Vector's professional team provides broad expertise and extensive experience in every aspect of real estate development, marketing and management. The credentials of our key partners, listed below, are evidence of the professionalism that extends throughout our organization.

Arthur H. Erickson
Art Erickson has more than 25 years of real estate experience.  He is a Principal of Vector Real Estate Group, having joined the company in 1991, and he is involved in virtually all aspects of the company’s business.

Prior to joining Vector, Art was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Roberts Properties, Inc., an Atlanta, Georgia based real estate concern that developed and managed apartment communities, commercial real estate and land investments.  Prior to that time, he was with Calmark Communities, Inc., a Tampa, Florida based developer of single and multifamily properties.  He received his public accounting experience with the Tampa office of Peat, Marwick.

A graduate of the University of Tampa, Art is a Certified Public Accountant, a Licensed Real Estate Broker, a Licensed Mortgage Broker and a Licensed Community Association Manager.

Mr. Erickson’s community involvement includes: Polk Businesses for WorldClass Education – Board Member,  Leadership Lakeland Class XV – Graduate and Class XXVII Chairman,  Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce – Chairman’s Circle Member and past Board Member,  Lakeland Economic Development Council Member, Central Florida Development Council – Board Member,  Polk Vision Partner and past Co-Chair of the Polk Attainable Housing Alliance, and the Lakeland Rotary Club – member.

Robert J. Salzman
Robbie Salzman, also a Principal of Vector Real Estate Group, is a third generation builder with more than 30 years experience in the Florida building and real estate industry. He joined the company in 1988 and is responsible for all construction and development activities. He is also responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the company’s SummerGlen community.

Previously, Mr. Salzman has been the chief operating officer for the Lakeland Inland Homes Franchise.  Prior to that time, he was the chief operating officer for the Martin County Arthur Rutenburg Homes franchise on Florida’s coast. 

Mr. Salzman has been a Florida Licensed General Contractor for over 30 years.  He graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration and Economics.

Thomas H. Eleazer
Tom Eleazer is a Principal of Vector Real Estate Group, with 30 years of experience in Florida real estate markets. He joined the company in 2001, and is responsible for planning and implementing marketing and sales programs that achieve sell-out objectives for the company’s own projects, as well as those of its clients.  He also researches and advises on economic, demographic and market trends which impact housing products and asses project viability for Vector and its clients.

Previously, Mr. Eleazer served as a principal and executive vice president for JMC Development Corporation, a multi-faceted residential and commercial developer located in St. Petersburg, Florida. He also formed a consulting and advertising agency focused on the Florida real estate industry.

Mr. Eleazer holds a MBA degree from the University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill and a BA in advertising from the University of South Carolina.  He is a Licensed Florida real estate broker and member of the Board of Realtors®, a Licensed Community Association Manager, and a Member of the Institute of Residential Marketing (MIRM) of the National Association of Homebuilders.

Commercial Mixed Use Development

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An investment partnership managed by FLC purchased a 145 acre parcel adjacent to an Interstate interchange that was poised for growth, believing that the property had high potential for future development..

We have guided the property through the process of changing the land use from agricultural to mixed-use commercial/residential. We have also prepared conceptual plans which will allow for development of limited commercial, professional office space, rental apartments, and medium and low-density single family homes.

At present, we are working to finalize development approvals, and we are marketing this property to potential end-users.