About

For more than two decades Stanton Development has sweated the details. Passionate about quality architecture, solid construction and a careful eye on management. We have an enduring commitment to our community, our neighborhood and our friends.

Stanton Development Corporation is a Washington, DC - based real estate business founded in 1982. Its principal objective is the development of commercial and residential properties in the Historic District of Capitol Hill. The three principals are Mary Lynn Reed, Kitty Kaupp and Ken Golding, all of whom are actively involved in the community. The company’s projects have all required a combination of variances, special exceptions, Fine Arts and Historic Preservation Review Board approvals. SDC has a proven track record of successfully working with both the myriad of community organizations on Capitol Hill, city agencies, and all key figures in the development process.

To date Stanton Development Corporation has completed and leased eleven projects containing 200,000 square feet, with and completed projects having an approximate, aggregate market value of $125,000,000.

Kitty Kaupp

Co-President, Stanton Development Corporation
Universidad de las Americas, Mexico DF – MFA Cum Laude
Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri – BFA

Identifies sites for development and oversees architectural design on new projects. Works with architect and contractor to value-engineer commercial and residential projects. Supervises and reviews retail and office tenant improvement work. Responsible for all design and aesthetic improvement on existing and new properties.

  • Real Estate broker, 30 years in residential and commercial properties in Washington, DC.
  • Capitol Hill Community Foundation Achievement Award 1998
  • Founding board member-Capitol Hill Association of Merchants and Professionals
Kenneth A. Golding

Co-President, Stanton Development Corporation
Maxwell School, Syracuse, MPA – City Planning
Colorado School of Mines, MSc – Economics
Brown University, BA – International Relations

Responsible for financing, project feasibility, deal structuring and management. 25 years with SDC. Developed Willard Hotel in Washington, DC; commercial, solar energized buildings in CO and AZ; residential, new urbanist community in NM; boat yards and shopping centers in Massachusetts and Florida.

  • Founding board member-Capitol Hill Business Improvement District
  • President, Market Row Associates, non profit to promote 7th Street and Eastern Market businesses.
Mary Lynn Reed

Co-President, Stanton Development Corporation
Georgetown University Law Center – JD
Randolph-Macon College, BA Political Science

Provides legal counsel for all matters pertaining to development and construction, land use, zoning, eminent domain, historic review, leasing, title insurance and property management. Responsible for negotiating and drafting all contracts, leases, settlement agreements and other legal documents related to the operations of Stanton Development Corporation

  • Lawyer, 25 years Practice including SDC, The George Washington University and Jackson and Campbell, P.C.
Alex Golding

Senior Associate
King’s College London, MA
Brown University, BA

Pete Certa

Property Manager

Rachel Hollingsworth

Office Manager