NEAL COMMUNITIES, INC.
SARASOTA, FLORIDA

When you choose to partner with Neal Communities to purchase a new home, you receive more than 40 years of experience and commitment to responsible land development that have helped make us Southwest Florida’s largest and most established locally owned and operated private company. What makes Neal Communities truly successful is its turnkey commitment for the entire process: from purchasing the land to developing it, building & selling the homes, securing warranties and handling personal walk-through orientations with each new homeowner. President and CEO of Neal Communities, Pat Neal is a conscientious developer and master builder. His vision and dedication to quality sets a higher standard in the building industry. Pat Neal has carefully chosen each of the members on the management team. He believes that the company's success is directly attributed to the skill, talent and dedication of great people who are committed to building superior homes and creating beautiful communities. While each is a respected and acclaimed professional in his or her own right, they all come together as a team that collectively accomplishes the goals of Neal Communities. Neal Communities Management Team Pat is a conscientious developer, master builder and visionary leader of Neal Communities. He is the third generation in his family to be a builder/developer in this community. A graduate of the esteemed Wharton School of Finance, he was a respected member of the Florida Legislature for 12 years, serving our community in the House of Representatives and the Senate, where he was appointed Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. During this time, he was honored with every one of Florida’s top environmental awards. Since 1970, Pat Neal has built more than 10,000 homes with integrity and commitment in the finest communities, and the awards he has earned in his builder developer career continue to complement his political accomplishments. He is a respected leader and inspirational philanthropist. A snapshot of Pat Neal’s accomplishments: Pat is a conscientious developer, master builder and visionary leader of Neal Communities. He is the third generation in his family to be a builder/developer in this community. A graduate of the esteemed Wharton School of Finance, he was a respected member of the Florida Legislature for 12 years, serving our community in the House of Representatives and the Senate, where he was appointed Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. During this time, he was honored with every one of Florida’s top environmental awards. Since 1970, Pat Neal has built more than 10,000 homes with integrity and commitment in the finest communities, and the awards he has earned in his builder developer career continue to complement his political accomplishments. He is a respected leader and inspirational philanthropist. A snapshot of Pat Neal’s accomplishments: Chair, Florida Commission on Ethics, 2000-01 Chair, Florida Commission on Ethics, 2002 Charlene is a nationally acclaimed designer who uses her talented vision to bring a home to life. She is the leader in establishing the look and ambiance of the model homes and had a major role as the lead designer in the new 6,500 square foot Design Gallery created solely for Neal customers. Staying up to date on the latest design trends world-wide, Charlene makes sure every home is on the cutting edge while staying true to the Neal design philosophy of a traditional style with the Florida flair. She is a graduate from University of Mississippi with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. Charlene has been in the building and design business for over 30 years, crafting more than 80 models for Neal Communities, beginning with the enormously successful Players Club in 1978. From there, she has been the leader in ensuring that each home is delivered with the style and panache that each customer deserves. Mike brings 40 years of industry related experience to Neal Communities, where he leads Neal Communities’ home building businesses and new community development throughout Southwest Florida. Mike’s strong leadership skills and success with home building, land acquisition, customer satisfaction and systems integration are aligned with Neal Communities’ commitment to building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service. Prior to joining Neal Communities, Mike spent 10 years as division president for a national home builder, where he led his division’s growth from 150 to more than 700 closings covering two major West Coast Florida markets. He was instrumental in land acquisition purchases and finished lots for more than 6,000 homes. A State of Florida Certified Building Contractor, Mike holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Construction from the University of Florida. Mark Sochar joined the Neal staff in 1989 with a reputation in the industry for his vast knowledge of homebuilding and his strong relationship with vendors and contractors. Mr. Sochar has built more than four thousand homes during his career. His attention to detail has helped him establish an impressive list of satisfied Neal homeowners. Mr. Sochar has a Master's Degree in Business from Indiana University. Jim is responsible for tax management and strategic planning for Neal Communities. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Benedictine College, Kansas and CPA certificates from Missouri and Florida. Jim has worked with Neal Communities for over 30 years and is a key member of the executive team. With over 25 years of experience in new home marketing, Leisa manages all marketing and public relations for Neal Communities. She has also been responsible for creating, designing, and managing the overall design theme for Neal’s communities. Leisa was named Marketing Director of the Year by the Southeast Builder’s Conference Excel Awards. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Florida State University and the professional designations of Member of the Institute of Residential Marketing (MIRM) and Certified Sales Professional (CSP). In addition, Leisa has served as a Sales and Marketing Council member of the Manatee County Home Builders Association, Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Aurora Awards, Co-Chairperson of the Excel Awards and on the Design Committee of the National Association of Home Builders. Under her direction, the company has won numerous awards and recognition by all of the major building associations.