Ramon W. Breeden, Jr. is the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and founder of The Breeden Company.  The Breeden Company is a nationally ranked developer of multi-family, commercial, and single family projects on the East Coast.  Additionally, the company has built, owns, and manages several resort timeshare hotels.

“I am extremely proud of the accomplishments of the company and the achievements of all its executives and employees,” says Mr. Breeden.  As a leading developer, The Breeden Company prides itself in remaining on the forefront of the industry.  As an example, The Breeden Company is now developing high density and mixed use projects that major cities prefer and consider “smart growth.”

Mr. Breeden founded The Breeden Company in 1967.  He began his career in single family home construction and soon progressed to multi-family and commercial developments. Prior to establishing The Breeden Company, he held various positions in real estate sales and mortgage financing. 

Mr. Breeden received his Bachelor of Science in Commerce in 1956 from the McIntire School of Commerce at The University of Virginia.  He did post-graduate studies in business at The University of Richmond. 

Mr. Breeden was a founder and former member of the Board of Directors of Commerce Bank (Virginia Beach, Virginia) which was purchased by Branch Bank & Trust (BB&T) of Virginia.  He was named State Director of Branch Banking & Trust Company of Virginia.  He was also a member of the McIntire Foundation Board at The University of Virginia from 1994-1996.  Prior to that, he served on the McIntire Advisory Board for several years.  He has served as a member on the Advisory Council of the Real Estate Graduate School of Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University.  He has served as the state and local Director of the Tidewater Association of Home Builders as well as President of the Tidewater Builders Association. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance.

Mr. Breeden has held posts on the boards of several other non-profit organizations.  He maintains memberships at several yacht, tennis and social clubs in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Charlottesville, Virginia.  He flies his own corporate jet and The Breeden Company corporate helicopters.  Mr. Breeden lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia with his wife, Deborah.  He also has a residence in Palm Beach, Florida.