Principal Owner
Svein Dyrkolbotn has over 15 years of development experience as part owner of Davis & Sons and as principal owner of Viking Companies. Svein has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Florida and is a licensed general contractor in the State of Florida (CGC1517065). He managed and developed over 2,000 multi-family residential units in communities throughout the southeastern United States and has recently secured entitlements for more than one million square feet of retail and office uses and 2,500 residential units. Born in Bergen, Norway, Svein was a member of the Norwegian National Basketball Team before moving to Florida in 1990 as a high school exchange student staying with the Davis family in Newberry, Florida. Svein was a scholarship athlete who played four years of college basketball for the University of Florida, including a trip to the Gators first Final Four in 1994. Svein is very active in the local community coaching his daughter’s basketball teams, working with the Sebastian Ferraro Foundation and actively engaged with the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce and local public/private initiatives to improve transportation mobility within Alachua County.
Director of Construction
Troy is Construction Manager of Viking, overseeing the build and flow of every project from the ground up. Troy is a State Certified Contractor who received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. After college, Troy was employed as a Superintendent by Davis and Sons Construction building several multifamily projects. He then went on to own and operate Ely Builders, where he specialized in building and remodeling custom homes. After seven years with Ely Builders, Troy rejoined the Davis and Sons’ team as a project manager where he continued to gain experience in the multifamily construction industry. In 2004, Troy partnered with Svein to help manage the construction arm of Viking Companies.
General Counsel
As General Counsel for Viking, Jim is responsible for all legal matters involving real estate, government entitlements, and general business law. For 17 years, Jim worked for the Davis Property Management and Davis Companies. For four years, he oversaw the company’s property management division and was responsible for approximately 8,000 units. He was also general counsel for 13 years and was responsible for the development and refinancing of over $500M of multi-family properties. Jim graduated from the University of Florida with both a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and a Juris Doctorate. He was admitted to the Florida Bar Association in 1998. Jim is also licensed in Florida as a real estate broker and is licensed in Florida as general contractor.
SVP Asset Management
Sean McIntosh is a Commercial Real Estate veteran having worked with industry leaders such as Jamestown Properties where he managed a class A office tower in midtown Atlanta and was subsequently part of the management team during the development process for the innovative mixed-use development Ponce City Market also in Atlanta, CBRE, Inc. and Jones Lang LaSalle where he was a member of the Atlantic Station Management team. During this time Sean held the positions of Association Manager and Assistant General Manager, and General Growth Properties. With experience that includes managing and redeveloping regional shopping centers and managing mixed-use developments, Sean is a well-rounded member of the Viking team. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois Sean has resided in the Greater Gainesville area since 2016 and has a degree in Accounting from Northern Illinois University.
Controller
Madeline joined the Viking team in May 2010. She serves as the Controller for both Viking Companies and Celebration Pointe. She is responsible for the accounting operations of the company including maintaining financial records, creating financial reports, and accounts payable and receivable. Through her tenure at Viking Companies, she has performed various roles including office manager and bookkeeper. Madeline, a lifelong resident of Gainesville is an alumna of the University of Florida and The Rock School.
Attorney at Law
Stephanie became licensed in Florida in 2010; wherein, she began working for Saunders, Curtis, Ginestra, and Gore, P.A. in Fort Lauderdale FL. Her primary areas of practice were the handling of foreclosure actions and other real estate litigation on behalf of corporate clients such as BankAtlantic and Habitat for Humanity. Stephanie then became licensed in California working for McCarthy Holthus, LLP, an AV-rated multi-state law firm representing financial institutions in a variety of banking law matters. Stephanie welcomed the opportunity to join the Viking team in 2017 with a focus on commercial real estate and construction law.
Stephanie is currently licensed to practice in the State of Florida; State of California; United States District Court for the Northern District of California, United States District Court for the Central District of California; United States District Court for the Eastern District of California; and United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
Senior Real Estate Development Financial Analyst
As the Development Analyst for Viking Companies, Brandon is responsible for the financial underwriting for all Viking Projects. Brandon received his Bachelor of Science in Finance at the University of Florida, where he was also a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. Brandon has intern experience at Capital City Bank, Rendina Healthcare Real Estate, and Precision Economics.
HR Manager
Jen Tener joined the Viking team in 2015 as an Office Manager and Development Assistant. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in Operations Management and a minor in Project Management from the University of Cincinnati, Jen has proven to be a valuable asset to the organization. Not only does Jen bring her years of experience as a Manager, she also has over 8 years of experience in Learning & Development, as a corporate trainer.
Development Associate
Pam joined the Viking team in July 2019 and works on legal, accounting and development team projects. Born and raised in New Jersey, she moved to Gainesville for her undergraduate studies at the University of Florida (UF). Pam earned her Bachelor of Science in Finance, moved to St. Petersburg and began her consulting career at Accenture, prior to working for the Internal Revenue Service as a Revenue Officer. Next, she returned to Gainesville and UF, earned her Master of Science in Exercise Physiology while working as a graduate assistant, before being hired as full-time teaching faculty in the UF College of Health and Human Performance upon graduation. Five years later, Pam transitioned to a non-teaching faculty position in the UF Warrington College of Business, where she served as the Director of Admissions and Student Services for the Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) program for almost 20 years.
Project Administrator
Paige joined the Viking team in March 2022. Born and raised in Gainesville, Paige has seen Gainesville’s growth into the bustling city it is today. After she graduated from St. Francis Catholic Academy, she attended Santa Fe College, where she also played on the volleyball team. Paige is passionate about intellectual and developmental disability causes. Starting at 18 years old, she was a volunteer counselor for Camp I Am Special for three years, where she helped individuals with physical, emotional, and mental disabilities build friendships and be able to enjoy a typical summer camp experience.
Digital Media and Events Coordinator
Hanna graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism. During her time there, she served as an editor for Sparks Magazine, an on-campus publication that provides a platform for the Asian and Pacific Islander American community. In 2021, she joined Our Town, a community lifestyle magazine, as a features intern. She has since written several stories for the Gainesville-based publication. From covering breaking news stories to highlighting local businesses, these experiences allowed her to interact with and engage her community.
As Digital Media & Events Coordinator, Hanna oversees Celebration Pointe’s various social media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. She is also responsible for managing the website, ensuring that visitors have access to the most up-to-date information on events and deals in the area. Hanna uses her passion for writing and multimedia creation to bring the spirit of Celebration Pointe to the digital landscape.
Property Accountant
Thomas joined the Viking Team in February 2023, bringing expertise and a strong work ethic. Originally from Hollywood, Florida, Thomas relocated to Gainesville in 2006. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Santa Fe College and is currently pursuing the Juris Doctorate/Masters in Accounting program at the University of Florida. His ambition is to obtain a CPA designation and a license to practice law.
In his role as an Accounting Assistant, he takes on a range of responsibilities within our Property Management Team. He is responsible for managing financial records, AR/AP, maintaining vendor & tenant relationships, account reconciliation, payroll, financial reporting, and general administrative duties.
Thomas’s diverse skill set extends into the areas of information technology and has developed brand identities for various local businesses. While studying and working at Santa Fe College, he managed the installation of computer hardware and software throughout campus. He has worked in many industries including finance, IT, digital design, marketing, high-end fashion, fitness, and gourmet food.
