Howie Long

Experience

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  Frederick County, Virginia

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Planner

  • Developed and presented staff opinion of conditional use permits, variance requests, and rezonings to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, and the Board of Supervisors for approval• Conducted site plan review that focused on site inspection and conformity with the zoning ordinance• Led the review and approval of subdivision plans, building permits, and business license applications• Provided developers, business owners, and the general public with direction on issues pertaining to the zoning ordinance, plan approvals, and application requirements Show less

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  Chesterfield County, Department of Planning

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Code Compliance Specialist

  • Consulted with developers, business owners, and the general public regarding applicable provisions of the zoning ordinance related to the planning process• Delivered presentations to civic and neighborhood organizations regarding newly implemented and future zoning policies• Collaborated and provided zoning recommendations to the County Attorney on zoning ordinances and issues• Analyzed and administered zoning opinions relative to the County’s Zoning Ordinance, volume II building code and Comprehensive Plan Show less

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  Ranger Construction Industries, Inc

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Project Manager

  • Project responsibilities include the tracking of quantities, review of daily timesheets and cost codes, and ensuring project budget and schedule of work are in parallel with planned job costs and production rates• Managed two separate Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) milling and resurfacing projects totaling $8 million• Assistant Project Manager on three separate projects totaling $38 million• Led weekly project progress meetings, requiring the submission of erosion control reports, maintenance of traffic updates, a two-week look ahead schedule and discussion of impeding issues• Corresponded with the FDOT and/or project Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) by submitting request for information (RFI) letters, change order requests and other documents concerning project related issues Show less

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  Luck Companies

  Jan 2006 - Jun 2014

  Real Estate Project Manager

  Led the project management of current and future development projects involving the management and coordination of construction and real estate development programs. Particular focus on using the company’s Values Base Leadership training in building and maintaining relationships creating win-win scenarios for customers, neighbors and surrounding communities. • Fostered efforts to rezone and permit real estate for acquisition, conducted real estate evaluations and due diligence, maintained positive state and local community relations• Managed the physical and financial aspects of company owned properties involving tenant improvements, lease review, site inspections, maintenance needs and tenant relations• Part of the development team, that led the rezoning, environmental review, urban and transportation planning of proposed 300 acre mixed-use development in Spotsylvania, VA• Oversaw the selection and coordination of professional consultants, designers and contractors, while providing budget oversight and ensuring project schedule met desired outcomes Show less

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  McKesson Medical-Surgical

  Jun 2014 - May 2016

  Product Development Manager

  Managed all aspects of McKesson private brand products from product inception to market launch. This included supplier management and negotiation, development of business plans and product positioning in the marketplace.• Oversaw private label product portfolio totaling $150 million of annual revenue• Interfaced with engineering, manufacturing and sales to develop new products and enhance existing product and product lines• Addressed product supply chain issues that effected distribution of private brand products• Successfully resolved a product manufacturing issue on the Company’s second highest revenue grossing private label product, protecting a multi-million dollar business line• Performed market research, monitored competitive activity, identified customer needs and established pricing strategies Show less

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  StyleCraft Homes of VA

  May 2016 - Jan 2020

  Land Acquisition Manager

  Focused on being proactive in the strategy, planning and coordination of all land acquisition activities for the Richmond, VA market. Found, acquired, and prioritized land for development that achieved corporate strategic and business goals. Worked with senior management to target growth areas with volume and price ranges consistent with company needs, while optimizing the return on investment and minimizing risk to the company. • Managed due diligence and approvals for proposed new land acquisitions to develop residential communities• Identified acquisition opportunities through networking with brokers, builders, bankers, landowners, engineers, planners, attorneys and municipal officials • Maintained and sustained appropriate inventory levels generating development projects and buildable lots contributing to the company goal of 300 plus residential homes per year• Prepared and presented financial analysis, market analysis, assessed values and detailed reports for properties under consideration for purchase• Achieved successful cash proffer reduction on two projects, cutting the overall proffer amount in half Show less

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  Luck Companies

  Jan 2020 - now

  Manages the development and implementation of Luck Stone's Mid-Atlantic greenfield growth and reserve replacement strategy. Builds and collaborates with cross-functional teams responsible for site selection, prioritization, feasibility studies, application development and submittal, permitting and stakeholder management. Responsible for the management and integration of technical resources, both internally and externally, required to execute on the Luck Stone Mid-Atlantic growth strategy.• Due Diligence & Project Management: Leads the technical portion of each site review process including geologic, environmental, and cultural assessments. Determines overall site feasibility and recommends site layouts, incorporating best practices for operational design and minimal environmental and community impact. Create general development plans adding value to local economic development efforts and effectively communicate these with stakeholders throughout the permitting, development and construction process. Manages the implementation and execution of Letters of Intent, Contract Agreements and related transactional documents. Reviews zoning and permitting requirements, and directs Luck Companies response accordingly.• Stakeholder Management: Sets site specific permitting, communications and community engagement strategies. Actively engages with community stakeholders, learning the values of each local community, shares the Luck Stone story and propose ways for Luck to engage in building relationships grounded in trust.• Financial Justification: Supports the greenfield prioritization process by collaborating with experts across the organization building early-phase financial justifications. Shares knowledge gained through due diligence conveying intended site design, supporting operational assumptions, predicted capital investments, and assumed ancillary expenses related to the permitting process or proposed conditions. Show less Strategy project manager of Luck Stone's royalty arrangements and related user leases, with particular emphasis and responsibility on relationship management with royalty holders, customers and internal stakeholders. Coordinate and manage real estate matters within the company's geographical area that supports Luck Stone's business units through community relationships, commercial/industrial land planning, zoning and permitting, and local land use issues.• Relationship manager to external royalty holders, project manage the royalty programs and communicate to leadership teams on status and compliance• Coordinate rezoning and land use permitting and support Luck Companies business units with leases, licenses and easements• Maintain positive local government and community relations and represent the company at public hearings, chamber and community meetings• As a partner to company Leadership Teams, monitor local land use issues affecting company business units, set real estate strategy, ensure compliance with proffered conditions and contractual obligations Show less

  • Greenfield Development Manager

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Land Use & Development Manager

    Jan 2020 - Aug 2022