Michael Carnuccio is a partner at Syntrias Development Partners, where he brings extensive experience in capital formation, organizational strategy, public affairs, and partnership development to the firm’s real estate investment and development activities. He helps shape investment strategy, structure partnerships, coordinate public and private stakeholders, and build the relationships required to move complex developments from vision to execution.

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Michael is also co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Thorberg Collectorate and founder of The JTK Group, a strategic advisory firm specializing in capital generation, asset growth, leadership development, and team management. Throughout his career, he has advised thousands of executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizational leaders on growth strategy, capital development, organizational performance, and navigating periods of change.

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His background includes executive leadership in business, public policy, media, and nonprofit organizations. Michael previously served as President of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, where he led the organization through significant expansion, and later held leadership positions with SALLT, the E Foundation for Oklahoma, The Oklahoma Partnership Project, and several entrepreneurial ventures. He has also served as an executive coach, television host, public affairs advisor, and adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma State University.

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At Syntrias, Michael is helping lead Miller Crossing, a major mixed-use development in Yukon, Oklahoma. His responsibilities include working with landowners, investors, municipal leaders, economic development officials, and community partners to align the project’s capital structure, public incentives, development strategy, and long-term economic objectives. Public records also identify Michael as manager of Patriot Land Company in connection with the property’s annexation and development agreements with the City of Yukon.

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Michael earned bachelor’s degrees in broadcast journalism and political science and a master’s degree in political science from Oklahoma State University, with graduate concentrations in international relations and comparative politics. His community involvement has included service with the Rookie League Foundation of Oklahoma, Urban Bridge Impact Center, The Fairness Center, Operation Homefront, Rotary Club 29, and other civic and charitable organizations.

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Michael’s leadership is characterized by his ability to connect people, capital, and ideas around a shared objective. He believes durable development begins with aligned incentives, trusted partnerships, and a clear understanding of how each project can create lasting value for investors and the communities it serves.