About BSD
Headquartered in Lakeland, FL, Blue Steel Development (BSD) is a privately held, commercial real estate development firm specializing in build-to-suit and speculative industrial projects.
Blue Steel Development is a privately held national real estate development firm led by an executive team with a proven track record of industrial development, leasing and sales transactions across the United States. Headquartered in Central Florida’s I-4 manufacturing and distribution corridor, BSD has built a reputation for delivering best-in-class facilities to a client base that includes multiple Fortune 500 companies among its repeat customers. With deep roots in both development and construction, our team is equipped to manage every phase of the project lifecycle, including:
- Pre-construction services
- Construction management
- Design and build
- General contracting
- Site development
Our Mission
At Blue Steel Development, our mission is to deliver industrial development solutions with unmatched speed, clarity and efficiency. We eliminate unnecessary layers and streamline decision-making to move projects forward from day one. With a fully integrated team managing every stage of the process, we reduce complexity, control costs, and deliver results with precision and accountability.
Our Team
With decades of experience serving clients nationwide, our team is dedicated to help our clients and our community.
Howard Bayless
Founding Principal | Chief Executive Officer
Austin Jones
Founding Principal | President
Ryan Vaught
Principal | Chief Investment Officer
Curt Barquin
Chief Financial Officer
Matt Hubert
Executive Vice President | Investments
John Smith
Director of Operations
Justin Bolding
Construction Manager
Martha Cronk
Accounting
Leslie Raysin
Asset Management
