U.S. Assets Group Bios

THOMAS BROWN

Principal

Tom Brown founded U.S. Assets Group in Sarasota, Florida, in 1993. His initial goal was to create a boutique real estate development and management firm based on a visionary approach and enlightened practices. U.S. Assets Group has since become a market leader in providing world-class homes to a select market.

After earning his MBA from the University of Denver in 1970, Oklahoma-born Tom began a career in real estate management with multinational real estate firms, overseeing prestigious projects in Maryland and Florida. While serving as president of Markborough, Florida, Inc., he developed such highly regarded communities as Hunter's Green in Tampa,Florida, and the Boca Pointe Country Club, in Boca Raton, Florida. As a director of Taylor Woodrow Homes of Florida, he was responsible for record-setting real estate operations of The Meadows Country Club in Sarasota. As a principal with U.S. Assets Group, he has provided creative leadership resulting in the development of Windsor, Orchid Island, Beau Ciel, en Provence, Orchid Beach Club, and The Founders Club.

Projects under Tom’s stewardship have won national, regional and state recognition for excellence in marketing, environmental responsibility and overall quality. He is valued for his expertise in many areas including marketing, land development, home building, and golf country club and amenity planning. These skills have allowed him to deliver breathtaking communities embodying the underlying principles of U.S. Assets Group: Quality, Integrity, and Service.

A keen judge of talent, Tom invited Jay Tallman to join U.S. Assets Group as a principal in 1999. Under their combined direction, U.S. Assets Group has consistently elevated the bar for upscale real estate on Florida’s Gulf Coast, with such outstanding communities as Beau Ciel, en Provence, Orchid Beach Club, and The Founders Club. Their successful partnership endures to this day.

JAY TALLMAN

Principal

Jay Tallman has acquired extensive senior management experience with some of the nation's most recognized real estate development companies. Before joining U.S. Assets Group as a principal in 1999, he developed and managed a diverse portfolio of high-end real estate properties including master-planned communities, luxury condominium developments, residential rental properties and successful commercial ventures in Florida and Colorado.

In Florida, Jay led the development team of the exclusive Vizcaya at Longboat Key, a renowned condominium community inspired by the Mediterranean style of storied Palm Beach architect Addison Mizner. He was also responsible for the 5,000-residence Tampa Palms and Sanibel Island's Sanctuary Golf Villages.

With over 20 years of experience, this University of Denver graduate has developed masterful skills in the planning, design, marketing, and construction of award-winning luxury residences in exceptional locales: talents that are perfectly aligned with the vision of U.S. Assets Group. Jay’s partnership with Tom Brown at U.S. Assets Group has resulted in the successful development of Beau Ciel, en Provence, the Orchid Beach Club and The Founders Club.

STEVE BROWN

Director

Steve actively participates in all areas of project and firm management at U.S. Assets Group including finance, sales and marketing, design, construction and staffing. He is particularly skilled in financial modeling and marketing strategy and plan implementation. Steve is actively involved in the due diligence process for multi-family and single family home projects.

Steve earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics and French from the University of Virginia in 1997 and worked for six years as an insurance litigation consultant in Washington, DC and Chicago, IL. He received his MBA in 2005 from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, with majors in real estate, finance and marketing.

Becky Bishop

Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer, Becky is responsible for firm-wide and project financial reporting and accounting. She also serves as the Controller of The Founders Golf Club, a more than $4 million per year business involving food and beverage, golf and retail departments. She provides budgeting and reporting services for Homeowners Associations. She also manages the Wicker Inn, a boutique resort on Longboat Key. Becky graduated with honors from Washington State Community College in Marietta, OH, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Marietta College, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1995.

Diane McIntosh

Executive Assistant & Contract Administrator

Diane administers all facets of Landmark Assets Group’s contracts with condominium owners, community Builders and Homeowners Association covenants. In addition to these responsibilities, she directly supports the principals in their firm and project management roles. A licensed Realtor in Maryland since 1988, she obtained her Florida license in 1991 and became a member of the Graduate Realtor Institute in 1992. She has continued to work in virtually every phase of real estate including sales, contract administration and client services since her arrival in Florida.