DevelopLex

Chad Walker, known for developing the Warehouse Block at Winchester Road and Walton Avenue from family owned industrial uses to a vibrant retail and restaurant mix with local favorites like Mirror Twin Brewing, The Blushery, Eppings, and El Cid.

Chad shares how being a neighborhood centric developer has created accessible and welcoming environment for all as well good and bad stories of development along the way. Chad shares how he is using the success stories in Lexington to adopt development plays for Winchester, KY.

Hosted by Weston Lockhart and Ross Boggess

DevelopLex is proud to be supported by:

Bank Of The Bluegrass

SVN Stone Commercial Real Estate

Craftsmen Contractors

Rapid Fire Investments

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Intro music by SmithTheMister

C. J. May was born in Pikeville, KY and he began his career in the commercial real estate business in 1978.

Much of the last 30 years has been spent assisting Lowe’s Home Center with its expansion program. Mr. May has been involved in the placement of over 100 Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores all across the country. In addition, CJ is the Principal of May Commercial Group which has assisted businesses in identifying opportunities for growth by providing a wide range of services, including market delineation, expansion and storing strategies, site acquisition, contract negotiations, and construction management.

We were excited to sit down and talk with CJ about the process of site selection for a National Retailer, the process behind retail development, and what it really means to be submerged in a market like Kentucky.

Hosted by Weston Lockhart and Ross Boggess

DevelopLex is proud to be supported by:

Bank Of The Bluegrass

SVN Stone Commercial Real Estate

Craftsmen Contractors

Rapid Fire Investments

Learn more about Middle Tech and our network of shows at MiddleTech.com

Intro music by SmithTheMister

Brian gained his expertise in the construction and real estate industries the old-fashioned way: through hands-on experience. As a kid, working on the farm with his grandfather taught him important lessons about a strong work ethic. At just 22, he purchased a 31,000-square-foot retail shopping center, which he owned and managed while continuing to build and expand his construction business and residential rentals to 100 units.

Through the process, Brian chose to focus on retail real estate and organized BC Wood Companies (later renamed BC Wood Properties). Today, BC Wood Properties has around 4,000,000 sf and 25 properties in it’s portfolio.

In this episode we were able to discuss the leap of going from single family home to shopping center investment, syndicating large real estate deals, and the kitty-gritty of acquisition, leasing, management, etc of Retail Real Estate.

Hosted by Weston Lockhart and Ross Boggess

DevelopLex is proud to be supported by:

Bank Of The Bluegrass

SVN Stone Commercial Real Estate

Craftsmen Contractors

Rapid Fire Home Buyers

Learn more about Middle Tech and our network of shows at MiddleTech.com

Intro music by SmithTheMister

Gina Greathouse has been involved in economic development for more than 30 years, beginning with state government and with Commerce Lexington since 1995. As the executive vice president for economic development with Commerce Lexington, Greathouse and her team help promote Lexington as great place to do business, advocate for favorable public policy, and serve as an intermediary for the city and the local business community.

Plain and simple, Gina’s (and Commerce Lex as an organization’s) goal is to encourage new job growth and better opportunities for the citizens living in the Bluegrass.

On this episode, we discuss some of the stories behind some incredible businesses in the Bluegrass, the role of Commerce Lexington, and the future of Lexington and the selling points of the city to get there.

Hosted by Weston Lockhart and Ross Boggess

DevelopLex is proud to be supported by:

SVN Stone Commercial Real Estate

Community Trust Bank

Rapid Fire Home Buyers

Learn more about Middle Tech and our network of shows at MiddleTech.com

Intro music by SmithTheMister

From Atlanta to San Fransisco to Lexington, KY… Ralph Coldiron has sold, constructed, or project managed over $1 Billion worth of real estate in over 200 projects.

Originally from Whitesburg, KY, and migrating to Lexington through a football scholarship to Eastern Kentucky University, Ralph has worked in just about every facet of Real Estate and business development in general in Kentucky. When you look at our downtown, chances are that if you look around you’ll see a building that Ralph was somehow involved in the construction of. Today, Ralph owns Coldiron Oil, is the Director of Business Development for the Lane Report, Project Coordinator for Town Branch Park, and is extensively involved with the Lexington Children’s Hospital and various other organizations.

On this episode, we talked about the evolution of the career of one of the most influential Lexington Real Estate minds, giving back to the community, and the problems and solutions that Lexington is on the cusp of as a city.

Hosted by Weston Lockhart and Ross Boggess

DevelopLex is proud to be supported by:

SVN Stone Commercial Real Estate

Community Trust Bank

Rapid Fire Home Buyers

Learn more about Middle Tech and our network of shows at MiddleTech.com

Intro music by SmithTheMister

In an incredibly turbulent economic environment, we decided to record a moment in time covering current market conditions, interest rates, and the ripple effect that shifting expectations can have on real estate transactions.

The takeaway from this episode will not be doom and gloom, and should be meant as an encouragement that there will always be development and deals to be had in every market cycle.

Hosted by Weston Lockhart and Ross Boggess

DevelopLex is proud to be supported by:

SVN Stone Commercial Real Estate

Community Trust Bank

Rapid Fire Home Buyers

Learn more about Middle Tech and our network of shows at MiddleTech.com

Intro music by SmithTheMister

Mark currently serves as the Vice President, Planning and Development for Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport, where he is responsible for airport planning, development, environmental compliance, and facility maintenance. Over two decades, he has also been involved in the design and construction of a variety of infrastructure, including public utilities, residential and commercial development. He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Kentucky and earned a Master of Arts in Christian Education from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. 

On this episode of DevelopLex, we were able to sit down with Mark and discuss the future of the Blue Grass Airport, logistics of the aviation industry in general as it relates to Real Estate, and how this all relates back to the Bluegrass.

Hosted by Weston Lockhart and Ross Boggess

DevelopLex is proud to be supported by:

SVN Stone Commercial Real Estate

Community Trust Bank

Rapid Fire Home Buyers

Learn more about Middle Tech and our network of shows at MiddleTech.com

Intro music by SmithTheMister

George Ward serves in several roles at the University of Kentucky including the Executive Director of the Coldstream Research Campus, the President of Kentucky Technology, Inc., and an adjunct professor in the Hospitality Management and Tourism program.

Ward has 35 years of executive experience including technology based economic development, hotel and real estate development, finance and business operations, and government relations. Ward is a co-founder of H&W Management Co. Inc., a regional hotel development and real estate company, and served as its President for 18 years. He was appointed Kentucky State Parks Commissioner in 2004 and later served as Kentucky's Commerce Cabinet Secretary for 2 years. Ward currently serves on the board of directors of the Transit Authority of Lexington and the North YMCA, is a member of the Bluegrass Regional Public Policy Council, and is an active participant in Lexington's high-tech entrepreneurial community.

In our episode with George, we talk about the relationship between the University of Kentucky and Lexington, UK Real Estate Development, and the Coldstream Research Campus.

Hosted by Weston Lockhart and Ross Boggess

DevelopLex is proud to be supported by:

SVN Stone Commercial Real Estate

Community Trust Bank

Rapid Fire Home Buyers

Learn more about Middle Tech and our network of shows at MiddleTech.com

Intro music by SmithTheMister

Alison Davis is the Executive Director of the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK) and Professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Kentucky.

Dr. Davis’ role is to build relationships across campus, Kentucky, and the South; with the goal of promoting a stronger sense of community and an improving the economic base in rural areas. On this episode, we discussed macroeconomic conditions as it relates to Lexington and the strategic growth of city.

Hosted by Weston Lockhart and Ross Boggess

DevelopLex is proud to be supported by:

SVN Stone Commercial Real Estate

Community Trust Bank

Rapid Fire Home Buyers

Learn more about Middle Tech and our network of shows at MiddleTech.com

Intro music by SmithTheMister

Adam Edelen is the CEO & Founder of Edelen Renewables, a Lexington-based company that specializes in transitioning former coal communities into solar fields. Adam shares his stories of growing up on a farm and how that work ethic has led him to serving the state in public offices, running for Governor, and starting Edelen Renewables.

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Hosted by Ross Boggess

DevelopLex is proud to be supported by:

SVN Stone Commercial Real Estate

Community Trust Bank

Rapid Fire Home Buyers

Learn more about Middle Tech and our network of shows at MiddleTech.com

Intro music by SmithTheMister