Who We Are
Most firms answer to outside investors and follow the traditional playbook of bureaucracy. Not us; we’re built different to build different. Inflexible firms fail when plans shift, but we embrace change and adjust.
Our size, independence, and agility allow us to seize opportunities that others can’t. Our strategy of purpose and precision helps shape skylines and communities, while our openness to new directions allows us to stay ahead of trends and move our industry forward.
For partners seeking nimble problem-solvers, we bring an entrepreneurial spirit to everything we do. We Change The Landscape
Our Team
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Taylor Williams
As co-founder and Managing Member of Williams Development Group, Taylor leads and executes on strategy, and builds and nurtures partnerships, across all aspects of the business. Prior to starting WDG with his father Steve, Taylor was a senior associate at Grant Thornton, LLP in Charlotte, NC, where he specialized in real estate. After growing up in Winston-Salem, Taylor graduated from Washington & Lee University, then obtained his Masters of Accounting at UNC-Chapel Hill. Taylor is a licensed broker in the state of North Carolina and lives in Winston-Salem with his wife Liz and two daughters. He loves to enjoy live music, sports and playing golf in his spare time.
Taylor believes deeply in supporting local job growth, fostering economic development and sustainably improving our local community.
Education
- Washington and Lee ’09 BSBA
- UNC-Chapel Hill ’11 MAC
Business Experience
- National Association of Realtors
- NAIOP – Commercial Real Estate Development Association
Dixon B. Pitt, CCIM
Dixon serves as Director of Real Estate, Residential Division, for Williams Development Group. Prior to joining WDG, he spent eight years at Bryan Properties, Inc. as a development and community manager. A native of Winston-Salem, Dixon graduated from Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC, where he majored in Finance and Economics and played on the lacrosse team. Dixon lives in Winston-Salem with his wife, Anne, and their two children. He is an avid cyclist and also enjoys playing golf.
Dixon has a passion for creating great spaces within each neighborhood. Fostering these areas for people to gather, intentionally and by chance, help promote strong connections within the community.
Education
- Wofford College ’12 BA
Business Experience
- Board of Directors for the National Town Builders Association as Vice President
- NAIOP Executive Board Member – Commercial Real Estate Development Association
- Twin City Development Foundation Board Member
- Greater Winston-Salem Inc. Emerging Leaders Class of 2024
- Licensed Real Estate Agent in North Carolina
- 2024 Winston Under 40 Leadership Award recipient
- Currently serves on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Planning Board
Spencer Welch
As Project Manager at Williams Development Group, Spencer oversees the full spectrum of projects, with a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground approach supporting the company on industrial, self-storage and residential initiatives. Drawing from six years with leading general contractors, he served as Assistant Superintendent on multi-family developments before advancing to Assistant Project Manager, where he focused on commercial and senior living projects.
A native of Winston-Salem, Spencer graduated from Hampden-Sydney College with a major in History and a minor in Spanish. After college, he returned to his hometown, where he now resides with his wife, Shannon, and their two daughters.
Outside the office, Spencer cherishes time outdoors with his family and enjoys listening to music.
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