Get to Know Us
Where Innovation Meets Experience
For over 25 years, SV Capital has spearheaded the development of national and international resort destinations, from pristine beaches to majestic ski bases. With a focus on combining top-tier amenities, impeccable service, and meticulous attention to detail, our team collaborates with ultra-luxury hotel operators to craft unparalleled properties. As pioneers in luxury hospitality, we steadfastly uphold our commitment to delivering projects of the utmost quality. By seamlessly integrating modern architecture, natural materials, and innovative elements, our developments boast bold, forward-thinking designs that harmonize seamlessly with their stunning natural surroundings.
The SV team manages all phases of the development process including:
Capital Structuring and Sourcing
Site Identification & Acquisition
Entitlements & Land Planning
Management of Construction and Design Team
Accounting, Tax, & Financial Reporting
Sales and Marketing
From the first to the final conversation, you’ll discover that we’re far more than just investors and developers—we’re passionate authors of truly unforgettable luxury experiences.
We manage projects end-to-end, from capital sourcing to construction launch.
Meet Our Team
Mark Cooley
Founding Partner
As a managing partner of SV, Mark is active in all aspects of the firm’s investments, developments, and management. Mark has been at SV since its inception and as a founding partner, he has been an advisor, agent, and investor in various mergers and negotiated over $1 billion in total transactions. Mark spent 10 years working for Citibank in corporate finance in New York, Chicago, and Denver prior to entering the private markets. He received a Bachelor’s in Economics from DePauw University as well as a Masters of Business Administration in Finance from Indiana University.
Thomas F. Bove
Founding Partner
As a partner of SV, Tom is engaged in managing, negotiating, and structuring the firm’s acquisitions and has been actively involved in over $1 billion in total transactions. Prior to joining SV in 1998, he practiced law with the firm of Henderson, Daily, Withrow & DeVoe of Indianapolis, Indiana for four years where he focused on business transactions, primarily related to securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions and real estate law. Tom acted as legal counsel to large public companies and boutique real estate development partnerships. Tom received an undergraduate degree from Purdue University and a Doctor in Jurisprudence degree (JD) from Indiana University.
Anna Cooley
Vice President
As Vice President at SV, Anna is active in all facets of project management including coordinating with investors and contractors, overseeing budget and timeline compliance, delivering monthly update reports, as well as building financial models for current and future projects. Prior to joining SV, Anna spent 5 years at Crow Holdings Capital Partners as an analyst and then as an asset manager closing over $490 million in acquisitions. Anna holds a BA in economics from Wake Forest University.
Steven P. Lantz
Partner/CFO, emeritus
As a partner of SV, Steve is active in all financial decisions of the firm and related projects. He is responsible for all financial reporting to partners, investors and financial institutions. Steve oversees all accounting, budgeting, audit, and tax preparation. Prior to joining SVCP, Steve spent 10 years at Beta West Properties(BWP), a commercial asset management company. At Beta West Steve worked first as a controller for four years and then as President/Owner (50%) for his remaining six. Steve received Bachelor degrees in both Accounting and Information Systems from Ohio State University. After graduation he worked for Arthur Andersen during the 1980’s before entering the real estate industry.