First Assistant Superintendent

Golf Course Designers: Tom Weiskopf & Jay Morrish Ranked #3 in Golf Week for Best Residential Golf Communities 2005

• Performed quality control for all phases of golf construction.

• Supervised all grow-in and general golf maintenance procedures.

• Managed a staff of 28 personnel.

• Worked with golf architects, engineers and land planners.

• Annual golf maintenance budget: $1.4M Project Data:

Upscale private golf community, 650 total project acres, Elevation 5,000 feet Cool season grasses; bent grass greens; rye grass fairways and tees; rye, kentucky blue, chewing and hard fescue rough Project website: rimgolf.com

The Golf Club at Chaparral Pines, Payson, AZ - 7/96 to 9/97 Second Assistant Superintendent

Irrigation Specialist

Golf Course Designers: David Graham, Gary Panks Ranked #7 in Golf Digest for Best New Private Course 1998

• Managed all irrigation requirements for grow-in and establishment

• Managed and applied all fertilizer and chemical applications

• Helped supervise a staff of 25 personnel

• Annual golf maintenance budget: $1.4M Project Data:

Upscale private golf community, 650 total project acres, Elevation 5,000 feet Cool season grasses; bent grass greens; rye grass fairways and tees; rye, kentucky blue, chewing and hard fescue rough. Project website: chaparralpinesgolf.com

Other Employment

• The Denver Country Club, Golf Course Supervisor – Internship - 3/95 to 7/96

• Lakewood Country Club, Golf Course Staff Member - 6/93 to 3/95

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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Front Range Community College, Denver, Colorado Professional Turf Management Degree, 1995-1996

Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado General Studies Curriculum, 1992-1994

Colby Community College, Colby, Kansas Associate of Applied Science Degree, 1990-1992

PERSONAL Birth Date: July 28, 1971 Spouse: Angie Balman, married 21 years Children: Tucker- 15, Olivia- 11 Paige- 7 Other: Golf, Fishing, Basketball, Guitar, Discipleship Counseling, Life Coach

REFERENCES – Available upon request