Building Legacies. Preserving Landscapes.
Extraordinary properties deserve outstanding developers
Over five decades ago, Northland Residential Corporation was founded on the philosophy that excellence begins from the ground up.
We believe in the preservation and enhancement of the natural landscape we developed.
We work closely with landowners, conservation groups, municipalities and state environmental agencies to create, maintain and protect open space and conservation land.
We are leaders in environmental and energy efficient designs. This was the case even before we were awarded the first LEED certification for The Villages at Brookside in Bourne, MA.
We consistently exceed expectations with our attention to detail and a keen eye for breathtaking vistas.
Northland Today
Today, our founding principles continue to guide us. And the things that made us unique, now make us exceptional.
Northland Residential Corporation is one of New England’s foremost developers of extraordinary real estate properties. Our portfolio ranges from dramatic multi-acre homesites to luxurious townhome communities found in many of New England’s most desirable neighborhoods.
True artists & visionaries
It takes a keen eye for detail and stewardship of the land to develop New England’s most extraordinary properties. Our leadership team is nothing short of outstanding.
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Jack Dawley
CEO
Jack Dawley
CEO
“As my first boss and mentor once told me, ‘It all starts with the land.’ Having personally walked over 4000 acres of land over the course of my career, the notion of understanding each parcel’s inherent character and personality fuels a passion to carefully select, design and develop exceptional properties.”
John C. Dawley, “Jack”, of Concord and Cataumet, MA, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Northland Residential Corporation. He started his career with Northland in 1985 and over the past 35 years has been involved in well over $1.B of real estate investments. With Jack at the helm, Northland Residential has solidified its reputation for building beautiful homes and developing desirable communities. He has been involved in the creation of over 1500 units, comprised of dramatic multi-acre waterfront home sites, luxurious suburban townhomes and multi-family rental communities.
Jack’s New England roots are embedded in the foundation of all he and the Northland team have built. He was raised with his brother and two sisters in East Dennis, where his parents owned and operated a number of successful local businesses. He is a graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Economics in 1984, Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a Master of Science in Real Estate in 1992 and Babson College with a Master of Business Administration in 1994.
Jack maintains a significant presence in his local communities, presently serving as a Director of the Cape Cod Five Savings Bank and Cape Cod Community Health Center. Jack has been involved in varying capacities with the National Association of Realtors, the Fessenden and Holderness Schools and has been a Licensed Real Estate Broker since 1985. He served as the President of the Builders Association of Greater Boston – 2012, Treasurer – 2010-2011 and Secretary – 2008-2010, where he and his firm’s work have been recognized both on a National and Local level.
Jack resides in Concord and on Hospital Cove in Cataumet with his wife Sarah. His two adult daughters, Liza and Anna, presently live in the Midwest. Among his greatest joys is sailing the sometimes tranquil (but more often exhilarating) waters of Buzzards Bay or ripping down Rumble on a powder day.
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Richard Thomas
Executive Vice President, Treasurer and CFO
Richard Thomas
Executive Vice President, Treasurer and CFO
“As a principal. I’m extremely proud of our Northland team and feel incredibly honored to be able to collaborate with them every day. Each of them are incredibly talented at what they do, and our award-winning communities would not be possible without the hard work and feedback of all of our team members.”
Rick became familiar with the Northland team in 1986, as an employee of an independent CPA firm, which provided accounting services. Over the course of 8 years of periodic audits, he developed many friends at Northland and in 1995 he was tapped to join the firm as its first Controller. Today, as Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer for Northland Residential, Rick is responsible for overseeing all the company’s accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and compliance, management information systems and human resources.
In addition, he serves as a Director and Partner of Northland Residential, as well as managing Northland Residential’s debt portfolio, working with its equity investors along with providing financial analysis and underwriting of potential and current real estate acquisitions.
Rick has 40 years of experience in finance and accounting. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds both a BS in Accountancy and a Master’s in Taxation from Bentley University.
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Elaine Leonard
Senior Vice President, Director of Sales and Marketing
Elaine Leonard
Senior Vice President, Director of Sales and Marketing
“The clients we serve have likely owned multiple homes in their lifetimes. They usually know exactly what they want, and the totality of their experience makes them exceptionally discerning buyers. To see their honest delight as they experience a walkthrough of one of our model homes — Their enthusiasm is a validation of all the decisions that went into creating the property — prioritizing the location, envisioning the concept and determining how it complements the master plan for each neighborhood. It’s especially gratifying to know that the caliber of our work continues to distinguish us in the minds of the buyers.”
Recognized for her accomplished track record in high end residential sales and marketing, Elaine joined Northland in 2006. Her background includes a professional association with American Real Estate Partners and a partnership in a successful marketing firm servicing the needs of large-scale residential developers. She holds a MBA from Simmons College Graduate School of Management. As Director of Sales and Marketing, Elaine is responsible for orchestrating all of Northland’s sales operations and marketing programs.
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Sean Skehill
Vice President, Director of Construction
Sean Skehill
Vice President, Director of Construction
“The one thing that stands out for me is the comradery with all my colleagues. I’m happy to be part of such an incredible team of good people that genuinely like each other. That makes the work we do even more enjoyable.”
Sean oversees all of Northland’s construction activities; from the initial “shovel in the ground” to post occupancy service and warranty matters. He’s spent 35 years in the construction field, and 20 of those years have been with Northland. His approach is “hands on” hence his days are spent on-site, interacting with his team, as well as subcontractors, vendors, and trade partners. He maintains a keen interest in all aspects of building technologies and finds that his daily activities are a constant source of information. He is respected as a disciplined leader and as someone who strives to “do the right thing” for everyone he interacts with.
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Luis Bagaco
Construction Manager
Luis Bagaco
Construction Manager
“I enjoy the work, especially the process of framing. Working on the front end from foundation to plaster, watching the roof rafters go up and seeing it all come together. It’s very enjoyable work because we all get along, we’re like brothers and sisters here.”
Luis has spent his entire career in the field of construction. In his younger years he worked with his father remodeling, and then for a small company building new homes. He subsequently spent 20 years working for a large firm, which built housing developments. Since associating with Northland, he has been an integral member of the on-site construction team. He holds a Construction Supervisor’s license and oversees every aspect of unit construction. He’s known for his work ethic, his genuine love for what he does and his rapport with homeowners. Luis credits his ability to focus and his steady approach to his work as byproducts of his downtime spent as a sport fisherman and an archer.
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Janet Giaimo
Purchasing Coordinator
Janet Giaimo
Purchasing Coordinator
“Northland offers a really well thought out product from Jack at the beginning putting the project together to the planning, construction, architecture and the finishes. Throughout every stage from permitting to sales and marketing, all the support staff — It’s definitely a collaborative effort.”
Janet has over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry. In her role at Northland, she works closely with the V.P. of Construction to expedite estimating, purchasing and fulfillment functions with outside vendors and subcontractors. Her work ensures that all necessary materials are on site to maintain time sensitive building schedules. She brings to her position a thorough understanding of all phases of the construction process, strong competencies in accounting and finance and well-developed organizational skills.
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Scott Lombardo
Site and Utility Construction Manager
Scott Lombardo
Site and Utility Construction Manager
“I take pride in the work we do at Northland. — Taking pride, taking the time to do things the right way instead of rushing to get it done and cutting corners, because it never works. There are no shortcuts.”
Scott oversees the daily management, coordination and successful completion of preconstruction site work and infrastructure. Following an accomplished 7-year track record in the hotel and restaurant industry, he pursued his interest in residential building and eventually transitioned to a career in site work. After 20 years of experience as a subcontractor, Scott joined Northland in 2019. His expertise with reading and executing engineered plans, materials management, and his attention to detail and exceptional work ethic make him a valued member of the team.
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Cynthia Parella
Accounting Manager
Cynthia Parella
Accounting Manager
“My favorite part of working with Northland is the interaction with my fellow coworkers. I work at a corporate office, so whenever I can get out to the sites to visit, I really enjoy catching up with them and seeing what’s going on in their lives. It’s nice to interact with the construction team and the sales team, both on a professional and a personal level. You could say it’s like we’re a tight knit family.”
Cindy has been associated with Northland since 1993, when she was hired as a part-time Corporate Accounts Payable Clerk. When Northland Residential was established as a separate entity in 1997, Cindy opted for a full-time position working for the CFO. Currently she performs all day-to-day accounting duties and routine monthly and annual accounting responsibilities. She also oversees the facilities/office space as Office Manager and is directly involved in all real estate closings. Cindy is known for her spirit, her sense of adventure and her dedication to Northland. It is these qualities that make her uniquely qualified for her additional role as “Activities Manager”, which requires coordinating all events and festivities on behalf of the Company.
Cindy attended UMASS Amherst and Bentley University. She is the Notary Public for Northland Residential. She also holds a MA RE Brokers License and is active in the local rental market.
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Paul Perrone
Construction Manager
Paul Perrone
Construction Manager
“I think it’s important to be proud of what you’re doing — enjoy the work and be proud of the product. Here I am, proud of it, loving the work I do and delivering a quality product to people as expected and on time.”
Formerly a professional pilot, after 9/11 Paul decided to change careers. He’d previously worked in residential and commercial construction, and he capitalized on this experience to become a general contractor. As a licensed Construction Supervisor, he specialized in residential renovations and improvement projects before assuming his role at Northland. As a Construction Manager his technical training, diverse background and his management skills make him uniquely qualified to supervise the critical “fit and finish” stages of construction and to oversee and expedite customer service requests. He takes immense pride in his work and his commitment to Customer Satisfaction is exemplary.
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Arthur Ramey
Construction Manager
Arthur Ramey
Construction Manager
“Northland is better than any place I’ve worked. In previous jobs I’ve had, there was a lot of chaos — I’d be hunting information and stuff that would take away from the task at hand. Northland has a great system that allows me to focus my attention on the work I do best. That makes everything run smoother and I find that makes my work more enjoyable.”
Arthur graduated with honors from the Construction Technology Program at Blue Hills Regional Technical School. He subsequently attained his Construction Supervisor’s license and has spent the last 35 years in this field. As a Construction Manager for Northland, he’s tasked with taking homes from the plaster stage to completion. His priority is ensuring that homes are delivered to the Company’s standards; accordingly, he is always focused on Quality Control. His initiative, integrity and “no-nonsense” approach characterize his work and promote trust amongst homeowners and the respect of subcontractors and home inspectors.
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Joanne Rocheleau
Home Design Manager
Joanne Rocheleau
Home Design Manager
“One aspect I’ve really loved about Northland is how they allow you to personalize your home more than a lot of builders typically do. From choosing their interior finishes to the plumbing, the tile cabinets, colors, etc. —We offer our clients guidance choosing their styles and visualizing what will work for them. It often feels like we’re co-creating their new home together, and I love being the person who gets to guide them through this process.”
As the daughter of a highly respected residential architect, Joanne spent numerous Saturdays walking homes under construction. Through these experiences she gained an appreciation for good design, learned construction basics, and developed an “eye” for the finish details that readily distinguish quality. This background, combined with her creative talents, has fueled her 20-year career in Home Design. Today, her role entails extensive collaboration with Buyers and the Construction teams throughout the “build” process, which concludes with the final reveal. She also oversees the development of the selections program for each new neighborhood, and she is instrumental in designing and outfitting our award-winning model homes.
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Walter Savard
Construction Manager
Walter Savard
Construction Manager
“I enjoy seeing a project grow from an idea to raw product to finished properties that become future homes where our clients flourish in the communities they create. Seeing our ideas come to fruition throughout each phase of construction is fulfilling work.”
As a seasoned construction professional with over 45 years of experience, Walter brings a wealth of diversified skills to each of the projects he oversees. His expertise with site logistics and architectural design, as well as construction sequencing and best practices consistently distinguish his work.
Walter is a graduate of The Lee Evans Group Construction Superintendent and Management Program and attended Bridgewater State College for Computer Programming. He holds a certificate from Bristol Community College for Drafting/Blueprint.
Peter Crabtree
Senior Vice President of
Development and Acquisitions
MARCH 1, 2023: In memoriam
A Lasting Legacy
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the unexpected passing of Peter Crabtree, Northland’s Senior Vice President of Development and Acquisitions. As a highly respected real estate professional, revered colleague and essential member of our management team, Peter’s thoughtfulness, intelligence, and enduring smile will be sorely missed.
Peter had more than 40 years of experience in the real estate industry and a wide range of accomplishments. His deep interest in the field led him to MIT, where he attained his Master’s Degree in Real Estate Development. Since joining Northland in 2001, Peter’s responsibilities included identifying acquisition opportunities, site & architectural design, financial & market analysis, due diligence, permitting, development & project management, and fee-for-service consulting activities. Each of the communities that have been developed under Peter’s role as Project Executive has received acclaim from his peers in the industry for their outstanding site planning and architectural design.
In a recent interview Peter shared his lifelong passion for serving his community and outlined his path that landed him on a career helping to build lasting homes and enduring communities.
“I guess, if I went way back in time… Why did I get into real estate development? At the core of it I see housing and food as the needs of humans. Ironically, I grew up on a farm, so for the first part of my life we created the food, and now, in the second part of my life I'm creating shelter, and I just feel it's extremely important to create shelter that resonates with people, makes them feel whole, happy, satisfied.
“More recently, as part of our projects or developments, we've been developing some affordable housing which also resonates with me. Again I grew up in a small town, and my mother was active in creating a small housing development where the seniors in town had a place where they could downsize, and stay within their town where their friends are, where their doctors are, and family is. It stayed with me, and now I feel that's part of what I do, and it feels really good.”
Peter left a legacy that continues in every community and home he helped to build, and with much appreciation and respect, our team—his team—will continue that legacy.
Community
Serving our community. Honing our craft.
Building an award-winning team takes dedication, experience, and a commitment to excellence. We’re proud to say our team has achieved various designations through NAHB, including Certified Sales Professional, Certified New Homes Marketing Professional, and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist.
We’re also giving back to our community and industry through our service. President and Chief Operating Officer John C. Dawley has served as President of the Builder’s Association of Greater Boston. He is also a member of the Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank Board of Directors, Friends of Leo J Martin Nordic Ski program, Holderness School Alumni Association, Treasurer and Vestry Member of the Church of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.
Many of our new homeowners downsizing from larger family homes into condominiums find that they have furniture and other household items they no longer need. We partner with the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless to donate these items to people transitioning out of homelessness. MCH will arrange to pick up the items from our buyers’ departure homes, allowing for an easy process, and one that benefits all involved.
The best in the industry…collaborating, connecting, and committed to excellence
No man is an island and no company is without its trusted partners and institutions. Northland collaborates with some of the best in the industry to bring the Northland Difference to each of our properties. Our list of distinguished partner organizations includes:
Accounting & Financial Institutions
Middlesex Savings Bank
Boston Private Bank & Trust
Cape Cod Five Cents Saving Bank
Eastern Bank
Davies & Monahan PC
RSM US LLC
Strategic Trade Partners
Kohler Co.
National Lumber
Eastern States Insurance Agency
W.T. Phelan Insurance Agency
Cape & Islands Kitchens
Ferguson
Daltile
Yale Appliance
Architectural, Design & Engineering Firms
CHA Engineers
Union Studio
Design Principles, Inc.
Metro West Engineering
Merrill Engineers
Ryan Associates
Stantec
The Architectural Team
Vanasse & Associates, Inc.
VHB
Legal Counsel
Corcoran & Associates PC
David Himmelberger, Esq.
Dunning, Kirrane, McNichols + Garner, LLP
Goulston & Storrs
Hemenway & Barnes
Holland & Knight
Marcus, Errico, Emmer & Brooks, PC
Mirrione Law Group
Moriarty, Troyer, & Malloy
Nutter McLennon & Fish
Sherin and Lodgen LLP
Dorner Law & Title Service
Real Estate Brokerage, Appraisal, and Advisory Firms
D-W Investments
Hartel Appraisal Associates
Landvest
Leggat McCall Properties
Marshall Properties
McCall & Almy
Callahan Construction
National Development
Streamline Communities
Pinnacle Residential Properties, LLC
Dartmouth Group Property Management
Maloney Property Management
SEB Housing LLC
Affiliations
Commitment to Excellence
Northland Residential Corporation is proud to belong and participate in the following associations:
- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
- The Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB)
- Home Builders Association of Massachusetts (HBAM)
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
- National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC)
- US Green Building Council (USGBC)
Five decades of accolades…one proud company
Recognition for our philosophy is the greatest compliment we can receive. Northland Residential Corporation is proud to be the recipient of some of the industry’s most prestigious awards.
Houzz
NAHB
Prof Builder
