Matt Dean

Vice President at C.W. Group

Matt Dean has a strong background in real estate development, with over 20 years of experience in various roles. Most recently, they served as the Vice President at CW Group, where they led the development of large-scale master planned communities throughout Utah. Prior to that, they were the Director of Residential Development at Daybreak Communities, responsible for managing the residential program and overseeing all aspects of residential development, including builder relations and land sales.

Before working at Daybreak Communities, Matt held positions at The True Life Companies as the Director of Land Acquisitions, Catellus Development Corporation as the Vice President of Development for the Mueller community in Texas, and Standard Pacific Homes as the Vice President of Land Acquisitions for the Colorado division.

Earlier in their career, Matt was the Principal at Dean Real Estate Solutions, Inc., a consulting firm that provided real estate advisory services, and the Development Principal at The Atira Group, where they led real estate acquisitions and land development operations. Matt also worked as the Regional Director of Land Development at Centex Destination Properties, overseeing the acquisition and development of master-planned communities across North America, and as the Vice President of Community Development at The Cordillera Group, where they developed various infill projects within the Cordillera community.

Matt's career began as a Development Project Manager at Summit Habitats, Inc. / Treat Development Company, where they directed the acquisition, planning, development, and construction of mixed-use commercial and residential infill projects. Matt also procured upzoning entitlements.

Overall, Matt Dean has a diverse and extensive work experience in real estate development, with a focus on master planned communities and residential land. Matt has a proven track record of leading successful projects and driving growth in the industry.

Matt Dean completed their Bachelor of Architectural Engineering degree at Penn State University from 1986 to 1990. Matt later pursued a Master of Science in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business, attending from 1997 to 1998. Additionally, they obtained the LEED-AP certification from the United States Green Building Council in February 2009. No further details about their field of study are provided.

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  • Vice President

    September, 2021 - present