Jim Potter, AICP phone: 816.916.3664    email: jpotter@di-kc.com

Jim's background has run the spectrum of urban redevelopment and community development projects. Ranging from environmental due diligence activities to managing multi-million dollar bond projects, Jim has experience in a myriad of development functions.

Relying upon his direct project management experience, Jim has coordinated a number of urban renewal and tax increment financing projects while working at the EDC.

Jim uses his experience and relationships with local and state development officials to maximize the effectiveness of the projects he manages.


Chris Sally, CCIM phone: 816.808.9848    email: csally@di-kc.com

As the former Downtown Development Manager for Kansas City, Chris's ground level experience in the development and management of real estate enables a holistic and creative approach to formulating solutions for real estate needs.

Real estate development requires effective market, financial and fiscal analyses of a broad range of uses and projects, Chris's insight of market driven development helps plans become a reality.

His ability to acquire valuable input from public entities, private business and developer interests is essential to the overall successful development of a comprehensive plan.

Brian Pitts phone: 816.588.6112   email: bpitts@di-kc.com

Brian joins the firm with a development management background obtained through his tenure as a City Planner with the City of Kansas City, MO. He is skilled in rezoning, platting, development plan approval, variances, and a host of other government induced processes.

In addition, Brian is adept at facilitating neighborhood meetings and conveying outcomes to the appointed and elected officials.

Brian expands the services offered at Development Initiatives by bringing his insight into land use, urban design, and community planning.