Ian comes to Parkland with over 27 years of construction and land development experience. Starting out in his native Scotland, obtaining a degree in Civil Engineering, start out working on several Civil projects in the UK, before moving to the US in 1996. Starting his career in the US with a civil design firm and then into the Land Development field with residential home builders in Central Ohio and Kentucky in a variety of roles learning the real estate development business for over 10 years. An opportunity to work on a military housing project at Fort Benning in 2006 allowed a move to Columbus, Georgia and further career growth continued as an engineer with the Corp of Engineers on several military projects from 2008 through 2012. Moving to Atlanta in 2012, Ian has worked to expand his knowledge and experience of the land development business in Atlanta and the South-East United States working for residential developers. Having spent the last 4 years with Forestar, as Director and Regional Director of Development the largest lot developer in the US, Ian is delighted at the exciting opportunity to grow alongside Jim Jacobi and Nick Patti with the launch of Parkland Builders. Ian has been married to his American bride for over 26 years and has one daughter at the University of Georgia. He enjoys all sports especially soccer and rugby from his native Scotland and is an avid fan of Atlanta United.