Mr. Hare joined The Buccini/Pollin Group in March 2008 as Senior Vice President for Development.  His responsibilities include development management, acquisitions, public investment and government relations.  He currently serves as Project Director for the Chester Waterfront Redevelopment efforts.

Prior to joining the Buccini/Pollin Group, Mr. Hare served as the Deputy Director of the Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware (RDC), a position which he held from 1995-2008.  Mr. Hare was employed by the Delaware Economic Development Office starting in 1989 most recently serving as a Senior Development Specialist prior to being assigned to the RDC by Governor Thomas R. Carper in September, 1995.

A native of Wilmington, Mr. Hare is a graduate of Archmere Academy and received a B.S. in Public Administration from St. Joseph’s University. He also attended Fels Center of Government at the University of Pennsylvania. 

Mr. Hare serves on the Board of Directors for Archmere Academy, the Latin American Community Center, the Salvation Army, the Delaware Stadium Corporation, Friends of the Woodlawn Library, Riverfront Wilmington Improvement District, and the Rivers Edge Community Development Corporation.  He also serves on the National Alumni Board of Saint Joseph's.

Mike serves as co-chair for the URBAN Land Institute’s (ULI) Delaware Regional Chapter. From January 2001 to December 2005, Mr. Hare served on the Wilmington City Council as an At-Large Member where he served on the Finance, Housing, and Licenses and Inspection Committees.