David Schipper
President & CEO, Schipper Group Limited
Akron, OH 44308
President & CEO
Phone (330) 434-8355 x207
President & CEO
Property Types
Land
Markets
Cleveland
Bio
Mr. Schipper began his commercial real estate development career in 1978 under the mentorship of his father-in-law, Mr. Paul Tell. Under David's leadership, The Schipper Group has developed and managed a portfolio of over 20 different properties. David’s hands-on strategy for success is built upon the dedicated leadership of his four-member executive team.
After graduating from Wheaton College (B.A. Psychology, 1965), David served as a captain in the US Marine Corps (1965-1969) flying as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, and was awarded the Distinguishing Flying Cross and 22 Air Medals. He holds postgraduate degrees from Pepperdine University (M.A., 1972) and Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology (Ph.D., 1977). Parallel to his early real estate career, David had a professional practice for eight years as an Ohio licensed psychologist. In addition to his real estate development career, David is actively involved in numerous philanthropic projects through his presidency of the Paul P. Tell Foundation. He has formerly served as a board member of the Akron Children's Hospital Foundation, The Chapel in Akron, the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, and the Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy. David resides with his wife in the Portage Lakes area of Akron, Ohio, and they have three adult daughters.
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