Managing Principal
David Christie was raised in Kansas City and completed his education at the University of Kansas. He started his real estate career in Texas in 1980 and worked for Hank Dickerson Company for three and a half years prior to starting Christie Development Associates, LLC in April 1984. Mr. Christie traveled for companies such as Lincoln Property Company and Pacific Realty securing apartment development sites in the early 1980’s. He also worked as a contract leasing agent for Trammel Crow Company leasing grocery anchored shopping centers. Specializing in retail leasing and development, he proceeded to acquire land through the 1980’s and 1990’s. His focus has been retail development and renovation of existing centers, primarily grocery anchored properties. Mr. Christie has completed the development of over $500,000,000.00 in aggregate values including retail, offices, apartments and lot development. His primary focus with Christie Development as managing member is securing single tenant build to suit and power center opportunities with Home Depot, Target, Kohl’s, Academy, Hobby Lobby, TJX Companies, and Hy-Vee stores. Mr. Christie currently serves on the board of Game Day Memories. He has served on the board of directors for the Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kansas City, and Great American Bank. Mr. Christie is married to his wife Mara and they have five children together, four grown young adults and a daughter Penelope who still lives at home.
Controller
Allison was born and raised in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. She attended Olathe public school and played on the Varsity soccer team throughout High school. After High school, she attended Johnson County Community College.
Allison has been in the Construction/Real Estate business for 20 years. She has been with Christie Development Associates, LLC for 15 years and for nine of those years as the “Controller.”
Allison manages in excess of 75 single asset LLC’s for Christie Development. She oversees all Property Management Functions including – Vendor contract management, CAM Reconciliations and manages the Tenant Relationships. Allison provides all the accounting data including A/P, AR, Reconciliations and all tax preparations. She provides Financial updates monthly for Mr. Christie and assists in Contract management for all new deals and assists with Tenant Lease Renewals.
Allison and her husband Aaron Edwards have been married for 14 years. Aaron is the Safety Specialist for Centric Construction, and they have three children, daughters Logan and Jorden and a son Austin. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and their many, many activities, particularly sports.
Property Manager and Office Assistant
Amy was born and raised in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. Amy graduated from Bishop Miege High School, where she participated in varsity basketball and soccer, as well as a variety of extracurricular activities. Amy later attend Kansas State University for two years, transferring to Avila University, where she graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Amy then went on to graduate from Baker University, with her Master of Business Administration. Amy holds the position of Property Manager and Office Assistant. She maintains the Property Management Functions including – Vendor contract management, CAM Reconciliations and manages the Tenant Relationships. Amy enjoys being with her family, friends, and dog, going to sporting events especially the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.