About The Michael Group

The Michael Group has more than 30 years experience in all types of multifamily, commercial and new construction projects. We specialize is tenant-in-place renovations, and consistently complete jobs on time and within budget.

Michael T. Shacklette, President

With more than 25 years experience in the industry, Michael T. Shacklette founded The Michael Group General Contractors in 2003. After graduating from the University of Maryland, Michael began his career working as a laborer for Harkins Builders. He later served as Vice President of the Artery Organization and Project Executive for Struever Bros., Eccles and Rouse. He has built or developed more than 10,000 housing units and one million square feet of office and retail space with a value exceeding $500 million.

Michael is a member of the Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition, the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers (HAND), the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development (CNHED), the Affordable Housing Coalition, and the Building Congress and Exchange. He is a member of the board of Florence Crittenton Services.

Ellen M. Frost, Vice President

Ellen M. Frost joined The Michael Group in 2007 after six years as Projects Director for the Episcopal Housing Corporation (EHC). At EHC, Frost managed several projects in Baltimore City, including the $3.5 million Pimlico Road Arts and Community Center in Park Heights.

For The Michael Group Ellen manages the company's growth through financial planning, strengthening internal systems and creating new business opportunities. Ellen serves on the board of the Greater Baltimore Master Gardeners and the Holy Nativity St John's Development Corporation. She holds an M.B.A. from Loyola College in Maryland and a B.A. in Spanish and Political Science from Canisius College.

Jeff Hill, Vice President of Construction

Jeffrey Hill joined the Michael Group after 14 years in the multifamily rehabilitation market in Michigan, Washington DC and Maryland. While living in Michigan, Jeffrey worked for Renaissance Construction, which specialized in multifamily, affordable housing rehabilitation. In his position as Director of Administration and Construction, Jeffrey oversaw the construction of custom homes, the renovation of multi-family housing and built out commercial retail and office space. In the Washington D.C. area he managed the renovation of both affordable housing and commercial office space.

Jeffrey holds a BS in Social Work with a minor in Education from Kuyper College. He consulted as a Technical Assistance Advisor for the State of Michigan (MSHDA) in Construction Management to several of their affordable housing grant recipients, to increase their capacity and improve their development performance. He also served on the Healthy Communities Advisor Board in Grand Rapids MI.