Investing in tomorrow’s future, today.

At TruePlaces, we believe there’s a difference between developing a property and creating a sense of place. The TruePlaces team combines extensive development and construction management experience from the hospitality, multi-family, commercial, and education sectors to create meaningful projects for the owners, guests, residents, and surrounding communities.


We approach every project from the owner’s perspective. From the initial vision of what can be to the completion of what is, TruePlaces is dedicated to maintaining the project's vision through effective communication, design management, and fiscal responsibility.

The solutions we provide

We offer comprehensive services designed to maximize value and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Our expertise extends across a wide spectrum of commercial real estate investments, and we are dedicated to providing tailored solutions that align with our clients' unique goals and preferences.

With a commitment to excellence and a focus on serving others, TruePlaces stands ready to be your trusted partner in achieving your investment goals and creating lasting value.

Our Services

An early-adopter mindset and our knack for finding new, better solutions drive us to continually streamline processes and optimize results. Our commitment to building strategic relationships means our clients know they can rely on us, just as we know we can rely on our designers, contractors, and procurement partners. This proven approach enables us to build truly rewarding experiences for clients and customers.

    • Feasibility Analysis

    • Site Selection

    • Budgeting & Proforma Creation

    • Proforma Contract Review & Negotiations

    • Due Diligence Coordination & Review Buyer

    • Representation (Real Estate Broker Services)

    • Entitlement Management

    • Land Contract Negotiation

    • Concept Design Management

    • Contractor Selection Process

      • Preliminary Bid Packages

      • 100% Document Bid Process

      • Contract Negotiations

      • Contractor VE Process

    • Permit Submission & Review Coordination

    • FF&E Management & Pricing

    • Coordination & Management

    • Material Testing

    • Exterior Signage

    • Test & Balance Management

    • FF&E Procurement & OS&E Procurement Coordination

      • Through Purchasing Agent and/or Operations Team

    • Low Voltage & Systems Coordination/Management

      • Through Low Voltage Consultant

    • Site Analysis

    • Site Selections

    • Master Planning

    • Preliminary Budget

    • Due Diligence

    • Concept Schedules

    • Third Party Consultant Procurement

    • Initial Development Budget

    • Assumptions for Financial Model Package

    • Budgeting & Proforma Creation

    • Initial Financial Modeling & Feasibility

    • Liaison for Ownership

    • Liaison for Management Company

    • Manage Pre-Opening Milestones

    • Architect/Interiors Selection Process

    • Concept Design

    • Schematic Design

    • Design Development & Construction Documents

    • Document Review & Oversight

      • Cost Savings | Operations Efficiency

      • Customer Experience

      • Stakeholder Coordination

      • Low Voltage & Technology Plan Review

    • Budget Management

      • GC Pay App Review & Oversight

      • Change Order Review & Oversight

    • Submittal Review & Oversight

    • RFI Review & Oversight

    • Stakeholder Inspection Issue Coordination Oversight

    • Construction Schedule Management

    • Quality Review

    • Punchlist Management

    • Financial Closeout

    • Commissioning

    • Facility Operations Transition

    • Warranty Management

Meet the Team

Managing Partner

Award-winning professional with robust industry affiliations with an established reputation for delivering dynamic places.

Managing Partner

20+ year career with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, cultivating an exemplary reputation for notable contributions to iconic properties across the U.S.

Director of Finance

Financial & risk management leader with 35+ years of accounting expertise within property management and development, including in-depth experience with commercial, multi-family, and single-family properties.

Anita Russell

Christi Burton

Business Development & Marketing Manager

Seasoned marketing and business development expert with 20 years of experience.

Jason Acree

Caitlin Bates

Erik S. Rowen, AIA

Joseph Fawole

Administrative & Marketing

Experienced professional with a strong background in organizational and design skills, resulting in streamlined operational outcomes.

VP of Pre-Construction

Known for leading numerous high-profile mixed-use and multifamily developments across the Southeast region.

Explore our projects

Avion Park Tampa Westshore


McKibbon Equities

Tampa, FL

Mixed-Use
Master Planned Development
Owner: McKibbon Equities

Project Highlights

  • 122-Key TownePlace Suites

  • 176-Key Hilton Garden Inn

  • 144-Key Homewood Suites

  • 176-Key Hampton Inn & Suites

  • 145-Key Hyatt House

  • Conference Center

  • 32,000 SF of Retail & Office Building Space

  • 612-Space Parking Deck


Kimpton Hotel Arras

McKibbon Equities

Asheville, NC

Mixed-Use Development
Owner: McKibbon Equities

Project Highlights

  • 128-Key Hotel

  • 54 Luxury Condos

  • 64-Space Parking Deck

  • 8,500 SF of Restaurant & Retail Space

  • Adaptive Reuse of 50-year-old Office Building

  • 19 Stories


Moxy + Aloft Hotels

McKibbon Equities

Asheville, NC

Mixed-Use
Public/Private Partnership
Owner: McKibbon Equities

Project Highlights

  • 410-Space City Owned Parking Deck

  • 115-Room Aloft Hotel

  • 115-Room Moxy Hotel (over parking deck)

  • 6,000 SF of Retail / Restaurant on Biltmore Ave.

  • 7,600 SF Rooftop / Restaurant

  • 27 Apartments / 1 Commercial Space - 2,500 SF


Hyatt House Hotel

McKibbon Equities

Tampa, FL

Custom
Select Service Hotel
Owner: McKibbon Equities

Project Highlights

  • 145-Key Hotel

  • 4,516 SF Event Space

  • Fitness Center & Outdoor Pool Amenities

  • Custom Outdoor Event Space

  • Indoor / Outdoor Custom Bar & Lounge


Essentia

Boiling Springs, SC

Mixed-Use
Master Planned Development

Project Highlights

  • Inter-generational Community

  • On-site Charter School (Libertas) - 70,430 SF facility with 8,570 SF gymnasium

  • 110 Acres

  • On-site Childcare

  • Senior Living, Multifamily Residences, Retail Spaces

  • Modern Co-Working Spaces

  • Community centered around well-being - On-site Fitness Center

  • Smart Home Technology


Libertas Academy

Boiling Springs, SC

Mixed-Use
Master Planned Development

Project Highlights

  • Charter School Development

  • Phase 1 of Mixed-Use / Multifamily Development

  • 70,430 SF school facility

  • 8,570 SF free-standing gymnasium


Twenty3Twenty

Valdosta, GA

Mixed-Use
Community Development

Project Highlights

  • 546,242 SF

  • Creating a Walkable Community

  • 165 Active Adult Residences

  • Modern-Centered Amenities

  • “Campus Extension” experience to Valdosta State University

  • Proximity to South Georgia Medical Center & Moody Air Force Base

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