We have a unique offering and position in the marketplace with senior executive leadership, development, construction management, finance and operational knowledge from the top tier of global real estate firms.

The primary method by which capital is to be deployed and the investment objective achieved is by participating in the opportunistic development of residential and mixed-use properties with Northshore Development as the primary development and management company.

Northshore Development seeks to generate significant return on investment by identifying critical deficiencies within a property and employing a strategy and visión for correcting them to unlock an asset’s true value. By employing innovative and fresh concepts to blighted áreas and investing strategic capital, Northshore has been able to Re-Brand, Re-Position, and Revitalize mixed use comercial and apartment complexes for the benefit of our investors, tenants and neighbors.

The primary objective for our investment in real estate is above average total return, with a relatively moderate investment risk. The Real Estate Investment Portfolio will also have the secondary objective to preserve capital and provide a stable cash flow.

Our structure as a privately held company allows for flexibility to underwrite and execute deals of all asset types, sizes and structures in order to secure the best opportunities in the market.

Our Vision at Northshore aims to achieve a strong connection between social responsibility and financial freedom. Our vision is centered on a solid belief,..

Northshore Development, LLC has a unique offering and position in the marketplace with senior executive leadership, development, construction management,..

Northshore embraces a development model with significant partnership equity allocated towards each project and a thoughtful investment strategy that accounts for near term growth,..



Mr. Frocione has a track record of more than eight years of diverse experience in institutional real estate investment management and development and has successfully completed more than $2 billion in transactions across sectors and risk / return profiles during his career. He is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, negotiating, due diligence, and closing of commercial investments and developments across the firm. He is a graduate of Stetson University with degrees in finance and applied statistics.
He provides a broad range of financial and management coordination through the entire development cycle. Prior to joining NSD, Blake worked as an analyst in the Property Finance division of Doral Bank. He was responsible for analyzing potential debt investments across multiple asset classes for a national real estate platform. His primary responsibilities included cash flow analysis, debt memorandum creation and market research. He is a graduate of the University of Florida with a background in Finance and Economics, as well as a graduate of Crummer School of Business at Rollins College where he obtained his Masters in Business Administration.
Ms. Chang brings over 30 years of experience partnering with C-suite executives at leading organizations, including Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Golf Channel, the Orlando Magic, and Starwood Vacation Ownership/Vistana, with more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry and deep expertise in large-scale, multi-use environments.
She spent five years at Wyndham Vacation Ownership as Executive Assistant to President & CEO Franz Hanning, continuing a long-standing professional partnership that remains in place today.
Throughout her career, Ms. Chang has served as a trusted partner to senior leadership, managing complex priorities, coordinating high-level communications, and ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. She is known for her professionalism, integrity, and strong work ethic, as well as her ability to anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, and keep operations running smoothly in fast-paced environments.
Franz S. Hanning is the Chief Executive Officer of Northshore Development, where he leads the company’s commercial real estate development and investment strategy. He brings more than three decades of executive leadership and operational experience in the vacation ownership and real estate industries.
Prior to founding Northshore Development, Mr. Hanning served as President and CEO of Wyndham Vacation Ownership from 2006 to 2017, following a career that began in 1982 and spanned senior leadership roles in sales, operations, and corporate strategy. During his tenure, he oversaw the world’s largest developer and marketer of flexible, points-based vacation ownership. Under his leadership, Wyndham represented more than 200 resort properties, and more than 900,000 owner families worldwide.
Since establishing Northshore Development in 2017, Mr. Hanning has focused on real estate investment, repositioning, and ground-up development. The firm’s portfolio includes a diverse mix of residential, mixed-use, and commercial assets across Florida and the Southeast, with a strategy centered on identifying properties with untapped potential and transforming them into high-value, best-in-class developments.
Mr. Hanning is widely recognized for his leadership, operational excellence, and long-standing commitment to innovation within both the vacation-ownership and real-estate sectors. His work at Northshore Development reflects a continued dedication to creating impactful, high-quality properties that enhance communities and strengthen investor returns.