Transforming people's lives by creating better places

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.

Every groundbreaking achievement must first break ground

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.

Leadership team

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.

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 13 years of real estate finance experience to Precedent, specializing in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.

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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. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Urban and Regional Planning from Toronto Metropolitan University.

Steve Sellers

President, Texas

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.

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. Highly skilled in acquisitions, planning, budgeting, and entitlements, he manages projects seamlessly from inception to stabilization.

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. 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 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. 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 Levchenkov

Vice President, Finance & Accounting

Alex brings 13 years of real estate finance experience to Precedent, specializing in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting. A CPA and CMA with an MBA in Accounting from Odessa University, he leads the division with a solution-oriented approach, while supporting land acquisitions across Canada and the United States.

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