Dean Cardwell

PE

President | Land Development

Dean Cardwell is President of Land Development at HR Green.

Dean Cardwell serves as President of Land Development for HR Green, where he leads strategy, technical delivery, and client service across the firm’s land development business unit. Dean brings more than 30 years of experience in the land development industry. Throughout his career, he has led multidisciplinary teams, expanded operations in high-growth markets, delivered complex projects, and built strong, high-performing organizations. He is recognized for his disciplined approach, strategic mindset, and collaborative leadership style.

Before joining HR Green, Dean held senior leadership roles overseeing regional land development operations, including responsibility for market growth, team development, project delivery, and client relationships across Texas and Florida. His background also includes project management, engineering, and design leadership roles supporting a wide range of public and private development projects.

Dean is a licensed Professional Engineer in 15 states and holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Boise State University.

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