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.
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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
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Contractor Selection Process
Preliminary Bid Packages
100% Document Bid Process
Contract Negotiations
Contractor VE Process
Permit Submission & Review Coordination
FF&E Management & Pricing
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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
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Site Analysis
Site Selections
Master Planning
Preliminary Budget
Due Diligence
Concept Schedules
Third Party Consultant Procurement
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Initial Development Budget
Assumptions for Financial Model Package
Budgeting & Proforma Creation
Initial Financial Modeling & Feasibility
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Liaison for Ownership
Liaison for Management Company
Manage Pre-Opening Milestones
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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
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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
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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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