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Monday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST |
Tuesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST |
Wednesday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST |
Thursday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST |
Friday | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM EST |
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Key Contacts
Owners, Principals & Senior Executives
Brian Crawford's Bio
Developed over 2 million Sq Ft in the past 8 years
Licensed General Contractor
Brian started Concept Companies in October of 2004 with Concept Construction.
After successfully completing numerous residential, commercial and industrial
projects in various parts of the U.S., Brian began investing in real estate, which
led to the birth of Concept Development in 2009. Since then, Brian has been
responsible for developing over 150 commercial projects in Florida totaling
approximately 2 million square feet. Brian is a licensed General Contractor in
multiple states, Florida Roofing Contractor, and Florida Real Estate Agent.
James Blythe's Bio
Licensed Architect in Florida and Georgia
• LEED AP® BD+C (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional in Neighborhood Development)
• NCARB certification for gaining licensure in additional states beyond FL and GA
James completed his Bachelor of Design and Masters in Architecture at the University of Florida and joined the Concept team in 2017. His 15 years of experience in the field of architecture have allowed him to work on commercial projects totaling over $200 million, with additional LEED Project Management exceeding $100 million across the southeast. James contributes an understanding of broad system inter-relationships that allow for effective, solution-driven design on various scales and typologies of projects.
Jeremy Scheer's Bio
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Global Management Accountant
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Prior to joining Concept Companies in June 2016 as its Chief Financial Officer, Jeremy served as Vice President of Operations for a national association of certified public accounting and consulting firms. His professional background includes public accounting experience in tax compliance, planning, and consulting; private industry experience in real estate consulting and sales; and non-profit board service. Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master in Accounting from the University of Florida. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Matthew Cason's Bio
Managed the construction and development of more than 1.8 million square feet
Licensed Building Contractor
Matt joined Concept Companies in 2009 as a Director of Construction. After three years at
that position, Matt transitioned into Director of Development. Matt’s extensive
construction knowledge is an invaluable asset. He has a keen eye for recognizing
key development issues in the planning phase, and the knowledge of how to
properly resolve them before they become real problems. He is a licensed Florida
Building Contractor and Real Estate Agent. Matt oversees and has an active role
in site selection and presenting properties to our clients for their approval, and
serves to ensure that projects stay on their critical paths through the acquisition
and permitting/entitlement process.
Seth Lane's Bio
Managed over $100 million of commercial real estate transaction volume
Member: ICSC, Urban Land Institute
Former Vice Chairman of City of Gainesville Plan Board & City of Gainesville Development Review Board
Seth Joined Concept Companies in 2016 as Director of Development and is responsible for Concept Companies’ real estate development projects. With a Masters in Building Construction and a Bachelor’s in Architecture from the University of Florida, Seth has experience on all sides of the real estate development process. As a developer, consultant, and broker, Seth brings over 15 years of commercial real estate experience to the team. Seth is an active member of International Council of Shopping Centers, Urban Land Institute, and BioFlorida. Seth has served as the Vice-Chairman for both the City of Gainesville Development Review Board, which oversees site plan approval and the City of Gainesville Plan Board, charged with review and approval of land use and zoning issues. He is also an active member of Leadership Florida, having participated in Class V of the Connect Institute.
Trey Long's Bio
Certified Public Accountant
LSS Certified
Prior to joining Concept Companies in March 2018 as its VP of Finance, Trey was an audit partner for James Moore & Company, P.L. His professional background includes public accounting experience in tax compliance, financial statement audits, and other attestation services. Trey holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Erskine College and a Masters in Accounting from Georgia Southern University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.