About | CIP Development

About
CIP Development

Creating Intentional, vibrant, and sustainable places.

CIP Development is a master developer of Mixed-Use Destinations, focused on transforming complex opportunities into impactful developments that strengthen communities and create long-term value.

Who We Are

CIP Development’s
Approach

Every project begins with understanding the market, the community, and the long-term vision for the opportunity. Research, data, and strategic analysis help guide decisions around development approach, project composition, and implementation strategies.

CIP brings a deep understanding of the structures required to move complex developments forward. This includes expertise in public-private partnerships, stakeholder engagement, financial structuring, development strategy, and project execution.

By aligning multiple stakeholders around a shared vision, CIP helps establish frameworks that transform ideas into developments capable of creating lasting value.

“Great development isn’t measured by what gets built. It’s measured by the opportunities it creates, the investment it attracts, and the value it delivers to a community long after the project is complete.”

– Billy Bunkowfst, President

Working with CIP Development

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Creating Place

CIP Development creates mixed-use destinations that generate activity, strengthen communities, and enhance quality of place.

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Driving Execution

CIP Development brings together a network of diversified partners while serving as the single point of leadership across the project.

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Promoting Alignment

CIP Development shapes each opportunity around the character, priorities, and long-term vision of the communities it serves.

Working with CIP Development

01

Creating Place

CIP Development creates mixed-use destinations that generate activity, strengthen communities, and enhance quality of place.

02

Driving Execution

CIP Development brings together a network of diversified partners while serving as the single point of leadership across the project.

03

Promoting Alignment

CIP Development shapes each opportunity around the character, priorities, and long-term vision of the communities it serves.

Who Is CIP Development?

Our Leadership

Billy Bunkowfst

President

Billy leads CIP Development’s real estate development and public-private partnership activities. His experience includes development strategy, municipal finance, economic development initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and project execution across a variety of project types and markets. He has worked closely with municipalities, institutional partners, design professionals, and private investors to advance complex development opportunities from concept through completion.

Having served on zoning commissions and land use boards, Billy brings a unique understanding of municipal processes, entitlement coordination, and community planning. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).

Dan Connors

Executive Vice President

Dan Connors brings a broad real estate background to CIP, with expertise in development, project financing, brokerage and asset management. His experience spans healthcare, retail and advanced manufacturing, giving him deep insight into how different property types shape development. He draws on this to solve complex challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

Dan emphasizes coordination among stakeholders, community leaders and project teams across visioning, planning and execution. He combines strategic planning with the detailed execution required to complete projects. Dan holds a bachelor’s degree in Economic Consulting and Supply Chain Management from Indiana University.

Cole Peacock

Executive Vice President

Cole Peacock brings over 30 years of executive experience to CIP, specializing in business strategy, government relations, and community development. He has served as a Corporate Executive and has advised Exeter Finance, a Blackstone company, and Storm Smart, guiding them through growth, major transitions, and complex decisions. His work bridges corporate strategy with the needs of investors, public partners, and local communities.

A fifth-generation Floridan and longtime Fort Myers resident, Cole serves the Babcock Ranch Foundation, Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Children’s Advocacy Center, Step Up for Students, and the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. He holds a BBA from Cumberland University and is a Leadership Florida graduate.

Scott Richardson

Vice President

Scott Richardson brings an extensive real estate background to CIP. His career spans over 30 years of development and leasing with Simon Property Group, working with municipalities, managing project budgets and delivering impactful projects nationwide. Over that period, he successfully led and delivered projects exceeding $1 billion.

Scott’s understanding of the development process, retail, and municipal relations is a major asset to CIP’s success. Scott holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University of Indianapolis, where he was a four-year starter on the men’s golf team and earned Academic All-America honors.

Courtney Long

Marketing Manager

Courtney leads marketing, proposal strategy, and communications for CIP Development. Her experience spans brand development, strategic pursuits, digital marketing, and corporate communications across industrial sectors. She collaborates with leadership and project teams to craft clear messaging, enhance brand positioning, and communicate complex opportunities to clients, partners, and communities.

Courtney holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Kentucky, focusing on Public Relations and Creative Advertising, with a Graphic Design minor. Her background merges strategy, writing, and visual communication to drive business growth across the portfolio.

Allison Boehm

Executive Operations Manager

Allison Boehm is a strategic operations professional focused on organizational development, executive support, and corporate integration. She translates business strategy into actionable initiatives to support long-term growth. Her responsibilities span strategic planning, shared services development, cross-company coordination, and process improvement. She works with senior leadership to strengthen communication and align organizational priorities.

As CIP Development grows, Allison coordinates its integration into the portfolio, developing operational frameworks to support expansion. With a solutions-driven mindset, she brings structure, efficiency, and strategic alignment to complex initiatives, positioning affiliated companies for sustainable growth.

A Place to Begin

Let’s Create What Comes Next.

Have a Site, a Community Priority, or a Development Opportunity?
CIP Helps bring the Question, Partners, and Plan Together.
Let’s start with a conversation.