Our Story
Echinus Development Advisors is a boutique consultancy focused on improving operational efficiency and community impact for mission-driven institutions in healthcare, education, and related sectors.
Originally founded to support hospitality and commercial projects, we evolved to serve small and rural organizations facing resource constraints. Our expertise spans planning, design, compliance, and strategic program development.
We deliver tailored solutions that strengthen operations, support long-term sustainability, and help clients make confident investments.
Our Unique Advantage
Echinus brings senior leadership experience from large systems to smaller communities and organizations. Our advisors specialize in capital planning and strategic development aligned with community needs.
We translate proven practices from larger organizations into practical, tailored solutions that support sustainable growth, operational excellence, and community-focused outcomes.
“We bridge the gap between big-system expertise and mission-driven organizations.”
About Us
About Us
“We bridge the gap between big-system expertise and mission-driven organizations.”
Our Story
Echinus Development Advisors is a boutique consultancy focused on improving operational efficiency and community impact for mission-driven institutions in healthcare, education, and related sectors.
Originally founded to support hospitality and commercial projects, we evolved to serve small and rural organizations facing resource constraints. Our expertise spans planning, design, compliance, and strategic program development.
We deliver tailored solutions that strengthen operations, support long-term sustainability, and help clients make confident investments.
Our Unique Advantage
Echinus brings senior leadership experience from large systems to smaller communities and organizations. Our advisors specialize in capital planning and strategic development aligned with community needs.
We translate proven practices from larger organizations into practical, tailored solutions that support sustainable growth, operational excellence, and community-focused outcomes.
The Intersection of Form and Function
Echinus (pronounced "eh-KY-nus") symbolizes the essential architectural element that connects the structure above to its foundation below.
Our Name
Our Name
The Intersection of Form and Function
Echinus (pronounced "eh-KY-nus") symbolizes the essential architectural element that connects the structure above to its foundation below.
“We serve as the strategic link between visionary goals and the foundational capital needed to realize them.”
Our Approach
A Six-Phase Framework for Capital Project Success
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We conduct rigorous feasibility assessments to determine whether a project aligns with your strategic objectives. This includes site analysis, regulatory review, cost modeling, and stakeholder alignment. Our independent perspective ensures you move forward only when the business case is sound and success is achievable.
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We develop comprehensive project plans that define scope, establish realistic budgets, and align timelines with operational needs. Our disciplined approach ensures capital is deployed efficiently with clear accountability and measurable milestones that support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
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Effective design requires more than technical drawings—it demands strategic oversight and stakeholder alignment. We coordinate architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure designs meet functional requirements, budget parameters, and operational goals. Our oversight includes design review, value engineering, and constructability analysis—ensuring capital is deployed efficiently with clear accountability and measurable milestones that support informed decision-making and smooth execution.
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We manage procurement, contractor selection, and on-site execution with relentless focus on schedule, cost, and quality. Our hands-on oversight includes contract administration, progress monitoring, and change order management—protecting your interests and delivering projects on time, on budget, and to specification.
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We oversee commissioning, systems testing, staff training, and operational handover to ensure seamless transition from construction to daily use. Our focus ensures your team is prepared, systems perform as intended, and your investment delivers value from day one.
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We validate performance against original objectives and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. This includes post-occupancy evaluation, systems analysis, and strategic recommendations. Our independent review ensures accountability and aligns outcomes with your evolving business goals.
Our Team
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David Fagan, CCM
SENIOR ADVISOR
Education I Hospitality I Commercial
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Shelton Kilby, IV
FOUNDER & SENIOR ADVISOR
Office I Healthcare I Hospitality
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Marisa Scinto, ASID
SENIOR ADVISOR
Hospitality
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Jesse Stump, P.E.
SENIOR ADVISOR
Healthcare I Mission-Critical Facilities
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