Team

Craig Martin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tellus Group LLC, has had a track record of success over the last 45 years with a focus on investing in, capitalizing, and developing opportunistic and value add real estate assets. Craig’s leadership at Tellus Group has built an extraordinary team with decades of community development experience that combines financial expertise targeting highly amenitized, high-design, master-planned lifestyle communities and Tier 1 opportunistic real estate. The company’s unique combination of talents affords Tellus Group a better opportunity to achieve extraordinary risk-adjusted returns for our partners. Craig was the founder of Terra Verde Group and the managing partner of several large land development partnerships, and golf and ski resort developments. Craig also spent seven years with Robert M. Bass Realty of Fort Worth, was managing director of the Landmark Golf Company of Indian Wells, California, and was the managing general partner of the Angel Fire Ski and Golf Resort in New Mexico.

Craig began his career as a real estate investment broker for the Staubach Company, now JLL, while studying real estate and finance at the Edwin L. Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. He is an active full member of the Urban Land Institute and currently serves on the Community Development Council—Blue Flight. He is also an active member of the Dallas and National Home Builders Associations. Craig is the past Chapter Chairman of the YPO Gold Dallas Chapter (2016-2017). Craig has also served seven years on the board of trustees of Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas, which is consistently ranked #1 in the 5A Division of TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools).

David has broad experience that encompasses financial and development aspects of land development, with an emphasis on single-family development and master-planned communities.

His began his career with RepublicBank in Texas, which led to real estate foreclosures and asset turnaround activities, including the rehab and eventual sale of retail shopping centers and office buildings. David then joined a private development company in Dallas in 1990, eventually presiding over all aspects of the entitlement, development and sale of over 4,000 lots across the Metroplex. David subsequently joined an institutional pension fund advisor, managing and underwriting large scale projects with a wide range of developers and builders from Washington D.C. to Florida.

David established the Texas Land Division for Forest City Enterprises in 2007, underwriting, acquiring and operating a portfolio of projects in the major markets in Texas, with a build-out value of over $700 million.

David then joined Terra Verde Group in 2012 to manage all aspects of the development and sale of lots and land in the 2,000-acre master-planned community Windsong Ranch, located in Prosper, Texas, which was acquired from Forest City.

Andre Ferrari serves as Chief Operating Officer for Tellus Group. Andre leads acquisition and disposition efforts for Tellus Group and serves as general counsel on all legal matters. He also works alongside the rest of the team planning new communities, collaborating with municipalities, interfacing with existing and potential future homebuilder partners, capitalizing developments, structuring joint ventures, managing current developments and coordinating investor communications.

Prior to joining Tellus Group, Andre advised real estate owners and operators on capitalization of their real estate assets and projects at JLL Capital Markets (formerly HFF). Andre’s clients included pension funds, developers, investment managers, family offices, and a variety of real estate investment vehicles. He primarily focused on joint venture equity and construction financing for residential developments. During his time at JLL, Andre was involved in over $2.5 Billion of closed transactions across 20+ states.

Prior to his time at JLL, Andre was an associate attorney at the international law firm Haynes and Boone, where he advised clients on their real estate and M&A transactions. During his time at Haynes and Boone, Andre advised clients on over $3.5 Billion in closed transactions.

Andre received his undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Central Florida and his Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law. He is a licensed attorney in the State of Texas. He is also an active member of The Real Estate Council (TREC) and formerly served on its Young Guns Board. Andre’s interest in residential development originated prior to obtaining his J.D. during his time with Hicks Trans American Partners, where he worked on master-planned community developments in the Patagonia region of Argentina. Andre is originally from Bogota, Colombia and is bilingual.

As Vice President of Operations for Tellus Group LLC, Tina plays an integral role with the development team at Windsong Ranch. She oversees various aspects of the business including contracts administration working with Windsong Ranch homebuilders and their title companies managing lot purchase agreements and lot sales. She also coordinates contracts with on-site contractors, including draws for specific projects. Responsibilities also include working closely with outside legal associates and Human Resources management for the Tellus staff. In addition, Tina works daily with the management team of the Windsong Ranch Community Association and serves on the board.

Tina began her career in Houston working in the real estate appraisal industry. She transitioned into the oil and gas industry working with companies such as Exxon & Phillips Petroleum. After relocating from the Houston area, Tina joined the ranks of The Stanford Group who specialized in residential and commercial real estate development, management and interior design. Her background includes numerous years in advertising and PR with The Bloom Companies and Gleason/Calise Associates. Most recently she has worked on the homebuilder side with Darling Homes/Taylor Morrison until transitioning to the developer side working with the Tellus Group.

Kristin Sherrill, Director of Operations, joined Tellus Group in early 2022 as the company’s Architectural & Marketing Manager. Her responsibilities include building and managing effective relationships with key stakeholders such as builders, realtors, and community lifestyle management groups and helping coordinate the efforts of the Tellus development and land acquisition teams with onsite contractors, outside legal associates and marketing agencies. She will contribute to the company’s short and long-term planning and assessment of goals and financial expenditures. Her extensive residential development operations and marketing background make her uniquely qualified for the Director of Operations position. She has tremendous experience with and will continue to oversee all architectural review processes for the company’s numerous residential projects, and oversee the coordination, planning, and implementation of all marketing outreach.

Kristin began her career on the marketing side as a digital marketing specialist for a major regional newspaper. Later she served as marketing director for Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital. During her tenure, Kristin represented the hospital with area business leaders, the community, and the media. She also focused on maintaining and enhancing the hospital’s internal and external communications. In July 2019, Kristin took her expertise in communications to work for Republic Property Group, where she was a Field Marketing Specialist. Her duties included relationship development with stakeholders in the builder and realtor communities, hosting sales meetings with key associates, serving as a company delegate with civic groups, and providing brand and marketing support. Kristin later moved to Community Operations for RPG , where she collaborated with builder teams on daily operations, including inspections, oversaw architectural reviews, submissions, approvals, and the builder inventory portal. She also led community relationships with the HOA’s various community groups, managed developer communications with municipal departments and key employees, and helped coordinate marketing efforts.

Kristin earned her degree in Strategic Communications from Texas Christian University. Additionally, she possesses many technical certifications and skills in real estate management, mapping, and development software, outbound marketing website software, and financial and graphics programs.

Currently, Justin serves as Vice President for Planning & entitlement for Tellus Group at Windsong Ranch. His position is focused on the management of on-site development activities, navigating jurisdictional permitting, while taking a leading role with the Town of Prosper, and local Development Community in North Texas. Justin was hired in 2016 by Terra Verde Group as Development manager prior to the transition to Tellus Group.

Justin’s background includes 15 years of experience in the real estate development industry spanning project development, management, acquisition, and disposition with an emphasis in real estate entitlements. He began his career in Southern California working for a large Master Plan Developer as a project coordinator working his way up through the financial downturn to the position of Vice President focused on forward planning, entitlement, project design management, and managing lot sales with revenues upwards of $200 million dollars.

He then transitioned to a consultancy role working with an investment fund and multiple developers, including his previous employer, focusing on entitlement, project due diligence, underwriting evaluation, creating cost to complete budgets, managing various entitlement related efforts, and navigating jurisdictional permit compliance issues. This eventually led to a role with a multi-family apartment developer managing the underwriting and entitling of two redevelopment multi-family apartment projects, one $96 million-dollar project located in the City of San Diego and another $78 million-dollar project in the City of Santa Clarita. The former requiring significant community outreach and governmental regulatory navigation.

Justin earned his Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree from the University of San Diego.

Kris began his career in Dallas working for a landscape architecture and planning firm, concentrating on the planning and designing of master-planned communities in the DFW area. Later, he transitioned to the construction industry focusing on aquatic amenity construction then structural steel and ornamental metals where he worked as a project manager with a team that worked on the DFW Terminal Rehabilitation Project. In 2013 Kris joined the Tellus Group to work with the Windsong Ranch team which allowed him to combine his two passions of construction and design.

As Vice President for Development, Kris plays an integral role with the development team. He oversees all aspects of construction, from underground utilities to lot completion. His responsibilities include creating and managing construction schedules, managing subcontractors, and performing quality control on all aspects of development. Recently along with lot development, his focus has been on the construction and delivery of amenities such as a Mountain Bike Course, Disc Golf Course, Community Garden, Basketball Court, Dog Park, and THE LAGOON (a new 5-acre, freshwater, clear tropical lagoon). Kris is in charge of the implementation and management of the onsite wildlife management plan and is the liaison who works with the onsite farming and ranching operations as well as coordinating with the HOA regarding amenity repairs and maintenance.

Kris graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture. In his spare time, he loves spending time outdoors, with his wife and two boys.

Akiko Shimizu joined Tellus Group in early 2025 as a Development Manager, bringing with her extensive experience in managing master-planned communities. Previously, she served as a project manager at Open Space TX in The Colony, TX, where she oversaw the development and delivery of finished lots to builder partners. In this role, she ensured compliance with lot purchase agreements and addressed any construction concerns.

With a strong background in engineering and project management, Akiko has held key positions at Republic Property Group and BGE, Inc. There, she coordinated engineering efforts, managed budgets, and improved internal processes.

Akiko holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Southern Methodist University and has contributed to significant projects, including Painted Tree in McKinney and Walsh in Fort Worth. Her responsibilities at Tellus Group include maintaining construction schedules, conducting builder meetings, and managing relationships with municipal staff and contractors to ensure timely project delivery.

Known for her collaborative approach, Akiko effectively coordinates with architects, engineers, and consultants to achieve optimal designs. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, she skillfully navigates permitting processes and fosters partnerships that enhance community development. In her role, Akiko will continually aim to establish a comprehensive base of development expertise while delivering superior results for our team and stakeholders.

Mallorie Wise joined Tellus Group in 2025 as Associate Director of Transactions, bringing a blend of real estate expertise, financial acumen, and project management skills to the company’s real estate development endeavors. She plays a pivotal role in identifying and evaluating new land acquisition opportunities, managing financial analysis, underwriting, and overseeing key phases of development projects from due diligence through closing. Mallorie also supports capital markets activities, negotiates legal documentation, and collaborates with design and development teams to deliver exceptional results for investors and stakeholders. Before joining Tellus Group, Mallorie gained extensive experience managing complex real estate projects. At Provident Realty Advisors, she focused on the development of large-scale master-planned communities, coordinating budgets, entitlements, marketing, and HOA management. Previously, at U.S. Federal Properties, she oversaw a pipeline of retail assets nationally guiding them from site acquisition to sale. Mallorie holds a Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor from Tulane University, where she specialized in Real Estate and graduated with honors. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with distinction from Indiana University. Her comprehensive background, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to delivering value position Mallorie as a key leader in advancing Tellus Group’s portfolio of innovative and sustainable developments.

Latasha McNeil, Assistant Controller for Tellus Group LLC, joined the company in May 2022. Latasha’s day-to-day responsibilities will be the management of accounting processes for the company’s multiple residential development projects as well as overseeing monthly and quarterly reporting. Latasha has been working on the financial management side in the real estate industry since the beginning of her professional career. Early on she was staff accountant for a residential third-party management company. She later transitioned to retail real estate overseeing accounting for a portfolio of shopping malls. From 2014 to 2022 she gained vast experience working on joint ventures in retail real estate as an Accounting Manager at Brookfield Properties and most recently as the Senior Manager of Property Accounting at Centennial Real Estate.

Latasha is experienced in numerous real estate industry segments including residential, office, retail, and development.

Latasha earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Alabama State University.

Courtney Duncan, our Operations & Architectural Coordinator, joined Tellus Group in 2023. She comes to the company with extensive operations management and administration experience in a wide variety of sectors including transportation, legal and human resources. In her role at Tellus Group, Courtney will provide support to the company’s Operations, Development, Marketing and Executive Teams. She will be the main liaison for the coordination of communications with outside homebuilders, consultants and governmental authorities as well as coordination of internal communications and processes for tracking important development and construction timelines.

Courtney has worked in high-pressure, highly sensitive industries where she honed her understanding for acute attention to detail, timely communications, relationship management, discretion, advocacy and professionalism. Her work included workplace policy implementation and management, accounting reconciliation, company file server organization, employee training and certification management, scheduling and reporting.

Courtney studied Applied Science of Management at Louisiana State University – Eunice where she received her Associates degree. She is also a Texas Notary.

Jennifer Mendoza joins Tellus Group with over a decade of diverse experience across various industries having established herself as an accomplished professional in senior office administration, human resources assistance, and executive support. Jennifer’s expertise lies in seamlessly managing the intricate demands of high-level executives, empowering them to focus on their strategic goals while ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

Jennifer’s career has equipped her with the ability to prioritize effectively, adapt quickly, and anticipate challenges, which allows her to thrive in fast-paced environments like Tellus Group. She takes pride in her problem-solving skills and commitment to excellence, always striving to exceed expectations and support the team in achieving their objectives.

Throughout her work experience, Jennifer has overseen daily office operations, managed vendor relationships, handled payroll processes, and coordinated various corporate events. She possess a strong understanding of HR policies and labor regulations, ensuring compliance while fostering a positive workplace culture. Jennifer’s dedication to enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction reflects her passion for creating a harmonious work environment.

Jennifer holds an Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree in Administration of Justice and is a graduate from the Reserve Law Enforcement Academy Program both from Victor Valley College.

Mary Jo Nsuk joined Tellus Group in 2024 as a Staff Accountant. She will use her significant organizational skills and task management experience to assist the financial team with daily accounting management.

As a Staff Accountant, Mary Jo plays a crucial role in the company’s financial health. Her daily responsibilities include handling the company’s accounting procedures to ensure a strong financial profile and compliance with state, federal and local principles. She meticulously maintains general ledger activity, reviews financial statements for accuracy, assists with preparing reports for senior management, and is responsible for tracking and recording transactions within the company.

Mary Jo’s strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and expertise will help ensure the company’s finances are well maintained and running smoothly.

Mary Jo has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, an MBA in General Business, and executive-level expertise in multiple accounting and financial management suites.