Our Team

After more than 30 years of domestic and global real estate development and investment experience, Stephen Ellis founded Ellis Developments Group, a leading real estate development company delivering vibrant residential and mixed-use communities in the Carolinas and southeast United States. As CEO, Stephen has led the company to thousands of residential lots under control, rapidly expanding into new markets throughout the southeastern United States. Stephen is a specialist in forecasting the next wave of development in and around cities with large growth, working with stakeholders to design thoughtful, dynamic neighborhoods that contribute to the beauty, economic vitality and future vision of the surrounding community.

Prior to founding Ellis Developments Group, Stephen has had a life-long career dedicated to commercial and residential property investment, renovation and land development. He has established and led several successful companies internationally, including Ellis Developments QLD, an award-winning development and building company in Queensland, Australia.

Stephen started his career in residential development in the United Kingdom where he quickly climbed the ranks to a management position at Slater Hogg & Howison, one of Scotland’s largest Real Estate Groups. From there, Stephen established his first company, Ellis Property Valuing, which became the largest valuing company on the west coast of Scotland.

Stephen now lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife, Pam. You’ll find Stephen at the gym most mornings, and when he gets any time off work, he loves to travel and explore new cultures, food and wine.

As Director of Development, Bret Mangum brings more than 3 decades of experience to Ellis Developments Group, a leading real estate development company delivering vibrant residential and mixed-use communities in the Carolinas and southeast United States.

Jason Pfister brings a breadth of entitlement and legal expertise as well as a passion for land development to Ellis Developments Group, a leading real estate development company delivering vibrant residential and mixed-use communities in the Carolinas and southeast United States.

Don absolutely loves the Carolinas after moving to Charlotte several years ago, albeit 100 years after family in Eden, NC. He began his career in San Francisco, continued his work in Ann Arbor and Cleveland before the big move. He enjoys nothing more than working with stakeholders to help create thoughtful, dynamic neighborhoods that contribute to the beauty, economic vitality and future vision of the surrounding community.

When not pursuing his passion for real estate, Don can be found working with his wife Kristen to raise their two wonderful young boys.

Ginger brings years of experience in planning, development and operations to Ellis Developments Group, a leading real estate development company delivering vibrant residential and mixed-use communities in the Carolinas and southeast United States.