Jeff Davis — Founder, The Davis Group

The Founder

Jeff Davis

Founder · The Davis Group

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“When you genuinely love the land and the work, it stops being a transaction. It starts being a legacy.”
35+

Years of development

$100MM+

Land acquired

10,000+

Homes entitled

800+

Homesites sold

125+

Homes built

The Story

Three decades of building the West.

Jeff Davis has spent over thirty-five years shaping master-planned communities across the Southwest, his career spanning every phase of land development, from acquisition and entitlement through planning, construction, marketing, and final sale.

As a former Managing Partner at M3 Companies, Jeff led the development of landmark communities across Arizona and Colorado, among them Prescott Lakes, American Ranch, and Wickenburg Ranch in Arizona, and Sandstone American Ranch in Colorado.

His expertise extends to municipal entitlements, community planning, HOA governance, historic restoration, architectural standards, and builder partnerships. Few developers bring this breadth of expertise to a single community.

Today, that same experience shapes every community The Davis Group builds: disciplined planning, long-term stewardship, and places built to endure.

Closer to home, Jeff and his wife, Melanie Davis, co-founded By Design Builders, pairing his construction expertise with her practice at Adorn Interior Designs. The two have called Prescott home for nearly thirty years.

The Team

The people behind every detail.

Portrait of Pam Berry

Pam Berry

Transaction Coordinator

Pam brings more than 25 years of office administration and transaction coordination experience to The Davis Group, having played an integral role in many of Prescott's premier residential communities, including Prescott Lakes, American Ranch, Enchanted Canyon, and now Stringfield at Granite Mountain. She is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Arizona. A Prescott resident of more than 30 years and a graduate of Prescott High School, she is deeply connected to the local community, having dedicated nearly three decades to Horses with HEART Therapeutic Riding Center in Chino Valley.

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Gianna Minton

Receptionist · Sales Assistant

Gianna brings a warm, welcoming presence to every client's first interaction with The Davis Group. Having recently earned her Arizona real estate license, she pairs a background in customer service, public relations, and family-owned business operations with the work ethic and attention to detail instilled by years in ranch operations and horse training, the same qualities that make her a trusted, valued presence on the team.

Portrait of Jim Clark

Jim Clark

Sales Associate

Jim brings more than 25 years of real estate and new home sales experience to Serenity at Stringfield. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he began his career with Del Webb and has since helped hundreds of families find the perfect place to call home. Known for his professionalism, integrity, and commitment to exceptional service, he takes pride in guiding clients with confidence, and sharing his passion for the lifestyle and natural beauty that make Prescott one of Arizona's most desirable places to live.

Portrait of Debbie Avila

Debbie Avila

Sales Associate

Debbi Avila brings 8 years of real estate experience to Prescott, Arizona, where she's built her career helping buyers and sellers navigate the region's evolving market. As a proud representative of Stringfield at Granite Mountain, Debbi combines deep local knowledge — from the granite-studded landscapes of Granite Mountain to the small-town charm and big-city amenities nearby — with a genuine passion for the community she calls home. Her clients count on her for attentive, detail-driven service, sharp negotiation skills, and a smooth, stress-free closing process.

The Work Continues

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