Dean Schmitt

Dean Schmitt is an accomplished professional in the real estate investment and development sector, currently serving as the Manager of M&A at Little Sprouts, LLC since February 2025. Prior to this role, Dean held the position of Managing Director at ERES Companies from April 2019 to January 2025, focusing on investments and development in secondary and tertiary markets across various asset classes. Dean founded Third Wave Development, specializing in the Hospitality, Education, and Healthcare markets, and has held principal roles at Campisano Partners and Education Growth Partners, where strategic investments in the education sector were prioritized. With extensive experience at Tyton Partners in M&A and investment advisory, Dean contributed to the organization's leadership in serving the global knowledge sectors. Early career accomplishments include roles at Swift River Investments and Brown Gibbons Lang & Company, along with leadership experience as President of the Miami University Investment Group. Dean earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Finance from Miami University.