About Us
Since
1989
Our consultant, Daniel Nickles, has extensive experience in land development. From land mapping to completed housing, he knows all the ins and outs of the industry, from government requirements to environmental compliance. Offering a free two-hour initial consultation, his services are invaluable in moving a project towards completion.
Our Story
We believe that we can provide an ethical and abundantly useful service to people that have a land development and mapping project. We want to become the most trusted and reliable source in the area for those that need our abilities and contacts to make their project successful without any waste of time or money. See our resume below which describes the type of experience and accomplishments in the land development industry that we have enjoyed. Let us pass the benefits along to you!

Daniel Nickles
President, WLC Inc.

Occupation/Experience
WLC Development Inc., President, 2019 – Present
Willow Land & Cattle Investments, LLC, CEO, 2013 – Present
Universal Land Investments & Development, LLC, President, 2004 – 2013
K-D Land & Cattle Company, LLC, President, 1997 – 1993
Central Pacific Financial Consultants, 1995 – 2008
Board of Directors for National Building Industry Association, 2003 – 2011
G6 Land & Cattle Company, General Manager, (25% owner), 1990 – 1993
Financial Consultant & Land Development
Projects Owned, Managed & Developed
Modesto, Ca – 32 custom lots, residential
Modesto, Ca – 15 custom lots, residential
Modesto, Ca -185 custom lots, residential
Oakdale, Ca – 53 lots, residential
Modesto, Ca – 136 lots, residential
Gustine, Ca – 236 lots, residential
Modesto, Ca – 18.6 Ac, commercial
Oakdale, Ca – 17 – 1/2 Ac lots, residential
Jamestown, Ca – 65 lots, residential
Los Banos, Ca – 134 lots, residential
Los Banos, Ca – 86 lots, residential
Los Banos, Ca – 162 lots, residential
Los Banos, Ca – 253 lots, residential
Los Banos, Ca – 105 lots, residential
Sanger, Ca – 216 lots, residential
Patterson, Ca – 96 lots, residential
Livermore, Ca – 34 lots, residential
Work Experience
Security Pacific National Bank, Residential Loan Center
Sacramento, Ca – 1991 – 1993
Senior Loan Officer
Generated loan through the realtor marketplace, on purchases and refinance. Areas covered were Sacramento, Davis, Roseville, Auburn, Placerville, Lodi, Gault, and Elk Grove California.
Processed each loan to underwriting guidelines of Security Pacific National Bank. Average closing time for loans from application (14 working days). Analyzed and evaluated agricultural loans for the banks that were in default. Was mediator between bank and farmers and ranchers in default.
Butte Savings and Loan Association
Residential Loan Center, Sacramento, California, 1980 – 1990
Senior Loan Officer
Hired and trained loan officers to generate residential loans through the Realtor marketplace. Trained all loan officers in the evening classes in the proper and most effective way to generate and complete loans. All loan officers were trained under Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae guidelines and FHA/VA. Areas covered were Sacramento, Davis, Roseville, Auburn, Placerville, Lodi, Galt and Elk Grove.
Pacific North West Mortgage Corporation
Sacramento, Ca, 1985 – 1987
Executive Vice President
Assisted in all administrative decisions, office policies and procedures. Assisted in planning and overseeing the growth of P.N.M.C. (branch offices). Overseeing all commercial and residential loans. Developed the best possible financing for developers on projects. Through positive planning and procedures, the company grew in gross loans bonded by approximately $72,000,000 in 1987.
Autumn Development Corporation
1979 – 1984
Vice President
Responsible for new projects and marketing analysis, located funding, develop prospects for syndication legal.
American Land & Home Real Estate Company
1971 – 1978
Owner Manager (25% partner)
In charge of all subdivision work and supervision.
Other Experience
Real Estate Developments
Subdivision work, Starks Grade Subdivision, 100 acres divided into 5 ac parcels. Char Ranch 1,100 acres divided into 20s, 10-acre parcels, Ryan Ranch 2200 acres divided into 10-acre parcels, Sly Park Subdivision 40 acres divided into 1/4 acre lots. Amercan River project, 500 acres divided into 20s, 40-acre parcels, Loomis ranch 800 acres divided into 5s, 10s and 20-acre parcels. Coloma project 15 acres divided into 1 acre lots. Shingle Springs subdivision, 80 acres divided into 5 acre lots.
Ranches Sold
Marsing Idaho cattle ranch, 250 plus 25 sections of BLM land. Grizzly Park Ranch 1,299 acres.
Was involved in the sale of part of the Art Linkletter Ranch 152 plus BLM land. Bought and sold several other properties (timberland). Familiar with all facets of real estate in land development, government, city, county, state asnd federal agencies dealing with subdivision work.
Military
United States Air Force, Staff Sergeant, Honorable Discharge
Crew Chief, KC-135 Tanker Refueler 2 1/5 years
Crew Chief, B-52 Bomber for 1 year
Medals; Vietnam Air Defense Medal, Vietnam Air Combat Medal
Distiinguished Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Personal references available on request.