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Steve Owens

@steveowens

I build growth strategies, real estate investments, and high-performing operations across commercial construction and development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead enterprise growth, market expansion, partnerships, and operational strategy in commercial construction, real estate development, or investment-driven organizations.

At Pizzano Contractors, I lead enterprise growth strategy, business development, market expansion, and revenue planning for a commercial general contractor. Since joining, I’ve supported growth from approximately $54M in annual revenue to a projected $133M in 2026.

I’ve also led value-add multifamily and mixed-use redevelopment at Hagerstown Properties and expanded JLL’s Mid-Atlantic Project & Development Services business from roughly $25M to more than $75M in annual revenue. Across 25+ years, I’ve built businesses, led P&Ls, developed partnerships, and turned market intelligence into executable growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chief Growth Officer

Current

Pizzano Contractors

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Lead enterprise growth strategy and business development for a commercial general contractor, partnering with CEO and senior leadership on market expansion and long-range growth planning. Developed companywide marketing and business development budget and manage revenue outlook.

Business Development Growth Strategy Marketing Budget Management CRM Power BI Executive Reporting Go To Market Strategy Client Relations

Managing Member

Hagerstown Properties, LLC

Jun 2022 - Mar 2025 (2 years 9 months)

Lead acquisitions, debt and equity financing, redevelopment, project management and asset management for a value-add multifamily and mixed-use portfolio. Managed over 100 unit renovations and repositioning initiatives, including adaptive reuse of a historic property.

Real Estate Development Acquisition Financing Project Management Asset Management Renovations Grant writing

Vice President

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)

Feb 2019 - Jun 2022 (3 years 4 months)

Served as Mid-Atlantic Head of Operations & Business Development and Investor & Government Market Sector Leader. Member of regional executive management team responsible for over $75M in annual revenue and 200+ professionals.

Business Development Operations Management P&L management Market Strategy Client Relations Contract Negotiation Team Leadership

Senior Associate; Director, Client Services

IA Interior Architects

Apr 2016 - Feb 2019 (2 years 10 months)

Led client development and retention across government, corporate and developer markets while managing sales forecasts, pursuit strategy and operating budgets. Partnered with office leadership on P&L, hiring, and culture for a 50+ person operation.

Client Development Sales Forecasting Budget Management P&L management Team Leadership Market Expansion

Principal

Jacobs

Mar 2015 - Apr 2016 (1 year 1 month)

Led business development and strategic pursuits for corporate and education markets, including revenue forecasting and sales/operating budgets. Directly responsible for more than $21M in revenue in 2015.

Business Development Strategic Pursuit Revenue Forecasting Budget Management Client Relations

Director of Business Development & Operations

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)

Jan 2010 - Mar 2015 (5 years 2 months)

Directed business development, strategic account growth, market planning and operations for PDS. Contributed to leadership strategy that achieved 20%+ annual growth with profitable margins.

Business Development Strategic Account Planning Market Planning Operations Management CRM Marketing Strategy Cross Selling

President & CEO

Colorado Premier Training

Jan 1999 - Dec 2010 (11 years 11 months)

Founded and grew the company from inception to more than 25 employees, with responsibility for enterprise strategy, operations, partnerships, talent and financial performance. Led operational planning for international expansion and the ultimate sale of the company.

entrepreneurship Enterprise Strategy Operations Management Partnerships Talent Management Financial Performance International Expansion