Company president Mark Herring received a BS degree in Accounting from the University of Florida. As a CPA, Mark practiced with the international accounting firm of KPMG Peat Marwick until 1991 when he joined Arthur Rutenberg Homes. As a franchise owner, he developed oceanfront communities and built over 250 homes. Prior to joining Brentwood , Herring served as executive vice president of Arthur Rutenberg Homes and directed all company-owned building operations.