Mark Schnicke, a lifelong resident of Loveland, Ohio, began building homes at age 16 alongside his brother. Mark has over 30 years of experience in land development and luxury homebuilding. His deep respect for nature inspires his commitment to economically sound development that protects the land.

David brings decades of experience as a developer, financier, and business owner to Schnicke Development Group. Since founding Cincinnati-based Brilyn, Inc. in 1976, he has been involved in over $1B in development projects, including seven golf courses and country clubs, such as The Oasis, which he owned for 27 years.

Matt Gaston is a civil engineer with over a decade of experience designing subdivisions, retail, and mixed-use developments across multiple states. With expertise in commercial projects ranging from $25–$250M, he excels at finding creative solutions to financial, zoning, and environmental challenges.

Donna Schnicke has joined Schnicke Development Group, bringing a strong background in business operations and community engagement. During her successful 16-year career at Strategic Benefits, Donna earned a reputation for reliability, organization, and dedication, qualities she now brings to her role at SDG.

Heather Brooks brings more than 30 years of accounting experience across industries ranging from golf course operations to manufacturing. Her expertise in accounting systems and customer service helps support efficient financial operations and exceptional service for our partners and stakeholders.

Wayne McDonough has built a distinguished career rooted in leadership, innovation, and large-scale development. Known for balancing visionary thinking with functional design, he is passionate about creating high-quality environments that foster growth, elevate communities, and reflect a strong commitment to excellence in every project.