Precedent Land Company creates long-term value by transforming raw or vacant land into thoughtfully designed spaces that enrich communities and neighbourhoods. We identify, acquire, and improve properties with potential, always looking ahead to shape spaces that fulfill community needs while delivering significant returns for investors.
With a forward-thinking approach to land use, we prioritize understanding the evolving needs of communities, municipalities, and future residents. By listening, leveraging market knowledge, and applying imaginative solutions, we create places that bring benefits to all.
Our expertise in residential design and development opens up new opportunities to transform land into sustainable, thriving communities that inspire growth and connection.
Precedent is the first step towards the exceptional. We identify land with unparalleled promise and challenge visionary partners to honour it with incredible feats. We allow good earth to become its own guiding principle, setting the standard for everything that transpires upon it. Because every groundbreaking achievement must first break ground.
Mark Tutton
Chief Operating Officer
Mark brings over 30 years of expertise in North American land development and a wealth of transactional knowledge to his leadership of the Precedent group.
Steve Sellers
President, Texas
Steve leads Precedent’s Texas Land Division, overseeing a 10-person team responsible for projects in Houston and Central Texas.
Travis K. Hege
President, Carolinas
A licensed engineer, surveyor, and SC contractor, Travis brings 25+ years of experience in commercial and residential projects, driving new community development across the Carolinas.
Karen Ford
President, Land, Canada
Karen oversees the development and execution of strategic goals and initiatives for Precedent’s Canadian team, as well as the formulation and implementation of the company’s acquisition and development plans.
Jeffrey Swartz
Senior Vice President, Ontario
With a robust background in Civil Engineering Consulting, Jeffrey’s decision-making and leadership skills drive Precedent’s Land Development team.
Matt Janke
Vice President, Land Development & Acquisition, Texas
Matt plays a vital role in residential development, overseeing key functions in strategic planning, homebuilder relationships, and land acquisition.
Alex Levchenkov
Vice President, Finance & Accounting
Alex brings over 14 years of progressive experience in real estate finance to his role at Precedent, with expertise in accounting, reporting, forecasting, and complex financial modeling.
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Precedent Land Company has developed and sold more than 20,000 lots across 4,000 acres, establishing 40+ active and completed communities to date. With a disciplined approach to land acquisition and community development, Precedent is committed to transforming properties into thoughtful, well-designed communities that meet modern needs. From initial land acquisition to final development, Precedent delivers lasting value and quality through each project, focusing on thoughtful improvements that enhance the land’s natural potential and contribute to thriving communities.
A Willowdale Asset Management company
©2025 Precedent Land Company. All rights reserved.
Precedent Land Company has developed and sold more than 20,000 lots across 4,000 acres, establishing 40+ active and completed communities to date. With a disciplined approach to land acquisition and community development, Precedent is committed to transforming properties into thoughtful, well-designed communities that meet modern needs. From initial land acquisition to final development, Precedent delivers lasting value and quality through each project, focusing on thoughtful improvements that enhance the land’s natural potential and contribute to thriving communities.
A Willowdale Asset Management company
©2025 Precedent Land Company. All rights reserved.
Mark brings over 30 years of expertise in North American land development and a wealth of transactional knowledge to his leadership of the Precedent group. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Urban and Regional Planning from Toronto Metropolitan University.
Steve leads Precedent’s Texas Land Division, overseeing a 10-person team responsible for projects in Houston and Central Texas, delivering 4,300+ homesites for national and regional homebuilders over the past decade. A CPA with 30+ years in Texas land development, Steve also holds an MBA from Baylor University.
A licensed engineer, surveyor, and SC contractor, Travis brings 25+ years of experience in commercial and residential projects, driving new community development across the Carolinas. Highly skilled in acquisitions, planning, budgeting, and entitlements, he manages projects seamlessly from inception to stabilization.
Karen oversees the development and execution of strategic goals and initiatives for Precedent’s Canadian team, as well as the formulation and implementation of the company’s acquisition and development plans. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto.
With a robust background in Civil Engineering Consulting, Jeffrey’s decision-making and leadership skills drive Precedent’s Land Development team. As a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario, he brings a wealth of technical expertise, cementing his reputation as a respected leader in the industry.
Matt plays a vital role in residential development, overseeing key functions in strategic planning, homebuilder relationships, and land acquisition. Holding a degree in Finance from Texas State University, he is highly accomplished in all aspects of planning and developing first-class residential communities.
Alex brings over 14 years of progressive experience in real estate finance to his role at Precedent, with expertise in accounting, reporting, forecasting, and complex financial modeling. A CPA, CMA and MBA in Management Accounting from Maharishi University of Management, he takes a practical, solution-oriented approach to leading the finance function and supports land acquisitions across Canada and the U.S.
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