our team

Cornelle B. Smith is the President and Co-Owner of CBS Design Development Group, LLC and Elevation Group, an acquisition, real estate, and development firm located in Washington, D.C.; minority-owned and family operated. Cornelle has actively performed the construction and development of single, multi-family renovations, and condominium conversions. He has a verifiable track record for the successful completion of projects through coordinating trades, developing partnerships, and building positive rapport with his clients, architects, engineers, local officials, and vendors.

Cornelle is invested in legacy building for the minority community through real estate development. Throughout the process he provides options based on property zoning analysis to meet the goals of each client. Elevation Group utilizes a work management platform to streamline the process for efficiency, provide accurate documentation and effectively communicate.

Our entire team is known for providing exceptional customer service, superior workmanship and possessing strong attention to detail. We are accustomed to fast-paced environments with adjusting deadlines and tackling multiple jobs is the norm. Being a creative and resourceful bi-lingual and diverse team with the ability to adapt to changing priorities helps us maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Our team executes each project with the highest degree of integrity and commitment to quality while incorporating the most safe, cost-effective and efficient practices. We also utilize a work management solution to plan, capture, manage, automate, and report on the work.