Director of Land Development

Roy Roberson, P.E.

Motivation

“I find it rewarding to be able to contribute to admirable real estate developments that deliver value and enjoyment. I am passionate about creating satisfaction for every participant, from the financier to the end user. The more challenging the property or its environment, the greater is my pride in its success.”

Career Overview

Roy’s career spans design, engineering, and direct investment in real estate projects across the country. From Dallas in the 1980s to Southern California’s most complex markets in the 2000s, his hands-on leadership has been instrumental in projects for both private developers and major public entities.

What Colleagues Say

• “Roy is the best in the business!” – Jeff Chambers, Mortgage Bankfund
• “We made $2.5B in one year from 4 projects and Roy played a key role.” – Irvine Company Attorney
• “Land Development Rock Star.” – Tom Ray, Security Capital
• “Accomplished what I believed to be impossible.” – Larry Gates, DRC

Land Development Accomplishments

• 75,000 Acres Master Planned
• 7MM SF of Retail Constructed
• 2,500 Lots Finished, 1,000 Homes Built
• 40 Repeat Projects with U.S.’s Wealthiest Developer

Markets & Expertise

• Geographic: California, Nevada, Texas, Mexico
• Types: Master Plans, TODs, Resorts, Public Works, Education, Office, Medical, Religious, Infill, Brownfield

Key Contributions

• Hands-on management of design teams
• Strategic P&L ownership from entitlement through construction
• Unconventional value-driven solutions

Business Experience

• Managed $2.5B+ land development portfolio
• Structured profit-sharing plans doubling returns
• Led divisions at 4 public companies (up to 25,000 employees)
• Founded firms, repelled hostile takeovers, advised M&A

Employment History

2010–Present: Director, CivTek International, Irvine, CA
2009–Present: Managing Member, Land Strategies LLC
2006–2009: VP, Development Resource Consultants
2000–2005: SVP, TRC Land Development Services
1998–2000: VP, Tetra Tech
1996–1998: VP, CDC Engineering
1994–2000: Founder, Ekotek & Crystal Cove Partners
1987–1994: Director, The Keith Companies
1984–1987: Project Manager, Worrell & Associates, Dallas

Education

• University of California, Irvine: Strategic Real Estate, Finance, Technical Mgmt
• Texas A&M University: B.S. Civil Engineering (Magna Cum Laude)

Licenses

• Registered Civil Engineer – California (C-44160)
• Professional Engineer – Texas (No. 65759)