Richard C. Shaver Sugar Land, Texas 77479 (832) 545-7932 rshaver853@yahoo.

com Objective Profile To obtain an executive level position with growing company in either operations or general management. Results driven profit center manager skilled at managing multiple disciplines and projects. I have extensive experience in operations, land acquisition, product development, purchasing, sales management, and service. Experienced in turning around underperforming operations, and developing strategies for growth. B.A. Trinity University San Antonio, Texas

Education

Relevant Experience & Accomplishments Regional Manager, Rohit Communities, Edmonton, Alberta Profit center manager Edmonton region for Canadian homebuilder. Responsible for sales, marketing, and operations (construction, service, purchasing) for region with annual revenues in excess of $72,000,000. Implemented annualized budgeting program to improve cash flow and profitability forecasts. Established new quality control and warranty service programs to improve customer satisfaction and reduce callbacks. Implemented revised scheduling program which reduced build times by 60 days. Edmonton Builder of the year 2010 and 2011. President, Terramark Homes, Ltd. , Sugar Land, Texas Limited partnership specializing in urban infill multifamily developments as well as single family construction (production and custom). Responsibilities included land acquisition and development, product development, sales, marketing, and all operations (construction, service, purchasing, finance and accounting).
2004-2010 2010-2011

Division President, Centex Homes, Houston, Texas Profit center manager - Houston division of national homebuilder. Responsible for land acquisition and development, product development, sales and marketing, and operations (construction, service, purchasing, finance, and accounting). Repositioned division product and land position to enable earnings growth. Division grew from 285 homes per year to 714 in 4 years. Increased revenue from $37mm to $100mm, and earnings from $3mm to $12mm in 4 years, while increasing return on assets from 17% to 37%. Division President, Ashton Woods Homes, Houston, Texas Profit center manager for Houston division of Canadian-based home builder. Responsible for land acquisition and development, product development, sales and marketing, and all operations. Established higher levels of quality and service within the division to improve marketability of product and increase customer satisfaction levels. Repositioned division land and product to enable growth of revenues and profits. Increased revenue from $29mm to $59mm, and earnings from $0 to $4.2mm in 4 years. New product won several awards at both the local and state level, and established company as a leader in design. Established Mortgage Company and Title Company via joint ventures to capture additional income. President, Shaver Custom Homes , Sugar Land, Texas Custom homebuilder design/build firm specializing in the sale, design, and construction of homes up to $600,000. Vice President/Director of Housing, Trendmaker Inc. (subsidiary of Weyerhaeuser Co.) Responsible for lot acquisition, product development, sales, marketing, and all operations. Reestablished Trendmaker as a major single family homebuilder.

2000-2004

1994-2000

1991-1994

1987-1991

1985-1987 Division President, David Weekley Homes, Dallas, Texas Established companys Dallas division from start up. Responsibilities included leadership, profitability, customer satisfaction, lot acquisition, sales, cost establishment and control, production, and warranty. VP Operations / Division President, David Weekley Homes, Houston, 1977-1985

Texas Joined this startup company as their first construction Superintendent and grew with the company. Held positions of construction manager and VP Operations prior to becoming Division President. Superintendent, General Homes, Houston, Texas Managed all on-site construction of single family homes from start to close. Negotiated subcontractor agreements, contracted and scheduled subcontractors and vendors, inspected work to insure quality of product delivered to customer. Field Claims Representative Insurance Company of North America, Houston, Texas Responsible for investigation and handling of death and disability claims Field Claims Representative, Kemper Insurance Group San Antonio, Texas Responsible for investigation and handling of property and casualty claims. Community Involvement
1976-1977

1975-1976

1974-1975

Honors & Awards

Member National Association of Home Builders Member Greater Houston Builders Association Member Canadian Home Builders Association Board member Jobs Ministry Southwest Member Williams Trace Baptist Church Volunteer - Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity Edmonton Builders Association Builder of the Year (2010 & 2011) Greater Houston Builders Association Builder of the Year Fort Bend Realtor Association Builder of the Year Texas Star Grand Award Texas Association of Builders