Clayton Hepler
Clayton built Hepler Land Holdings from under $100K in year one to approaching $3M in gross profit by year three, averaging $37K profit per deal across 250+ transactions in 25+ states. After transitioning from 65 rental units and a large Airbnb portfolio, he discovered that raw land offered cleaner margins, simpler operations, and unlimited scalability. Today he leads Landman Development's acquisition strategy, capital deployment, and operator ecosystem — building what he calls "a 100-year land business." His approach is operator-first, systems-minded, and grounded in institutional discipline.
Nicholas Basquill-White
Nicholas oversees day-to-day operations, team accountability, and process optimization across all acquisition and disposition pipelines. His MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler and background in operational strategy ensure every system runs with institutional precision.
Pierre Bagenda
Pierre leads underwriting and due diligence on every acquisition, analyzing zoning, entitlements, development potential, and comparable sales. His graduate training in urban planning gives the firm a structural edge in evaluating land at the parcel level.
Tolkyn Zhabdikova
Tolkyn manages every transaction from executed contract through closing, coordinating with title companies, attorneys, and sellers to ensure seamless execution. Her MBA and meticulous attention to detail keep the firm's close rate among the highest in the industry.
Dr. Manal Shaifq
Dr. Manal brings analytical rigor from her medical background to market selection, lead generation strategy, and marketing performance analysis. Her data-driven approach to campaign optimization ensures every acquisition dollar works harder.
Chrissy Bailey
Chrissy manages cross-entity operations, financial controls, and administrative execution across both Landman Development and Hepler Land Holdings, ensuring every number is accurate and every process runs on time.