The Metro Difference
What Sets Us Apart?
Metro Development Group is the result of experienced developers, real estate professionals, financial experts and community specialists coming together to discover and develop land opportunities with a common goal and vision in mind.
This vision includes creating award-winning, modern communities that appeal to our long-standing investment partners, trusted homebuilders and most importantly, our valued homeowners simply by being the very best at what we do.
As we define what it means to be a true 21st century developer, we are committed to bringing some of the most innovative technologies and world-class amenities to our growing portfolio of communities. With the introduction of Metro Places, the Connected City, ULTRAFi and Metro Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons, Metro Development Group continues to be the gold standard in the development of master planned communities.
Meet The People Behind The Gold Standard
Executive Leadership
John Ryan
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Doug Kiel
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Rob Ahrens
MANAGING DIRECTOR ACQUISITIONS
Mike Lawson
MANAGING DIRECTOR OPERATIONS
Kartik Goyani
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
Eric Wahlbeck
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF METRO LAGOONS
Ryan Clemons
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE
Executive Leadership
John Ryan
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Doug Kiel
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Rob Ahrens
MANAGING DIRECTOR ACQUISITIONS
Mike Lawson
MANAGING DIRECTOR OPERATIONS
Kartik Goyani
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
Eric Wahlbeck
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF METRO LAGOONS
Ryan Clemons
VP OF FINANCE
Metro Team
John Afflebach
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Jessica Antonio
CONTROLLER
Randy Appenzeller
PROJECT MANAGER
Jennifer Barrs
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Giorgio Bazzigaluppi
PROJECT MANAGER
Karessa Boyd
CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR
Anne Boyle
EXEC ASSISTANT TO CEO
Doug Draper
LAND ACQUISITIONS
Jarrod Finora
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Robert Fudge P.E.
PROJECT EXECUTIVE
Jene Henry
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
Aaron Herschberger
METRO LAGOONS
WATER QUALITY MANAGER
Aimee Hodge
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR & CLOSING COORDINATOR
Judy Hull
LAND ACQUISITIONS
Benjamin Ignacio
LAND ANALYST
Betsey Jolley
ENTITLEMENTS MANAGER
Tyson Krutsinger
PROJECT EXECUTIVE
Mark Morales
FINANCIAL ANALYST
Endrina Palmar
PROJECT MANAGER
Lauren Parsons
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Vicki Perrington
EPPERSON LAGOON
TOUR MANAGER
Lori Price
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Christie Ray
SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Bernadette Rivera
PROJECT STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Liam Ryan
PROJECT MANAGER / SALES
Ted Sanders
PROJECT EXECUTIVE
Marc Schwartz
PROJECT MANAGER
Matt Suggs
PROJECT MANAGER
Sonia Valentin
CONTROLLER
Jessica Youngs
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
Have Questions?
Call us today at 813.288.8078
A Tampa-based company founded in 2003, Metro Development Group is committed to bringing some of the most innovative technologies and amenities to home builders and home buyers. With the introduction of Metro Places, Connected City, ULTRAFi and Metro Lagoons by Crystal Lagoons, Metro Development Group continues to be the gold standard in the development of master planned communities. 
Site plans, proposed amenities, product renderings and other depictions are the planned intention of the 