MLP Directory

The Partners

Stan McCurdy and John Porta founded MLP in 1990. They have since created an impressive portfolio that includes a diverse range of residential and commercial projects.

Stan McCurdy
Partner Contact

As a founding Member of MLP, LLC, Mr. McCurdy has been instrumental to the firm''s growth specifically in the areas of transactional structuring, project management/design, and the day-to-day management of MLP's construction, management and development divisions.

Team Member Background

  • Prior to forming MLP, Mr. McCurdy was the President and owner of The Serenity Group, Inc., providing development management and construction disbursement administration for a wide variety of commercial projects.
  • Mr. McCurdy has also served as CFO for the St. Louis-based Kelly Properties, Inc., where, in addition to his responsibilities overseeing the financial management of several multi-million dollar projects, he was responsible for structuring and implementing a corporate reorganization into accountable profit centers.
  • Mr. McCurdy's financial expertise was highlighted early in his career through his successful structuring and management of joint venture transactions with New York's investment banking and public syndication communities in his capacity as Vice President of The Browning Property Company, a national real estate firm. Mr. McCurdy graduated from Anderson University with a B.A. in Accounting and is licensed as a C.P.A. in Texas, Florida and Missouri.
Stan McCurdy
Stan McCurdy

John Porta
Partner Contact

During MLP's 10-year growth into the nation's 18th top multifamily builder (NAHB's Builder 100 ranking), Mr. Porta has provided the firm extensive expertise in project development and construction management.

Team Member Background

  • Prior to forming MLP, Mr. Porta was the President and owner of Porta Properties, a real estate development and brokerage firm specializing in the acquisition/rezoning of residential subdivisions and the construction of custom homes, which was awarded two St. Louis Home Builders Association awards in 1987.
  • Prior to Porta Properties, Mr. Porta was a Partner in INVEST, a national multifamily development company where he was responsible for all project development, site selection, construction budgeting, expediting and negotiation of all related contracts.
  • Mr. Porta served as President of the Saint Louis Division of the Society of Professional Estimators from 1975-1976.
  • Mr. Porta began his career as the President and COO of The Porta Corporation, a prominent general construction contracting and management firm operating throughout the Midwest and South.
  • Mr. Porta attended Drury College in Springfield, Missouri. He received an AMDP from the Harvard Graduate School of Design in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
John Porta
John Porta


Other Key Team Members

Bryan Aston
Vice President of Development Contact

Bryan Aston has been with MLP since November 1999 and brings 20 years of experience to the company. Since 1986 he has been involved in the development, acquisition and financing of more than 6,000 multi-family units. He also has been involved with the development and financing of more than 1,000,000 square feet of retail space. His past achievements include:

Team Member Background

  • Vice President of Acquisitions for Midwest Diversified Development Corporation, Boca Raton, Florida, a real estate development firm specializing in the acquisition, development and financing (both bond and market rate) of existing multi-family housing and new construction multi-family housing and the development and financing of shopping centers.
  • Duties include the identification of sites for multi-family housing and shopping centers, preparing proforma spreadsheets based upon evaluation of existing market conditions, draft and finalize contracts with land owners, coordinate due diligence, attend city/county planning and zoning, commission and public hearings and present site plans, interact with architect and engineer during the permitting process and prepare financing packages for construction and equity lenders.

Tom Behle
Vice President of Construction Operations Contact

Tom is a great asset to Pioneer Construction as the Vice President of Operations. His responsibilities include creating and managing budgets for upcoming and active projects, maintaining the Pioneer construction team and coordinating warranty programs for completed projects.


Tom Bené
Controller Contact

As Controller, Tom is responsible for managing the operations of the accounting department, which include month end reporting, payroll, accounts payable, budgeting, tax reporting, and coordination of the annual audits for all MLP entities. Tom also manages the in-house human resource functions.

Team Member Background

  • Prior to joining MLP, Tom was an audit manager with Ernst & Young, LLP.
  • Tom graduated with a B.S. Business Administration and Masters of Accountancy from the University of Missouri, Columbia and is a licensed CPA in the state of Missouri.

Jim Brueggemann
Chief Financial Officer Contact

As CFO, Mr. Brueggemann is responsible the financial aspects of each of the MLP entities, which include cash management, debt financing, financial reporting, business insurance, and tax compliance. Specific responsibilities related to property management include the review of budgets and financial reports, to the preparation of feasibility studies, forecast and proformas for new developments.

Team Member Background

  • Jim brings extensive experience all aspects of corporate finance, including cash management, debt financing, financial reporting, forecasting, contract negotiations, business insurance and tax compliance.
  • Prior to joining MLP, Jim worked as assistant controller for The Jones Company and as controller for Taylor Morley Homes. Jim started his career as an audit professional with Ernst & Young, LLP.
  • Jim graduated with a B.S./Business Administration from the University of Missouri, Columbia and is a licensed CPA in the state of Missouri.

Evelyn Bunce
Receptionist Contact

Evelyn manages MLP's graphics and presentation material, including the MLP website. She acts as a liason between the corporate office and the properties through sales and leasing updates and by circulating a monthly newsletter. She also manages the Warranty Department.

Team Member Background

  • Evelyn graduated from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut with a Bachelor's Degree in English and Art History.

Andrew Checkley
Commercial Broker Contact

As MLP's in-house sales and leasing agent, Andrew is responsible for procuring, negotiating and executing all retail leases at the company's mixed-use developments. In addition, Andrew is responsible for transacting the sale or lease of any out-parcels associated with those developments.

Team Member Background

  • Andrew focuses much of his attention on marketing MLP's projects to both local and national retailers and restaurateurs. Andrew oversees the Tenant Finish during construction and assists in various phases of project development.
  • Finally, Andrew does exclusive Tenant Representation for specific retail and restaurant clients in the St. Louis region and beyond. Duties include site selection, demographic research and lease/sale negations on behalf of the Tenant.

Timothy Daher
President - MLP Construction Management, LLC Contact

Mr. Daher joined MLP in 2005 to head the newly formed construction management company. His responsibilities include procurement and management of all aspects of the design and construction activities related to commercial developments to ensure timely, cost effective project completion. Tim is a licensed civil engineer and real estate broker with 28 years of experience in the industry.

Team Member Background

  • Tim's expertise includes nine years of retail construction/development with The DESCO Group and seven years of commercial office development with Paragon Group. He also has experience in facilities managment and general contracting.

John Eden
General Manager of Maintenance Contact

John has been in the Property Management/Construction industry since 1981. He has worked for Solan Gershman in both residential and commercial maintenance. The Jones Company in new home construction and 12 years with the Paragon Group. He worked three years with Camden Property Trust where his duties ranged from apartment remodeling to capitol improvements in the Midwest region. He then spent two years as a Construction Superintendent for one of MLP's former sister companies Amerwest. He rejoined MLP in May of 2001 as a Regional Manager of maintenance and now his new title is General Manager of Maintenance.


Melissa Holmes
Senior Tax Accountant Contact

Melissa manages draws for construction development. She also processes payroll and taxes.

Team Member Background

  • Melissa earned an accounting degree from Albany State University and is currently working on her MBA at Webster University.

Jon Jenkins
Vice President of Development Contact

Mr. Jenkins joined MLP in 1998 as a project development manager. His responsibilities include coordination of site control, contract negotiation, zoning, permitting, financing, budgeting and all other predevelopment issues for projects, as well as monitoring the progress of completion once projects reach construction stage. His experience also includes developing projects within the Federal Housing Tax Credit Program. Jon has developed over 2,000 mulit-family residential units since 1998. Additionally, he has developed over 200 single-family residential units since 2003 and over 10,000 square feet of commercial space since 2005.

Team Member Background

  • Prior to joining MLP, Jon held positions as Property Management Accounting for Trammell Crow Co./Faison Management Co. as well as an Accounting for the Sales and Marketing division of Central Florida Investments, Inc. in Orlando, Florida. In addition, he also served as Accounting Manager of Publication Services, Inc. in Champaign, Illinois.
  • Jon graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Accounting.

Michael Mannion
Vice President & General Counsel Contact

Mr. Mannion oversees all legal matters involving MLP and its affiliated companies including land acquisition and assemblage; the drafting and negotiation of leases; negotiating and managing the development process; assisting in obtaining governmental approvals and the use of TIFs, TDDs and tax credits; construction issues; real estate operational and management issues and the sale of apartment complexes, condominiums, single-family homes, hotels, and retail and mixed-use developments. He advises the company regarding construction and permanent debt and equity financing of projects and negotiation of loan terms and loan documentation. He also handles miscellaneous legal matters including entity formation, general corporate, contractual, commercial, employment and labor law matters, trademark, tax, licensing, securities, etc. and oversees litigation matters.

Team Member Background

  • Mr. Mannion has been a member of the Missouri Bar since 1986 and is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.  He obtained his license as a Real Estate Broker in Missouri in 1986 and obtained his license as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Missouri in 1981.
  • Prior to coming to MLP in May of 2003, Michael was a Partner in the Real Estate Department of Blackwell Sanders Peper and Martin. He practiced in the areas of real estate leasing, sales/aquisitions, development, redevelopment and finance; general corporate; tax law and mergers and acquisitions. Practice areas included lease negotiation for retail, office, industrial and multi-family developments and the negotiation/documentation of real estate developments, acquisitions and dispositions of office buildings, retail, apartments, condominiums and shopping centers.
  • Mr. Mannion also brings experience from serving four years as the President, General Counsel and part-owner of River City Sports Ventures, where he assisted in the development and management of an 11,000-seat area, the ownership/operation of five minor league professional sports teams, the promotion of professional and amateur sporting events and the ownership/operation of real estate and other operating companies.
  • Prior to that, he practiced law in the areas of real estate, tax law, mergers and acquisitions, general corporate law, real estate syndication and securities law, municipal and tax-exempt finance, corporate finance and business planning.   Mr. Mannion also worked in the tax and audit departments of a “Big 4” CPA firm
  • Mr. Mannion attended Chaminade College Prep where he was a National Merit Scholar Finalist. He received is B.S.B.A in Accounting from the University of Virginia. He received his J.D. Degree from St. Louis University School of Law, and received his LL.M. Degree (Master of Laws) in Taxation from Washington University School of Law.

Tim McCluskey
Project Estimator Contact

Tim McCluskey has over 25 years of experience in different areas of the construction industry. He has been with the MLP family of companies since November 1999.

Team Member Background

  • As project estimator, he works directly with Greg Springmeyer, Vice President and Project Manager of construction, in the estimation and purchasing of materials and/or labor required for current projects with special emphasis on interior and exterior finish items.
  • Tim's prior experience in various areas of construction provides a unique ability to negotiate contracts with suppliers and subcontractors that allow both parties to succeed while resulting in projects that maintain MLP's high standards of excellence.

Carla Powell
Regional Property Manager Contact

Ms. Powell is responsible for the successful management of all MLP market rate properties. She handles the advertising, marketing and lease-up of new properties under construction.

Team Member Background

  • Carla is involved in all designs for properties in the development phase. She also does regular inspections on the residential and commercial properties to ensure provided services are at the highest standards.
  • She has created the MLP Policy and Procedures Manual and oversaw it's implementation, along with developing training programs for the Property Managers, Assistant Managers and Leasing Consultants.
  • She has created company promotional products and literature material to promote name recognition and company awareness. In addition to the 15+ years of experience Ms. Powell brings to MLP Management, she has held a Missouri Real Estate License since 1993 and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts/Interior Design from Maryville University in 1991.

John Rooney
Vice President of Construction Contact

Mr. Rooney handles all sub-contracting entities and runs all new construction and warranty construction work for the construction division of MLP, Pioneer Construction, Inc.

Team Member Background

  • John's responsibilities include carpentry-framing, carpentry-millwork and trim, finish grading, foundations - flatwork and miscellaneaous site work. John has successfully built 2,400 multi-family apartments units with clubhouses.
  • Prior to working with Pioneer Construction, Inc, Mr. Rooney was the owner of his own construction company in Colorado, specializing in custom homes ranging from $500,000 up to $4 million.

Donna Rudolph
Accounting Manager Contact

Ms. Rudolph handles all aspects of the Property Management and Accounting software support for all current properties managed by MLP, as well as all upcoming properties. These responsibilities include purchase, installation and training.

Team Member Background

  • Donna acts as a liaison for property managers to the accounting department as well as a liaison to the computer consultant and software manufacturer.
  • Donna also prepares monthly adjusting journal entries, bank reconciliations and financial statements for properties as well as completes the monthly construction draws for the properties. She also assists in the annual audits as well as in annual budget preparation.
  • Ms. Rudolph brings with her expertise a B.S. in Accountancy from the University of Missouri at Columbia.

Greg Springmeyer
VP/Project Manager of Construction Contact

For the last four years Greg Springmeyer has been the Vice-President and Project Manager for the construction of all MLP Multi-Family Communities exceeding 2,600 units in four mid-western states.

Team Member Background

  • Prior to working as part of the construction branch of MLP, he was vice-president of Construction Operations for Paragon Group in the Midwest regional office for twelve years. In this capacity, he focused mainly on multi-family development but also built retail and office buildings. He also was responsible for all construction documents, subcontract administrations and construction through turnover.
  • From 1977 to 1985 Greg Springmeyer was partner and co-owner of Donald Gregory Co., a general contracting company specializing in the construction of custom homes and contracting light commercial, retail, post office and Federal Government projects.
  • He received a degree in civil engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1974.

Sue Stewart
Manager of Real Estate Administration Contact

Sue is responsible for drafting legal documents such as Contracts, Authorizing Resolutions, Operating Agreements, Power of Attorney, etc. She provides detailed reviews and research of Title Commitments, Contracts, Lease Agreements and other property related documents. Sue is also responsible for setting up new limited liability companies, ensuring timely compliance of all due diligence obligations, and tracking all contractual aspects of development projects. Sue will also assist Legal Counsel in Sale/Purchase Closing matters. Sue is also involved in the negotiation of retail leases with perspective tenants and assists in any Common Area Maintenance audits and/or billings. She will also coordinate lease administrative duties as required.

Team Member Background

  • In addition to over 15 years experience in real estate administration, Sue has a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and holds a Missouri Real Estate License.

Nichole West
Accounts Payable Contact

Nichole is responsible for the management of the Home Office's vendor accounts. She also supports the properties through BCL and check distribution.