Middleburg, a vertically integrated development, construction, and investment firm, continues its expansion outside of its Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic footprint.
The firm has expanded into Texas as part of its plan to deepen its presence across high-growth Western markets, with Dallas and Phoenix as its initial focus. Earlier this year, it hired Scott Makee as regional development partner of the West to oversee market entry, regional team buildout, and full-cycle development execution. Most recently, it tapped Aaron Douthit as development partner, based in Dallas.
“As Middleburg has continued to scale over the last several years, we’ve been intentional about expanding into markets where long-term housing demand and demographic trends align with our investment strategy,” said Makee. “Aaron’s track record, relationships, and regional market expertise make him a strong fit for where we’re headed as a company.”
Douthit has over a decade of multifamily development experience, most recently serving as vice president, area development partner, at Dallas-based JPI. During his time there, he was a leader in the firm’s Central region development team, which led 26 project starts and delivered nearly 9,000 units across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex between 2022 and the end of his tenure.
His experience comprises a broad range of products and deal structures, from Class A multifamily communities to attainable and affordable housing in Texas and Southern California, where he previously supported JPI’s San Diego development portfolio.
“There’s a significant opportunity right now to deliver rental housing in our core markets that better align with the changing needs of today’s modern renters,” noted Douthit. “Middleburg has built a platform that combines institutional discipline with the flexibility to move quickly in high-growth cities, and that creates a compelling foundation for long-term demand in the region.”