This article first appeared in the PB June 2011
issue of Pro Builder.
Brett Whitehead, 39
President
Brandywine Homes, Irvine, Calif.
EDUCATION
BS, Finance, Loyola Marymount University; MS, Finance, Pepperdine University
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Oversees major facets of 15-year-old, mid-sized home-building company, including land acquisition, entitlements, strategic planning, and finance
Under his watch, firm acquired and planned more than 25 developments and 800 residential units
Forged strong relationships with lenders and equity partners, which helped the company acquire land and open new communities during the downturn
EXTRACURRICULAR
Board member, BIA Orange County Chapter
Assists City of Stanton, Calif., with land and community planning
OFF THE CLOCK
Hobbies include fishing, skiing, snowboarding, and traveling
Getaway spot: Cayman Islands
Fave reads: “The Art of War” and “Monday Morning Leadership”
SECRET LIFE
Planned to work on Wall Street after graduate school but fell in love with real estate
Stepfather was one of the first developers in Anaheim Hills, Calif.
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