Allison Tucker
Division President of Infrastructure
Thomas Phillips
Chief Growth Officer
Thomas is an attorney and real estate broker who began his career as a law clerk to the Honorable William H. Seals, Jr. of the South Carolina Circuit Court. Transitioning to private practice, he excelled in defending businesses and litigating injury claims on behalf of individuals.
Recognizing the opportunity to leverage his legal acumen in the real estate and corporate sectors, Thomas joined Contender as Chief of Staff and Senior Legal Counsel where he works closely with the CEO & Co-Chairman to oversee daily operations across departments and contribute to the strategic growth of the company.
Allison Tucker serves as Division President of Infrastructure at Contender America, bringing over 20 years of leadership in land development and infrastructure management across the Carolinas and the Southeast.
Based in Greenville, South Carolina, Allison is charged with driving Contender’s mission to build innovative, high-quality communities by overseeing all aspects of the company’s land development and infrastructure strategy.
In her role, Allison leads a talented team responsible for every stage of the development lifecycle—from site acquisition and permitting, to construction and community handover. She is committed to upholding the highest standards in financial and operational excellence, compliance, sustainability, and stakeholder collaboration.
Before joining Contender America, Allison was Division Vice President of Land for DRB Group South Carolina, where she managed land acquisitions, development, entitlements, and budgeting for the division. Her career also includes various land development positions with Meritage Homes, Pulte Group, and Lennar Carolina, where she managed a diverse portfolio of urban, suburban, and master-planned communities.
Allison’s deep expertise, integrity, and track record of delivering results make her an invaluable asset as Contender America continues its expansion as a leader in responsible, market-driven community development.
