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Daniel Leigh

DANIEL R. LEIGH

Founder & President — Corman Leigh Companies
Real Estate Developer | Industry Leader | Community Builder

Daniel R. Leigh is the Founder and President of Corman Leigh Companies, a privately held real estate development and investment firm focused on residential and commercial real estate throughout the western United States.

Over more than three decades, Mr. Leigh has built a reputation for identifying underutilized real estate opportunities and transforming them into high‑quality communities. Under his leadership, the company has processed more than 10,000 acres of land, developed over 11,000 residential lots, and built more than 3,500 homes. His experience includes large‑scale planned residential communities, land development, homebuilding, and strategic real estate investment, as well as commercial assets including self‑storage facilities, industrial business parks, and retail developments.

Today his work places increasing emphasis on attainable housing and wellness‑oriented communities designed to encourage lifelong learning, physical activity, and social engagement that contribute to longevity. This philosophy is reflected in his current San Diego County community, The Havens in Bonsall.

Mr. Leigh has held numerous leadership roles within the housing industry, including President of the Riverside County Building Industry Association, Board Member and officer of the Building Industry Association of Southern California, and Board Member of the California Building Industry Association. He has also served on the Leadership Council of the National Association of Home Builders and as a Political Action Committee Trustee for both BIA Southern California and NAHB.

He has been inducted into the Hall of Legends by the Building Industry Association of Southern California and has received numerous honors including Building Company of the Year from the Baldy View Chapter of the Building Industry Association, Riverside County Builder of the Year, the Gold Nugget Merit Award, the Icon Award, and multiple Laurel Awards.
Mr. Leigh is actively involved in charitable and faith‑based initiatives, serving for 17 years on the board of Linfield Christian School and supporting organizations including Project Touch, Edify, and Diaconia, which focus on homelessness services, global education, and microfinance initiatives that empower underserved communities.

He holds both a Bachelor of Science and an MBA from San Diego State University, graduating cum laude.

Rick Scott

RICK SCOTT

Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
More than 35 years experience

Rick Scott has more than 35 years of experience in real estate development, with proven expertise in management, acquisition forward planning, project management, and project feasibility analysis. His experience includes over 12 years of leading real estate development teams in the planning and implementation of land development and home building. He is currently responsible for project and asset performance, all personnel and operations at Corman Leigh Companies. Rick has been directly responsible for the development of over 10,000 “for-sale” residential units of various types plus an additional 2,000 “for-lease” units.

  • Over the last 19 years, Rick Scott has held various senior management positions with several West Coast builders: AVCO Community Developers, McMillin Companies, Sandling Companies (Executive Vice President) and Buie Communities.
  • Skilled in acquiring and developing business opportunities, negotiating deal structures, devising development strategies, acquisition and forward planning for commercial projects.
  • Experienced in the management and development of affordable housing.
  • Affiliations include Member of BIA, past director of the North County San Diego BIA chapter, Urban Land Institute, and Board of Directors for HomeAid, Riverside County.

Mr. Scott graduated from Ohio State University with a BS in Resource Development with an emphasis in planning and economics.

Jon Thingvold

JON THINGVOLD

Finance Accounting Tax Management
More than 30 years experience

With more than 30 years of applied accounting experience with large and small southern California builders, Jon Thingvold brings both perspective and foresight to the Corman Leigh Companies team. His background includes positions with home builders whose annual revenues exceed $50 million. Mr. Thingvold is seasoned in all aspects of accounting and financial reporting and is adept in the preparation of consolidated financial statements, analysis for investors, facilitation of audits and government reporting.

Integrity is the cornerstone of Mr. Thingvold’s work ethic and his commitment to accuracy is reflected in all aspects of his work and throughout the staff he manages.

Mr. Thingvold holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Indiana State University.

John Boggs

JOHN BOGGS

Vice President of Construction
More than 35 years experience

For more than 35 years, John Boggs has been developing industrial and residential properties in no fewer than 15 states. His expertise includes project feasibility, approvals, forward planning, design, obtaining permits, purchasing and overall construction operations.

From complex environmental issues to cost saving construction techniques, Mr. Boggs brings a wealth of building acumen and understanding to the Corman Leigh Companies team.

Mr. Boggs started his distinguished career in construction with a hammer in his hand as a carpenter’s apprentice. Drawing from a strong work ethic and disciplined character, a by-product of his service in our nation’s military, his passion for the building industry resulted in rapid promotions. He was soon pursuing entitlements and, not long after, was promoted to Regional Construction Manager for a large builder in Southern California where he supervised the construction of 3,000 units. Because of Mr. Boggs’ “ground up” experience, he possesses invaluable insight regarding all phases of development and construction.

Some of Mr. Boggs’ accomplishments include:

  • Successfully administered a $6,000,000 private assessment district for infrastructure on a 600-acre mixed-use development project.
  • Initiated complex environmental processing for a 250-acre development with the US Army Corps of Engineers and California Dept. of Fish and Game for the mitigation of wetlands and endangered species.
  • Developed a construction sequencing method capable of producing individually customized homes with varying floor plans while achieving delivery schedules similar to production-based tract homes.

Mr. Boggs is a proud member of the American Legion, the International Code Council and holds a California State Contractor’s License.

Wayne Dollarhide

WAYNE DOLLARHIDE

Vice President of Operations

Wayne Dollarhide serves as Vice President of Operations at Corman Leigh, where he oversees all aspects of construction, development execution, and project delivery across the company’s residential portfolio.

With extensive experience in land development and vertical construction, Wayne is responsible for managing complex, multi-phase communities from pre-construction through completion. His role includes oversight of grading operations, infrastructure installation, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and cost control—ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Wayne works closely with ownership, consultants, lenders, and public agencies to navigate entitlement requirements, maintain compliance, and drive operational efficiency across all projects. His hands-on leadership style and deep understanding of field operations allow him to proactively identify risks, solve problems, and keep projects moving forward in demanding regulatory environments.

Known for his accountability, responsiveness, and results-driven approach, Wayne plays a critical role in executing Corman Leigh’s vision of delivering well-planned, high-quality communities.

Jennifer Berghius

JENIFER BERGHUIS

Corporate Controller
More than 25 years experience

Jenifer Berghuis has more than 25 years of experience as a Senior Accountant in and outside the building industry. She joined Corman Leigh Companies in 2005.

Some of Mrs. Berghuis duties include:

  • Reporting and preparing financial statements, budgets, cash flows, partner and lender reporting along with many other various accounting duties.
  • She prides herself with having honesty, accuracy and integrity as some of her outstanding qualities.

Mrs. Berghuis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting from California State University Fullerton.

Saied Kashani

SAIED KASHANI

Corporate Counsel/Partner

Saied Kashani is a seasoned real estate attorney with decades of experience advising leading homebuilders and developers across the United States and internationally. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Chemistry, magna cum laude, from Harvard University, and his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.
Mr. Kashani has practiced real estate law in California since 1989, representing some of the state’s largest private homebuilders in all aspects of real estate development and financing. His practice extends beyond California to include work in Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, and Colorado, as well as international matters. He has also argued a case before the Supreme Court of Nevada.

Since 2006, Mr. Kashani has served as corporate and litigation counsel for Corman Leigh, where he provides strategic legal guidance across a broad range of complex real estate and business matters.

Donald Knox

DONALD L. KNOX

Board Advisor Capital Markets

Don serves as Board Advisor – Capital Markets at Corman Leigh, bringing decades of executive leadership, capital markets expertise, and deep industry relationships to the firm. He leverages his extensive experience in real estate investment, finance, and operations to support strategic growth initiatives and capital formation.

Prior to joining Corman Leigh, Don co-founded Sunwood Ventures in 2008 and served as Chief Executive Officer, where he was instrumental in identifying opportunities and driving value through disciplined investment and strategic execution. Earlier in his career, he spent more than three decades with The Corky McMillin Companies, where he was a key member of the senior management team that helped grow the organization into a $3 billion real estate enterprise. He served on the Executive Committee overseeing all divisions, including land development, commercial, homebuilding, realty, and capital markets.

Don’s experience spans virtually every facet of real estate, including acquisitions, entitlements, development, finance, asset management, and operations. He has structured corporate bonds, project-level debt, and equity transactions, and has played a leadership role in corporate strategy, risk management, and large-scale development initiatives.

He previously served on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Barnabas Group and is a former member of the Appraisal Institute, where he held both MAI and SRA designations—among the highest credentials in the appraisal profession. Don earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from San Diego State University.

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