We are privileged to have a team of experts who demonstrate an ability and desire to step outside the box of traditional development practices and do what it takes to create a sustainable community.
The Starting Five
The first team members were our parents Bob & Mary Ellen, Barb our Sister and Chris and Anthony. Back in 1999 when we recognized that the area around the site was changing and development was approaching we held a couple weekend family retreats to brainstorm ideas and decide if we wanted to develop the property. Every family member contributed, and all ideas were considered. As a family we decided to pursue residential development. Mom, Dad and Barb put their faith in Chris and Anthony and the journey began.
Trumpet Builders, LLC
The exclusive builder for Rock Hill Trails is Trumpet Builders, LLC. Trumpet is a recognized leader of green home building in the St. Louis area. Trumpet has developed a considerable base of experience in building high-efficiency green homes and commercial buildings-demonstrating a willingness to explore innovative new solutions. Trumpet builds premier quality high performance homes and we are thrilled to have them on the team. Please visit www.trumpetllc.com
Sheppard Morgan Schwaab
SMS is our engineering firm of choice with offices in Alton and Granit City, Illinois. Cas Sheppard, President of SMS is the third generation of Shepards to head the firm. We interviewed multiple engineering firms and SMS really stood out as an organization that would be willing to take the extra time needed to solve the unique engineering challenges associated with creating a sustainable development. Cas himself is the primary reason we feel so good about SMS. He is calm and pragmatic, is open to new ideas, has extensive knowledge of the local community, and was always willing to dust off our file back in the early days when many months would pass between meetings. Please visit www.smsengineers.com to learn more about Shepard Morgan & Schwaab.
Scheffel & Company, P.C.
Located in Edwardsville, Illinois, Dennis E. Urich, Principal at Scheffel & Company has served our family for many years providing accounting services and business advice. Even after moving up state 15 years ago, our parents continue to travel from Champaign to Edwardsville a couple times each year to meet with Dennis because they trust his work and value his friendship. When we kids were given the reins, there was no question to whom we would confide for all our business consultation. Dennis life-long knowledge of Madison County, our family finances, and willingness to explore multiple permeations of financing possibilities has made this project possible.
Gregory W. Coffey, Attorney At Law, CPA
Also based in Edwardsville, IL, Greg and his father Gary have served our family for generations. Like Dennis, the Coffey's have helped our family through good and bad times alike. When it came time to choose legal council, the choice was obvious. Greg's honorable reputation and knowledge of the all too busy Madison County legal environment has made it possible for us to accomplish many things very efficiently. Greg's firm is: Coffey Law firm, PC.
First Clover Leaf Bank
Dennis M. Terry, President and CEO and Lisa Fowler, Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Officer have demonstrated a willingness to work with us on this project from our very first meeting. They have listened to our ideas with open minds and didn't shy away when we proposed non-traditional concepts in development. As with Cas, Lisa was able to find our files even after many months passing between meetings. Though sustainable development may have seemed a bit of a stretch when we first started speaking with them, we all know the time is right now and we appreciate First Clover Leaf Bank's membership on the team. First Clover Leaf Bank is also committed to developing green mortgages and incentives making it more attractive to buy green. Please visit www.firstcloverleafbank.com
The City of Wood River, Illinois
We are very honored to have The City of Wood River as a team member. The City has shown an interest in our sustainable project from our first meeting. They recognize the necessity, scope, and importance of what we are doing and are working diligently with us to bring this opportunity to the residents of Wood River. Members of the City's staff attended the National Association of Home Builders Green Build Conference held in St. Louis, March 25th-28th of 07. The conference offered many examples of how municipalities can facilitate sustainable projects, and helped strengthen the City's desire to become the leader of Sustainable development in the region. We thank the City of Wood River for their support. Please visit www.woodriver.org for more information.
The Zanola Company, LLC.
We are working with Joe Zanola and Angie Slayton of the Zanola Company, LLC. They prepared a custom feasibility study for the Rock Hill Trails project based on Market Graphics data service. Zanola Company's knowledge of the St. Louis area building community, and housing trends along with their expertise in identifying the demographics of potential home buyers will help us to effectively sell our product. Please visit www.zanolaco.com for more information.