The Hutson Companies is setting standards for quality land development in northeast Florida. As such, the firm is making news throughout the region, from award-winning projects and plans to grand openings and special promotions. The Hutson Companies is pleased to present some of its most recent announcements below.

Plans Are Unveiled As Ground Is Broken On New OakLeaf Village Center

Jacksonville, FL – October 19, 2005 – Jacksonville-based developer, The Hutson Companies, announced today that ground has broken on the newest addition to OakLeaf Plantation, the OakLeaf Village Center. Situated on the border of Duval and Clay Counties, OakLeaf Plantation is a 6,400-acre, master-planned community, which has become one of the fastest-growing, fastest-selling developments in the northeast Florida region.

Located in the heart of OakLeaf Plantation, the new 25-acre OakLeaf Village Center is planned as a traditional neighborhood development or TND, and will feature a wonderfully diverse number of elements, each serving as a perfect complement to the others. Within the OakLeaf Village Center, a seamless blend of retail, office and residential opportunities will come together to create one of the most exciting live, work and play experiences in the Greater Jacksonville area. Anticipated to become the nucleus of OakLeaf, the Village Center will offer residents the convenience of shopping, dining and must-have services, without ever leaving the community.

A portion of the OakLeaf Village Center has been designated for residential development and Hutson has selected premier builder, Panitz Signature Homes to bring forth 22 single-family and 36 town home residences therein. For those interested in a more low-maintenance, carefree lifestyle, noted builder, Admiral Homes, will offer more than 100 condominium homes as well. Leaving no detail to afterthought, architectural distinction will be the hallmark of residences in the OakLeaf Village Center. With intimate character and charming accents, such as inviting front porches, the OakLeaf Village Center homes will be designed for a warm, welcoming living experience.

In addition to the retail, office and residential components, the OakLeaf Village Center will also feature sites for a day care facility and two neighborhood parks. Perhaps the most exciting element of the OakLeaf Village Center will be the learning and enrichment opportunities available at the new Clay County public library site. Centrally located within the Village Center, the library site is being set aside by The Hutson Companies as a generous donation to the County. When complete, the library site will feature a grand lawn, where people may relax in a handsomely-landscaped outdoor setting.

OakLeaf Plantation features more than 1,400 acres of preservation area; two multimillion dollar amenity centers; five planned schools; two retail village centers; 5.8 million square feet of commercial, office and industrial space and 15 miles of walking and biking paths. OakLeaf has set the standard for master-planned community developments and has maintained a strong foundation of family-friendly development practices, creating a unique natural, residential and commercial environment.

For more information, call (904) 406-2200

OakLeaf Plantation Experiences Record
Sales As It Secures 3000 Contracts In Less Than Two and a Half Years

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., August 5, 2005 – During the past 28 months, OakLeaf Plantation, the 6,400-acre master-planned community located in southwest Jacksonville, in both Clay and Duval Counties, has experienced record sales. In fact, it has become one of the fastest-growing, fastest-selling communities in the northeast Florida region, not to mention one of the most exciting addresses in the city.

Just this week, builders at OakLeaf Plantation passed their “3,000th contract” milestone in less than two and a half years of operations. Of those 3,000 contracts, more than 1,800 have closed, with nearly 1,200 either under construction or in the permitting process.

Several factors have fueled the rapid growth of OakLeaf Plantation, the first of which was extensive planning and a significant financial interest by its developer, The Hutson Companies. Prior to the groundbreaking of the first home at OakLeaf, Hutson constructed almost all major infrastructure, including a $6 million amenity center, complete with a state-of-the-art waterpark. In fact, never before in northeast Florida has a residential community offered such extensive amenities. Just last month, the second multimillion dollar amenity center opened in the community. Further lending to the growth of the community is the variety of homes available. From single-family to condominiums and town homes, OakLeaf features homes from 12 of the area’s finest builders, each offering an array of plans and pricing options to suit most every family’s taste, space needs and budget. Above all however, it appears that buyers are looking for an enhanced quality of life, which is readily available within the family-friendly OakLeaf Plantation development.

OakLeaf resident, Kitty King, said, “We are thrilled to live in such a family-friendly community.” Her husband, Larry, agreed, “The activities available at OakLeaf are wonderful. From our daughter’s participation on the OakLeaf swim team to my wife’s involvement with the ladies’ bunco group, we have a full calendar. We also attend church at OakLeaf Christian Fellowship, essentially right within the community.” “We have made fast friends with tons of folks in the neighborhood and are just so happy to be here,” Mrs. King added.

OakLeaf families often cite the community happenings as a significant draw for the development. In fact, OakLeaf offers a well-developed schedule of activities, such as youth sports, managed by the YMCA, including flag football and soccer; and family events, such as the “Holiday Hoedown,” “Camp OakLeaf” and the “Parrot Head Pool Party,” to name a few.

OakLeaf Plantation is a 6,400-acre master-planned community featuring more than 1,400 acres of preservation area; two multimillion dollar amenity centers; five planned schools; two planned retail village centers; 5.8 million square feet of commercial, office and industrial space and 15 miles of walking and biking paths. OakLeaf has set the standard for master-planned community developments and has maintained a strong foundation of family-friendly development practices, creating a unique natural, residential and commercial environment.

For more information, call (904) 406-2200

OAKLEAF PLANTATION WILL OFFER RESIDENTS RETAIL EXPERIENCE

ORANGE PARK, FL (August 2, 2005) – OakLeaf Plantation has selected The Sembler Company to develop OakLeaf Town Center, a new outdoor shopping center, with a lifestyle ‘main street’, located at the intersection of Argyle Forest Boulevard and Old Middleburg Road.

OakLeaf Town Center will be an open-air shopping center designed to enhance the lifestyle of OakLeaf Plantation residents and the surrounding areas. OakLeaf Town Center will be a shopping and gathering destination offering 860,000 square feet of retailers, must-have services and an array of restaurants and eateries. Lush landscaping and wide comfortable side walks will make the town center a pleasant place to shop and dine and from the main street to regional and community shopping, there will be something to compliment all lifestyles and ages.

The high-quality, architectural design of OakLeaf Town Center will be attractive and in keeping with the theme of OakLeaf Plantation to offer a seamless look and feel in the community.

“OakLeaf Plantation is a high-quality development in a booming community and we are excited about the opportunity to bring great retailers to this underserved market,” sayid David Murphy, The Sembler Company Vice President of Development.

“The Sembler Company has an outstanding reputation for quality and we look forward to the realization of their development plans at OakLeaf Plantation. Their OakLeaf Town Center will be a perfect complement to the community, where residents can live, learn, work, play and now shop. The new center will be a welcome component to further complete the concept of Northeast Florida’s New Hometown,” said Deanna Cope, Director of Marketing for The Hutson Companies.

OakLeaf Town Center is expected to open in Spring 2007.

The Sembler Company is a proven business leader in the Southeastern United States and Puerto Rico and for over 40 years has developed millions of square footage of quality shopping centers. With a national reputation for superior location, innovative design, powerful tenant mix and expert management, The Sembler Company has established the standard by which other retail centers are measured.

OakLeaf Plantation To Be New Location for Fire Station 26

Jacksonville, Fla.- April 7, 2005 –The Hutson Companies, developer of OakLeaf Plantation, has announced that the development will partner with the Clay County Fire Department to bring Fire Station 26 to the OakLeaf Plantation community. The Hutson Companies has donated the parcel of land and has entered into a joint agreement with the county for this project.

Fire Station 26 is currently an Advanced Life Support Engine, staffed with two personnel, operating out of a temporary location at 335 Cheswick Oaks. High call volume dictated the need for this temporary station, which opened in November of 2002 while a permanent location was being planned and constructed.

The new 12,000 square foot facility, which will be located on Plantation Oaks Boulevard, will cost nearly $2 million and will initially house one Advanced Life Support engine with a paramedic and an EMT crew. This new facility will have the capacity to house up to 12 personnel members, which will be added based on the number of service calls coming into the station. Construction is slated to start in mid April, with the station opening sometime in December of this year.

“We are pleased to contribute our land and resources to the Clay County Fire Department, as they work to provide services to this rapidly growing area of the county,” said Deanna Cope, director of marketing for The Hutson Companies. “This new state-of-the-art facility will provide a great benefit to not only the residents of OakLeaf, but to the surrounding communities as well.”

The Hutson Companies has received awards from the Florida Planning & Zoning Association (both state and local chapters) for exemplary development practices. The OakLeaf Fire Station is but one illustration of such practices. In planning OakLeaf Plantation, The Hutson Companies set aside more than 560 acres of land for Clay County for five new school sites, a public library site, a 110-acre regional park site, a new fire station and transportation right-of-ways.

OakLeaf Plantation features more than 1,400 acres of preservation area; two multimillion dollar athletic centers; five planned schools; two planned retail village centers; 5.8 million square feet of commercial, office and industrial space; a new regional shopping center site and 15 miles of walking and biking paths. OakLeaf has set the standard for master-planned communities and has maintained a strong foundation of family-friendly development practices, creating a unique natural, residential and commercial environment.

Since its inception in 1973, The Hutson Companies has developed dozens of residential communities consisting of over 20,000 home sites in northeast Florida. Noted for its high standards, exceptional financial strength and commitment to family-friendly developments, The Hutson Companies currently owns and is developing projects in Clay, Duval and St. Johns counties with total development rights to over 12,000 single and multi-family homes as well as 7 million square feet of commercial, office and industrial space.

For more information, please contact Deanna Cope at (904) 406-2200 or Teresa Eichner at (904) 731-5988.

OakLeaf Plantation Expands Amenities Package By $7 Million
Development’s Second Athletic Center is Complete

Jacksonville, FL — July 9, 2004 — Continuing its commitment to developing northeast Florida’s most family-friendly residential community, The Hutson Companies announced today the grand opening of a second multimillion dollar Athletic Center at OakLeaf Plantation. Developed by Jacksonville-based The Hutson Companies, OakLeaf Plantation is a 6,400-acre master planned community straddling southern Duval and northern Clay Counties. It is one of the largest residential communities in northeast Florida and with this new addition, is one of the most amenitized as well.

The new Athletic Center provides more than 20 acres of recreational opportunities. Completed at an impressive $7 million, the complex offers extensive aquatic facilities, including a state-of-the-art waterpark, complete with a large, meandering lagoon pool, an elaborate sprayground for children and the Jacksonville-area’s first dual-flume waterslide in a residential community. The fun extends beyond the waterpark to an extensive list of features, including a first-class fitness facility, a tennis facility with composition courts for league play, basketball courts, baseball fields and tot lots. The two-story, 18,500 square-foot-under-roof plantation house features a second floor with a 4,427 square foot banquet facility, which will be available for resident functions. The clubhouse will be graced by an arrival lawn in the front and a formal lawn with pavilions in the back. This second Athletic Center is a generous addition to OakLeaf’s first Center, which opened little more than two years ago.

“Having experienced rapid growth since OakLeaf operations began just over two years ago, we are thrilled to substantially expand the amenities package, bringing even more ways to play to our residents,” said Deanna Cope, director of marketing for The Hutson Companies.

OakLeaf’s second Athletic Center was built by Jacksonville-based, Dicky Smith & Company, General Contractor, who also built the community’s first Athletic Center. For the firm’s work on the first Center, Dicky Smith & Company was recognized by the First Coast Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors with its prestigious Excellence in Construction Award.

OakLeaf Plantation is a 6,400-acre master-planned community featuring more than 1,400 acres of preservation area; a 30-acre, two multimillion dollar amenity centers; five planned schools; two planned retail village centers; 5.8 million square feet of commercial, office and industrial space and 15 miles of walking and biking paths.

Since its inception in 1973, The Hutson Companies has developed dozens of residential communities consisting of over 14,000 home sites in northeast Florida. Noted for its high standards, exceptional financial strength and commitment to family friendly developments, The Hutson Companies currently owns and is developing projects in Clay, Duval and St. Johns counties with total developmental rights to over 12,000 single and multi-family homes as well as 7 million square feet of commercial, office and industrial space.

For more information, please contact Deanna Cope at (904) 406-2200 or Teresa Eichner at (904) 731-5988

OakLeaf Plantation Amenity Center Wins Award in Regional Construction Competition
JACKSONVILLE, FL — August 18, 2003 — The OakLeaf Plantation Athletic Center received top honors in this year’s “Excellence in Construction” Awards, which was held on Friday evening at the University of North Florida.
Sponsored by Florida’s First Coast Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. the prestigious event recognized the best projects built by the region’s construction professionals over the course of the year. Each of the competing projects were judged against stringent criteria that included such things as innovation, degree of difficulty, quality control, safety, unique technology and budget control.
Developed by Jacksonville-based The Hutson Companies and built by general contractor, Dicky Smith & Company, Inc., the OakLeaf Plantation Athletic Center is a 30-acre, $6 million facility, which includes a state of the art waterpark with a slide tower, sprayground, lagoon pool and a junior Olympic sized lap pool. The Athletic Center also includes a 6,000 square foot clubhouse with a fitness facility and numerous soccer and baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts and children’s playgrounds.
Dicky Smith & Company, Inc., accepted the first place “Excellence in Construction” Award, thanking all of the individuals involved in the project, including the company’s own team members, the subcontractors, architects, engineers and especially the developer, The Hutson Companies, whom he referred to as a “classy group of professionals, without whose vision the Athletic Center project would not have been possible.”
Don Hinson, President of The Hutson Companies, said, “We are very proud to have our project win such a prestigious award. Taking the OakLeaf Athletic Center from the drawing board to reality is a dream come true. The service and the product delivered by Dicky Smith proves their ability and their position as a leader in the construction industry.”
OakLeaf Plantation is a 6,400-acre master-planned community located in southwest Jacksonville and northern Clay County. Developed by The Hutson Companies, the community being hailed as “Northeast Florida’s New Hometown” will feature more than 1,400 acres of preservation area, five planned schools, two retail village centers, 5.8 million square feet of commercial, office and industrial space, a new regional mall site and 15 miles of walking and biking trails.
Since its inception in 1973, The Hutson Companies has developed dozens of residential communities consisting of over 14,000 home sites in northeast Florida. Noted for its high standards, environmental sensitivity and exceptional financial strength, The Hutson Companies currently owns and is developing projects in Clay, Duval and St. Johns counties with total developmental rights to over 12,000 single and multi-family homes as well as 7 million square feet of commercial, office and industrial space.

Animal Hospital to Open at OakLeaf Plantation

Jacksonville, FL – May 18, 2006 –OakLeaf Plantation will soon be home to the area’s newest veterinary practice, the Animal Hospital at OakLeaf Plantation. Situated on the border of Duval and Clay Counties, OakLeaf Plantation is a 6,400-acre, master-planned community, which has become one of the fastest-growing, fastest-selling developments in the northeast Florida region.

The Animal Hospital at OakLeaf Plantation will be located on one acre land along Merchants Way, just off of Argyle Forest Boulevard, near the new Watson Realty building behind Walgreens. On this site, Dr. Glenda Wiechman plans to erect a 5,000 square-foot building, wherein full-service veterinary care will be provided. The Animal Hospital at OakLeaf Plantation will also feature 23 indoor boarding runs and a separate cat-boarding facility.

"Pets are such a significant part of family life at OakLeaf. The Animal Hospital at OakLeaf Plantation will be a welcome addition to the community, where residents can receive quality medical care for their animals close to home. This new facility will further complete the vision of Northeast Florida’s New Hometown," said Deanna Cope, Director of Marketing for The Hutson Companies.

The Animal Hospital at OakLeaf Plantation is anticipated to open in this December. Dr. Wiechman’s web site for the Animal Hospital at OakLeaf Plantation is under development at www.oakleafvet.com. Check the site periodically for the latest updates.

OakLeaf Plantation features more than 1,400 acres of preservation area; two multimillion dollar amenity centers; five planned schools; two retail village centers; 5.8 million square feet of commercial, office and industrial space and 15 miles of walking and biking paths. OakLeaf has set the standard for master-planned communities and has maintained a strong foundation of family-friendly development practices, creating a unique natural, residential and commercial environment.

For more information, call (904) 406-2200 or visit www.oakleafplantation.com

University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville to Open New Practice at OakLeaf Plantation
Pediatric and Family Medicine Center slated for April 2008 opening

Jacksonville, FL - March 1, 2007 – OakLeaf Plantation will soon be home to area’s newest medical practice, OakLeaf Plantation Pediatric and Family Medicine Center. Developed by Jacksonville-based, The Hutson Companies, OakLeaf Plantation is a 6,400-acre, master planned community situated on the border of Clay and Duval counties, and has become one of the fastest-growing, fastest-selling developments in the state of Florida.

OakLeaf Plantation Pediatric and Family Medicine Center will be located in the Plantation Oaks Village Center, one of two retail village centers in the community. The facility, leased through an agreement with Castlerock Realty, is planned for 5,500 square feet, wherein full-service pediatric and family care services will be provided. The OakLeaf Plantation Pediatric and Family Medicine Center will also feature a drawing station within the facility where patients can have all lab work required by the physician completed onsite.

Dr. Bala Munipalli will serve as the Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at The OakLeaf Plantation Pediatric and Family Medicine Center for the University of Florida, College of Medicine, Jacksonville. Dr. Munipalli is board certified in the pediatric and internal medicine specialties. Dr. Munipalli is currently a provider with the University of Florida system at Anchor Plaza Family Medicine and Pediatrics.

The OakLeaf Plantation Pediatric and Family Medicine Center is anticipated to open in April of 2008.

Deanna Cope, Vice President of Marketing for The Hutson Companies said, “OakLeaf Plantation continues to flourish, in fulfillment of the vision that it would become Northeast Florida’s New Hometown, where families can live, learn, work and play. In keeping with that vision, families will now be able to receive quality medical care right in their own community. We are especially pleased to welcome the University of Florida’s new practice and Dr. Munipalli to OakLeaf Plantation.”

OakLeaf Plantation features more than 1,400 acres of preservation area; two multimillion dollar amenity centers; five planned schools; two retail village centers; 5.8 million square feet of non-residential space and 15 miles of bicycle and walking paths. OakLeaf has set the standard for master-planned communities and has maintained a strong foundation of family-friendly development practices, creating a unique natural, residential and commercial environment.

Thousands of Families Come to OakLeaf Plantation
4,000 Homes Sold in Little More Than Four Years

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 2, 2007 – During the past four years, OakLeaf Plantation, the 6,400-acre, master-planned community located in southwest Jacksonville, in southern Duval and northern Clay Counties has experienced record sales. In fact, it has become one of the fastest-growing, fastest-selling communities the state of Florida, not to mention one of the most exciting addresses on the First Coast.

Just last week, builders at OakLeaf Plantation passed their “4,000th home sold” milestone in little more than four years of operations. Of those 4,000 contracts, more than 3,700 have closed, with nearly 300 either under construction or in the permitting process.

Several factors have fueled the rapid growth of OakLeaf Plantation, the first of which was extensive planning and a significant financial interest by its developer, Jacksonville-based, The Hutson Companies. Prior to the groundbreaking of the first home at OakLeaf, Hutson constructed almost all major infrastructure, including a $6.5 million amenity center, complete with a state-of-the-art watermark. Soon after, a second multimillion dollar amenity center, the Plantation Oaks Athletic Center, was completed. Between the two centers, residents have access to state-of-the-art water parks, complete with spraygrounds, play pools, a junior-Olympic-sized lap pool and slide towers. In fact, OakLeaf is home to Jacksonville’s first dual-flume waterslide in a residential community. The centers also offer grand community clubrooms for private parties and gatherings, fully-equipped fitness facilities including an array of cardiovascular and strength training equipment, soccer & baseball fields, basketball courts, both recreational and competitive tennis courts, tot lots and concession areas.

Further lending to the growth of the community is the variety of homes available. From single-family to condominiums, OakLeaf features homes from the area’s finest builders, each offering an array of plans and pricing options to suit most every family’s taste, needs and budget. Above all, it appears that buyers are looking for an enhanced quality of life, which is readily available within the family-friendly community.

OakLeaf Plantation was planned with connectivity in mind, so that families don’t have to drive far for groceries, pharmaceuticals, schools, worship, fitness, restaurants and entertainment. In fact, residents can walk, bicycle or rollerblade to many of these along OakLeaf’s 15 miles of pedestrian and bike pathways.

Perfectly situated in the center of the community, The OakLeaf School, a kindergarten through eighth grade facility, opened its doors this past fall. And, ground has been broken on OakLeaf Village Elementary School, the second of five school sites planned for the community, all within Clay County’s highly-rated rated District. Even the littlest residents in OakLeaf benefit from the learning opportunities available right inside the development. The Goddard School, a national preschool franchise, established its second Florida location in the heart of OakLeaf, the OakLeaf Village Center, one of two retail village centers planned for the community.

Just adjacent to one of OakLeaf’s retail village centers, residents have peace of mind knowing that the county’s newest fire station is located right in their own community. Station 26, a 12,000 square-foot facility houses an EMT crew, a paramedic and an Advanced Life Support engine.

Residents’ furry friends will even be provided for at The Animal Hospital at OakLeaf Plantation. Within this 5,000 square-foot clinic, full-service veterinary care and boarding services are offered.

New shops and restaurants are opening in the area at a swift pace. Among them is the new OakLeaf Town Center, an open-air shopping and gathering destination, offering 860,000 square feet of retailers, eateries and must-have services. Super Target, one of the Town Center’s anchor stores opened in March, with Kohl’s and Home Depot not far behind. Chili’s Bar & Grill is well underway, as is space for a number of specialty shops and restaurants.

Two churches have established themselves and assembled congregations in OakLeaf Plantation, including OakLeaf Baptist Church and OakLeaf Christian Fellowship, a United Methodist Church.

Our vision for OakLeaf Plantation is a community where people will know their neighbors, where children will walk to school, families will gather for picnics in the park and where shops, restaurants, worship and entertainment opportunities will be just steps from your front door,” said Deanna Cope, Vice President of Marketing for The Hutson Companies. By all accounts, OakLeaf is well on the way to the realization of this vision.

OakLeaf Plantation features more than 1,400 acres of preservation area; two multimillion dollar amenity centers; five planned schools; two retail village centers; 5.8 million square feet of non-residential space and 15 miles of bicycle and walking paths. OakLeaf has set the standard for master-planned communities and has maintained a strong foundation of family-friendly development practices, creating a unique natural, residential and commercial environment.

The Hutson Companies Announces Changes and Promotions of Key Members to Their Development Team

Jacksonville, FL – October 24, 2007 – Regional real estate development firm, The Hutson Companies, announced today several strategic changes to their organization. The company announced that its President, Don Hinson, will be stepping down at the end of the year and will turn his full attention to his family and other interests.  Owner, David Hutson, will add the responsibilities of President to his current role as Chairman and CEO of The Hutson Companies.

The company is pleased to announce the promotion of Rachael Bennett to Vice President of Land Development; the hire of Travis Hutson as Vice President of Sales & Acquisitions; the promotion of Erik Wilson to Senior Vice President and the increased role and responsibilities of Deanna Cope, Vice President of Marketing.

Rachael Bennett, who began her career with The Hutson Companies as a Land Planner over a year ago, was recently promoted to Vice President of Land Development.  As such, Rachael will be responsible for the coordination of the land development and entitlement process for the company’s many projects in northeast Florida.  She brings tremendous acumen in the development industry to The Hutson Companies.  Her vast experience spans a career that includes, most recently, a role as a planner at one of the region’s leading engineering firms, England, Thims & Miller.  Prior to that, Rachael served as a member of the St. Johns County Development Services Division where she gained invaluable understanding of the land development regulation process. After receiving her Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Florida, Rachael was principal in her Landscape Architectural firm in Atlanta for over 12 years.

Having spent a number of years immersed in the development industry, Travis Hutson has joined The Hutson Companies as Vice President of Sales & Acquisitions.  In this capacity, Travis will spearhead all real estate transactions for the firm, as the company continues to refine and build its real estate portfolio to include strategic sites for family-friendly developments in northeast Florida.  Travis graduated from Lafayette College, with a degree in Economics and Business.  There he excelled both academically and athletically, earning collegiate championships in both track and field and football and was named on the Dean’s List. David Hutson commented, “Travis has a keen eye for opportunity and is adept at navigating the real estate transaction process.  In his role, Travis will pave the way for the future of Hutson developments.”

Erik Wilson, Vice President and CFO of the Hutson Companies, will assume the role of Senior Vice President of the Hutson Companies expanding his role to include general oversight of the operations of the Hutson group of businesses and its projects. Erik has been with the Hutson Companies for over 5 years and oversees all pecuniary aspects of the firm, from land sales and acquisitions to bond issuances and its spectrum of economic operations. Erik graduated with a Master of Accounting degree from Florida State University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Prior to joining the Hutson team, Erik was a land development manager for one of the largest multifamily real estate firms in the northeast Florida region and also worked for a national accounting firm.

Vice President of Marketing, Deanna Cope, who has been with organization for more than four years, will expand her role to supervise the architectural review and control process for all properties within Hutson’s real estate portfolio. She will transition from her current on-site office presence within OakLeaf Plantation to the Hutson corporate offices. She will continue to oversee all marketing initiatives for The Hutson Companies and its respective developments, including advertising and public relations, special events and community affairs at both the corporate and field levels.  Prior to joining The Hutson Companies, Deanna was a Senior Advertising Manager for Virgin Atlantic Airways and Japan Airlines; and major hotel and resort brands, including Westin and Marriott Resorts.  As a result of her work, she has received several prestigious awards and accolades from her peers in the marketing and advertising industries. Deanna graduated with honors from Florida State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication, with an emphasis in advertising and marketing.

Since its inception in 1973, The Hutson Companies has built over 14,000 homes and developed over 20,000 home sites in northeast Florida.  Noted for its high standards, exceptional financial strength and commitment to family-friendly developments, The Hutson Companies currently owns and is developing projects in Clay, Duval and St. Johns counties with total developmental rights to over 12,000 single and multi-family homes as well as 7 million square feet of commercial office and industrial space.