Chris has been in the construction and real estate industry his whole life managing Commercial and luxury residential construction projects from $150k to $200 million. With 20 years of experience in the large commercial and luxury residential market, Chris understands client’s needs and the requirement to provide superior service. Customer service is what Chris prides his business on and Select Development Group is no exception.
Chris is an Ohio native where he began his commercial construction and development career working for an ERN top 200 company working his way up to project manager overseeing all aspects of multimillion dollar projects before heading to Southwest Florida to begin his own venture.
Chris & his wife Kristin are actively involved in the business, as well as caring for their family. They enjoy volunteering at church, traveling, and staying active in health and wellness.
Chris is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Construction Management and Business. Chris holds a Florida General Contractor’s License, Florida Real Estate License and a Florida CAM License.
Troy Wheatley brings more than 30 years of construction leadership to Select Development Group, with a career spanning commercial, multifamily, government, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and luxury residential projects ranging from $1 million to over $75 million. Troy built and ran his own construction company, growing it to roughly $70 million in annual volume while leading a team of 33 employees and coordinating trade partners across multifamily, hospitality, banking, office, retail, and luxury residential work. He went on to manage annual military and government construction programs exceeding $50 million, including new construction and restoration projects at the U.S. Naval Academy, and served as Owner’s Representative on the Gulfside Twelve luxury condominium development in Fort Myers Beach before stepping into General Contractor leadership for its second phase. Troy is known for hands-on leadership across budgeting, estimating, procurement, scheduling, and contract administration, and for serving as a trusted liaison between ownership, design teams, and the field.
With extensive project management experience, Jeremy Horton brings a wealth of technical knowledge and leadership to every building project. He has worked with high-value commercial construction ventures valued between $25M and $100M throughout Texas to deliver exceptional results on time and within budget. His expertise spans diverse construction methodologies, including pier and beam, post-tension concrete slabs, tilt-wall construction, and metal building fabrication.
Jeremy successfully managed complex projects, including a Porsche/Mercedes car dealership with an integrated parking garage, Richardson Baylor Hospital, Dallas Theological Dormitories, and many non-profit organizations, specifically religious facilities. He has also served as an owner’s representative for significant construction projects, including the addition of a fourth floor to Richardson Medical Center and a 75,000SF church building, 45,000SF church building addition, and multiple remodels.
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science from Texas A&M University, Jeremy combines formal education with hands-on experience. Whether communicating weekly with owners, ensuring seamless communication between architects, engineers, and subcontractors, or managing project punch lists and closeout processes, he maintains the highest construction quality standards and workplace safety throughout every project.
Jeremy Horton is excited to collaborate with you and help you achieve your construction goals with technical expertise, meticulous planning, and proven project management capabilities.
Michael is a seasoned construction professional with nearly 20 years of experience managing custom homes, renovations, and multifamily projects throughout Southwest Florida. Over the course of his career, he has overseen projects ranging from $1 million to more than $50 million, with responsibilities spanning preconstruction planning, budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, permitting, job costing, and client coordination. Known for his hands-on approach and ability to solve problems in the field, Michael plays a key role in delivering high-quality projects while keeping timelines, budgets, and client expectations aligned. He brings strong leadership, technical knowledge, and day-to-day execution strength to the Select Development Group team.
Outside of work, Michael enjoys being with his family, boating, fishing, hiking, or playing golf.
Bruce is a seasoned construction estimator and project manager with more than 30 years of experience in commercial construction across Delaware, Maryland, and Southwest Florida. His expertise includes design-build and competitive bid work, conceptual estimating, hard bidding, subcontractor procurement, purchasing, contract negotiations, budgeting, and project management. Throughout his career, Bruce has played a key role in developing estimates, refining scopes of work, and securing profitable projects in competitive markets. His extensive field and preconstruction knowledge bring depth, precision, and leadership to Select Development Group’s growing team.
Brian Mellon is a Superintendent at Select Development Group, with extensive experience overseeing high-end residential and commercial construction projects. With a strong background in project management, team leadership, and quality assurance, Brian ensures that every project is executed with precision, efficiency, and attention to detail.
His expertise includes site supervision, subcontractor coordination, schedule management, and maintaining strict safety and quality standards. Brian is dedicated to delivering exceptional craftsmanship while fostering clear communication between clients, project managers, and on-site teams. His proactive problem-solving skills and commitment to excellence help drive successful project outcomes.
Outside of work, Brian enjoys spending time with his family and creating lasting memories together. Whether it’s spending time on the boat with his family, or serving at church, he values balancing his career with family life.
David Silverman is a construction superintendent with more than a decade of hands-on experience delivering high-end residential and commercial projects across the Naples, Florida market. Before joining the trades full-time, David founded and ran his own custom remodeling and carpentry business, restoring architectural woodwork in historic homes and designing custom millwork for discerning clients, an eye for craftsmanship he still brings to every job site. Prior to joining Select Development Group, David managed estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and permitting for three to five concurrent residential projects at a time, valued between $750,000 and $2 million, while coordinating RFIs, OAC meetings, and trade partner schedules with a local luxury builder to keep projects on track and on margin. His notable work includes the Olde Florida Chop House, Food & Thought and Thoughtful Threads expansions, Le Petite Trianon, and the 10+ unit Moorings Park development. David also led emergency remediation and reconstruction efforts following Hurricanes Irma and Ian, and is OSHA 10 and 30 certified. Known for rigorous site inspections and strong trade partner coordination, David cut punch list completion time by 50% and consistently drives high client referral and repeat-business rates.
