Chris Lessard, Founder and Managing Member, is responsible for overseeing the company’s operations. These responsibilities include overseeing the financing, acquisition, development and management of new residential and mixed-use communities. As the founding principal of both Lessard Design and Metropolitan Development he is recognized in the industry as a design innovator and a market trends oriented designer. Mr. Lessard is highly conversant in land planning and rezoning, high, mid and low-density developments, large-scale multi-family mixed-use and urban infill projects. Additionally, he has a thorough knowledge of both construction and development criteria.