About the Firm
Principals, Not Brokers
Ascension Architectural Development Group operates as a principal-led development firm. We don't advise from the sidelines — we originate, structure, and execute projects with our own capital alongside our partners.
Our Approach
Where Others See Land, We See Infrastructure
Ascension was founded to fill a gap in the development landscape: the space between raw opportunity and institutional execution. Too many high-potential sites in emerging growth corridors go undeveloped because the deal requires a team that can navigate municipal entitlements, structure capital creatively, coordinate anchor tenants, and manage construction — simultaneously.
That's what we do. Our team combines deep market knowledge in Texas and Southeast growth corridors with the operational infrastructure to take a project from raw land through stabilized asset. We work with landowners who want to maximize the value of their holdings, investors who want development-stage returns with institutional oversight, and tenants who need purpose-built space in high-growth markets.
Every project begins with the same question: will this development create lasting value for the community it serves? If the answer is yes, we find a way to make the economics work. If it isn't, we walk away. That discipline is why our partners trust us with their capital and their reputation.
Market Focus
Strategic Growth Corridors
Our current focus is on Texas and Southeast U.S. markets that exhibit the fundamentals we look for: population growth, infrastructure investment, business-friendly regulatory environments, and proximity to major economic engines.
Central Texas Corridor
Rockdale, Somerville, and surrounding communities benefiting from industrial expansion, energy infrastructure, and proximity to Austin's growth.
Greater Atlanta Metro
Southeast growth corridors with strong demographic trends, diverse economic drivers, and favorable development conditions.
Leadership
The Team Behind the Vision
Ascension operates with a lean, senior-level team where every principal is directly involved in every project. No layers, no hand-offs, no junior analysts making decisions that affect your capital.
Larrice Dukes
Principal
Larrice brings a deep understanding of land economics, municipal planning dynamics, and investor relations to every project Ascension undertakes. With a background spanning commercial real estate acquisition, community development strategy, and capital markets, she leads the firm's vision of creating developments that serve as long-term community anchors. Her ability to identify undervalued corridors before institutional capital arrives has been the foundation of Ascension's project pipeline.
- ▮Strategic vision and deal origination
- ▮Municipal and stakeholder relations
- ▮Investor partnerships and capital allocation
- ▮Market analysis and corridor identification
Dave Garrison
Operations
Dave oversees the operational infrastructure that transforms Ascension's strategic vision into executed projects. With expertise in systems architecture, financial analysis, and process optimization, he ensures every workstream — from due diligence through project delivery — operates with institutional discipline. His background in structured finance and technology-driven operations brings a level of analytical rigor that de-risks projects and accelerates timelines.
- ▮Operational systems and project management
- ▮Financial modeling and due diligence
- ▮Technology infrastructure and reporting
- ▮Process optimization and timeline management
Kendra Robinson
Revenue, Operations & Tax Strategy
Kendra brings a multidisciplinary lens to every deal Ascension structures, bridging revenue strategy, operational efficiency, and tax-advantaged structuring into a unified approach. Her expertise ensures that projects are not only financially viable but optimally structured to maximize returns for investors and minimize tax exposure across entities. She works closely with external counsel and CPAs to align deal structures with current tax law, entity planning, and long-term wealth preservation strategies.
- ▮Revenue modeling and cash flow optimization
- ▮Tax-advantaged entity and deal structuring
- ▮Operational planning and resource allocation
- ▮Investor reporting and financial compliance
Our Values
What Guides Every Decision
Principal Alignment
We invest alongside our partners. Our capital is in every deal we advance, ensuring our interests are permanently aligned with outcomes.
Community Gravity
We pursue developments that create economic gravity — projects that attract complementary businesses, raise property values, and generate lasting community benefit.
Institutional Discipline
Every project is underwritten, structured, and managed to institutional standards. We bring the rigor of a large firm with the speed and decisiveness of a focused team.
Long-Term Orientation
We optimize for decade-long value creation, not quarter-to-quarter returns. Our projects are designed to compound value for communities, tenants, and investors over time.
Ready to Explore a Partnership?
We work with a select number of partners on each project. If you share our commitment to disciplined, community-centered development, we'd like to hear from you.
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