Historic Preservation and Development Services
The Diversified team consists of development serices, historic preservation professionals, architects, engineers, financial analysts, FHA and conventional lenders, contractors, and property management firms, all with extensive experience in the redevelopment and adaptive reuse of historic buildings.
J. Donnie Houston, J D Houston Consulting LLC
J D Houston Consulting LLC 2019 to Present. Assists small to medium businesses using 50+ years of experience. CFO Services and outsourced accounting services — Guidance to take client business to next level through expansion of existing business and acquisitions – Assistance with financing options – Utilization of available tax credits and incentives programs and grants. CPA (1971 through 2018 when I sold my CPA firm. Education: MPA (Masters of Professional Accountancy)
John B. Kennedy, Principal, Diversified Real Estate Services, Inc.
Diversified Real Estate Services, Inc. was established in 1995 by John B. Kennedy as a real estate development consulting firm serving both commercial and residential markets. With more than 40 years of hands-on experience in construction, real estate development, and property rehabilitation, Mr. Kennedy has focused extensively on the adaptive reuse and historic rehabilitation of existing buildings throughout the United States, particularly in the South. The firm provides a wide range of development services, including property acquisition, market analysis, design development, budgeting and financial analysis, tax credit incentive planning, and construction management. Today, Diversified Real Estate Services specializes in the rehabilitation and redevelopment of historic properties for apartments, independent and assisted living facilities, residential housing, mixed-use developments, and retail space..
John Chambless, Principal, Chambless King Architects
We are an award-winning architecture firm focused on connecting people and communities through innovative design, craftsmanship, and care. We have been committed to providing quality architecture and service since Rock Chambless established our Alabama[1]based firm in 1961. When John Chambless took the keys to his father’s firm, he did so with a dedication to people — to picking up the phone when it rings and meeting with each client directly. Chambless King Architects is rooted in authentic human connection. Our team fosters genuine relationships with every client to help develop their vision and guide them through the crucial process of design and construction.
David B. Schneider, Principal, Schneider Historic Preservation, LLC
Schneider Historic Preservation, LLC is a full-service historic preservation consulting firm founded in 1999 by David B. Schneider. Based in Anniston, Alabama, the firm works with developers, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and property owners on historic rehabilitation tax credit projects, National Register nominations, environmental review and compliance, historic resource surveys, and community revitalization initiatives. With more than 45 years of professional experience and over 300 tax credit projects completed across fifteen states, the firm is known for combining technical preservation expertise with a practical, development-oriented approach that helps projects move successfully from concept to completion.