Identify
Strategic Acquisition
We seek opportunities with strong fundamentals, practical development potential, and long-term relevance within their markets.
- Market evaluation
- Site analysis
- Development feasibility
About Zephyr Development
Built on experience.
Focused on execution.
Zephyr Development is a full-cycle real estate development firm focused on waterfront, industrial, commercial, marina-related, and mixed-use projects throughout the Carolinas and Southeast.
A Legacy of Vision & Growth
Our Story
Zephyr Development brings a disciplined, hands-on approach to real estate development, with work spanning waterfront destinations, marina-related assets, industrial projects, and commercial properties.
Based in Wilmington, North Carolina, Zephyr Development is focused on creating places that support commerce, strengthen communities, and contribute to long-term regional growth.
A Full-Cycle Approach
From vision to completion
— every phase, aligned.
Acquisition, planning, development, and long-term stewardship guided by a consistent development philosophy.
Plan
Project Structuring
Each project begins with thoughtful planning that aligns land use, design, economics, and long-term objectives.
- Concept development
- Financial planning
- Project strategy
Build
Disciplined Development
From entitlement and design through construction and delivery, each project is managed with attention to quality and execution.
- Entitlements & approvals
- Design coordination
- Construction oversight
Steward
Long-Term Stewardship
Strong projects continue long after construction. Zephyr focuses on places that can serve owners, tenants, and communities over time.
- Asset oversight
- Operational planning
- Long-term value creation
Development Opportunities
Disciplined planning.
Purposeful development.
Zephyr Development identifies and develops real estate opportunities across waterfront, industrial, commercial, marina-related, and mixed-use sectors.
The firm’s approach pairs development discipline with hands-on execution to create durable value for the places it builds.
Investor RelationsLeadership
The people who sign the work.
A leadership team rooted in development, operations, and long-term accountability.
Founder
Founder & Managing Member
Chuck J. Schoninger
Founder of Zephyr Development, Chuck leads the firm’s development vision, strategic relationships, and long-term growth initiatives.
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Partner
Partner
John Wang
Supports project planning, development execution, commercial strategy, and coordination across active initiatives.
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Vice President
Vice President
Anthony Lucchino
Supports development, investment, partnership, and operational initiatives across the company’s portfolio.
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We believe the strongest projects are those that continue serving their communities long after construction is complete — creating places where people can live, work, gather, and grow.
Zephyr Development Philosophy
Where We Build
Rooted in the Cape Fear.
Active across
the Southeast.
Zephyr Development is based in Wilmington, North Carolina, with a focus on waterfront, industrial, commercial, marina-related, and mixed-use opportunities throughout the Carolinas and Southeast.
Wilmington, NC
Headquarters
Cape Fear Region
Waterfront & Industrial
Coastal Carolinas
Marine & Mixed-Use
Southeast
Growth Markets
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Zephyr Development works with landowners, investors, municipalities, tenants, and development partners to create waterfront, industrial, commercial, marina-related, and mixed-use projects throughout the Carolinas and Southeast.