Innovative, Creative And Trusted Professionals

As President of Clyde Capital Group, Brandon leads the team in identifying and initiating new projects, new partnering ventures, and opportunities for growth in other verticals. His roles prior to Clyde Capital Group include working as a consultant in brand and marketing strategy at Target, business development, and investment banking. Brandon is a visionary leader that is trailblazing new opportunities in real estate and expanding Clyde Capital Group.

Brandon has an MBA from Duke’s Fuqua School of Business and a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in business management and entrepreneurship. He is active in the chambers of commerce for Salt Lake, Utah, and Washington counties and serves on the board of trustees for EDC Utah.

Brandon loves to travel, ski, and is always up for trying a new meal. He, his wife Alison and their three children live in Orem, UT.

After completing his Ph.D. in Medieval and Renaissance Literature, Rob spent a career as a higher education administrator overseeing a variety of university programs: distance education, innovation campus development, technology transfer and spin-out companies, marketing and communications, and university fundraising. 

After leaving higher education and before joining Clyde Capital Group, Rob was the Director of Utah Government & Public Affairs for R&R Partners working with public officials, policymakers, donors, investors, government funding entities and the private sector to create the necessary alignment to deliver the expected outcomes.  

Brook is the brain behind the beauty. With two decades of design and development experience, Brook has been involved in all aspects of planning, developing and construction golf courses, recreational resorts, mixed-use residential, commercial/retail, and master-planned community projects. Brook has a keen ability to visualize a property’s development potential, utilizing the natural and aesthetic features of the land. He has worked in several roles, including architect, project manager, principal planner, director, and president. Brook’s experience and creative aptitude enable him to lead projects from initial conception through final construction.

Brook graduated in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning from Utah State University.

He enjoys traveling with his family.

Before Mitch Dansie joined Clyde Capital Group, he had taken on the task of leading and developing 400 acres of family property in Herriman, UT. Clyde Capital Group recruited him to be the general manager of Desert Color, a 3400-acre master-planned community in St. George, UT. He now serves as the Vice President of Operations at Clyde Capital Group.

Mitch is an accomplished and proven finance and operations executive with over 15 years of international experience in project management and oversight. He has an extensive background in risk management, process improvement, and change management.

Mitch holds a BA in Finance from the University of Utah and was a Vice President at Goldman Sachs and Co. prior to joining Clyde Capital Group.

The Dansie family is always on the go and enjoys immersing themselves in their passions whether it’s football, golf, or dance. Mitch is an avid golfer and enjoys traveling to new places with his family.

Dave has a background of proven financial expertise in construction, manufacturing, material sales, and retail. He graduated from Utah Valley University with an MBA in Accounting and received his bachelor’s degree in Accounting at the University of Utah. Prior to his transition to Clyde Capital Group, he spent 17+ years working in finance-related roles within Clyde Companies. Currently, Dave functions as the Clyde Capital Group Vice President of Project Support, overseeing financial planning and analysis for the company’s ventures.

In his spare time, Dave enjoys running, road biking, and being outside. He likes to cook, man the grill at BBQs, and crack jokes around the office.

Clayton is a project manager for the Clyde Capital Group team. He sources deals through strategic partnerships with builder groups, landowners, and real estate brokerages. He focuses on city growth plans and land use needs and then helps Clyde Capital Group in planning the right development to come at the right time in a particular area.

Clayton received an economics/business degree from BYU. He has a professional background in venture capital and financial analytics and can quickly assess risk and opportunities for Clyde Capital Group investors.

Outside of the office, Clayton loves rock climbing, good food, and the spontaneous fun that comes with raising young children.

Prior to joining Clyde Capital Group in 2023, Spencer held various finance and accounting roles at Cardinal Health and Advanced Drainage Systems. Most recently, he provided underwriting support to Lument’s nationwide team of bankers with a focus on placing agency debt and preferred equity investments in real estate properties. He earned his bachelor’s degree and MBA from Brigham Young University, where his coursework focused on finance and real estate.

Spencer manages Clyde Capital Group’s underwriting, budgeting, and forecasting, as well as ongoing analysis to maximize project performance. He is a native of Farmington, Utah, and currently lives in Orem with his wife Janessa and three children.

Nathan leads the team of construction and engineering professionals at Clyde Capital Group to prepare engineering designs, secure approvals, and build projects. Nathan holds a reputation for high-quality work and partnering and is a capable leader of large and complex engineering and construction operations. Nathan has a collaborative and empowering style and leads teams who execute well and successfully deliver complex projects. He is valued for his integrity and innovation.

Prior to joining Clyde Capital Group, Nathan was Vice President of Geneva Rock, where he directed the completion of over 400 projects per year. Nathan has an MS in Civil Engineering from BYU and is a licensed professional engineer.

Nathan is married to Melissa Schellenberg and is the father of seven children. He loves to run, bake bread, and do anything his kids and grandkids are doing.

Ryan is Clyde Capital Group’s Area Manager of Construction and focuses his efforts on projects in Central Utah. He adds significant value to the team with his understanding of civil and vertical construction management. Prior to joining Clyde Capital Group, he worked in commercial construction.

Ryan has a Bachelor in Construction Management degree from Brigham Young University, and is very involved in his community and church organizations as a volunteer.

Ryan and his wife Ashley live in Utah County and have two sweet daughters and one adorable son. He enjoys mountain biking, hunting, CrossFit, and gardening.

Ryan Coates serves as the General Manager for Solente, a master-planned community in Washington, Utah. With a proven track record of business growth and development, Ryan has successfully led diverse ventures, including launching a private school startup, spearheading the development and marketing of an innovative home efficiency company, and managing logistics and purchasing operations for large public and private corporations.

Ryan holds an MBA from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. A dedicated sports enthusiast, Ryan is an avid supporter of Arizona teams and prioritizes health and fitness in his personal life. He lives in St. George, Utah, with his wife and two children.

Katy is the Administrative Assistant in Clyde Capital Group’s Boise office. She has worked in the administrative world for 10+ years in diverse fields. She has a passion for being part of a team that creates and develops enduring communities. She enjoys staying connected to her own community and new business developments in the Boise area. Katy and her husband have a 14-year-old son who is the light of their world. As a family, they spend their free time outdoors and exploring new places in and outside of Idaho.

Michelle serves as the Project Management Specialist at Clyde Capital Group and is an invaluable member of the team. With nearly a decade of experience in the real estate development industry, she brings expertise across all aspects of tenant improvements, capital expenditure (CapEx) construction, and the complexities of horizontal construction processes.
Michelle is deeply committed to driving projects from inception to completion, ensuring every step is seamless and efficient. She currently plays a pivotal role in two major projects in Washington County while also contributing her skills to various developments across Utah and Idaho.

Outside of work, Michelle is pursuing her education part-time and enjoys a well-rounded life filled with swimming, hiking, volunteering, and traveling with her husband. She cherishes quality time with her children and grandchildren, adding balance and joy to her busy schedule.

Daniel is the General Manager of Desert Color, a 3,400-acre master-planned community in St. George, Utah. He leads and oversees all aspects of construction, marketing and sales, community relations, and profit & loss activities within this flagship project for Clyde Capital Group. With a strong background in construction management, Daniel brings expertise in directing complex projects across both civil and vertical construction sectors.  His leadership at Desert Color has been pivotal in the seamless execution of this transformative 11,000-unit community, ensuring operational excellence from planning through delivery. Daniel also currently serves as the President of the Desert Color HOA.

Before stepping into his role as General Manager of Desert Color, Daniel demonstrated his skill set as Area Manager of Construction, where he managed a wide range of projects across Southern Utah.

Daniel graduated from Brigham Young University with degrees in Construction Management and Global Business Literacy. His unique blend of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic business acumen makes him an invaluable asset to the organization, enabling him to manage large-scale, intricate projects while fostering a collaborative, results-driven environment.
A dedicated leader, Daniel is actively involved in local community and church organizations, bringing a passion for service and a strong sense of responsibility to all his endeavors. Outside of work, Daniel enjoys hunting, supporting BYU sports, and playing the guitar. He and his wife, Kyra, reside in St. George with their three young children.

Landon is the Construction Manager for the northern area and facilitates the construction aspects of all Clyde Capital Group projects in Idaho. He is key to the success of developing budgets, schedules, and strategic plans to deliver finished lots, amenities, and offsite improvements for these communities on time and on budget.

Landon has 10 years of experience managing development projects in Idaho. Prior to working at Clyde Capital Group, he was involved with numerous notable communities in Treasure Valley, including a remote master plan development that required private sewer and water facilities. Landon also has three years of experience operating heavy equipment on various construction projects. This experience has allowed him to obtain firsthand construction knowledge which he successfully implements in the management of the projects in which he is involved in.

Landon attended Boise State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management and a Minor in Business Administration.

Landon grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, and moved to Boise for college. He and his wife have three beautiful children. He absolutely loves the outdoors and enjoys spending time with his family as they play hockey, golf, wake surf, camp, hunt, and fish.

Nick is currently the General Manager of Valnova and has vast experience in real estate financing and underwriting. Since completing graduate school in 2016, he has deployed approximately $2B in aggregate deal value, including a mix of equity, debt, mezzanine debt, and public/private funding mechanisms. In addition to underwriting and finance, Nick has led other development activities such as: team selection and leadership, project design, construction, deal structuring, purchase negotiations, entitlements, and re-entitlements. Nick received his MBA and undergraduate degrees from Utah Valley University. Nick and his family live in Eagle, Idaho.

Todd is the Controller for Clyde Capital Group. He oversees and maintains the financial processes, including month-end close and analysis of results, year-end financial statement audits, and compliance in filing sales tax, IFTA, personal property, etc. He also assists in the processes and controls surrounding inventory management. Todd is intentional and is an asset in maintaining a sound financial process in a multi-location environment.

Todd has a background in auditing, and prior to joining Clyde Companies, worked at Deloitte as an auditor. He received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, as well as a master’s degree in Accounting.

Todd is married to his wife, Alisha, and they have a little girl and a set of twins. He enjoys boating, snowboarding, mountain biking outdoors and is a Harley enthusiast.

Charise Schexnayder is the Administrative Assistant at Desert Color St. George and loves creating an environment that is efficient, productive and positive. She has spent much of her career in the Information Technology industry working over 10 years for Yahoo! Inc. While she truly enjoys her new job at Desert Color by day, Charise also enjoys spending time with her husband and son, traveling, reading and serving the youth in her local church.

As a Field Supervisor, Steve oversees all Idaho-based Clyde Capital Group projects from wet utilities to paving to final sign offs with differing agencies. He manages scheduling and contractors, and he excels at keeping everyone on track to meet deadlines. Steve has a 30-year construction background and an Associate’s degree in Applied Science.

Growing up with a father in the military gave Steve the chance to live all over the world. He’s now located in Emmett, Idaho, with his wife. When he’s not working, Steve enjoys the outdoors, hunting, and visits from his five grandchildren.

Devan is the Construction Project Manager in the southern area. He manages the day-to-day activities of horizontal development. Devan has an extensive background in civil construction, sand and gravel, and precast concrete production. Before working with Clyde Capital Group, Devan contracted excavation projects under his business. He managed projects ranging from large site work projects on LDS stake centers, civil improvements on city streets, utilities, subdivision development, and watershed projects throughout Utah.

Devan earned a Bachelor of Science in Management and is continuing his graduate studies. He has his Project Management Professional (PMP), and is also a General Contractor in Utah, obtaining his B100 professional license. Devan’s other licensing includes Drone Pilot and CDL Class A with Doubles/Triples and tanker endorsements.

Devan grew up in Fairview, Utah, and spent his childhood playing in the mountains, on his dirt bike and on the golf course. He adores his beautiful wife, four children, two stepchildren, and two grandchildren. He loves the process of real estate development and has a passion for changing landscapes.

Jen joined the Clyde Capital Group Team in 2023. New to the real estate and land development industry, she brings several years of experience from her background in software and start-up companies. Jen closely collaborates with Clyde Capital Group’s Executive Team to implement and deliver on internal projects and initiatives. She also works closely with the other EAs throughout The Clyde Companies. Her favorite part of the job is supporting Clyde Capital Group’s President and interacting with each employee on a regular basis.

Jen lives in Orem, UT with her husband. In their free time, they enjoy traveling, hiking, running, cooking, and spending time with nieces and nephews.

Jason is the Field Supervisor for Clyde Capital Group in Southern Utah, currently overseeing the Desert Color and Solente projects in St. George. With 24 years of experience in carpentry and civil construction, he worked in the union, specializing in heavy equipment operation and leading civil crews. Before becoming a Superintendent managing projects worth $25M+, Jason honed his expertise in various high-level construction roles.

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Jason and his wife recently relocated to St. George to be closer to family. They enjoy traveling, biking and exploring local trails with their four children, dog and two cats.

Dana is the Project Strategy Specialist working across all of Clyde Capital Group’s projects. Prior to this position, she served under two City of Eagle mayors as the Public Information Officer and witnessed firsthand how Clyde Capital Group enhances communities as an engaged community partner.

Holding a Master of Science degree in Community Health from Brigham Young University, Dana brings nearly 20 years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, and community engagement to Clyde Capital Group. Based in Idaho, Dana’s work and relationships with local and regional government entities, non-profits, chambers, media reporters, magazine editors, and private companies provide invaluable insights and connectivity to Clyde Capital Group’s entire project portfolio.

Dana and her husband, Ryan, are the grateful and proud parents of six adult children and have loved calling Eagle, Idaho, home for the past twenty years. When she is not at work, she loves gathering with her family, traveling, collaborating with others, going on adventures in the great outdoors, or simply floating in the pool under a sun hat with a good book!