Derek Thomas

Biografía: April 2004 Derek C. Thomas Derek Thomas is VIce Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Newland Communities. Mr. Thomas is responsible for acquiring new real estate projects, securing equity financing, and investor relations. He also oversees Newland's residential and commercial development activities throughout the United States. For 23 y ears prior to joining Newland in 1995, Mr. Thomas was a consultant and accountant specializing in the real estate industry. From 1985-1994, he served in the Chicago and San Diego offices of Kenneth Leventhal & Company, becoming partner-in-charge of real estate consulting in 1991. He provided advice on business strategies and financial transactions to real estate developers, owners, lenders and financial institutions. A Certified Public Accountant, he has served on numerous boards and committees, including the Building Industry Associateion of San Diego, and is a member of the Urban Land Institute, Lambda Alpha and the Pension Real Estate Association. Mr. Thomas holds an M.B.A. degree in real estate finance from DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois.