Meet Our Experienced Team

Craig Heaps has been involved in land Entitlement in the Inland Empire since 1999. In his 20 years of processing Tract Maps, he has successfully approved 35 Tract Maps and/or CUP’s with a total of 1,638 Units in the Inland Empire alone.

80% of his work is within the City of Yucaipa, but Craig works all over the Inland Empire. He has succes

Craig Heaps has been involved in land Entitlement in the Inland Empire since 1999. In his 20 years of processing Tract Maps, he has successfully approved 35 Tract Maps and/or CUP’s with a total of 1,638 Units in the Inland Empire alone.

80% of his work is within the City of Yucaipa, but Craig works all over the Inland Empire. He has successfully completed projects in Yucaipa, Calimesa, Hemet, San Jacinto, Perris, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, The City of Riverside, the City of San Bernardino, Fontana, Rialto, Ontario, Montclair and has consulted in the City of Redlands.

There are three types of projects for Craig. His own that he puts together as Premium Land development, Partnerships with those that want to experience the benefits of working within the Entitlement game, and as a hired Consultant that can work for individuals of businesses that want to include the yield on their property for a fee.

Craig and his Wife Sharon have been married for 32 years all 32 years spent living in the Inland Empire. They are parents to Travis and Brandi Heaps, as well as Grandparents to Andrew, Brooklyn, Thaddeus and Charlotte. With extensive family in the Inland Empire, they plan on staying in the area and offering Craig’s Services for many years to come.

Craig is always available to consult on a project with anyone at no charge. If a working relationship can be forged, that is great. If not, the potential client is always wiser for the meeting.

Randy Citlau has extensive experience in the Grading Industry and  is well known as an expert in his field. Through 25 years as an  Entrepreneur, Designer and Field Supervisor, Randy has been responsible  for the grading of thousands of lots and public facilities.

Recently,  Randy spent several years in Northern California as a representa

Randy Citlau has extensive experience in the Grading Industry and  is well known as an expert in his field. Through 25 years as an  Entrepreneur, Designer and Field Supervisor, Randy has been responsible  for the grading of thousands of lots and public facilities.

Recently,  Randy spent several years in Northern California as a representative of  Allen Engineering, working with Union Pacific Railroad and expediting  their projects.  Randy is not an employee of Premium Land  Development, LLC, but acts as a Consultant in designing and implementing  the best grading practices.

Travis Heaps has been involved in land development since his early teens, shadowing his dad, Craig, to various Planning Commission and City Council meetings, even serving as a Youth Advisory member to the Yucaipa City Council. In 2011, Travis graduated from Yucaipa High School and subsequently attended California State Polytechnic Univ

Travis Heaps has been involved in land development since his early teens, shadowing his dad, Craig, to various Planning Commission and City Council meetings, even serving as a Youth Advisory member to the Yucaipa City Council. In 2011, Travis graduated from Yucaipa High School and subsequently attended California State Polytechnic University Pomona where he received his Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning. Upon graduating college, Travis joined Premium Land Development as a Project Manager for a brief stint before becoming the Assistant Planner for the City of Yucaipa, where he helped facilitate development for three years before coming back to the team. Travis’ educational background and extensive knowledge of the development process has made him a vital member to the Premium Land Development team as someone who plays a lead role in achieving approval in a timely and efficient manner for all major projects.

Jeff started out in the construction field working at a plumbing company in Las Vegas.  After a short stay he decided to move to SoCal where he landed a job at Fidelity Homes as a Project Manager doing entitlement work.  During the housing crash, Jeff moved to Shared Equity Investments entitling projects in the Inland Empire.  In 2008 Jef

Jeff started out in the construction field working at a plumbing company in Las Vegas.  After a short stay he decided to move to SoCal where he landed a job at Fidelity Homes as a Project Manager doing entitlement work.  During the housing crash, Jeff moved to Shared Equity Investments entitling projects in the Inland Empire.  In 2008 Jeff moved back to Las Vegas where he became a consultant entitling properties for 3 years.  Missing SoCal, Jeff moved back and planted roots.  He has been a valuable part of the Premium Land Development Team for over 3 years, working closely with vendors, utility companies, city and county staff to ensure that  his projects exceed the clients expectations.

Lisa McCarty has been involved in the housing industry for nearly 20 years in various capacities.  Starting out at Fleetwood Homes as Call Center Manager and then working with 2 of SoCal's top investment groups purchasing foreclosures at the trustee auctions, coordinating rehabs, home inspections on for sale / in escrow properties as well

Lisa McCarty has been involved in the housing industry for nearly 20 years in various capacities.  Starting out at Fleetwood Homes as Call Center Manager and then working with 2 of SoCal's top investment groups purchasing foreclosures at the trustee auctions, coordinating rehabs, home inspections on for sale / in escrow properties as well as homes in low performing sales areas since 2009. She is also a licensed (but not practicing) real estate agent.  Lisa brings the technical knowledge to navigate complicated construction issues, coordinates with the utility companies, works with city and county staff, contractors,  vendors  and clients to get the projects done.

Lisa and her husband have been residents of Yucaipa since 1998.