LDG Company Profile

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Chris Dischinger

Founder :: Chris began his real estate career in 1988 while still attending the University of Louisville where he majored in finance.  During the early 1990's Chris co-founded and later sold two companies that specialized in brokerage and property management. In 1994 he and partner Mark Lechner started LDG Development and began renovating and building small residential rental properties. The vision begun from this small startup has grown to one of the largest affordable housing developers in the United States. Chris has served as President of three different trade organizations and is currently Secretary Treasurer of two trade organizations. Chris has been involved in real estate developments/investments in over seventeen states and in the areas of industrial, retail, office, condos, land, and a hotel, however primarily works today in the multifamily area. 

Mark Lechner

Founder :: Mark began his real estate career in 1985 with the purchase of his first home.  He received his real estate license in 1987, and principal broker's license in 1989. Mark personally purchased, renovated, sold and managed more than 100 properties in his first 9 years. In 1994 Mark Co-founded LDG Development, LLC with partner Chris Dischinger. They have built, developed, or rehabbed in excess of 2500 housing units since that time and currently plan to construct an additional 1500-2000 apartment units in 2008-2009.  LDG also owns and manages commercial properties in 13 states.

Mark has been well served with his business degree from the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University, as well as sales & management experience with 3 separate companies before he went into the real estate business.  Mark is active in various Realtor, CCIM, Exchanger, Investor, and Apartment Associations, as well as a Kentucky Colonels, and is a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus.

Bill Shircliff

Chief Operating Officer :: Bill joined LDG in 2006 as Chief Operating Officer. He is responsible for oversight of the Development, Asset Management and Finance Operations. In addition, he is involved with project financing and managing equity, debt and housing agency relationships.

Bill is a CPA with over 20 years experience in business management, focused in the areas of finance and operations, including 10 years in the real estate sector. He previously served as President of the Rawlings Company, Pharmacy Division, before his return to the real estate development industry.

Kristin Hulsman

Asset Manager

Keith Musanje

Accountant :: Keith has  been with the company for four years.  He has a BS degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from Berea College.  He is responsible for accounting  on all construction  projects. While outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his family,  traveling and working in his garden.

Christie Capito

Accountant :: Christie has been with the company for 2 years.  Her responsibilities include processing A/P & A/R transactions, reconciling bank & trustee accounts, preparing internal reports such as Dashboard and Pipeline reports, as well as, working with outside management companies in analytical review of monthly financial statements.  Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family and relaxing at the lake.

Justin Hartz

Development Coordinator

 

 

 

 

 

Scott Brian

CPA, Project Team Leader :: Scott has been involved in the development of over 1,000 rental units since 1985.  Currently, Scott is a project team leader with LDG. He has a BSBA in Accounting, and an MBA from the University of Louisville

 

Patty Morley

Office Administrative Coordinator :: Patty has been with LDG Development for eight year's. She enjoys working as an Office Administrative Coordinator because it gives her the opportunity to work and become knowledgeable with all fields in the company. She has been married to a wonderful husband for twenty-two years and they have two children whom they are very proud of. While not in the office, she enjoys reading a good book and relaxing in the back yard swing.

Susan Harrison

Paralegal, Development Coordinator :: Susan has been in the affordable housing business since 1998. She has been with LDG Development since November 2004 and has directly assisted in the process of receiving funding and closing the partnerships of 967 affordable housing units during her career. Susan sits on the Board of Directors of a local non-profit property management company, C.A.R.E. Kentucky.  Additionally, she enjoys riding her bicycle, and gardening.

Lisa Schuler Becker

Controller :: Lisa has an MBA degree and a Kentucky CPA certification. She has been with the company for nine years. Her responsibilities include oversight of the Accounting Department and Human Resources. When she is not working, Lisa enjoys traveling, gardening and reading.