Chris Dischinger is a proven leader within the real estate development industry and is co-principal and co-founder of LDG Development, LLC in Louisville, KY. He is committed to the business of building better lives through developing quality, affordable communities for hard-working families and active seniors to grow and thrive.  

In 1994, Chris formed LDG Development with his business partner Mark Lechner, successfully focusing on acquiring, developing, building, and managing single-family homes.  The company eventually grew to have a portfolio of more than five hundred homes as well as acquiring and managing commercial real estate properties in 19 states.  In 2002, LDG saw an opportunity to enter the Housing Tax Credit Program and by using this model, LDG has developed over 25,000 units in multiple states.  

Today, LDG has three main divisions, all focused on maximizing growth and production.  With the mission statement “Everyone Deserves a Quality Place to Live”, the company has over 200 employees in its offices located in Louisville, KY, Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN and Austin, TX and are focused on developing and managing quality properties all over the United States.  

Chris has served as president of four different trade organizations including the national president of the Society of Exchange Counselors. He resides in his hometown of Louisville, KY with his family.  

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Philanthropic Activities

NAHRO – LDG Development Scholars Program

 10 year, 1 million Scholarship program for public housing residents

Founder – Arthur Street Hotel

   Converted Hotel that helps homeless stabilize their lives and move to permanent housing

Evolve 502

     Help fund secondary education  

     Funding of after school and summer programs for LDG residents

University of Louisville School of Business

      Founded/funded Real Estate minor program

LDG Foundation - Founder

Rita June Foundation – Founder

Partnering with Jeff Bezos Foundation to provide free pre-kindergarten, Montessori inspired free schooling based on income

Summary of Professional Experience and Business Transactions

• Developed and built in excess of 25,000 units of multi-unit family properties in numerous state

• Industrial Development Portfolio and Pipeline of 3,000,000 square feet

• Acquired, renovated and managed over 500 single family

• Created numerous 1031 tax deferred exchanges

• Built and sold over 500 single family homes

• Developed or owned over 20 hotels

• Owned commercial property in 19 states

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Selected Industry Awards & Accomplishments

• 2007 Cliff Weaver Award for Most Creative Transaction- Society of Exchange Counselors

• 2006 Exchange of the Year Kentucky Real Estate Exchangors

• 2005 President’s Award- Louisville Apartment Association

• 2005 Cliff Weaver Award for Most Creative Transaction –Society of Exchange Counselors

• 2004 Government Affairs Award- Louisville Apartment Association

• 2003 Don Kessler Award & Exchange of the Year- Kentucky Real Estate Exchangors

• 2002 Ed Melton Award Kentuckiana Real Estate Investors Association

• 2001 President’s Award and Exchange of the Year- Kentucky Real Estate Exchangors

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Education

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE, Louisville, Kentucky

   1990 Bachelor of Science (Finance)—School of Business

ST. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL, Louisville, Kentucky

   1980-1984 High School Diploma

University of Chicago Executive Education  

   Derivatives, Strategy

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Certifications & Extended Areas of Study

• A-Pass-Weikel Real Estate License (not active)

• Auctioneer License (not active)

• Society of Exchange Counselors (SEC) designation

• Investment Analysis and Creative Real Estate Techniques, Equity Marking Specialist (EMS) designation

• Extensive course work in real estate and business development, strategic coaching, etc.

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Civic and Professional Affiliations  

• Society of Exchange Counselors

President 2011

• Board of Governors 2005-2012

• Kentucky Real Estate Exchangors

President 1993 and 1994

• Kentuckiana Real Estate Investors Association

President 1993-1994

• Indiana Real Estate Exchangors

• Louisville Apartment Association

President 2003 and 2004

• Kentucky Apartment Association