About Us
Creating Connection
It may sound odd using “connection” to describe the business of real estate, but our work isn’t just about property development. It’s about people. Others start with the land, the plan, architecture, or numbers. We start with the people who own the land, their vision and values. We use this understanding to craft a community for people who will live on that land. A profound intrinsic value is passed from generations of owners to generations of residents — a human connection.
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Our People
We are planners and strategists — developers and pragmatists. We are results driven and solution focused. We are crafters of community.
Executive Leadership
John Gunderson
Chief Executive Officer/Partner
Eric Johnson
President/Partner
Scott Jenkins
Chief Financial Officer /Partner
Senior Leadership
Bethanne Jenkins
VP, Sales & Marketing
Brunson Miller
Development Director
Troy Lucas
SVP Planning & Development
Joe Walker
VP Economic Development & Construction
Tim Hong
Chief Operating Officer, Reynolds Lake Oconee
Rabun Neal
President, Reynolds Lake Oconee
David Short
SVP Sales & Marketing, Reynolds Lake Oconee
Stephanie Edwards
VP Sales & Marketing, Cashiers Lake
Andy Ferrell
Director of Land Development
Bradley Wilkes
Controller
Our History
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1964
Daniel Corporation Established
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1977
Fluor Corporation acquired Daniel Corporation to become one of the largest engineering and construction companies in the world, Fluor Daniel.
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1986
Daniel Communities established as a subsidiary of Daniel Corporation.
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2003
Engaged by US Steel to develop Ross Bridge Resort, a 2,500-acre resort community located in Hoover, Alabama.
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2010
Ross Bridge recognized as Best Community in America by the National Homebuilders Association.
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2012
Orchestrated the acquisition of Reynolds Lake Oconee for MetLife and awarded management contract for the 12,000-acre community.
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2015
Selected as master developer for Liberty Park, a 4,000-acre mixed-use community.
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2016
Transitioned from parent company to an independent company focused on masterplanned communities, hospitality and resort destination development, management and advisory.
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2017
Led acquisition of the iconic 1,100-acre High Hampton Resort in partnership with Arlington Family Offices and awarded management of club operations.
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2017
Expands portfolio West with two California golf club communities Rancho LaQuinta and Andalusia at Coral Mountain.
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2018
Hired by Alabama Power to develop a sustainable strategy for advancing private development of company-owned properties to promote quality economic development within the state’s lake communities.
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2020
Engaged by Russell Lands for consultancy on a masterplan for The Heritage, waterfront community spanning over 1,500 acres and 12 miles of shoreline at Lake Martin in Alexander City, Alabama.
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2022
Awarded development and management contract for Cashiers Lake, a nature inspired luxury waterfront community located in Cashiers, NC.
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2023
Engaged by West Harpeth Partners for co-development and management for Wyelea, a 600-acre luxury community in Franklin, Tennessee.
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2024
Announced partnership with Biofuel Islands for the development and management of Kane Island, a 287-acre island community in Beaufort, SC.
