Development Team
The Cerros Sands planned community derives from an extremely competent and experienced development team led by the Mark Leonard, founder of Paradise Development Ltd. Mark has assembled a powerful team of professionals, all in possession of the requisite credentials necessary for our development, including legal, planning, environmental, engineering, architectural, residential and commercial construction, security, management, marketing and sales.
Paradise Development Ltd - Mark Leonard
Paradise Development Ltd is the overall project management company for Cerros Sands. Mark Leonard, of Paradise Development Ltd, brings nearly 25 years of real estate, financial management and development experience to this project. Many leaders from State, County and City government and civic organizations in his former California home, honored Mark with his recognition as Business Person of the Year, 2001 for The City of Pittsburg, California.
Amongst the Affiliations and Accomplishments bestowed upon Mark are:
- Member, Belize National Association of Realtors.
- Member, National Association of Realtors (US).
- Member, California and Delta Association of Realtors.
- Board Member of the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce.
- Past President, Pittsburg Rotary Club 1999-2000
- Chairman, Planning Commission, City of Pittsburg, Ca.
- Member, Power Plant Advisory Committee, City of Pittsburg, Ca.
- Member, Board of Directors, East County Boys and Girls Club, City of Pittsburg, Ca.
- Commodore, Pittsburg Yacht Club, Pittsburg, Ca.
- President, New York Landing Business Association, Pittsburg, Ca.
- President, New York Landing Homeowners Association, Pittsburg, Ca.
Consulting Engineers, Ltd - Philip C. Freytag, P.E.
Phil joined our development team from its outset in order to assist with the design of our community's roads, drainage, utility and construction specifications. He brings an extensive applied engineering background from numerous substantial development projects, in both the United States and Belize, to bear for the benefit of the Cerros Sands project. Philip lives in the Corozal District
Vance C. Titus, Principal
Vance provides Cerros with his diversified expertise in professional architectural design, construction specification, and construction management services. His nearly forty years of hands-on work in the construction industry, primarily in project management, field engineering and construction is invaluable. Vance’s experience includes building single family residences and multi-family housing projects the U.S. and Belize as well as his participation in large infrastructure, industrial and institutional projects in the U.S. and more than twenty-five countries around the world. Mr Titus holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and a Master of Business Administration degree from prominent U.S. universities. He also lives in the Corozal District in Belize.
Mitchell-Moody Associates - Architectural and Engineering
Established in 1982, Mitchell-Moody Associates (MMA) provides a wide range of professional architectural and engineering services for both public and private sector clients. Their impressive,seasoned and highly trained staff has many years of experience which in turn enables the company to provide broad ranging expertise and consultative benefits for our project. MMA has worked in close association with many international firms from throughout the Caribbean Basin, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom and it has been retained by international funding agencies in both the public and private sectors in order to ensure adherence to and compliance with generally accepted professional practices. They have designed our original four homes plans, the main entry gate and they will be retained to design a Multi-Unit Residential Project for Cerros Sands
Central Construction Ltd, Mark Wilson, Principal
A full-service General Contractor licensed in Belize and Great Britain, Mark Wilson brings his extensive background in construction ranging from bridges and tunnels to remodeling historic buildings and new home construction. Central Construction has joined the development team to build homes and infrastructure in Cerros for both the developer as well as for individual parcel owners/purchasers. Mark now resides in Corozal Town.
Wilderness Group Consulting, Evaristo Avella, Principal, Environmental Engineer
Wilderness Group Consulting has performed ongoing work with us as we moved forward with various ecological and environmental components. Evaristo has acquired any necessary permits required for dredging and excavation work. His firm prepared our Environmental Impact Assessment and spearheaded it through the approval process. Working along with his group was an independent consultant that reviewed and ensured compliance on our site for the archaeological components existing on the Cerros Peninsula. Mr. Avella is a Belizean citizen and resident.
Floyd H. Harley, Sr., Design Consultant and Surveyor
Floyd Harley has extensive experience in real estate development in Northern California, having worked with various significant developers. The firm, KCA and Associates, with whom he has been associated for many years, have also offered their assistance for Cerros Sands. They have performed many services at The Silverado and The Olympic Club golf courses in California and they will be consulted in regards to the design and development of future elements, such as resort amenities and a full-service marina within the Cerros community. Floyd makes his home in California.
Pacific Energy Systems, John Udovich, Principal, Licensed Electrical Contractor
John's company is licensed in California and he is well versed in residential, commercial and industrial utility electrical system applications and installation. John stands ready to consult with our community's members with regard to any substantial electrical power issues that may arise.
Optic Solutions of Washington, Martin E. Scofield, Sr., Principal
Licensed in California and Washington, USA, Marty brings over 20 years of sophisticated telecommunications experience acquired throughout a five state region. His expertise will provide design and installation guidance for our data, A/V and telephony infrastructure in our commercial and residential component applications at Cerros. His company will also assist with electrical system installations, as needed. Marty is a resident of the USA.
Caribbean Systems Ltd, Thomas McMaken, Principal
Tom is our Water Supply and Distribution Systems Designer. Having lived in Belize, Tom is very familiar with applications in Belize.
Frank Teiche, BSME, Wildlife and Forestry Consultant
Frank is our consultant on Wildlife and Forestry. He has 30 years experience with Forestry and owns Tree Farms in California. He also has 30 years of Mechanical Engineering experience, mostly with International Harvester.
Block Environmental Services, Ronald Block, PhD., Principal
Ron is our consultant for environmental services, water and soils working with Wilderness Group Consulting. His company is licensed in California.
Geo-Tech Security Corporation, George Iaconis, Principal
George is our consultant on security systems for the community and homes being constructed. His company is licensed in California.
Magali Marin Young, Attorney-at-Law
Formerly of the Law Firm of Barrow & Williams and Belize Escrow Company. These firms managed all the legal work for the land acquisition for Cerros Sands and they performed all the work necessary for our Master Title Policy. The companies are very well recognized in Belize. The Hon. Dean Barrow, former senior partner of the law firm is now the Prime Minister of Belize.
First American Title of Florida
They will be handling any Title Insurance requirements.
