In his role as Senior Vice President of Development & Construction, Ron oversees the many facets and stages of all single-family development projects in Middle Tennessee. Since joining Southern Land Company in June 2021, he has played a crucial role in the Westhaven master-planned community in Franklin, Tennessee, and Storyvale, the upcoming master-planned community in Nolensville, Tennessee. Ron’s background in building development, infrastructure and utilities, and general contracting has set him up for success in this hybrid role in which he leads teams in community engagement, finance and accounting, construction operations, due diligence, and design and engineering.
Ron has been in the construction industry for more than 30 years, having worked in several different roles both in the field and corporate setting. He has played an instrumental role in substantial projects, including a $2.7 billion casino and resort. Prior to coming aboard at Southern Land Company, Ron spent 10 years at Brad Cole Construction Co., Inc., where his knowledge and expertise escalated him from senior project manager to president.
