As your development partners, Concept Companies will work to acquire your preferred property, deliver the space to your specifications, and provide you with a consistent level of service, a singular landlord point of contact, and most importantly, a transparent and predictable process. We look at it this way - every project will make a positive impact on our community, and it's our responsibility to provide the best solution for your project. Along with the resources/backing to stand by our promise, this start-to-finish development philosophy sets us apart from the rest.
Brian founded Concept Companies in October 2004 with Concept Construction. After completing numerous residential, commercial, and industrial projects in various parts of the U.S., Brian began investing in real estate, which led to the creation of Concept Development in 2009. Since then, Brian has been responsible for developing over 300 commercial projects in Florida, totaling approximately 10 million square feet. Brian is a licensed General contractor in multiple states, a Florida Roofing Contractor, and Florida Real Estate agent.
Matt joined Concept in 2009 as Director of Construction. After three years at that position, Matt transitioned into Director of Development. Matt’s extensive construction knowledge is an invaluable asset. He has a keen eye for recognizing key development issues in the planning phase complemented by the knowledge of how to properly resolve issues before they become real problems. He is a licensed Florida Building Contractor and Real Estate Agent. Matt oversees and has an active role in site selection and presenting properties to clients for approval and serves to ensure that projects stay on their critical paths through the acquisition and permitting/entitlement process.
Seth Lane serves as Executive Vice President of Real Estate and Development for Concept Companies. Starting his career in 2003, Seth leverages a unique combination of experience in deal origination, architecture, construction, brokerage, development, finance, and management. With over ten figures in development volume across a wide range of assets, Seth has handled commercial real estate development across various geographies. Charged with leading the firm’s development team in all facets, he is an integral cog in executing the CEO’s vision of building a best-in-class firm in client service, scale, vertical integration, diversification, and delivery of risk-adjusted return. Seth holds a Master of Building Construction and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of Florida. | Member: ICSC, Urban Land Institute, Leadership Florida, UF Bergstrom Council, Licensed Real Estate Broker (FL). | Email: [email protected] Mobile: (352) 363-0136
Sean joined Concept Companies in 2014 as a Project Manager within the construction division. Since that time Sean rose to a Senior Project Management position that oversaw the commercial retail side of Concept Companies. In early 2020, Sean transitioned into the Development Department and began a management role that entails ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget by handling all aspects from due diligence in pre-construction up to handoff to the client. Recently, Sean has been promoted to the role of Senior Director of Development and Construction. His attention to detail and ability to adapt to unforeseen issues has been crucial to the completion of over 100 projects during his time at Concept. Sean is a licensed General Contractor in the state of Florida and has a Masters Degree from the M.E. Rinker School of Construction Management at the University of Florida. | Email: [email protected] Mobile: (352) 256-9164
Tiffany completed a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from the University of Florida. Tiffany brought 11 years of preconstruction experience including high profile work at hospitals, theme parks and casinos across the state and country to the Concept team in early 2020. She was in the role of Vice President of Preconstruction for the Theory Construction team overseeing their design-build, multi-site, life science and commercial projects. She has recently transitioned to Senior Director of Development for Concept Development overseeing our custom tenant builds and self-development work.
David joined the Concept team as Director of Multifamily Housing and Hospitality and will oversee The Progress District project, specifically The Convergence area. He has over 25 years of experience in Real Estate, most recently as the Director of Real Estate at Viking Companies. He was responsible for land acquisitions, land development, design and the underwriting of student and market rate multifamily developments. | Email: [email protected] Mobile: (352) 895-8853
As Managing Director of Real Estate & Development at Concept Companies, Rob Whitmire leads acquisition and development efforts for build-to-suit clients including Dollar General and Concept's Early Childhood Education division. He manages a team of Real Estate Directors responsible for site selection, contract negotiations, preliminary site due diligence and presentation of BTS opportunities to their respective clients. Prior to joining Concept in 2020, Rob was heavily focused on commercial real estate brokerage throughout the southeast, closing over $200 million of transactions widely varied across the real estate spectrum. Rob graduated from Emory University's Goizueta Business School with BBA and MBA degrees focused on management, marketing and entrepreneurship. | Email: [email protected] Mobile: (404) 788-9435
Lindsey is a graduate of the University of Florida and has been a licensed Building Contractor in Florida since 2005. She has a wide range of experience within both residential construction and commercial development. Lindsey's projects have included single family residential, student housing, multifamily market rate apartments, office, retail, and mixed-use development throughout Florida.
Before joining Concept Companies as the Director of Science & Technology Ecosystems, Kyla served as Executive Director for the WT Enterprise Center. The WTEC is a regional business incubator, technology accelerator and coworking space in Amarillo, Texas. Her background includes experience in developing programs around entrepreneur support, strategic planning, marketing, operation management, coaching founders, and working with local, state, and national partners and stakeholders. Kyla holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication with an emphasis in advertising/public relations and a Masters of Business Administration from West Texas A&M University. She is a member of the International Business Incubation Association (InBIA), and serves as a board member for SXSW Pitch and the Global Accelerator (GAN) Hubs. | Email: [email protected] Mobile: (806) 236-0006
Eric began his career in commercial real estate in 1997. Prior to joining Concept Companies in 2013, Eric specialized in residential and commercial land development in addition to commercial brokerage. He has served as Director of Real Estate at Concept with a primary focus on site selection and land acquisitions. Eric was instrumental in getting over 150 Dollar General build-to-suit deals completed in his first ten years with Concept Companies. In 2023, Eric joined the Early Childhood Education division, and is taking on new territories nationwide. Eric has been a relentless and consistent contributor to the Concept Companies team. Always wanting to improve and better those around him, Eric serves on the Employee Engagement Committee in order to foster a culture of comradery, inclusion, diligence, and fun. | Email: [email protected] Mobile: (352) 494-7737
Chad Appell is an experienced Project Manager with a passion for commercial and civil construction. Chad began his career in commercial construction management in 2011 with Concept Companies' Construction division. In 2020, Chad made the move to Central Florida to explore the civil construction industry. He spent 2 1/2 years as a project manager in civil site development, where he gained invaluable experience managing complex projects in challenging environments, before returning to Concept Companies in 2022 to lead our multi-site development and construction team as the Development Operations Manager.
Lauren Denny is a Real Estate Director at Concept Companies with expertise in site selection and land acquisition development for Early Childhood Education users. Since joining Concept Companies in July 2021, she has established a reputation for identifying prime locations and negotiating favorable deals for her clients. Lauren aspires to become a licensed real estate broker and is committed to continuing her education in business to enhance her skills and provide even greater value to her clients. | Email: [email protected] Mobile: (352) 256-8048
Sara holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and earned her Masters Degree in Information Systems. Sara joined Concept Companies in 2022 with 6 years of experience in Project Management both nationally and internationally. | Email: [email protected] Mobile: (352) 630-1230
Shannon joins Concept Companies as Chief Investment Officer after serving as Executive Managing Director of the Debt and Equity Finance group in South Florida for Colliers. Throughout his storied career, Shannon has been involved in the acquisition, disposition, and capitalization of more than $2 Billion in commercial real estate that spans over all asset types and structures. Shannon has had many roles within the real estate industry with his first introduction in college, where he served as an independent fee appraiser at Callaway & Price, learning the fundamentals of valuation. Shannon earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University in 1994.
Richard is a driven and self-motivated professional with a solid background in the real estate industry since 2018. His journey commenced in residential real estate sales, where he consistently ranked as a top producer year after year, showcasing his dedication and expertise in the field. However, it was in commercial real estate that Richard discovered his true passion for development. In his current position as Associate Development Manager, Richard plays a pivotal role in our team's efforts, contributing from the initial stages of site selection all the way through to construction and disposition. His comprehensive understanding of both residential and commercial sectors equips him with a unique perspective, allowing him to navigate the complexities of real estate development with finesse. | Email: [email protected] Mobile: (240) 291-5309
