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Crown Development is built on more than a century of family roots in Greenville and the greater Upstate, with a reputation earned through consistent quality, on-time delivery, and a genuine commitment to the communities we serve. Led by Greenville native Nick Franchina, whose 30-year career spans every facet of real estate—from investment and development to construction, management, and finance—the company brings a deep understanding of the full development lifecycle. Working alongside him is his nephew, Zach Roberts, a Furman University graduate and Greenville native who drives acquisitions, market analysis, budgeting, construction oversight, and HOA formation.
Supporting their leadership is a dedicated team of professionals and long-standing partners who play a critical role in every project’s success. From engineers and contractors to planners, consultants, and project managers Crown Development operates as a collaborative group aligned around one goal: delivering high-quality communities the right way. Together, they combine experience, local insight, and strong relationships with builders, government officials, and financial partners to execute projects that are thoughtfully planned and built to last.
Over the past two decades, Crown Development has delivered nearly 40 communities and more than 4,500 rooftops across the Upstate, contributing to the region’s continued growth and success.
Founder/Partner
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Partner
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Development Coordinator/Acquisition Specialist
Tyler, a Greenville native and graduate of North Greenville University, began his real estate career in 2018 as a residential sales agent. Since joining Access Realty and Crown Land Development as a Land Development Coordinator in 2021, he has developed a unique perspective on both residential and land sales. His knowledge, experience, and passion for helping others drive him each day to ensure his clients receive professional service and a seamless transaction experience. Tyler is an avid sports fan who enjoys Clemson Football and cheering on the Atlanta Braves. Most importantly, he enjoys spending time with his family—his wife, Lauren, and their two sons, Elijah and Asher.
Acquisition Specialist
Tyler was born and raised in Greenville and still calls Greenville home, today. After graduating from Clemson University in 2016 with a degree in Forest Resource Management, his career in land sales and property management started shortly after. He began managing timber and wildlife resources for several clients across the upstate region of South Carolina, while also helping landowners navigate the transactional process of selling and purchasing land. His passion, knowledge, and experience as an avid sportsman were a critical foundation for the numerous opportunities in which he was able to assist in purchasing, and further managing timberland and recreational properties for his clients. Though his position has shifted to more of a land acquisition role, he continues to connect and foster relationships with landowners, old and new. In this new chapter with Access Realty, Tyler looks forward to bringing his decade of real experience and his technical skill set to help facilitate transactions and further the growth of the Upstate through well-planned communities and developments
Acquisition Specialist
Jon Tompkins grew up in Clemson, South Carolina, and graduated from Daniel High School before spending a year in Maine and then attending Southern Wesleyan University. He began his real estate career with three years in real estate management before moving into raw land sales, where he now has 26 years of experience. For the past five years, Jon has specialized in land acquisition for residential development. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and time in nature. He is active in his church, supports wildlife conservation, and volunteers with local charitable organizations when able. Above all, Jon is most proud of his family—his wife, Jill, and their two daughters, Sarah and Molly.
Project Manager
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Marketing Director
Daniel Wright serves as Marketing Director at Access Realty and Crown Land Development, where he leads the company's marketing efforts and helps showcase exceptional recreational and investment land opportunities across the Upstate. A Georgia native, Daniel graduated from Anderson University with a bachelor's degree in Communications – Digital Media and a minor in Photography. His passion for visual storytelling and digital communication plays a key role in showcasing the unique properties and outdoor lifestyles that Access Outdoors represents. Outside of work, Daniel enjoys watching baseball, spending time outdoors with his fianceé, and serving at his church.
CPA
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