Our Team

Our team has a combined 100 years of real estate, finance, non-profit, operations, and partnership experience. Beyond our resumes, there’s more to know.

sonya s mays

  • President & CEO
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    Ms. Mays helped lead Detroit out of bankruptcy and now has her sights set on propelling her hometown forward. Her mission: real estate development that addresses urgent community needs.  

craig willian

  • Chief Investment Officer
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    Mr. Willian brings extensive qualifications in multi-site development projects and managing investments into income-producing assets.

mark meier

  • Chief Financial Officer
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    Mr. Meier has over 20 years of experience in real estate accounting and finance, including conventional and LIHTC transactions. He is a Certified Public Accountant.

Lindsey Roland

  • Project Manager
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    Ms. Roland joined the DDI team as a native Detroiter with a focus on single-family development. She has a strong background in real estate sales, property management, and property development. She’s been in real estate so long she jokes that she was “born on a deed.”

  • Construction Manager
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    Mr. Pipitone has over 35 years of experience in residential and commercial construction industries. He has a diverse background in construction management, project management, operations, and field supervision.

Lauren King

  • Development Services Manager
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    A proud graduate of Howard University with electrical engineering and MBA degrees, Ms. King brings experience in commercial real estate construction management and development. She was featured in Crains 2021 40 under 40 as an up-and-coming mover and shaker in Detroit.

  • Grants Manager
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    Ms. Schorr has over 30 years of experience in philanthropy and nonprofit management, including serving as a program officer with three foundations and as a founding manager of two nonprofit start ups.

  • Project Manager
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    Mr. Williams is a native Detroiter, urban planner, landscape designer, and development professional dedicated to advancing affordable, mixed-income, and mixed-use housing in Detroit. His mission-driven approach, rooted in servant leadership, aims to create lasting opportunities for Detroit communities through real estate development.

  • Staff Accountant
    Ms. Colston has over 30 years of accounting experience in various industries including automotive, healthcare, and hospitality. She is a native Detroiter and enjoys being part of a team that is working to improve the city.