About Us

Building lifelong wellbeing for people and place.

We design places where people can live, work, and thrive — together.

Who we are

At the core of everything we do is a deep commitment to people and place. Our purpose, vision, mission, and values shape the way we think, act, and create, guiding us as we build communities where people truly thrive.

Our purpose

We create places where people thrive. It’s simple, but powerful. Every decision we make is grounded in the belief that better places lead to better lives.

Our mission

We aim to greatly improve the wellbeing of the people who live, work, learn, and play in the places we create. Whether it’s a vibrant town center, a thoughtfully designed residential community, or a purposeful mixed-use development, we’re shaping the future of everyday life.

Our vision

We partner with like-minded investors, clients, and stakeholders to create, own, and manage premier community developments. Our goal is to set new standards for sustainable community creation, delivering long-term social, environmental, and economic value.

Our values

The foundation of our work.

Passion for people and places

We care deeply about how people live, connect, and thrive.

Collaboration with the best & brightest

We surround ourselves with great people, and build together.

Commitment to vision and quality

We don’t compromise. Excellence is our baseline.

Balancing innovation and practicality

We make creative ideas that work in the real world.

Continuously improving

We never stop learning, evolving, and aiming higher.
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Placewell Partners

We help investors make smarter property decisions.

Through strategic advice, due diligence, and hands-on development expertise, we help clients identify opportunities, validate key assumptions, and invest with confidence. From day one, we're committed to the success of every project.

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Placewell Development

We turn land and vision into real communities.

We plan, design, and deliver communities. From land acquisition to full construction oversight, start to finish.

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Placewell Living

We keep our communities thriving long after they're built.

We look after the communities we build. That means running them properly, keeping them in great shape, and making sure they work for the people who live there.

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Our process

We don't just make great places, we invest in their future.

We start by listening and learning

About our clients, about people, places, and what a thriving community really needs. Every decision we make is grounded in that understanding.

We take a holistic approach

We secure approvals, design the layout, building infrastructure, and plan for long-term management. We make sure that every element is in the right place to support connection, wellbeing, and quality of life.

We drive long-term community wellness outcomes

That means placing parks and green spaces where they’re most accessible, ensuring walking paths connect homes to schools and shops, designing streets that slow traffic and encourage outdoor play, and clustering amenities to support social connection. We think about how people move, gather, and live, then shape places to make those things easier and more enjoyable. When everything works together, people can truly live their best lives.

We design for human experience

Our focus is on designing homes and communities that bring life back to the front porch and the street, creating shared spaces and amenities like walking trails, parks, and clubhouses that encourage connection and active living. We position communities near great schools and job centers so families can spend less time commuting and more time with the people who matter most.

Meet the team

Great places start with great people.

Great places start with great people. Culture is the foundation of everything we build. With over 100 years of combined experience, our team has delivered more than 30,000 homesites and 50+ community projects across the U.S. and internationally, representing over $5 billion USD in value.

Beyond our core team, we regularly engage a range of independent development consultants in markets where we don't have an established office, serving as our boots on the ground and ensuring we bring local knowledge and trusted expertise to every project, wherever it may be.

We foster a culture where collaboration and creativity drive every project. Our strong network of clients, consultants, contractors, and builders reflects the trust we've earned through consistent, quality delivery. We're proud of what we've accomplished, and even more proud of how we do it: with humility, integrity, and a shared commitment to making a real difference.

Ben Simpson
Managing Partner & CEO
Ben Simpson
Andrew Galucki
Partner & VP – Development
Andrew Galucki
Tyler Johnson
Partner & VP – Design & Development
Tyler Johnson
Adam Mitchell
Independent Development Consultant
Adam Mitchell
Sara Galucki
Office & Finance Manager
Sara Galucki

Testimonials

Placewell hit the ground running and has quickly become an important component to our growth. Their insight into community planning and development has helped us make more informed investment decisions, both in identifying great opportunities and avoiding the wrong ones. Beyond deal evaluation, they've become a trusted extension of our development team as we expanded into a new market, helping us plan, entitle, and deliver two new communities from the ground up. They are thoughtful, efficient, and focused on long-term value.

John Boniface
Chief Development Officer & Partner, Trilogy Investment Company

Placewell has been a trusted due diligence partner across a number of our most significant investments. They have a strong ability to assess complex development issues, helping to identify both risks and opportunities in a clear and practical way. Their insights have supported our lending decisions, and their work with some of our clients has reinforced our confidence in their judgement. We value their contribution to our evaluation process and look forward to continuing to work with them on future opportunities.

Danny Sparks
Chief Executive Officer, Harvest Capital

Ben and the Placewell team are true property strategists. From my time at Quinn through to launching Cymbel and Everhome Living, they've helped me shape and position my businesses and projects with clarity and creativity. Their approach to development and community creation consistently adds strategic value across business strategy formation, to site selection, community design, and delivery. They've earned my trust as long-term partners.

Douglas Caraballo
Managing Partner, Cymbel | CEO, Everhome Living | Founding Principal, Quinn Residences

We partnered with Placewell on a very unique and highly sensitive project in a historic preservation district in Georgia. Placewell’s ability to balance community integrity with stakeholder engagement was exemplary. They led a rigorous design and entitlement process, overcoming major opposition and delivering some of the best homes I've had the pleasure to build. I've since re-engaged them on a new project and wouldn't hesitate to use them again, especially on projects requiring a more considered, challenging approach to home design, placemaking and community engagement. 

Jason Gillis
Owner & Partner, Rivermoore Partners & Parkstone Legends

Over the past five years I've collaborated with the Placewell team across a wide range of residential community and amenity projects, and the experience has been consistently rewarding. What sets Placewell apart is their ability to develop a genuinely unique vision for each project and then do the hard work of bringing it to life, drawing on the right people and skills at every stage. They lead with creativity and intent, and the communities they help shape are better for it. I look forward to continuing to work together.

Alex Brunson
President, Brunson & Company - Landscape Architects

Southland has worked with the Placewell team on the delivery of numerous community clubhouses and amenity projects, and every engagement has been a great experience. Placewell leads the full process, from design through procurement and delivery, with a clarity of vision and a collaborative approach that makes everything run smoothly. They set a high bar, bring the right people together, and keep everyone focused on the outcome that matters: great communities that people are genuinely proud of. I'd welcome the opportunity to work with them again on any project.

Jon Gallinaro
President & Owner, Southland Partners

Our projects

Let's build something remarkable.

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