Jacob W. Rice
Vice President & General Manager
- Role
- Vice President & General Manager at Johnson Development Corp
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jacob W. Rice
I’m a passionate, approachable leader with over a decade of experience and more than $2 billion in cumulative budget oversight, focused on the strategic development of transformational, large-scale master-planned communities (MPCs). I thrive at the intersection of visionary planning and disciplined execution, consistently delivering results that align with both financial imperatives and the enduring needs of families and residents.Known for a methodical yet imaginative approach, I lead with integrity, grit, and an unwavering commitment to quality. My work centers on creating places that go beyond just great neighborhoods—they become destinations that foster connection, belonging, and long-term value. Whether driving complex entitlement processes or orchestrating multi-stakeholder collaborations, I bring a solutions-oriented mindset to every challenge, always keeping the broader community impact in focus.From blueprint to buildout, I champion a holistic development philosophy: one that balances financial performance, sustainable growth, and meaningful placemaking. I believe that great communities don’t just happen—they’re intentionally built with care, creativity, and purpose.
Experience
Vice President & General Manager
Sep 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Education
Texas A&M University
Bachelor's Degree, Urban and Regional Planning - Housing and Urban Development
2011 — 2014
Texas A&M University
Masters of Land and Property Development, Real Estate Development
2014 — 2015
Skills
- Land Development
- Residential Land Development
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Project
- Negotiation
- Landscape Design
- Due Diligence
- Microsoft Word
- Entitlements
- Contract Negotiation
- Public Speaking
- Residential & Commercial Conveyancing
- Construction
- Urban Planning
- Sustainable Development
- Downtown Revitalization
- Urban Design
- Project Management
- Land Use Planning
- Real Estate Development
- Land Acquisition
- Renovation
- Property Management
- Real Estate
- Landscape Architecture
- Budgets
- Microsoft Office
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