Meet the Team

Mike Jacoby is a seasoned economic development consultant with over 30 years of experience at the state, regional, and local levels. He has led regional economic development organizations and advised communities across Ohio on complex projects involving incentives, real estate development, and strategic growth initiatives. Known for his ability to bring stakeholders together, Mike specializes in deal structuring, grant strategy, and implementing practical solutions that move projects forward and deliver results.

Max Upton is an economic development professional with more than a decade of experience working at the local, regional, and nonprofit levels. His background includes leadership roles with municipalities and development organizations across Ohio, where he focused on community development, real estate strategy, and economic growth initiatives. At Bricker Development Strategies, Max works with public and private sector clients to advance site readiness, structure development opportunities, and align community priorities with market-driven outcomes.

Dave Williams brings more than 25 years of experience leading complex real estate and development projects across office, retail, multifamily, and mixed-use sectors. His background spans development leadership, construction management, adaptive reuse, and sustainability-focused projects, including historic preservation and green building initiatives. At Bricker Development Solutions, Dave leads development strategy and execution, helping communities and private partners move projects from concept to completion with a focus on practical delivery and long-term value.