About Our Staff

Peter B. Fox is Founder of Fox Development Corporation, a real estate development firm which develops, manages, and leases approximately 1.5 million square feet of office and retail space in Champaign, Illinois. Mr. Fox formerly served as Senior Managing Director of Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. from 1985 to 1997. In 1997, he relocated to Champaign to devote more time to his real estate development, small business loan and consulting businesses. Mr. Fox and his companies are focused on creating and retaining jobs associated with technology and the service sector. Most recently, he accepted the responsibility of serving as Manager of Fox/Atkins Development, LLC, developer and manager of the Research Park at the University of Illinois in Champaign. In addition to being the developer of the Research Park, Fox/Atkins invests in companies in the Park through equity on debt, funding, or favorable lease terms. In August 2008 the I Hotel and Conference Center, a joint development of Fox/Atkins and the University of Illinois, had its grand opening. The I Hotel and Conference Center is located on the UI campus in the Research Park and also features a Houlihan’s restaurant franchise. In addition, Mr. Fox has investments in start-up companies and restaurant chains including Jimmy John’s. Over the past several years, the development team has acquired six, built ten Jimmy John’s stores, three in Bloomington, Indiana, three in Durham/Chapel Hill/Raleigh, North Carolina and two in Columbia, South Carolina. Mr. Fox and his family have a heavy involvement with the local community including the adoption of five elementary schools and three UIUC endowed professorships. Mr. Fox received a Bachelor of Science degree from Stanford University in Economics and Political Science. He resides in Champaign with his wife and two children.

Contact Peter at (217)351-1430x15.

Masha Trenhaile serves as the Managing Broker of FDC, LLC and the Vice President of Operations for Fox Development Corporation. She received her broker's license in October of 2005 and serves as the primary contact at Fox Development for all current and potential new tenants in the Research Park, Shoppes of Knollwood and the Corporate Center. Masha previously was the Marketing Specialist for FDC. Masha focuses on finding new tenants and providing excellent customer service to existing tenants. Masha attended the University of Illinois, where she earned a Masters degree in Advertising in 2002.

Contact Masha at (217) 351-1430x10.

Heather Harden joined Fox Development in June 2007 as the Executive Assistant and Community Outreach Coordinator. She provides support for Senior Management, plans and organizes company sponsored philanthropic and business development events, and coordinates Community Outreach projects. Heather received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Purdue University and a Master’s of Education Degree in Continuing Education and Professional Development from the University of Illinois. She was previously employed as an Executive Assistant with Martin Hood Friese & Associates, LLC. Prior to working for Martin Hood Friese & Associates, LLC, Heather was a Catering Planner for University of Illinois Dining Services.

Contact Heather at (217)351-1430x12.

Dawn Mitsdarffer is the Staff Accountant for Fox Development Corporation. She is responsible for cash receipts processing, rent collections, FDC maintenance hours tracking, financial account analysis and weekly and monthly financial reporting. Prior to joining FDC in August 2008, Dawn worked as Finance Manager for Sports Publishing LLC in Champaign. Dawn brings 15 years of accounting experience to FDC.

Contact Dawn at (217) 351-1430x28.

Juan Cruz is Fox Development Corporation’s Supervisor of Grounds and Exterior Maintenance. Juan previously owned his own retail business in Mexico and then moved to Florida to attend Saint John Vianney College. Prior to joining Fox Development Corporation, Juan worked on the repair and maintenance staff for the Champaign Country Club. He has been with FDC since 2001.

Contact Juan at (217) 351-1430x23.

Barry Fulton joined FDC in April, 2007. As FDC’s Tenant Services Manager, Barry serves as FDC’s customer service liaison tenants and vendors. He manages the work order database, responding to tenants’ requests, scheduling FDC’s repair and maintenance staff and contracting work through vendors. Barry was previously employed by Cotter Glass Company and has extensive experience in sales and customer service, bidding and writing contracts, ordering materials, and scheduling contract work. He is a Champaign native and prior to working at Cotter Glass, served in the United States Navy as a machinist mate in engineering.

Contact Barry at (217) 351-1430x23.