John Gislason

Land Acquisition Manager @D.R. Horton

Jacksonville, FL, US

Land Acquisition January 2018-PresentDR Horton Jacksonville, FL • Source, evaluate, and negotiate undeveloped and finished lot land deals through coordination with real estate professionals, land owners, and land development companies.• Assist internal and external counsel to draft and negotiate contracts. • Analyze and create financial pro formas in order to underwrite projects to meet Corporate metrics• Monitor site specific due diligence including: soil analysis, wetland delineation, site plan creation, and survey and title work.• Work closely with engineering partners and consultants to entitle land for development of multifamily and single family lots.• Currently managing a team of 3 Land Acquisitionists and cross training in land developmentMarket Analyst December 2015-January 2018DR Horton Jacksonville, FL • Responsible for competitive analysis of all home builders within North Florida submarkets through market research, interaction with competitors, and reporting for management team.• Presented market research relating to market trends and competition in order to drive decisions on future land acquisition projects.• Complied data relating to product management, cost analysis, and forward planning for analytical review and relayed findings to management.• Worked with Operation Manger, Division President, Vice President of Land, and other key positions on projects relating to growth, 5-year planning, and internal process improvement.

Jacksonville University

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Business Management

Jacksonville University

Master of Business Administration - MBA