Jim Zimmermann is currently Vice President for Ashlar Development based in Houston, TX. Prior to Ashlar, Jim joined Crescent Communities as vice president, residential in May 2013. He was responsible for operations in the Houston office related to the acquisition, development and lot sales for Crescent Communities’ new master planned communities. 

Zimmermann previously spent 15 years as general manager of the land division for MHI-McGuyer Homebuilders. At its peak, the division managed a $300 million portfolio of land under development. Prior to MHI, Zimmermann served as manager, new business for Lennar Homes during its entry into the Houston market.

His experience also includes serving as president of ClubCorp Realty, where he assisted in the acquisition of resort and country club oriented properties throughout the United States. He also previously served as vice president–regional manager for General Homes Corporation’s land development division in Houston, the country’s fourth largest homebuilder at that time. Zimmermann’s experience also includes 10 years as a project manager/development manager for land development engineering firms in the Houston and Austin markets.