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OUR TEAM

Meet the team

We're an award-winning multidisciplinary team operating in Sarasota and the Greater Philadelphia Region, providing unparalleled services in comprehensive project management. With the team working together toward the same goal for our clients, we develop an atmosphere for success.

Daniel Collins, Pandion Development Management
Partner / RA, LEED AP

Daniel J. Collins

With over 30 years of experience providing executive leadership for large-scale architectural planning and real estate development projects across the United States, Daniel is a highly articulate communicator possessing a unique combination of technical aptitude, perspective, and soft skills. He is a proven project leader with a history of orchestrating cross-functional teams on various sized design and development projects successfully.

Daniel’s experience ranges from a wide variety of market sectors such as; private residential,  K-12, higher education, corporate, commercial, multifamily residential, senior living, student housing, hospitality, health care, institutional and retail developments.

Daniel holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Mississippi State University, is a member of the American Institute of Architects, a LEED accredited professional, and is also a board member of Meals on Wheels/Sarasota. Additionally, he has served and been a board member to a variety of non-profit organizations and speaks at various market sector conferences.

Partner / RA, NCARB, LEED AP

Kristopher S. Powell

With over 15 years of experience in the architectural and development management sectors, Kristopher Powell brings a rich background of knowledge and proven leadership to Pandion Development Management. Specializing in the management, planning, design, and construction of diverse projects, Kris has successfully led initiatives ranging from strategic master planning to multi-phase developments across the United States.

His expertise spans numerous sectors, including non-profit, senior living, institutional, religious, historic, and adaptive reuse projects. As a licensed architect and development manager, he has led various high-profile projects, collaborating closely with clients to ensure solutions that not only meet their functional requirements but also reflect their overall vision. Additionally, Kris has overseen financial management and the comprehensive coordination of design and construction teams.

In addition to his professional work, Kris is an adjunct professor at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, where he teaches construction technology, passive building design, and professional management, demonstrating his commitment to shaping and mentoring the next generation of industry professionals.

Kris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Architectural History from the University of Virginia, and a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and holds certifications with NCARB and LEED.

Vice President / AIA, NCARB

Brian M. Heller

Brian Heller brings more than 15 years of architectural and development experience to his role as Vice President at Pandion Development Management. He has led projects across healthcare, senior living, cultural, and educational sectors, guiding clients through every phase of development from feasibility studies and master planning to design, construction, and occupancy.

His career began in architectural design before expanding into senior development management roles with leading regional firms. This dual background in architecture and real estate development gives him a comprehensive perspective on what makes projects successful, allowing him to integrate technical, financial, and management expertise to deliver complex initiatives.

Brian holds a Master of Architecture and Ecological Design Certificate from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from The Catholic University of America. He is a Registered Architect in Pennsylvania and an active member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).

Director of Marketing

Sarah Romberger

Meet Sarah, the visionary driving Pandion’s marketing initiatives. In her role as the Marketing Director at Pandion, Sarah leads a wide array of responsibilities within the company’s marketing realm. These include establishing Pandion’s marketing strategy, overseeing brand management, directing advertising efforts, managing budgets, conducting market research, and orchestrating a multitude of other essential tasks through strategic marketing planning and execution.

Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, specializing in marketing from Loyola University of Maryland.  Sarah brings new perspectives and cutting-edge ideas to the team. Sarah’s skill set includes proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and various social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, as well as expertise in SPIN Selling, Adaptive Selling, photography, and more. With a knack for creativity and a diverse skill set, Sarah plays a pivotal role in driving the team’s success at Pandion.

What our clients have to say

We had the pleasure of working with Daniel on two projects at our campuses at Smith Crossing and Smith Village. Daniel instilled peace of mind through his knowledge, focus, and organization into the projects that was instrumental for Smith Senior Living to achieve our dreams. His attention to detail during master planning, design and construction, and an arduous value management exercise helped us maintain our vision and meet our objective. We are grateful for his expertise and firm but friendly demeanor….”

KEVIN MCGEEPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Smith Senior Living

I have worked with Kris & his team on the construction of the newest addition to the Roman Campus, The Howard Center for the Arts. I found him to be knowledgeable & professional, with an attentiveness to detail that our project demanded. It was a pleasure to work with him.

FR. JOSEPH BONGARD Former President & Rector, Roman Catholic High School

Crumbling infrastructure from storm drains to sanitary drains to inadequate power, preservation and revitalization of a historic property, more scope than financial resources, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chestnut Hill had a complex task ahead of us. We had completed a successful capital campaign, but after years of deferred maintenance there were known – and unknown – deficiencies to address. As our project manager, Kris helped us navigate the process of assembling the design and construction team, developing contracts, and executing the work. One of our biggest challenges was to keep the finances in order while addressing a number of unforeseen conditions that are inevitable when working in a building that dates to the 1850’s. Kris expertly tracked the costs and changes and advised us on making choices when unanticipated conditions forced us to reprioritize the scope. His help leading the team to a successful conclusion was invaluable.

MARK DUCKETTProperty Committee Capital Projects Liaison / St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Chestnut Hill

Pandion’s expertise, problem-solving skills, and dedication were instrumental in guiding Williams Parker through the complexities of our home office buildout. Pandion's professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate challenges set them apart in the field of development management.

MICHAEL J. WILSONPresident / Williams Parker

I have worked with Daniel Collins for over 15 years on many different award-winning projects. These are large multi-year, multi-discipline projects and no one “herds the cats” better and keeps the project moving better than Daniel. In my opinion, he would be an incredible asset to any project endeavor.

BRUCE HUROWITZPrincipal, Merlino Design Partnership

The design, development and completion of The Vista represented a major paradigm shift for Christian Health. Its community impact, scope of services, and strategic importance enabled this organization to move to a higher and greater level of operational significance.
I am so thankful for the key roles that Daniel Collins and Kristopher Powell played in guiding The Vista project toward a very successful completion. Through many opportunities and challenges along the way – intense land use approval processes in two (2) communities, integration of planned operations within a mature provider’s offerings, and navigation through the COVID-19 pandemic during construction of this $75 million, 400,000 square foot project – Daniel and Kris were trusted partners and sources of priceless advice. The extended project team included many seasoned firms, professionals and personalities that brought tremendous benefits to the design, development and construction of this project. Daniel and Kris were extremely adept at harnessing the full resources of this team while managing them efficiently and effectively to protect and achieve Christian Health’s desired outcome.
I was regularly grateful that Daniel and Kris would tell me what I needed to hear – a sometimes rare and undervalued quality in an external advisor. We quickly developed a close working relationship that, alongside other key partners, produced a project outcome that fulfilled and exceeded expectations. As this organization continues to grow and develop, Daniel Collins and Kristopher Powell will remain trusted leadership resources that we will utilize to guide and fulfill our mission and vision. Their knowledge, passion, and commitment to excellence enable their expertise and wisdom to deliver outstanding results.

DOUGLAS STRUYKChief Executive Officer, Christian Health

Over the course of working with Daniel for more than a decade, I have appreciated the value he brings to our clients not only through his knowledge of the development process and cost control strategies, but also his respect for quality of design to achieve the best end result. He advocates a collaborative, cooperative approach with open communications between all team members and the owner for a successful process and a positive experience.

MICHAEL J. MARTIN, AIAManaging Partner, RLPS Architects

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