La Vista Eco Properties
About La Vista Eco Properties
Richard Cowen – Developer
Richard was born in Hexham, England in 1968. In 1972 he moved to Australia where he resided until 2002. Rich graduated from St. Norberts College, Western Australia in 1984, traveled the globe and married his wife, Shy, in 2004. The couple welcomed Stella Ann into the world in 2009.
Rich always had an interest in real estate and with an eye for location and amenities he purchased his first property in Mexico, a parcel that fronted the worlds largest "left hand wave". Before La Vista, Rich’s largest development was a five-acre enclave on the island of Roatan, Honduras where he established roads, power and water utilities. Designated as one of the world’s Top 10 diving locations, all the lots sold and he remains the owner of a house on the island visiting it a few times each year.
While traveling and scouting locations for his next development, Rich discovered La Vista in 2007. While walking a stretch of beach Rich was introduced to the Ramirez family, owners of 300 acres of the lush and tropical property that was to become known as La Vista. Named for the sweeping views, the La Vista development was born after discussions with the Ramirez family, a tight-knit family that shared the same desires as Rich: a special location that afforded privacy, serenity, low impact amenities, and off-the-grid simplicity keeping in tune with nature and her surroundings.
Rich visits La Vista every six weeks year round, spending three months during the winter where he continues improving the amenities while enjoying the camaraderie of the local residents. Rich continues to achieve his vision of establishing a fully operational and self-sustainable community while developing amenities that encourages health oriented activities and ecological friendly living.
Email: Info@lavisanicaragua.com
in U.S.A: 508-725-9675
Phone: 011-505-891-48522
Daniel Cowen – Developer
Daniel Cowen, brother of Richard, the developer of La Vista, was born in Western Australia. Camping holidays several times a year with his parents, brother and sisters fuelled a love of open spaces and he grew up with a love of the ocean, fishing , wild life, and travel. Upon graduating from St Norbert’s college, for a short time he followed in the family business but every spare lunch break he could be found fishing or crabbing in the nearby estuary. Dan gained the title of West Australian junior jet skiing champion at the age of 16.
For 6 Years he worked at the Rottnest Island Hotel off the coast of WA, managing up to 22 workmen under him developing, landscaping, and maintaining the grounds. Then with his free spirit for adventure went on “Walk-about” traveling first to Broome where he worked on the pearling boats and taking tourists on the Kimberley adventure tours up the coast and into the outback. That same spirit and love of the water took him to Martha’s Vineyard where he worked on Fishing charter boats as well as the Mad max giant catamaran again taking tourists out on trips around the islands. Also at this time he did painting and house renovating working with ‘OZ Paints’ and ‘Men at Work Window Cleaning.’ He worked and lived in Puerto Vallarta Mexico for 10 years managing rental properties and managing a residential estate…….. Dan has always believed that it’s the journey that counts and has visited many countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Japan most of north and central America, Argentina and parts of Europe but believes that Nicaragua is the new land of opportunity and is very happy be part of La vista and his new home here in Nicaragua.
Email: DanielCowen@hotmail.com
in U.S.A: 508-725-9675
Phone: 011-505-844-65193
Jose Tercero Barragan – Architect
Pepe, as Jose prefers to be called, was born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. After completing his program of study at the School of Architecture at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico, in 1966 Pepe earned his designation as Architect. His postgraduate work in Paris was a result of a grant from the French government. In 1970 Pepe launched his private architectural practice in Mexico. Arriving in Nicaragua in 1990, Pepe resumed his professional services with the Filadelfo Chamorro y Asociados, serving the architectural community until soon thereafter re-establishing himself as a private architectural practitioner. Since 2002, Pepe has been serving the academic community as professor of design at the School of Architecture at the renowned American University of Managua.
Email: ptercero@ibw.com.ni
Phone: 011-505-882-46090
Clint Hooker – Construction
Clint was raised on the east coast of Australia, where his fondness for tropical environments and earth friendly construction skills were born. After a four-year carpentry apprenticeship with Group Training Australia he attended technical college were he earned his residential home construction license. A surfer since age 10, Clint has enjoyed traveling the globe residing in such locales as Hawaii, Indonesia, Asia, Canada, Europe and North America. Now, Clint is a proud landowner in the La Vista community. It is here that Clint first experienced working alongside Jose Tercero Barragan and a variety of professional homebuilders. Clint’s professional experience includes eco-friendly design and structural finishes for commercial developments. However, his passion lies in building custom and unique personal residences and dwellings while maintaining the integrity of the area’s natural environment. Among Clint’s professional construction accomplishments is the home of Film Director, producer, writer and actor Spike Lee.
Email: cvhooker@yahoo.com
Phone: 011-505-864-60274
Roger Zapata – Construction
Born in Rivas, Nicaragua in 1980, Roger moved to San Marcos Carazo in 1986 to attend the Universidad Autonoma de Nicaragua where he studied Business Administration. In 1998, after having attended a variety of academic institutions, Roger enrolled in Nicaragua’s first English university where since he has been studying the English language. Roger has visited many countries in Central America, Mexico, and the United States. Roger serves under the direction of Clint Hooker.
Email: rabbet2301@yahoo.com
Phone: 011-505-844-08876
John St. Onge – US Sales and Marketing
"Jono" is a La Vista Properties Landowner/Investor and longtime friend of Developer Richard Cowen. He was born and raised in the Boston, MA area, where he currently resides. He is a twenty year veteran police officer in the Boston area. He holds an Associates Degree in Business Management, Bachelors Degree in Law Enforcement and a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice Administration.
First, and foremost, he is a dedicated, single, father to his four year old daughter, named “Summer.” Known for his love of the ocean, fishing, warm weather and beautiful, sunny beaches (as you may have guessed by his daughter’s name), Nicaragua was "love at first sight" for him when Jono visited for the first time with Richard in 2009. While winding down his career in law enforcement, he decided to join Richard’s team and is now the U.S. Contact and Marketing/Sales Representative for La Vista Properties.
Although Jono resides in Boston for the majority of the winter months and on the island of Martha’s Vineyard for the majority of the summer, La Vista is Jono’s and Summer’s new vacation destination, and they plan on visiting their Nicaraguan home several times a year.
Email: jono@lavistanicaragua.com
Phone: 617-967-7851
Kassidy Mefford – Area Expert
Kassidy is the year-round resident expatriate residing in the nearby fishing village of Gigante. After her first visit to Central America she abandoned a successful career, sold everything she owned, and bailed to this exotic paradise. Enjoying a lifestyle that is simple, meaningful, and full of culture, Kassidy is the resident expert of La Vista and the surrounding area. Kassidy currently serves as the Resident Administrator for Nica Surf, Nicaragua’s longest operating surf camp. She is the Proprietor of Nica Land, an information source for buying land and living in Nicaragua, and also is the proud owner of a stunning view lot in La Vista. Her knowledge of living abroad and being well connected throughout the country, Kassidy possesses a plethora of information about the geography, the people, and the culture. Whether you need information about prime surfing locations, social activities, shopping and nightlife, Kassidy is available to answer your every question about Nicaragua.
Email: km@kassidyphotography.com
Chris Anderson - Logistical/Technical Support
Chris graduated in 2005 from the intensive technical program provided by Career Education Institute. His desire to receive formal technical training was fueled by his early interest in computers and the technical challenges they presented. Since his early adolescence Chris was fascinated with electronics, taking apart and rebuilding a variety of household components (much to the chagrin of his parents!). At the age of 15 Chris began studying for and taking and passing a plethora of technical exams, demonstrating his proficiency with electronics repair. Chris became known as the the "go to guy" among his circle of friends and family. Currently, Chris maintains several professional certifications including A+ Certification, Network + Certification and is a Microsoft Certified Professional.
Email: Chris@andersoncomputerservice.com
Phone: 781-526-4124
