Our Leadership
THREE GENERATIONS
A Family Built on Building
What began in 1959 with Bud Anderson's first project in Branford has grown into a multi-generational commitment to Connecticut's communities. Today, Douglas and Ava Anderson carry that legacy forward — combining decades of hands-on experience with fresh thinking about the future of real estate and development.
PRESIDENT
Douglas Anderson
Doug Anderson has led Anderson Wilcox since 1990 after completing education at Roger Williams University in Finance. Under his leadership, the company has grown into a respected regional real estate, construction, and development organization with a strong portfolio across Connecticut and beyond. With decades of experience in commercial and residential development, property management, and construction, Doug brings a hands-on, detail-oriented approach to every project. A lifelong Guilford resident, he is deeply committed to responsible development, long-term value creation, and maintaining strong relationships with tenants, partners, and the local community.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Ava Anderson
Ava Anderson is a principal at Anderson Wilcox. She is involved in real estate development, leasing, and asset management across the firm's portfolio. She began working in the family business at age 18. Ava studied Finance and Real Estate Development at New York University and graduated in 2023. After graduation, she worked in asset management with Windsor Management, a private commercial real estate firm based in Manhattan, where she oversaw more than one million square feet of commercial real estate and supported a portfolio of 400+ tenants. In 2025, she returned to the family business full-time.
ASSOCIATE
Tristan Anderson
Tristan Anderson is an Associate at Anderson Wilcox, where he is involved in development, customer support, collections, and marketing across the firm's portfolio. He began working with the company part-time at age 18 while attending school and joined the firm full-time at age 22. Tristan attended Wagner College, where he was a Division I football player, before continuing his studies at Southern Connecticut State University. He is pursuing a degree in Business. Through his role at Anderson Wilcox, Tristan has developed experience working closely with customers, solving operational and tenant-related challenges, and helping bring new attention and opportunities to the company's portfolio through marketing and outreach.
WHAT DRIVES US
Our Guiding Principles
Stewardship
We treat every project as a long-term investment in our community — building value that lasts for generations.
Community
Our projects succeed when the neighborhoods they serve thrive. We build for people, not just portfolios.
Craftsmanship
Quality construction and thoughtful design have defined our work since 1959. We don't cut corners.
Let's Build Something Lasting
Whether you're a municipality, investor, or property owner, we welcome the opportunity to discuss preserving Connecticut's architectural heritage.
Have a project in mind?
Let's discuss how we can bring your vision to life.