Adam Baslow

Co-Founder

Vero Beach, Florida Native Adam came to the Lowcountry after graduating from Furman University with a double major in business and Spanish. When he moved to Charleston, a family friend suggested he look into real estate as a profession, since it had become a cherished personal avocation of the young graduate. Adam, still a licensed realtor today, joined with Special Properties, Inc., a brokerage firm that focused primarily on selling land and developing choice area real estate in the Lowcountry.

Grant Zinkon

Co-Founder

Grant, a Charleston native who spent the summers working in construction, earned his business degree from the Citadel and upon graduation worked in lumber sales for Buck Lumber honing his skills in buying and selling building materials. After a few years, he was called to his passion—building—when Centex Homes hired him. For three years, he acted as a project superintendent and was assigned to specialty undertakings from installing pools to building neighborhood entry monuments.

Donny Schaeffer

Director of Land Development

As Director of Land Development, Donny oversees all phases of new community development for New Leaf Builders.  Growing up in Columbia with deep family ties to rural South Carolina, he developed a love for the outdoors.  He was drawn to the coast where he attended the College of Charleston.  Post graduation he ventured into construction project management and worked on various projects throughout the Southeast.  Receiving licenses in real estate sales, roads and utilities construction, Donny started and ran successful businesses in each of these sectors.  His long career and broad experience make him uniquely able to convert New Leaf’s vision for its projects into real communities, important to the people who live there.  In his free time, Donny enjoys building things or spending time with his wife, two grown children, and their new and growing families.

Will Flynn

Project Manager

Will Flynn joined the New Leaf team in the summer of 2015.  He graduated from Clemson University with a Degree in Business Management.  During college, he spent summers interning with a national home builder and was immediately hooked.  Upon graduation, Will moved from the Upstate to Charleston to work for David Weekley Homes. As a project manager, Will has spent 11 years building homes in the Lowcountry and most recently managed their build on your lot program.

Kyle Moriarty

Project Manager

Kyle grew up in Moultonborough, New Hampshire around Lake Winnipesaukee.  He graduated college from Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado.  Kyle moved to Charleston in September of 2013 and found his passion for construction through working in property management.  Kyle loves the outdoors, and he can frequently be found hiking or enjoying the day on the water with his boxer, Lincoln.

Travis Zobel

Estimator

A Charleston native, Travis graduated from the Citadel with a degree in Business Administration. He worked 4 years for Buck Lumber as an inside sales coordinator before getting the opportunity to move up into an outside sales position. To further his experience in the construction industry, Travis took an estimating position at Southern Lumber and Millwork, where he spent 5 years developing and fine tuning his skills in residential and semi-commercial estimating. Travis joined New Leaf Builders in early September of 2013 as their Estimator.

Rene Stanley

Accounting Manager

Rene Stanley, New Leaf’s Accountant, is a Charleston native.  Rene raised her family in Raleigh, then came home to the Lowcountry in 2010.  Her job upon her return happened to be in the same office as a small startup company; New Leaf!  In fact, she sat then at the same desk she occupies now.  In 2014, she accepted their offer to join the quickly blossoming company and says “you can’t beat the people.  I’ve never regretted it for a second.”  Rene now lives in Hanahan with her husband and rescue pup. When not managing New Leaf’s financials, Rene enjoys spending time with her four grandchildren, Kipton, Kinsley, Sebastian, and Harper.

Lucy McAfee

Design Consultant

Lucy grew up in Ohio and Florida. She and her family moved to the Charleston area after living in Atlanta and abroad. Lucy started pursuing her longtime passion for interior design when she and her husband bought and flipped several houses after arriving in Charleston. During this time, Lucy was able to hone her eye for design and enhance her creative sensibilities.  Lucy describes her personal style as classic and understated, yet always personal and comfortable.  She is inspired by Charleston’s architecture, beaches, nature, and history as well as her own travels. Lucy joined the New Leaf team as a Design Consultant in 2018.

Shelley Tucker

Accounts Payable

Shelley Tucker is a proud Charleston native. She graduated from Strayer University with an Accounting degree.  She started out with a CPA firm and has used the skills she learned to work in various areas of accounting.  In her downtime, she works beside her husband in ministry, and loves spending time with her children, granddaughter, and two dogs, Gracie and Sadie