about us
History
The history of Summit Companies speaks for itself. Formed in 1988, the company has grown through land acquisitions, as well as design, development and construction of residential senior living communities, family entertainment centers and other commercial projects. Today, with $20 to $40 million under construction at any given time, Summit occupies a dominate position for a company of its size in the Colorado market.
Experience – Expertise – Acumen
Summit Companies is a comprehensive real estate development and investment firm offering an extensive range of services to select private, institutional and international clientele. Key factors in the success of the company include the ability to quickly assemble a project team with the necessary experience, knowledge and competitive insight.
One of Summit Companies’ strengths is leadership. The Summit partners are professionals who have a long history of success in the Colorado Real Estate market and other business ventures. Each brings over twenty years of experience, encompassing every phase of real estate to each project – from acquisition, finance and construction to sales and marketing.
Our Team
Mr. Dennis Schavietello
President
Mr. Schavietello has a Bachelor’s of Arts from the University of Colorado and has been a Real Estate Professional since 1986. He founded Summit Companies, in conjunction with Mr. Cashion and Mr. Upperman, in 1989, initially focusing on distressed and foreclosed properties. As markets changed and economies improved, he directed the company into development and construction, identifying market trends and capitalizing on midsize projects in the $15 to $40 million dollar range. Mr. Schavietello has lead the company from residential properties sector to health-care facilities, commercial properties and ultimately to the Family Entertainment industry. Mr. Schavietello currently focuses on the daily operations, investor relations, sales and marketing. He has been a Rotarian since the late 1970’s and has worked on Rotary projects globally.
Mr. Gary Upperman
Senior Vice President
Mr. Upperman focuses on real estate acquisition, project financing and development aspects of Summit Companies’ ventures. He has particular expertise in property uses and entitlement, with an impressive track record of knowing when to purchase, hold or liquidate acquisitions. He is an expert in negotiating partnership arrangements, as well as arranging institutional, partnership and project financing. Mr. Upperman is a licensed Real Estate Broker and a member of the Denver Board of Realtors and the Downtown Denver Partnership. Mr. Upperman is a member of the Downtown Denver Partnership and former President of the 20 Mile Village Owners Association in Parker, CO.
Mr. Nicholas Cashion
Vice President
Mr. Cashion specializes in project development, construction, marketing and sales. He is responsible for field operations and management of Summit’s contractors and on-site personnel. He is a licensed Building Contractor and an expert in design development with special emphasis on project management. As a licensed Real Estate Broker and Auctioneer, he has assisted government clients with numerous real estate liquidations.
Ms. Tracy Woodward
Controller
Ms. Woodward is a licensed CPA with a Master of Science in International Business. Her primary work with Summit Companies has been in procuring finances for new projects or businesses through lending, investing, grants or incentive opportunities. The related activities supporting this work include developing financial feasibility models, business plans and proformas, preparing government reporting and filings, assisting in mergers and acquisitions, providing accounting services, presenting for lending and investment strategies, developing partnerships from a financial perspective, and managing funds and budgets for large scale projects upwards of $60 million.
Our Partners
Marriott International
Marriot Senior Living Services
Host Marriott
Sunrise Assisted Living
Crestline Capitol
California Bank and Trust
GMAC
Vectra Bank
Pinkard Construction
Buchanan, Yonushewski Group, LLC
Stoneridge Development, LLC
Leiserve Corporation
Brunswick Bowling and Billiards
Trifecta
Brinkmann Constructors
Guaranty Bank and Trust
