Southwest Florida CRE State of the Market

Kyle Doyon, a seasoned real estate developer with almost three decades of experience, began his career at 18 by founding his first construction company and swiftly progressed from remodeling to building custom homes. At 22, he moved to Michigan, where he established a development company, diversifying his portfolio to include custom homes, seller-financed properties, land subdivisions, and commercial properties. By 2014, Kyle managed 15 companies and 150 properties through his property management firm. Transitioning into full-time commercial development, his projects include mixed-use developments, retail and office spaces, and contractor suites. In 2022, Kyle relocated to Florida. Founding Coast Life Companies LLC, his focus is on developing mixed-use properties featuring workforce housing. He aims to create over 5,000 units, emphasizing affordability for essential workers, live-work environments, and lasting value. A devoted Christian and proud father of 4, Kyle’s family values and faith significantly influence his commitment to creating meaningful, community-oriented developments. (616) 638-9795 KD@CoastLifeCompanies.com

Steven Weathers was named the City of Fort Myers first Economic Development Director in October of 2022. Prior to being named the city's economic development director, Steven served as President & CEO of the Greenville ENC Alliance in Greenville, North Carolina. Steven also served as the President and CEO of the Erie County Industrial Development Authority in Buffalo, NY, the second largest economic development organization in the state of New York. In addition, he also served as the President and CEO of the Savannah Economic Development Authority, where he led the effort to launch the World Trade Center Savannah as part of a fully integrated international economic development strategy. Steven has also served as CEO and President of the Regional Growth Partnership (RGP) where he led Rocket Ventures as its President & Managing Director. During his time at Regional Growth Partnership in Toledo, Ohio, the organization assumed a leadership role that led to the creation of more than 7,200 new high-paying, high-skilled jobs in the region. Steven led the effort to create Rocket Ventures, the region’s first ever pre-seed venture capital fund. Rocket Ventures grew to become a $22.5 million early-state investment fund, with a focus of starting new and innovative technology-based companies Rocket Ventures created more than 70+ new technology companies in a three-year period. Steven has been in economic development for more than 30 years, with 11 of those years in San Diego, California as Vice President of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation. And more than 20-years as President & CEO of public/private economic development organizations. Through the years, Steven has been involved in the attraction, retention, growth and start-up of more than 1,000 companies. Some of his most significant and notable successes during his economic development career have been the attraction of the $1 Billion Novartis Genomic Research Center, the first US based LEGO Theme Park and the Space and Navel Warfare Defense Center headquarters in San Diego, as well as numerous manufacturers, distribution centers, and large-scale service centers Contact Information: (239) 851-7464; sweathers@fortmyers.gov

As Director of Investments for Butters Group, Kyle Jones oversees commercial real estate investments across the southeastern United States. He is responsible for sourcing investment opportunities, structuring capital transactions, and managing the investment performance of assets through development and asset management activities. Prior to joining Butters, Mr. Jones spent 15 years with Stiles. Most recently, he served as Senior Managing Director of Stiles Commercial Group, overseeing Stiles' commercial development and investment activity. As the Founder &Portfolio Manager of Stiles Property Fund, Mr. Jones led all aspects of the discretionary private equity fund that acquired value-added and core-plus properties. Mr. Jones has served as the past President and Vice President of Public Affairs for both NAIOP South Florida and NAIOP of Florida. He is a member of NAIOP's Office Development I National Forum as well. Mr. Jones graduated from the University of Florida with a Master of Science in Real Estate, a B.S. in Finance, and a B.A. in Political Science. During his time at the University of Florida, Mr. Jones was elected Student Body President, and he served on the University Board of Trustees, the Alumni Association Board of Directors, and the Athletic Association Board of Directors.