David Nicolson
CEO

David Nicolson is President of the San Antonio office of Weitzman, in charge of the company’s South Texas Division. He joined the company in 1991 when he co-founded the San Antonio office. He has been involved in the development of over 4,000,000 square feet of shopping centers and over 8,000,000 square feet of brokerage transactions valued at nearly $2 billion. He has completed deals with many of the nation’s finest retailers, restaurants, and developers. David has been Weitzman’s Top Producer numerous times, and he is the firm’s All-time Top Producer. He is consistently named among the top commercial brokers in San Antonio by The San Antonio Business Journal.

David Started in the Real Estate profession with Trammell Crow Company. During his tenure at Trammell Crow Company, David shared development and acquisition responsibilities for over 1 million square feet, including the Moore Plaza Shopping Center, one of the state’s first premier power centers.

Organizations
Nicolson is active in several professional organizations, including the International Council of Shopping Centers and the State Bar of Texas. He also has served on the Boards of the Santa Rosa Hospital, Las Casas Foundation, The Downtown Rotary Club and The Young President’s Organization.

Education
Nicolson received his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Baylor University and a Juris Doctor degree from Baylor University School of Law.

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Daniel J. Mitchell
President

Daniel J. Mitchell is a commercial real estate professional having over 55 years of experience with leadership roles at retailers expanding in the UK, Canada and the US resulting in over 30 million square feet of retail transactions. His initial experience was in quick-service restaurants at McDonald’s and Wendy’s where, in his management roles, he was responsible for over 300 restaurant openings. Corporate Big Box retail was the next challenge with responsibility for real estate, design and construction at Highland Superstores, Silo and Melville Corporation. At Melville, a Fortune 100 company, he directed the Linens ‘n Things program, Big Box Self Development and served on the Marshalls Real Estate Committee. Following corporate life, Mitchell became Senior Vice President at Katz and Associates along with a dual role as EVP of Development at Katz. There he represented many national brands including Linens ‘n Things, Galyan’s Trading Company (now Dick’s Sporting Goods), Cost Plus World Market, Shoe Carnival, Party City and many more while co-developing over 1.5 million square feet of highly successful shopping centers.

After forty years as a real estate road warrior around the country, Mitchell moved to San Antonio where he became EVP of Weitzman. Mitchell’s wealth of market knowledge across North America eventually led to co-founding FranSite with David Nicholson, where Mitchell continues to oversee operations as FranSite’s president. Since its formation twelve years ago, FranSite has become the outsourced real estate department for numerous franchise brands “Connecting Great Site to Great Franchises” with ongoing success in street, strip and mall venues.   Clients have included CycleBar, @ the LB, Fueled Collective, Shred 415, Basketball Training Systems, BodyBar, Bishop’s and Nekter Juice Bar. Current clients include Salons by JC, D1 Sports Training, Barre 3, HOTWORX, Conquer Padel, Blue Sage Longevity Lab, Golf Envy and Candy Cloud, with many additional brands in pre- development status. A critical element of FranSite’s success has been the development of a local broker team that now numbers over 150 highly skilled and experienced brokers covering markets across the U.S. and Canada. This has allowed for consistent national oversight with knowledgeable boots on the ground targeting the best possible outcomes for both franchisor and franchisee.

Organizations
Mitchell is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and the International Franchise Association.

Education
Mitchell received a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from Michigan State University.

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Connor Chauncy
Senior Vice President & COO

Connor Chauncy is an accomplished leader in the retail real estate sector, with extensive experience driving the national expansion of franchise brands across the United States. With expertise in the franchise service retail industry, Connor has successfully represented over 100 brands, managing their rollout strategies on a national scale.

Over the past decade, Connor has overseen and executed more than 4 million square feet of retail and industrial real estate transactions. His strategic insights and dedication have earned him recognition as a D-CEO Power Broker for five consecutive years. Currently, he serves as the Chief Operating Officer at FranSite, where he leads operational strategies to enhance client success in franchise development and site selection.

Previously, Connor was a Partner at Morrow Hill, where he specialized in consulting and implementing site selection and real estate processes for franchise organizations nationwide. His experience and track record have positioned him as a trusted authority in retail and franchise real estate growth.

Organizations
Chauncy is an active member of the International Franchise Association and International Council of Shopping Centers.

Education
Chauncy received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance with a Real Estate concentration from the Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University