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

Our Team

  • David Fagan, CCM

    SENIOR ADVISOR

    Education I Hospitality I Commercial

  • Shelton Kilby, IV

    FOUNDER & SENIOR ADVISOR

    Office I Healthcare I Hospitality

  • Marisa Scinto, ASID

    SENIOR ADVISOR

    Hospitality

  • Jesse Stump, P.E.

    SENIOR ADVISOR

    Healthcare I Mission-Critical Facilities

Get in Touch.

Whether you’re just starting to plan or ready to move forward, we’re here to help.