Co-founder Gregg Nelson has been a Managing Member of Trumark Companies and related entities since the formation of the residential development arm of the enterprise in 1993. He has nearly 30 years of experience in Bay Area construction and development. Prior to forming Trumark, Mr. Nelson was senior vice president of a general contracting firm in San Jose for fifteen years and owned a real estate development company. His work ranged from field supervision, to estimating, project management and general corporate management. At Trumark, his responsibilities include finance and acquisition. Mr. Nelson's background provides the firm with the ability to look at potential projects from a construction perspective as well as a market and financial viewpoint.

Mr. Nelson graduated from San Jose State University (B.S. Business Administration) and earned a Masters of Business Administration from Santa Clara University.

• Contact: gnelson @ trumark-co.com or (925) 309-2505

Co-Founder Michael Maples has been a Managing Member of Trumark Companies and related entities since the formation of the residential development arm of the enterprise in 1993. His areas of expertise include marketing research and analysis, as well as entitlement processing and project management. Mr. Maples brings a strong background in leadership, management, people skills, problem solving abilities, and an extremely high commitment to honesty and personal integrity to the development process.

Mr. Maples earned a B.S. degree in Business Administration from San Jose State University. He additionally graduated from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota with a Master of Divinity degree.

• Contact: mmaples @ trumark-co.com or (949) 202-5786

Jason Kliewer is a partner and general counsel of Trumark Companies. He is responsible for all aspects of the firm's operations including land acquisition, the entitlement process, project design, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing and business development. He was instrumental in the company's 1995 expansion into Southern California. An attorney by training, Mr. Kliewer became president of Trumark Companies in June 2002 after four successful years of running the company's land acquisitions as vice president. Jason's work acquiring land contributed to the entitlement of over 1,500 residential home lots throughout Northern and Southern California that were sold to major merchant builders such as Ryland Homes, KB Home, Pulte Homes, Taylor Woodrow Homes.  He was born in Long Beach, CA.

Prior to joining Trumark, Mr. Kliewer worked at the law firm of Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP in San Diego.  Mr. Kliewer received a J.D. degree from Pepperdine University School of Law where he was a member of the Pepperdine Law Review.  Additionally, Mr. Kliewer received his B.A. degree from UCLA.

• Contact: jkliewer @ trumark-co.com or (949) 202-5783

As Executive Vice President of of Land Acquisition for Trumark Companies, James M. O’Malley formed and established the Southern California Division of Trumark Companies. As head of this division, Mr. O’Malley was responsible for recruiting staff and promoting Trumark’s brand in Southern California, as well as securing entitlements and managing dispositions on properties in this region. His current focus is on land and property acquisitions throughout California and beyond. Prior to joining Trumark, Mr. O’Malley worked for Beazer Homes of Southern California, Hon Development and Robert Bein, William Frost and Associates.

O’Malley received his bachelor’s degree in City and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

• Contact: jomalley@trumark-co.com or (949) 202-5782

Senior Vice President for Trumark Companies, Christopher Davenport, is primarily responsible for all land development aspects of each Trumark project. In addition to project oversight, he is responsible for Project Leadership administration and development. Mr. Davenport also works closely with the Acquisitions Department to ensure contract terms support each unique entitlement opportunity.

Mr. Davenport joined Trumark in 2003 and served as Vice President of Land Development during which he was principally responsible for project entitlements. Most recently, he was the Bay Area Project Manager for Ryland Homes of Northern California, where he managed numerous communities through all phases of development and construction.

A California and Bay Area native, he studied history and construction management at San Jose State University.

• Contact: cdavenport @ trumark-co.com or (925) 309-2503

As Senior Vice President of Land Acquisitions for Trumark Companies, Arden is actively involved in acquisitions and finance for Northern California projects. Arden joined the Trumark team in 2006 and has since been instrumental in acquiring thousands of infill units throughout the Bay Area.
 
Prior to joining Trumark, Arden was the President of Regional Land Company.   During this time, Arden oversaw the acquisition of over $100 million in development projects and managed the Northern California land acquisition team.  

Arden’s education includes Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design (AMDP 2012 candidate) and the University of Washington (BA in Business Administration).  Arden is a LEED Green Associate,
an active member of ULI, and has served on multiple committees for Habitat for Humanity.

• Contact: ahearing@trumark-co.com or (925) 309-2510