As we saw an opportunity to expand our construction services, Windsor Development Group was founded in 2000 to facilitate affordable housing developments—transforming communities brick by brick.  Our team lives and works in Central Illinois where our residential and commercial projects develop, which makes us very accessible to our clients.  Our portfolio contains everything from a 14,000 square foot forensics lab to a custom campground bathhouse, as well as attractive affordable housing.  No matter the size of the job, we commit one hundred percent to our clients.

We invite you to learn more about the Windsor team and the breadth of experience and talent they provide.

Our Key Team Members

Mike Niehaus
President and Owner

The driving force behind the hard working team at Windsor is President and Owner, Mike Niehaus.  Mike earned his B.S. from Illinois State University and has been in the housing industry since 1983.  His early career in building centered around working for large home builders opening, selling, and closing out housing projects ranging from 20 to 600 lots.  He then went on to be the Vice President of Operations for a large home building company in Texas where he was charged with directing growth and development in sales and construction, doubling the Dallas market from 1989 – 1991.  Wanting to branch out on his own, Mike founded his own construction company, Windsor Homes, Inc., in 1993.  In 2000, Windsor Development Group, Inc. was created to coordinate all aspects of the development process. 

Mike is an active member within the community he serves:

Mike still enjoys coming to work every day because at Windsor, “We don’t limit our challenges, we challenge our limits.”

Jason Easton
Vice President of Operations

Jason joined the Windsor team in 2002.  He graduated with an engineering degree from the University of Illinois—Champaign, and completed his MBA also at the U of I.  His career with Windsor began as a Project Manager and he is currently the Vice President, overseeing all construction operations.  Jason is a board member and associate vice president of the Springfield Area Home Builders Association (SAHBA), Board Member of the Illinois Home Builder Association, and earned the 2016 Builder of the Year Award from SAHBA.  He also earned a certificate of completion of the OSHA Construction Course.  

Jason has had a great career at Windsor and attributes this to the fact that “What we do is very rewarding and it is an enjoyable culture to work in.”

Amanda Cagwin
Chief Financial Officer

Amanda has been the Chief Financial Officer at Windsor since 2012 and has an extensive background in accounting and economics.  She earned a B.A. in both Accounting and International Business and Economics from Blackburn College and also an M.A. in Accountancy from the University of Illinois—Springfield.  Amanda is a licensed Certified Public Account, has her Tax Credit Specialist Certification, and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA).

Amanda likes being a part of the Windsor team because, “It is a group of driven, goal oriented people who possess a combination of ambition and integrity that is second to none while serving those in need of affordable housing.”

Mary Ann Winters
Contract Administrator

Mary Ann’s title of Contract Administrator only covers a portion of her role at Windsor as she diligently works to keep the entire team operating smoothly day in and day out.  She holds a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Illinois—Springfield and has been with Windsor since 2011 in various capacities, but most recently specializes in contract administration for tax credit developments.  

Mary Ann says her work at Windsor is “endlessly fulfilling as I am part of an organization that doesn’t just build houses, but creates the opportunity for local people to have a home.”

Randal Carrigan
Project Manager

Commitment to quality construction is the backbone of Windsor Homes and Randal has been a part of this mantra since 2010 as one of our Project Managers.  He has had a noteworthy career in the construction industry, and is a member of SAHBA.  Randal remarks, “I love being a part of something larger that makes a difference.”

Matt Frisch
Project Manager

Matt joined the Windsor team in 2013, bringing and extensive background in management to his position as a Project Manager.  He is also a member of SAHBA.  When asked about why he likes his job, he remarked, “I enjoy working for Windsor because of the positivity of the entire team and the opportunity to work with local owners to better our community and the lives of their citizens.”