The DESCO Group - Commercial Real Estate Development, Property Management, Construction and Brokerage

DESCO stands for Don and Ed Schnuck Company, honoring the entrepreneurial brothers who built the Schnuck Markets grocery chain into one of St. Louis’ largest privately held companies. Founded in 1993 and led by CEO Mark Schnuck, DESCO provides comprehensive development, construction management, property management and brokerage services and also brings its experience and expertise to a variety of project types in more than a dozen Central, Mid-South, Southwest and Southeast states. Our experience with innovative, complex and challenging projects such as Kirkwood Commons, Ladue Crossing and the Old Post Office in downtown St. Louis, allows DESCO to tackle opportunities that are often overlooked by others.

DESCO’s development activities have touched many sectors of the real estate market, including historic landmark renovations, regional shopping centers, medical office space, office parks and urban/suburban renewal projects. With a portfolio of more than 12 million square feet of buildings, including approximately 175 retail, office and industrial properties, DESCO currently has over three million square feet under development, with projected development costs totaling over $300 million.

Driving an area’s economic engine with innovative developments is one of DESCO’s specialties. By understanding the impact of a creative approach to real estate development, DESCO applies vision and perspective to real estate solutions. This creativity has proven successful in reaching strategic objectives and maximizing financial returns.

Other DESCO Companies

DESCO Southwest
Recognizing a business climate promoting the growth of commercial development and investment, DESCO Southwest was created in Tucson, Arizona in 2001 and expanded into the Phoenix area in 2003. The company is devoted to development that enhances the mission of the region and preserves the rich cultural heritage so important to these progressive and innovative communities.

The Skyline Esplanade office complex in Tucson, and the unique Phoenix Bioscience Center at Copper Square in downtown Phoenix are just two of the exciting DESCO Southwest projects.

DESCO Commercial was born in 2000 as a vehicle to engage DESCO in third-party brokerage of office, industrial, retail and investment properties. Soon after inception, DESCO Commercial was accepted into the worldwide New America International, Inc, (NAI) network. This membership gives NAI DESCO access to members and service providers in over 230 offices in the United States and several key areas of the world.