About GWC Capital

After completing his PhD in Medieval and Renaissance Literature, Rob spent a career as a higher education administrator overseeing a variety of university programs: distance education, innovation campus development, technology transfer and spin-out companies, marketing and communications, and university fundraising.

After leaving higher education and before joining GWC, Rob was the Director of Utah Government & Public Affairs for R&R Partners working with public officials, policymakers, donors, investors, government funding entities and the private sector to create the necessary alignment to deliver the expected outcomes.

As the Division Manager for Business Services at GWC, Rob oversees the public and government affairs, marketing, branding, public relations, market analysis, and lifestyle management team for GWC projects.

Before Mitch Dansie joined GWC Capital, he had taken on the task of leading and developing 400 acres of family property in Herriman, UT. GWC Capital recruited him to be the general manager of Desert Color, a 3400-acre master-planned community in St. George, UT. He now serves as the Vice President of Operations at GWC Capital.

Mitch is an accomplished and proven finance and operations executive with over 15 years of international experience in project management and oversight. He has an extensive background in risk management, process improvement, and change management.

Mitch holds a BA in Finance from the University of Utah and was a Vice President at Goldman Sachs and Co. prior to joining GWC Capital.

The Dansie family is always on the go and enjoys immersing themselves in their passions whether it’s football, golf, or dance. Mitch is an avid golfer and enjoys traveling to new places with his family. 

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Nathan leads the team of construction and engineering professionals to design, secure approvals, and build GWC projects.  Nathan holds a reputation for high-quality work and partnering.  He is instrumental in business management and project management/development and is a visionary and capable leader of large and complex engineering and construction operations.  He is a collaborative and empowering leader who builds, develops, and retains teams who execute well and successfully deliver complex projects.  He is valued for his integrity and innovation.

Prior to joining GWC, Nathan was Vice President of Geneva Rock, where his leadership directed on target completion of over 400 projects per year.

Nathan has an MS in Civil Engineering from BYU and is a licensed professional engineer.

Nathan is married to Melissa Schellenberg and is the father of seven children.  He loves to run, bake bread, and do anything his kids and grandkids are doing.

Kristy is acquainted with many elements of development and construction.  She has abundant exposure to the building process and values the satisfaction which comes from creating.  For Kristy it’s all about building…building relationships, building the community, and building a project.  Kristy helps create and sustain multiple dimensions of value in one of the largest financial and asset markets in the world.   Some of her major strengths include her high expectations for the quality of her work, superior organizational skills, and a keen ability to quickly build rapport and influence people.

Kristy collaborates with city personnel, builders, architects, designers, engineers, and community officials to ensure success throughout the process of land entitlement and development.  Her ability to deal with controversy, without compromising on important issues, allows for a win-win in her business relations.

Prior to joining GWC, Kristy participated in the development of Summit Creek UT, a unique mountain community, and acquired a true love for real estate development.  She received a BS from Southern Utah University and is completing an MRED from the University of Arizona.

Kristy loves being a mom.  Some of her other loves include snow skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and cheering for her children in their pursuits.

Daniel is the Area Manager of Construction for the area projects. He is skilled in project management, specifically civil and vertical construction management. Prior to joining GWC, Daniel worked in commercial construction and is also a licensed drone pilot.

Daniel graduated from Brigham Young University in Construction Management and Global Business Literacy. He is heavily involved in community and church organizations.

He enjoys hunting, BYU sports, and playing the guitar. He and his wife Kyra reside in St. George with their two young sons, Owen and Lucas.

Hannah Nielson

Hannah is the Business Services Assistant at the Desert Color Welcome Center. She acts as the onsite presence and brand ambassador for Desert Color. She gained her experience on the North Shore of Oahu’s luxury resort, Turtle Bay, as well as an upbringing with an entrepreneurial father, of whom she loved to support and gain experience through his endeavors.

Hannah graduated in June of 2022 with a Bachelor’s in Hospitality and Tourism from Brigham Young University- Hawaii. She also minored in English and Psychology, and plans to go back to school to receive a masters degree in one of her three areas of study.

Hannah married her husband in Hawaii where they shared hobbies such as surfing, shelling, island hopping, and hiking. Since moving to Utah her hobbies have shifted to hiking with her Australian Shepherd puppy, Kona, and refurbishing furniture. No matter where she lives though, she will always carry her love for reading, trying new foods, continual learning, and travelling the world.