Our Story

Guiding Values

The Schnicke Development Group is the result of a long partnership between Mark Schnicke and David Brooks. When the pair met in 2000 during the purchase of land that would become Oasis Shores in Loveland, OH, they knew they had found a kindred spirit. Through the process of developing Oasis Shores, Mark and David discovered that they share a similar set of principles:

Respect for the Land
Concern for the Community
Attention to Details
Passion for the Deal
Honesty and Integrity

Led by these guiding principles, David and Mark begin all projects with an understanding of the goals of the project and the intentions of the owners. They couple this with their down to earth and approachable demeanors, which put all parties at ease. Since that first development, Mark and David have worked on several residential and commercial developments together. Their teamwork and 40+ combined years of real estate development experience means they have the expertise to guide any project from site selection through financing, design, and branding. Mark Schnicke and David Brooks have had an ongoing collaborative partnership since 2000, built on a foundation of sound ethical business practices and a philosophical commitment to responsible land stewardship and sustainability.

Meet Our Principals

Mark Schnicke

Mark Schnicke, a lifelong resident of Loveland, Ohio, began building homes at age 16 alongside his brother. Mark has over 30 years of experience in land development and luxury homebuilding, His deep respect for nature inspires his commitment to economically sound development that protects the land.
David Brooks

David brings decades of experience as a developer, financier, and business owner to Schnicke Development Group. Since founding Cincinnati-based Brilyn, Inc. in 1976, he has been involved in over $1B in development projects, including seven golf courses and country clubs, such as The Oasis, which he owned for 27 years.
Matt Gaston

Matt Gaston is a civil engineer with over a decade of experience designing subdivisions, retail, and mixed-use developments across multiple states. With expertise in commercial projects ranging from $25–$250M, he excels at finding creative solutions to financial, zoning, and environmental challenges
Jim Williams

Jim Williams, a Lebanon, Ohio resident, has over 25 years of accounting experience. Specializing in real estate, he has spent the past decade as a controller for builders and developers, a tax preparer, and an investor in residential rehab projects. Jim brings expertise in financial reporting, tax strategy, and technology.
Donna Schnicke