We Develop Communities
WHO WE ARE
Our Story
Over the past five decades, Summergate has built a reputation as one of the premier land development, homebuilding, and property management companies in the Twin Cities and throughout the nation.
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Our roots can be traced back to the 1970s as a home builder. As the need for new lots to build homes on increased, our company started venturing into the land development business, finding that we weren't the only builder in the Minneapolis market that needed access to more developed land. We also learned we had a knack for picking prime locations and the ability to develop high quality neighborhoods.
Real Values. Real People.
Our business model at Summergate is based around three core values that have helped us build a diverse network of investors and create strong communities in multiple US markets.
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Respect
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Creativity and Innovation
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Honesty and Integrity
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Genuine Care
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Built to Last
• Land Acquisition • Entitlement • Master Planning • Municipal Approvals • Infrastructure Coordination • Lot Development • Builder Partnerships • Residential Construction
OUR EXPERTISE
Experience Matters
The team at Summergate has well over 100 years of combined real estate development experience. Our expertise in purchasing land, building projects, and property management allows Summergate to effectively handle and complete an array of select projects throughout Minneapolis, MN and Orlando, FL and their surrounding areas.
OUR STRUCTURE
Six Divisions
Working For You
Six divisions, one company, working together to take a project from raw land to a finished, thriving community.
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Land Acquisition
The team that finds, evaluates, and secures the right parcels of land, using decades of combined experience to spot potential before anyone else does.
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Planning & Development
From raw ground to finished, buildable lots. This division handles engineering, entitlements, and infrastructure in house.
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Finance & Administration
The financial backbone of every project, managing budgets, contracts, and the numbers that keep each community on track.
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Field Construction
The hands on team building the homes and infrastructure that turn a plat into a real, livable neighborhood.
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Sales & Marketing
The first people most buyers and landowners talk to, guiding every relationship from first conversation to closing.
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Association Management
The team that stays involved after move in, managing the associations that keep a community running smoothly for years to come.
Our Team
Our team is small by design. Fifteen people, all based out of our Lakeville office, work across land development, homebuilding, and customer relations. That size is intentional. It means the person you talk to about your land, your floor plan, or your new home is someone who has been with the company for years, not a name that changes every project. We hold ourselves to the same standard whether we are negotiating a land deal or walking a family through their new front door. Honest answers, steady communication, and work we are proud to put our name on.
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Carl Tollefson
President/Owner
More than 50 years of buying and building homes, commercial buildings, apartments, and land developments across the Twin Cities. That range of experience across every side of the business is still what shapes how Summergate operates today.
Casey Wollschlager
Chief Operating Officer
More than 20 years of experience leading land development and apartment acquisition teams. He oversees the day-to-day operations that keep Summergate's projects moving from planning through completion.
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Joseph Doll
VP of Land Acquisition
More than 25 years of experience across every type of land acquisition and development project. He works closely with landowners to structure deals that are fair, straightforward, and built on trust.
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John Raiche
VP of Land Acquisition
12 years of experience in land acquisition and the development of large-scale infrastructure projects. He helps guide Summergate's communities from raw ground through the infrastructure that makes them livable.
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Bryan Tucker
Senior Project Manager
More than 30 years of experience working in the public sector as a city planner, with a deep understanding of due diligence and the entitlements process. His skills and relationships across the industry help carry every project through to the finish line.
Awards & Recognition
