Dave Gintz – Anyone who has met Dave will tell you about his energy, his commitment, and his vision. He is not only a builder by trade but also a builder of relationships and community. He brings two decades of experience as a real estate developer, starting as a mortgage loan officer in 1999 to building a dynamic land development and custom home construction company today. Along the way, he founded four other real estate companies with partners before breaking out on his own. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Arizona. Dave adheres to a personal philosophy of “Family First.” He and his wife Jenn are the proud parents of teenage daughters Makenzie and Lola and their son Bryton, who is engaged to his wonderful fiancée, Kenzie.

Jed Cazier has been a key figure in the Northwest construction industry since 2004, contributing to the development of numerous well-known restaurants, hundreds of homes, and multi-family projects. Over the course of his career, Jed has worked on construction and development projects totaling nearly a billion dollars. As the Chief Business Development Officer at Cedar and Sage Homes, he oversees field operations, ensuring top-tier performance from his team while delivering an exceptional experience for clients.

A proud father of three amazing children who are carving their own paths in service to the community, Jed is deeply committed to faith, family, and giving back. A devoted Christian and engaged community member, he grew up serving others and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He spent two years on the island of Puerto Rico on a Christian mission, becoming fluent in Spanish and is currently conversational in French as he continues to learn the language.

Jed has traveled the world and has a deep passion for learning about different people and cultures, believing that understanding others leads to greater love and connection. He finds joy in the building process, bringing projects to life, and creating spaces where families can thrive. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, skiing, and always being ready to lend a helping hand to those he meets.

Nick Walsh brings a diverse background in accounting, finance, and real estate development. He earned a degree in Finance and Accounting from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, which led to a role with KPMG in their San Francisco office in 2005. While at KPMG, Nick focused on audits for real estate industry clients, gaining valuable experience reviewing quarterly and year-end financials, as well as bond offerings for a publicly traded REIT.

Following his time at KPMG, Nick transitioned into real estate development as a Manager with Land Associates, where he specialized in entitlements, financing, and partnership formation for single-family subdivision projects in Idaho. In 2010, he returned to California to earn a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from the University of San Diego.

Since then, Nick has formed multiple partnerships to develop over 30 residential, multi-family, and senior living projects. He has directly managed more than $25 million in private equity funds and specializes in land acquisition, entitlements, financial analysis, partnership formation, and capital markets.

Rich Cook is the Chief Investment Officer and former Chief Financial Officer for Cedar & Sage Homes and is primarily focused on investor relations and improving enterprise value of the organization. Prior to Cedar & Sage, Rich was the CFO of a software company within the vacation rental industry for 12 years. Having run the financials of the company since inception and having worked with the CEO daily to grow and mature the company, the company was successfully sold. Rich is vigilant in ensuring Cedar and Sage is positioned for growth to benefit its owners, investors, and employees.

Melissa Drees is a seasoned professional with a remarkable talent for assembling and leveraging her unique capabilities and those of her teammates. With an insatiable hunger for growth and an unwavering commitment to excellence, she refuses to settle for anything less than the next level of achievement. Her strategic mindset allows her to fortify lifelong relationships that extend far beyond the confines of a specific project, cultivating a strong network of devoted advocates. With Melissa at the helm, Cedar and Sage Homes can count on her unwavering dedication to the team’s success. Her unwavering determination makes her an invaluable asset in achieving the company’s goals and ensuring the highest level of excellence in every endeavor.

Ron Walsh has built a distinguished career in real estate development, spanning multiple asset classes and more than three decades of experience. He began his real estate journey with Richard B. Smith in the Treasure Valley after attending Boise State University. Throughout his career, he has played a key role in the development of residential subdivisions, suburban office spaces, multi-family housing, and industrial facilities.

Between 1986 and 1992, Ron oversaw the development of over 600,000 square feet of multi-family units, commercial properties, high-bay flex buildings, and suburban office spaces in the Seattle area, managing every stage from acquisition and design to construction management, leasing, and sales. From 2001 to 2010, he led the acquisition, planning, and development of 25 subdivisions in the Treasure Valley, delivering a total of 2,400 lots.

Since 2010, Ron has focused on site acquisition, development, and capitalization for senior living communities in Texas and Arizona, as well as an age-restricted single-family subdivision in Idaho. His extensive expertise in project management, sales, and strategic planning continues to shape thriving communities across multiple markets.

Dawn Beckman is the Head of Sales and Marketing at Cedar and Sage Homes. With over 22 years of experience in the real estate industry, she has built a strong expertise across residential and investment sales, new development marketing, and both single- and multi-family residential development. Dawn has worked with both domestic and international clients, successfully overseeing real estate transactions exceeding $850 million.

Specializing in luxury resort real estate, Dawn understands that selling a curated resort experience is just as important as selling the property itself. As the former Vice President of Real Estate at Tamarack Resort—nestled in the stunning McCall area—she gained invaluable insight into resort operations, including lodging, food and beverage, and guest services, giving her clients a unique advantage.

Before joining Cedar & Sage, Dawn held leadership roles such as Managing Partner for Engel & Völkers, Principal and Managing Broker of Engel & Völkers Boston, and VP/Realtor at Beckman & Hurley Group at Compass, where she specialized in luxury real estate sales and rentals.