About us
We believe in building strong communities.
Pleasants Development is one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s leading residential and commercial land development companies. We have a passion for building communities in the places we call home. Pleasants Development strives to develop productive relationships with municipal officials, local businesses, and neighbors. We meticulously design our projects to meet the needs of our residents and the broader community. Pleasants Development considers the long-term success of each project, creating a plan to develop and cultivate the vision so that it grows more beautiful over time.
A Talented
Experienced Team
With our accomplished team of planners, engineers, designers, and project managers, we have a track record of success in creating award-winning communities.
Commitment to the Community
Pleasants Development strives to build productive relationships with municipal officials, local businesses, and neighbors.
Trusted Partners
Our strong company affiliations create development solutions that are part of our competitive advantage.
Meet the team
Oversees all corporate operations as well as development opportunities throughout all regions.
Jerry Connelly
Senior Vice President
Responsible for acquisition, entitlement, development, and asset management of the Multifamily Portfolio.
Ross Ostrander
Vice President of Multifamily Operations
Manages due diligence, site design, entitlement, and land development in the MD West region.
Morgan Etters
Project Manager
Responsible for acquisition, entitlement, and land development in the MD East region.
Andrew Ferretti
Regional Vice President
Leads land acquisition efforts in all regions and manages zoning entitlements for the company in a variety of local jurisdictions.
Clark Wagner
Vice President, Land Acquisition & Entitlements
Manages land development activities in communities in the MD East region.
Scott Steben
Project Manager
Responsible for acquisition, entitlement, and land development in the MD West region.
Dan Fryer
Regional Vice President
Manages construction of site infrastructure, amenities, and multifamily buildings in both MD East & West regions.
Ken Aiosa
Director of Construction
Manages a team that supports the land development group with contracts, sureties, invoices, HOAs, builder sales, and settlements.
Abbee Cronin
Land Administration Manager
Responsible for acquisition, entitlement, and land development in the VA region.
Daniel Snyder
Regional Vice President
Manages active development projects and targets new development opportunities in the MD East region.
Wayne Caples
Project Manager
Assists with due diligence, site design, entitlement, and land development in the MD West region.
William Holtzinger
Assistant Project Manager
Assists with land acquisition across all regions, including analysis and tracking using LandVision GIS software.
Brad Whidden
Assistant Land Acquisition Manager
Responsible for financial reporting, market analysis, acquisition evaluation, and budgets for corporate operations.
Matt McIlvaine
Financial Analyst
Assists the land development team with contract management, invoices, and builder lot settlements.
Ann Cohen
Land Development Coordinator
Assists the land development team with contract management and invoices.
Susan Collins
Land Development Coordinator