Darwin Horan – CEO of one of the most successful land development companies in the United States

If the discussion is about land development, home entitlements and industry properties in Denver, Darwin Horan is one name that comes to mind.  He has dominated this business area for more than 3 decades. As the CEO of Ventana Capital, this business mogul is in charge of a number of real estate and energy developments. He has overseen the construction of over 14,000 homes and the development of more than 19,000 lots, as well as entitlements of more than 34,000 properties. Darwin Horan was in charge of the construction of several financial industry properties, which includes a variety of water storage entities, telecom site brokerage, and many other ventures.Besides his business venture, Darwin equally engages in other philanthropic activities in his community. He has contributed part of his wealth to groups such as Battered Women’s Shelter, Special Olympics, and other humanitarian service groups. The seasoned business mogul also has other humanitarian interest like contributing to Rocky Mountain Service, which promotes early education and workforce training in the Denver area. Mr. Horan can really be considered a jack of all trades with his interest in several human activities in life. He is a strong sports lover with strong interest in jiu jitsu, fly fishing as well as running. Darwin has coached track and high school football teams. He has a keen interest in some professional sports teams such as the Broncos and Nugget.As the chief executive officer and president of the Ventana Capital Inc, Mr. Horan has acquired more than 20 years industry experience while as he took the Englewood based organization to another height in that period. Under his directions, Ventana Capital has established one of the largest real estate portfolios in Denver. Its residential properties and office buildings covers several thousands of square feet. Other standard projects include water storage development, oil and gas, and telecommunication. Before attaining to this enviable height, Darwin had served as the president of the Writer Homes (Northern division) and D.R. Horten Inc  (Denver Division).His philanthropic lifestyle cannot be overlooked as well. He is also a religious person, as shown in his fellowship award of the Christian Athletics Lifetime Achievement. Mr. Darwin has been appointed at one time or another as head of civic groups such as Mayor Webb Oversight Committee, Castle Pine Park Authority, Castle Pines North, and Coaches of Excellence.A construction professional and a real estate developer with a career spanning more than 2 decades, Horan paved the way for his great achievement in the Arizona State University when he was a business student.  Currently, he is the CEO and president of the prestigious Ventana Capital Inc, and entitlement and land Development Company with headquarters in Colorado.There is no doubt that the Darwin Horan has made a name in land development and venture capital development. Another fascinating thing about the company is the owners desire to grow and expand into other businesses.  The organization has developed a host of financial districts with a total bonding capacity in the region of $180 million.

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9 Responses to Darwin Horan – CEO of one of the most successful land development companies in the United States

  1. Darwin is not only involved in business. He is involved in community service as well. He has held several important positions in the Denver District including with the Castle Pine Parks Authority and with the Oversight community appointment.
    Ventana Capital Inc has flourished under the leadership of Darwin Horan. Presently, the company owns more than $150 million worth of land in Denver, which spans from the Fort Collins to the Colorado Springs. Moreover, the firm has additional $10 worth of land under contract.

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  2. js0720288 says:

    Darwin equally engages in other philanthropic activities in his community. He has contributed part of his wealth to groups such as Battered Women’s Shelter, Special Olympics, and other humanitarian service groups……………

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  3. He has also overseen the development of the 250 acre Lagae Ranch as well as the Castle Pine Parkway, not to mention the establishment of the 82 acre Hunter West Development. These are just some of his successfulprojects, there are more projects which he has overseen.

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  4. priyachopra564 says:

    Reblogged this on Richard Verkley and commented:
    Mr. Horan is a renowned land and property developer with more than 20 years industry experience. He has over $250 million in his portfolio of real estates managed by the company, with 18 subdivisions, over 140,000 square feet and 12,000 acres of space.

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  5. priyachopra564 says:

    Mr. Horan is a renowned land and property developer with more than 20 years industry experience. He has over $250 million in his portfolio of real estates managed by the company, with 18 subdivisions, over 140,000 square feet and 12,000 acres of space.

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  6. js561050 says:

    He has also overseen the establishment of the 82 acre Hunter West Development based in Colorado. There are other major standard projects he has overseen as well, including Water Front, Painted Prairie, and Sierra Ridge.

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  7. nicolerichie63 says:

    Apart from Darwin Horan’s extensive real estate background, his portfolio also includes –
    – residential and commercial property management
    – real estate brokerage
    – water storage development
    – construction
    – metropolitan district management
    – telecom site brokerage
    – oil and gas

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  8. As the CEO and president of Ventana Capital Inc, Darwin Horan has reached a height where many would only dream of attaining.
    How did he grow his company to this level?
    Mr. Darwin Horan got a lot of experience during his time at the Denver Division and North Division of Writer Homes. He worked there for several years, successfully completing lots of projects within that period.

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  9. js561050 says:

    Darwin Horan attended Arizona State University, studying business, and began working immediately after graduation.

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