"Cavan brings people and solutions together in the world of real estate investments and creates value for partners and communities; we team with people and companies who share common values of integrity and honesty." - Dave Cavan
Adhering to our mission statement of “bringing people and solutions together,” Cavan Companies has established itself as a company that brings innovation, excellence, and experienced management to real estate development. Recognizing changing economic climates and utilizing extensive market research, we have become a leader in identifying key opportunities and trends and turning them into viable, solid projects.
Dave Cavan, Chairman and owner of Cavan Companies, is an experienced veteran of creating successful real estate projects for the Scottsdale, Arizona firm. Committed to leading by his core values of excellence, integrity, and dedication, Dave has been the visionary trailblazer for his trend-setting team since 1973. From the beginning, Dave has sought to express gratitude not only to the hundreds of investors that provided the resources to deliver successful projects, but also to the employees, vendors, and business partners that dedicated their careers to providing high-quality and exceptional service that shaped the company’s positive culture which thrives today.
Foreseeing the social economic shift in housing, Dave established and developed the successful Bungalow concept, an innovative product that provides a unique lifestyle benefit in rental home communities. Featuring detached, stand-alone rental homes with a backyard in a secure gated community, The Bungalows projects have been extremely popular with tenants and profitable for Cavan’s investors.
Gary Burton is the Chief Executive Officer of Cavan Companies, a role in which he brings over 35 years of experience and expertise in management of business operations. He has been with Cavan Companies since 2003. Gary manages financial reporting and activity, as well as providing oversight of the acquisition, development and construction of new projects. Focused on delivering optimal returns to Cavan investors, Gary observes, “This business is constantly changing, requiring creativity and resourcefulness to get things done. We have to keep our heads up, adapting and looking to the future.”
Before joining Cavan Companies in 2003, Gary had experience in corporate finance, equity capital and business development for private and public companies. Gary is a graduate of Arizona State University and earned his law degree from Creighton University.
Chris Miller oversees the development of project budget projections, feasibility analysis, and provides analytical insights into financial modeling, investor statements, and project financial management.
Over the past 20 years, Chris has served as a CFO for a wide variety of early-stage and growth organizations including commercial real estate, multi-unit, medical device, clean energy, and non-profit human services. Chris specializes in start-up financing, industry research, concept feasibility, business plan and investment memorandum development, public market registrations, private and public company valuations, audit management, due diligence and corporate action plan execution. Chris holds an undergraduate degree in Finance from Arizona State University.
Allison Macaulay is the Vice President of Project Advancement at Cavan Companies and works closely with the executive team to identify performance and process improvement opportunities within the company. She has been with Cavan Companies since 2003.
Allison is responsible for coordinating with team members and consultants to enhance Cavan’s project management flow. Since 2001, she has played vital roles in land entitlements, marketing, and investor relations. Allison brings the complex elements of each project into a well-organized process for on-time, on-budget completion. Allison is the youngest graduate of the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management.
Jon Hamel serves as the Vice President of Construction Management and oversees the development and construction of all Cavan Companies’ active projects including developing project budgets, construction supervision, quality control, and asset management.
Jon has been with Cavan Companies since 2009. Active in the real estate industry since 2001, Jon has managed diverse construction portfolios including multifamily, office, medical, retail, and industrial properties. He has experience in the acquisition and disposition of commercial property and vacant land. Jon Hamel is a Certified Property Manager and a Designated Broker in the state of Arizona. Jon earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Grand Canyon University.
Jeremy Hall serves as the Executive Director of Development and is responsible for overseeing development of future Bungalow projects in other markets as well as assisting with our Arizona Bungalow projects.
Jeremy has a broad background in entitlements, planning, horizontal and vertical development, asset management, finance, brokerage, and valuation strategies in both residential and commercial properties, which will complement our future evolution and growth. Prior to joining Cavan, Jeremy was the senior officer in charge of a 40-year-old land development company specializing in affluent residential hillside communities in the southwestern United States; and the Southwest Regional Manager of a national real estate development company specializing in office and high-rise residential development.
Jeremy graduated from University of Texas with a degree in Finance and Real Estate Business Administration, and received his Master of Science in Real Estate development from M.I.T.
For the last 25 years, Cammy has brought her unique design presence to Cavan Companies, as well as a vast array of clients through her company, Camilla Cavan Design. Her expertise ranges from new build and remodels of custom private residences to multi-family and commercial design. The instinctive focus of functional sensory design is applied to all her projects. Cammy is a graduate of Grand Canyon University and an allied member of ASID.
Ed Shipley has over 46 years of construction experience. He entered the construction field in 1964 and advanced from Estimator to Project Manager, and Vice President to President of W.M.Grace Construction Inc. Ed has been successful in all facets of construction and has extensive background in contract negotiations, material purchases, personnel selection, operational policy and procedures, estimating, and project management.
Ed has been successful in all phases of construction, commencing with initial site work and continuing through owner occupancy. Ed’s attention to detail and knowledge of the industry ensures the smooth process of construction for all our projects. Ed attended St. Joseph Junior College, receiving an Associate Degree and Northwest Missouri State College, majoring in Business.
Marcia Barker joined Cavan in 2003 as the Executive Assistant to Dave Cavan, and now serves in the roles of Investor Relations Liaison and Office Manager. She collaborates with the leadership team to provide project updates, communicate financial reports, and answer investor questions. With over 30 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Marcia sets the standard of excellence for the service that Cavan Companies’ investors and business partners receive. Marcia holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Nazareth College of Rochester, New York.
David joined Cavan Companies in 2022 with 25 years of financial and operational decision support experience stemming from project management and financial accounting roles within industries including residential real estate development. Having completed undergraduate studies in Business Administration and graduate level accounting coursework, David specializes in project budget development and maintenance, analyzing strategic performance indicators impacting financial returns while identifying and implementing business intelligence process improvements.
CLAY THORNTON – SUPERVISOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Clay Thornton started with Cavan Companies in 2021 as the Supervisor of Development, supervising all aspects of construction at our properties. Clay is an experienced residential construction expert in the areas of construction management, purchasing materials and labor, estimating, budget development and tracking, SWWP and OSHA compliance, permit and starts procurement, and warranty execution, with high sales and customer satisfaction accomplishments. In his 30+ years with Centex Homes and Pacesetter Homes, he has built homes and condos in the Southeast, Southwest, and Hawaii.
Clay is a Graduate of Texas A&M University and West Texas A&M University with degrees in Management and Accounting and held licenses as a Real Estate Broker and CPA in Texas.
