Parkland Communities, Inc. is proud to announce the promotion of three dedicated team members—Nick Patti, Michael Paul and Ian Young — to Partner with an ownership stake in the company. This marks a significant milestone in Parkland’s long-term growth strategy.
As part of Parkland’s commitment to cultivating internal leadership, all three individuals have contributed to the company’s rapid growth and earned the opportunity to share in the success. Their promotion to Partner solidifies their impact and dedication to Parkland’s future growth.
Jim Jacobi, President of Parkland Communities, expressed his confidence in the new ownership structure, stating, “The addition of Ian Young, Nick Patti and Michael Paul as Partners strengthens our leadership team and positions us for long-term success. We make a great team and this will elevate Parkland to new heights as we expand our home building and development business throughout Georgia.”
Strategic Leadership Driving Growth
Nick Patti, Vice President of Construction, brings 20 years of diverse experience across residential, commercial, industrial, and heavy civil/marine markets. Patti joined Parkland as Director of Construction in May 2023. He was previously the Director of Purchasing and Estimating at Smith Douglas Homes. His wealth of knowledge is instrumental in establishing Parkland Homes and Parkland Residential as a premier homebuilder in Georgia, delivering a high volume of homes on schedule and on budget with the highest quality standards.
Michael Paul, Vice President of Investments, oversees Parkland’s growth strategies and financing initiatives. He focuses on capitalizing and managing investments for the company’s expanding Build-to-Rent (BTR) and For-Sale communities, as well as the newly formed Fee-Building division. Paul’s leadership ensures that the company’s existing pipeline of +2,000 lots is efficiently capitalized and developed, driving institutional-level investment approaches.
Ian Young, Vice President of Land Development, brings 29 years of experience in land development, including extensive work in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Originally from Scotland with a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of the West of Scotland, Young has played a pivotal role in managing the development of thousands of lots throughout his career. Before joining Parkland Communities in May 2023, he served as Regional Director of Development at Forestar, the largest lot developer in the U.S. His leadership is crucial to expanding Parkland’s land development operations across Atlanta and throughout Georgia.
Looking Ahead
With a fully integrated business model encompassing land acquisition, development, construction, and property management, Parkland Communities stands as Georgia’s premier all-in-one housing investment platform. The company is poised to drive continued success in the residential development market by forging strong relationships with external investors and securing prime land opportunities.
Brokers and landowners interested in selling property are encouraged to contact Jim Jacobi at Parkland Communities to explore potential opportunities.
Parkland Communities, Inc., the parent company of Parkland Residential, is a privately owned multifaceted real estate development and investment firm specializing in residential properties. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Parkland Communities Inc. uses the latest market data, technology and established relationships to strategically secure new development opportunities in Atlanta’s most desirable locations. The company’s hands-on philosophy has made it a proven leader in the industry with a trusted reputation among elected officials, municipal staff, neighborhood associations, bankers and home builders. For more information on Parkland Communities, visit www.ParklandCo.com.
