Curt Barquin

Chief Financial Officer

Curt Barquin serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Blue Steel Development, bringing more than 30 years of experience in financial leadership, operational management, and strategic growth across multiple industries. He is responsible for overseeing corporate finance, capital structuring, strategic planning, and organizational performance for Blue Steel’s expanding real estate and investment portfolio.

Curt’s career includes extensive experience guiding companies through mergers and acquisitions, LBO environments, rapid expansion, and complex integration initiatives. His leadership has supported multi-unit organizations with budgets exceeding $250 million, where he has implemented disciplined financial frameworks, scalable operating structures, and long-term growth strategies.

Prior to joining Blue Steel, Curt served as Executive Vice President at Mazzella/FHS, where he led four major business divisions - Crane Service, Crane Contracts, Warehouse Solutions, and Fall Protection. During his tenure, he helped expand the company from 36 employees to more than 200 and grew revenue by over 400%. Before that, Curt was CFO of Florida Handling Systems and worked in M&A advisory with a specialty in the health, living, and aging sectors, including participation in the landmark Naked Juice transaction.

Educational Background

Curt holds a degree from the University of South Florida and brings a strong track record of disciplined financial leadership, value creation, and operational excellence.