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Diligent Ventures is a land development company dedicated to transforming land into thriving spaces of opportunity. With a focus on precision, educated foresight, and long-term growth, we partner with clients and investors to build strong foundations for the future. Every project is guided by our commitment to diligence, mitigating surprises and ensuring that vision becomes reality—sustainably and successfully.

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About Us

diligence (noun)

1. steady, earnest, and energetic effort; persistent and careful hard work.

Throughout our years of experience, we've found the best way to save time, energy, and money is to do the hard work first. Cutting corners only saves money in the short term, and can lead to more expensive consequences later. That's why we focus on foresight, working diligently to anticipate both good and bad outcomes, and providing you with options upfront.

We want to deliver sustainable and impactful real estate solutions that not only meet today's needs but also anticipate tomorrow's possibilities. We believe every parcel of land holds potential — and with you and our diligence, it can be transformed into spaces that create lasting value for stakeholders.

What We Do

Retail
Industrial
Mixed-Use

Meet Our Leadership

David Nemecek

Managing Partner, Diligent Ventures

David Nemecek is the Founder and Principal of Diligent Ventures. With 30+ years of experience in land development, entitlement, project management, and business development, he has led large-scale projects across multiple sectors. At Diligent Ventures, he continues to lead with integrity and creativity, delivering impactful projects that foster long-term value.

Professional Experience

Bohler Engineering

Principal · 27 years

  • Directed land development projects from concept through entitlement
  • Managed multidisciplinary teams across site design, permitting, and stakeholder engagement
  • Negotiated approvals with municipalities and agencies
  • Built long-term client relationships through responsive service

Johnson Engineering · 3 years

  • Managed entitlement process for national hotel chain

Education

Oklahoma State University — B.S. Economics

Core Skills

  • Land Development and Site Planning
  • Development Approvals and Permitting
  • Client Relationship Management

Affiliations

  • ICSC · NAIOP
David Nemecek
Nathan Bath

Nathan Bath

Partner, Diligent Ventures
President and Owner, Triad Construction Services

Nathan Bath is a real estate development and construction executive with 20+ years of experience leading retail, grocery, mixed-use, and commercial projects across the Mid-Atlantic. As President and Owner of Triad Construction Services, he oversees complex developments from concept to completion.

Professional Experience

Triad Construction Services — Gaithersburg, MD

President and Owner

  • Oversees full project lifecycle from preconstruction through delivery
  • Directs project teams across grocery, retail, restaurant, and institutional builds

Regency Centers · 21 years

  • Rose from Manager of Tenant Construction to Senior Investment Manager
  • Led site planning, financial forecasting, and entitlement for projects totaling $300M+
  • Notable work: The Field at Commonwealth, Point 50 (Fairfax), Westbard Square

Education

Virginia Tech — B.S. Civil Engineering

Core Skills

  • Construction Management
  • Site Acquisition and Underwriting
  • Zoning, Entitlements and Permitting
  • Budget and Schedule Oversight

Affiliations

  • ICSC · WBC

Projects

Diligent Ventures partners with leading national and regional brands to bring transformative projects to life. From retail and hospitality to industrial and mixed-use developments, our portfolio reflects a commitment to highest and best use.

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Working with David has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. His expertise in site selection ensured we identified the ideal location to meet both our operational and financial goals. Through his thorough due diligence, every potential risk was addressed early, giving us complete confidence in our investment. His proactive communication and deep understanding of the development process made him an invaluable partner.

— Pete Rotelli Sr. Project Manager, Lowe's Home Improvement

Companies we've proudly partnered with

Lowe's
PNC
On The Border
McDonald's
Kohl's
KinderCare Learning Centers
Candlewood Suites
Chili's
Extended Stay America
Bank of America
M&T BANK
KFC
Dunkin'
Costco
Wegmans
Chick-fil-A
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Cava
Lazy Dog

Contact Us

David Nemecek

Email
davidn@diligentventures.net
Phone
703-244-2031
Office
2724 South Arlington Ridge Rd
Arlington, VA 22202
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