David Summers

David serves as the CEO of Spartanburg’s Northside Development Group. Prior to his current role at NDG Summers served as Chief Operating Officer at Partners Southeast, where he created a $281 million development pipeline and increased organizational net worth by $3 million. He holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School with concentrations in Real Estate Development and Finance.

As CEO, Summers leads NDG’s continued work across its four pillars: mixed-income housing, cradle-to-career education, community wellness, and economic vitality. He guide’s the implementation of the organization’s 2025-2029 strategic plan, “Centering Community: The Northside and Beyond,” and will expand NDG’s impact through the new Thrive Spartanburg initiative.

NDG, a member of the Purpose-Built Communities Network, has transformed $25 million in investment into $150 million in impactful projects since 2011, serving as the community quarterback for the revitalization of Spartanburg’s Northside neighborhood.