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A group of people participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at The Little Grand bar. They are holding scissors and a blue ribbon in front of a bar counter.

Our Team

About Thrive

For three generations, the Wagenbrenner name has been a cornerstone of real-estate development in Columbus, OH. From building schools and churches in the 1940’s, to the redevelopment of the Grandview Avenue strip in the 1970’s, the Wagenbrenners have historically repurposed forgotten land or large urban infills and turned the sites into flourishing communities.

As the development world transformed to be more experience-focused, the necessity for Wagenbrenner Development to evolve into Thrive Companies became apparent. At Thrive Companies, we push the boundaries of mixed-use urban development, providing our clients with high quality homes in well-planned, stimulating communities within some of Columbus’s most popular neighborhoods.

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Principals

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A man with a beard smiles, wearing a blue pullover and a striped shirt underneath, against a dark background.

Mark Wagenbrenner

Principal, Board Member, & President
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A smiling bald man with a goatee in a dark suit and light blue shirt against a dark background.

Kevin Zeppernick

Principal, Board Member, & Chief Executive Officer
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A man with short gray hair wearing a blue suit and white shirt smiles, seated against a dark background.

Joel Lilly

Principal, Board Member, & Chief Investment Officer
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A smiling man with a bald head and a beard wearing a dark shirt against a dark background.

Eric Wagenbrenner

Principal, Board Member, & Executive Vice President of Development
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A person with a red beard and a wide-brimmed brown hat smiles, wearing a brown jacket and white shirt against a dark background.

Steve Bollinger

Principal & Executive Vice President of Development

Executive Leadership

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A man with short hair, a goatee, and mustache, wearing a blue blazer over a green shirt, poses against a dark background.

Mike Bernth

Vice President of Asset Management
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Smiling person in a dark blue sweater and white collared shirt against a dark background.

Bob Castor

Partner & Executive Vice President of Capital Markets
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A person wearing a dark suit and white shirt smiles against a dark background.

Jeremy Chandler

Partner & Senior Vice President of Finance
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Person smiling, wearing a red blazer over a black shirt, against a dark background.

Anna Despas

Office Experience Manager
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A person with long blonde hair, wearing a black shirt, smiles against a dark background.

Morgan Galvin

Director of Food & Beverage
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A bald man with a goatee smiles while wearing a navy pullover over a white shirt against a dark background.

Mike Hall

Partner & Senior Vice President of Construction
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A man with a mustache, wearing a blue knit sweater and collared shirt, smiles against a dark background.

Rob Harris

Director of Architecture
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Man with a gray beard, wearing a black suit and light blue shirt, poses against a dark background.

Eric Hibner

Partner & Senior Vice President of Purchasing
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A man with dark hair and a beard is smiling, wearing a white shirt and a dark blazer against a plain dark background.

Mark Hirschfeld

Vice President of Digital Marketing
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A woman with long brown hair smiles, wearing a black shirt against a dark gray background.

Courtney Ingersoll

Partner & Senior Vice President of Brand Experience
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Smiling man in a brown suit and navy shirt with a pocket square, against a dark background.

Austin Lindsay

Development Manager
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A man with short dark hair and a beard is wearing a white shirt and a dark plaid suit jacket. He is posing against a plain dark background.

Matt Negron

Vice President of Development
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A person from our team with long brown hair smiles warmly, wearing a stylish brown button-up shirt against a dark background.

Nora O’Malley

Partner & Senior Vice President of Amenities
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A man with short, gray hair is wearing a dark suit, light shirt, and striped tie, sitting against a dark background.

Todd Pomorski

Vice President of Site Development
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Joe Reidy

Director of Environmental Services
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Man with short hair and facial hair wearing a light purple shirt and black vest, posing against a dark background.

Jeff Robb

Partner & Senior Vice President of Quality Assurance
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A person with long, wavy blonde hair wearing a black top and blazer, and a necklace, smiles against a dark background.

Juliana Triano

Director of Events & Engagement
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A man with short hair and a beard is smiling, wearing a navy suit and white shirt, against a dark background.

Rudy Wesolek

Partner & Senior Vice President of Realty
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A spacious indoor food court with people dining, featuring modern decor, tables, chairs, and food stalls under a large glass ceiling.
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People drinking and talking around a wooden table in a bar, with glasses of beer and cocktails visible.
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Aerial view of a grassy area with people playing cornhole outside a building named The Little Grand. There are tables, chairs, and landscaping surrounding the playing area.

Building Community

More than just a beautiful place to live— we are committed to creating vibrant spaces for community to thrive.
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A small dog sits with a paper cup on its nose while a person crouches nearby on a dark floor.
The Athletic Cos gym interior and equipment
COMING SOON

Wellness

As we mature, we are hoping to bring a holistic approach that promotes physical, mental, and social well-being inside and outside of the gym. By creating unique experiences for members of our communities, we know it’s our responsibility to help prioritize their overall health through different mediums of wellness. 

COMING SOON

Food & Beverage

At Thrive, we recognize that food is a vital part of overall well-being—nourishing not just the body, but the mind and spirit as well. Our food and beverage program is designed to foster connection, balance, and joy through thoughtfully curated dining experiences.

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Aerial view of a grassy area with people playing cornhole outside a building named The Little Grand. There are tables, chairs, and landscaping surrounding the playing area.
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