Mr.Thies has over eighteen years of experience in the real estate industry. Dan is President of the Thies Group, Inc. where he is responsible for all development activities, acquisitions, entitlement processes, and financing operations. Mr.Thies development work includes: senior living facilities, retail centers, mixed use facilities, and residential development. Mr.Thies was integral in the development of over 10 Stonecrest Senior Living facilities including: The Solana – Ballwin MO, The Grove in Creve Coeur, The Grove in Sunset Hills, Frotenac Grove, Sappington Square – Crestwood, MO, and the Stonecrest at Clayton View In total, Dan has developed over fifteen senior living communities representing over $450 million of development.

Mr. Thies is a member of the Missouri Bar Association, Pulaski Bank Advisory Board, Chesterfield Arts Board, and St. Louis  County Port Authority Board. Mr. Thies received a BA in History from Central College in 1996 and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri, in 1999.