DMB Associates develops master-planned communities, mixed-use districts, commercial properties, and residential neighborhoods across the western United States for residents, businesses, tenants, landowners, investors, and municipalities.
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AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastmark Great Park – Phase IIIEastmark, Mesa | 10.0/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.5/ 10 LocalityBiz / Google review mirror 4.4/5 · 20 reviews · localitybiz.com LocalityBiz / Google review mirror publishes 4.4/5 from 20 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.5. |
Pacer's 4.9/5 from 387 ratings is the largest published review base and converts to 9.7 under the requested curve. The smaller 4.4/5 LocalityBiz result and the written themes indicate some amenity and maintenance reservations, but the evidence is overwhelmingly positive and the adjusted result reaches the 10.0 ceiling; no residential structural score is supportable. | |||
Published feedback does not address residential-style structure, plumbing, HVAC or electrical systems. For park equipment, one reviewer reported that “the fountains were not working” and that only two were operating, while another described the grounds as “very clean and well lit”; the City of Mesa also publishes a scheduled maintenance closure for the dog park. | Reviews describe a highly usable family destination: “Great splash pad for younger kids. Lots of shade and gated in,” and another visitor praised the “large park area” and said it was “very clean and well lit.” The main operational reservations were limited shade and heat at the Orange Monster, difficult close parking at busy times, and a report that the fountains were partly out of service; the City also lists regular maintenance and cleaning closures for the dog park. | ||
| Eastmark Great Park – Phase IVEastmark, Mesa | 9.8/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.7/ 10 Eastmark Great Park Playground 4.7/5 · 15 reviews · exa.ai Baseball Fields & Dog Park @ Eastmark Great Park 4.1/5 · 18 reviews · exa.ai Combined from 2 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.7. |
Pacer's 4.9/5 from 387 ratings sets the level and converts to 9.8/10 under the stated curve. The smaller component listings provide meaningful dissent and commentary, but their limited bases do not justify overturning the anchor; no structural score is assigned because the published material does not assess building systems or infrastructure. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Published visitor feedback describes the park as clean and spacious: one reviewer called it a “Very clean playground” with clean bathrooms, while another said the fields were “kept up pretty well.” The main recurring day-to-day drawback is heat and limited shade; dog-park reviewers also reported unclaimed waste and one recent review said the grass needed improvement. | ||
| Martis CampTruckee671 units | 9.4/ 10 | —/ 10 | 9.4/ 10 |
The largest published aggregate is 4.8/5 from 79 reviews, which sets the level and converts to 9.4/10 under the requested curve. The written feedback is predominantly favorable and supports the high living-quality level, but the evidence does not publish a separate building-fabric rating, so structure remains null. | |||
Published reviews contain positive physical-condition observations rather than reports of building or infrastructure failures. One reviewer called the community “well-maintained,” while a 2024 golf review said “every inch of the course's conditions were dialed into perfection”; no reviewed source reported leaks, flooding, HVAC, plumbing, electrical or lift failures. | The published experience is strongly positive: reviewers describe the amenities as “over the top,” families as “very friendly,” and the facilities as providing “very good” service and being “well maintained/constructed.” The main negative is a January 2025 report of “terrible non help from the men at the gate,” with “Zero and poor communication”; this is a single complaint, not a recurring theme. | ||
| The DeckEastmark, Mesa | 7.7/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.8/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest and only qualifying published aggregate found: 4.3/5 from 40 reviews, which converts to 7.0 under the supplied curve. The score is 6.8 after a modest commentary adjustment for parking and missing restrooms/water, while the generally positive safety, maintenance and activity feedback keeps the movement limited. | |||
The published reviews contain limited physical-condition evidence rather than an engineering assessment. One reviewer called it a “well maintained park,” while another said “the edges are far from smooth”; the facility description identifies concrete pump tracks and a tiered street plaza, but no structural or systems rating was published. | The available visitor feedback is broadly favorable: reviewers describe a “safe environment,” “friendly people,” lights and “a bunch of cool things to skate,” and one called it “such a cool park.” The recurring practical drawbacks are lack of parking, little shade and no restrooms or drinking fountains; another review says it can be “small and sometimes crowded.” | ||
| Handlebar DinerEastmark, Mesa | 7.2/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.9/ 10 Restaurantji 3.9/5, 3.9/5, 4.2/5 · 379 reviews · restaurantji.com Combined from 3 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.9. |
Google's 4.2/5 from 696 reviews sets the level and converts to 7.6/10 under the stated curve. Yelp's lower 3.6/5 result and recurring service complaints pull the resident-experience score down, while repeated praise for food and atmosphere limits the adjustment; no structural score is assigned because no physical-condition evidence was published. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Published reviews frequently praise the food and setting: one Google reviewer called it a “hidden gem” with “a great relaxed vibe,” while another praised the “puppy menu” and welcoming atmosphere. The operational picture is mixed: reviewers reported that service was “hit or miss,” that a busy-night kitchen could mean “a long wait,” and one Tripadvisor review said, “Management is super rude and unprofessional.” |
The portfolio page identifies the family as a land owner partner.
The portfolio page identifies the family as a land owner partner.
The portfolio page identifies the foundation as a land beneficiary.
The portfolio page identifies the foundation as a land beneficiary.
The portfolio page identifies Argonaut Private Equity as a development partner.
The portfolio page identifies Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc. as a development partner.
The portfolio page identifies Macerich as a development partner.
The portfolio page identifies Rancho Mission Viejo as a development partner.
The Marley-Corrigan Family
Moiso/O’Neill/Avery Family
Caterpillar Foundation
The Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation
Argonaut Private Equity
Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc.
Macerich
Rancho Mission Viejo
| COMPANY NUMBER | 01725596 Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division · US |
| United States | active 5 projects tracked |
| Other | 3 of 5 |
| Masterplan | 1 of 5 |
| Residential, for sale | 1 of 5 |
| Retail | 1 of 5 |
### Drew M. Brown FOUNDING PARTNER
He is a member of the board of directors of Phoenix Art Museum and HonorHealth, and serves as a member of the Snite Museum of Art advisory council at the University of Notre Dame.
Prior to co-founding DMB in 1984, Mr. Brown was a partner and director in the Phoenix law firm of Fennemore Craig.
DMB was founded in 1984 by Drew Brown, Mark Sklar, and Bennett Dorrance.
Mr. Brown is a founding partner of DMB and the chairman of DMB Development, a real estate development firm doing business in Arizona and other western states. Together with his partners, Mr. Brown has guided DMB’s growth and evolution for the past 35 years and has provided strategic and creative leadership for each of DMB’s large scale master-planned communities and high-end resort recreational properties. Prior to co-founding DMB in 1984, Mr. Brown was a partner and director in the Phoenix law firm of Fennemore Craig.
Mr. Brown is a founding partner of DMB and the chairman of DMB Development, a real estate development firm doing business in Arizona and other western states. Together with his partners, Mr. Brown has guided DMB’s growth and evolution for the past 35 years and has provided strategic and creative leadership for each of DMB’s large scale master-planned communities and high-end resort recreational properties. Prior to co-founding DMB in 1984, Mr. Brown was a partner and director in the Phoenix law firm of Fennemore Craig.
### Drew M. Brown FOUNDING PARTNER
He received a B.A. degree from the University of Wisconsin.
### Mark Sklar FOUNDING PARTNER
Mr. Sklar also serves on the Board of Directors of Banner Health Systems and is active in a number of professional, civic and community organizations.
DMB was established in 1984 as a partnership between Drew Brown, Mark Sklar and Bennett Dorrance.
Mark Sklar is a founding partner of DMB and its affiliated companies and currently serves on the Board of Directors.
Mark Sklar is a founding partner of DMB and its affiliated companies and currently serves on the Board of Directors. Mr. Sklar also serves on the Board of Directors of Banner Health Systems and is active in a number of professional, civic and community organizations.
### Mark Sklar FOUNDING PARTNER
Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of Arizona
### Bennett Dorrance CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Board Member ... The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) ... Board Member ... The Arizona Community Foundation
### Bennett Dorrance CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Vice chairman on the Board of Directors of the Campbell Soup Co., Dorrance is managing director of DMB Associates, a diverse real estate and investment company. He is involved in all major acquisition, disposition, financing and development activities.
Dorrance retired from the Campbell's board in 2022, ending a 33 year stint. Dorrance is a founding partner of DMB Associates, a real estate development firm with projects in Arizona, California and Hawaii.
### Bennett Dorrance President ... ### Bennett Dorrance CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
We believe Vestar is the perfect partner to develop a primary town center of Verrado.AZ Big Media 2022-10-07https://azbigmedia.com/real-estate/verrado-marketplace-heres-what-site-plan-shows-is-coming/
### Bachelor's degree at [Barnard College] ... ### Masters at [The Wharton School]
# Susan Bansak
### Chief Executive Officer - [DMB Associates, Inc.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dmb-associates) (Current)
### Board Member - [Greater Phoenix Economic Council](https://www.linkedin.com/company/greaterphx) (Current)
“We believe Vestar is the perfect partner to develop a primary town center of Verrado,” said Susan Bansak, Chief Executive Officer of DMB.
“We believe Vestar is the perfect partner to develop a primary town center of Verrado,” said Susan Bansak, Chief Executive Officer of DMB.
“We believe Vestar is the perfect partner to develop a primary town center of Verrado,” said Susan Bansak, Chief Executive Officer of DMB.
### Chief Executive Officer - [DMB Associates, Inc.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dmb-associates) (Current)
Mar 2021 - Present (4 years and 7 months) in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Real estate development and master planning.
### Chief Executive Officer - [DMB Associates, Inc.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dmb-associates) (Current) Mar 2021 - Present (4 years and 7 months) in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Real estate development and master planning.
### Chief Executive Officer - [DMB Associates, Inc.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dmb-associates) (Current)
### Bachelor of Science Accounting and Finance at [University of Nebraska at Kearney]
# Brian Bohart
# Brian Bohart Chief Financial Officer / Senior Vice President at DMB Associates
### Senior Accountant - McDermott and Miller, P.C. Jan 1997 - Aug 1999 (2 years and 7 months) in Kearney, Nebraska
#### Chief Financial Officer Senior Vice President (Current)
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years and 8 months) in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
### Senior Accountant - McDermott and Miller, P.C. Jan 1997 - Aug 1999 (2 years and 7 months) in Kearney, Nebraska
### Bachelor of Science Accounting and Finance at [University of Nebraska at Kearney]
# Brian Bohart Chief Financial Officer / Senior Vice President at DMB Associates
### Structural Engineering at [University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee]
# Daniel Kelly
### Chief Operating Officer - [DMB Associates, Inc.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dmb-associates) (Current)
### Director of Engineering - MCO Properties ... ### Project Engineer - SunCor Development
### Chief Operating Officer - [DMB Associates, Inc.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dmb-associates) (Current)
Feb 2021 - Present (5 years and 7 months)
Master Planned Communities, Verrado, Victory, Marley Park
Experienced Senior Vice President. Demonstrated history of working in the real estate industry specifically on large scale multifaceted Master Planned Communities.
### Chief Operating Officer - [DMB Associates, Inc.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dmb-associates) (Current) ... ### Senior Vice President, General Manager - DMB Associates, Inc. (Current)
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastmark Great Park – Phase IV | Mesa, United States Eastmark | other | — | — | — | USD 8.7m estimated cost | — | — | — | Sep 2022 – Nov 2022 | Jan 2023 – Apr 2023 | +4.5 mo (+2.0 to +7.0) | sourced | completed |
| The Deck | Mesa, United States Eastmark | other | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sep 2021 – Dec 2021 | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | +8.0 mo (+1.0 to +15.0) | sourced | completed |
| Eastmark Great Park – Phase III | Mesa, United States Eastmark | other | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Oct 2019 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Martis Camp | Truckee, United States | masterplan, residential for sale | 6711 | — | — | — | — | 2006 | summer of 2006 | — | Jan 2019 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Handlebar Diner | Mesa, United States Eastmark | retail | — | — | 500 sq ft | — | — | 2017 | March 2017 | Mar 2017 – May 2017 | Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 | +2.5 mo (−4.0 to +9.0) | sourced | completed |
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| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 11, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 11, 2026 |
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