Clear the path for development

Serving savannah, georgia & salt lake city, utah

Guiding developers, builders, and property owners through permitting, entitlements, and project execution with clarity and confidence.

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Specialized support for development teams

Expert guidance for permitting, entitlements, and project execution—built for developers, builders, and property owners.

Permit expediting

Manage submissions, track agency comments, and drive approvals to keep your project moving.

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Entitlement strategy

Navigate rezonings, plats, site plans, and approval sequencing with confidence.

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Development consulting

Due diligence, feasibility insight, and project planning for informed decisions.

Site plan conceptual layout

Efficient early-stage layouts to test yield, circulation, and development potential.

Recent projects at a glance

Explore our latest development work

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ELEVATE AT 620

American Fork, Utah
500 + Units
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THE ESTATES AT
LA CAILLE

Sandy, Uah  
10 + $1.2 MIL Paper Lots
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THE CROSSINGS AT LAKE CREEK

Heber City, Uah  
Custom Lots over 300 + Acres
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STORE IT
AT THE HUB

Lehi, Uah  
Temperature Controlled Storage Units
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THE CURTIS CENTER

Lehi, Uah  
Arts and Education Center
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LIVAWAY SUITES

West Jordan, Uah  
126 Keys
MICHAEL A WINTERS, PE
Founder & Principle, ASCEND DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Civil engineer and development project manager focused on helping projects move from concept to completion with clarity, speed, and confidence.
Mike brings extensive experience in large-scale residential land development, having led projects through entitlement, design coordination, and construction execution. His background combines technical engineering expertise with a practical understanding of how to navigate agencies, approvals, and project constraints in real-world conditions. At Ascend Development Group, he works directly with developers, builders, and property owners to streamline permitting, reduce friction in the approval process, and keep projects moving forward.
  • Civil engineering background with emphasis  on land development
  • Project management experience on large-scale residential communities and commerical multi-family developments
  • Expertise in entitlements, permitting, and agency coordination
  • Proven ability to move projects efficiently from planning through execution
Focused on delivering practical solutions that align design, approvals, and execution from day one.
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For project support or questions. Offices in Salt Lake City, UT and Savannah, GA.