Jaime Masters

President & Owner

Jaime has been working with DIGS since 2018 and acquired the company in 2019. 

It was an easy decision.  Jaime has built his career in the Construction and Real Estate. business.  Prior to DIGS, Jaime managed a portfolio of properties valued at over $1 billion.  He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University in Civil Engineering and holds an MBA from Xavier University. Jaime is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Ohio and is LEED Certified.

Jaime serves on the Summit Country Day School Alumni Board.  He lives with his wife Alison and two daughters, in a Hyde Park house completely renovated by DIGS.

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Alissa Groth

Vice President of Finance

Alissa is a graduate of Miami University in Oxford. Prior to joining DIGS, she spent over 11 years as an investment advisor in the Cincinnati area as well as several years in NYC as CFO of a couture fashion design house.

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Annette Askam

Vice President of Design & Construction

Annette directs design and construction project management at DIGS. With 30 years industry experience, she is detail oriented and a creative problem solver.

Annette has successfully overseen scores of client projects – from small renovations to large additions.  She keeps your project on time and on budget.

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Kara Pelicano

Office Manager / Marketing Coordinator

Kara holds the office together and oversees DIGS’ marketing.  An amazing organizer, Kara has a passion for community and thrives on making connections with people from all corners of Cincinnati and the world.

A graduate of Northern Kentucky University, Kara has worked in the real estate industry as well as Cincinnati’s design industry as an editor.

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Brian Gibson

Interior Designer

Brian is an Interior Designer at DIGS and a true Renaissance man.

He is a former professional basketball player, and attorney and now a renowned Designer For more than 20 years, Brian has been sharing his knowledge and love of ancient art, early English and European furniture and fine antique rugs.  He believes a home should be softly layered and collected, rather than “assembled” and always a reflection of his clients’ aesthetic, lifestyle and interests.

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Christine Kommer

Interior Designer

A trained lawyer with a keen eye for style and detail, Christine began assisting friends in transforming their houses into homes with that unidentifiable “something.” She has an inimitable sense of composition and a fresh take on the classics when it comes to design.

Christine has her undergrad degree from Duke University and graduated from the Northwestern University School of Law. With a love of color and a splash of patina, Christine effortlessly brings chic yet timeless designs to life.

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Frank Haas

Director of Construction

Frank has 25+ years of experience in the construction business, handling projects ranging from small updates to significant remodels to home additions.

He managed projects at two large Cincinnati home builders before starting his own construction and remodeling business. He lives for customer satisfaction and high-end quality. He is married with three children living in a beautiful home that he built in 2017.

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Lori Wellinghoff

Lead Real Estate Agent

Lori is passionate about a lot of things – but especially about happy homemaking. Lori founded DIGS in 2004 with a vision to provide clients with everything they need to sell, buy and/or make a house a home. Lori is a leading Real Estate Agent. In 2013, the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce named Lori its “Woman Entrepreneur of the Year.” In addition to Lori’s passion for serving clients, she is also a Member of the United Way Tocqueville Society, the Cincinnati Parks Foundation Board, past President of the Hyde Park Square Business Association (and it’s 2012 “Person of the Year”), past President of the Women’s Capital Club, Former Board Chair of Enjoy the Arts and former Board Member of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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David Wellinghoff

Lead Real Estate Agent

David’s credo is “do good and don’t look back”.  He spreads goodness for goodness’ sake wherever he goes. David is ranked in the Top 10 of Cincinnati real estate agents and has represented over $500,000,000 in real estate transactions .  He has built his reputation by providing clients with unsurpassed expertise, resources and service. David was raised in Mount Lookout where he attended Cardinal Pacelli, Purcell High School, and is a graduate of The University of Cincinnati. He epitomizes a man who has found his calling. Call him and see for yourself.

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Martin Hart

Real Estate Agent

Martin hails from the Bluegrass of Kentucky, but has lived in Madeira for many happy years with his wife Jamie and their two sons.

An advocate for efficiency, effectiveness, and exceeding expectations, Martin brings 15 years’ experience and over $81,000,000 in residential real estate.  He applies his deep market knowledge and infectious wit to help clients realize their real estate hopes and dreams.

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Mariza C Cohen

Real Estate Agent

Mariza is our relocation specialist whose multilingual abilities allow her to bridge the gaps for our worldly clients.

Mariza is a licensed Realtor in both Ohio and Kentucky. A graduate of both the Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey & University of Cincinnati, Mariza is a versatile member of our team with a unique world view. She and her family live in Hyde Park.

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Marti Schuler

Real Estate Agent

Marti Schuler is a licensed Realtor who loves introducing out-of-town clients to Cincinnati.

Marti has been part of our real estate team for more than 8 years and in the real estate business nearly 35 years. On nights and weekends, you’ll find Marti in Finneytown where she’s either kicking a soccer ball on the field, attending an FC Cincinnati game or spending time with family including her grandchild Noah.

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