We Understand Development

Auxano Development was established in 2018 as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) and a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) for the general purpose of facilitating real estate development. As managing member, Mr. Smith will utilize his 20 plus years of real estate development experience to create sustainable real estate development.

25+ years experience | Developed close to $1 Billion in real estate | Adept in all facets of the development process including site selection, strategic planning, & negotiations.

OUR RELATIONSHIPS

These relationships where created at various times over the last 20 plus years. Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Joint Venture Creation, Site Selection, Financial Modeling, Design, Development Plan, Preparation of Investment Deck, Legal Structure, Community Engagement, Local Government Support, Entitlements, Profession Team Selection, Construction Pricing, Construction Contracting, Construction Completion, Marketing, Management, Lease-up, Operations.

AUXAUNO'S CURRENT & PREVIOUS RELATIONSHIPS

People are the foundation of our business. Relationships are paramount for success. Every development built must be of the highest quality. It is a living operational representation. It's Auxano Developments business card.

Throughout Mr. Smith’s career, he has been successful in representing some of the largest corporations in the world in creating joint venture relationships with development groups in local markets around the country. These joint ventures helped further the growth of relationships as well as advanced the efforts of providing quality sustainable market-rate, workforce, and affordable housing. Having developed just under $1 Billion dollars in various real estate including multi‐family housing, office, and medical office projects. His ability to work with non‐profit, government agencies, and for‐profit partners has been instrumental in his success. His experience has involved projects that included but not limited to traditional bank financing, HUD, Freddie, Fannie, and loan assumptions.

Mr. Smith has been involved in all facets of the development process including site selection, strategic planning, feasibility analysis, site contract & acquisition, entitlements & zoning changes, negotiations with all third‐party professionals. Focused on bringing projects in on‐time and on‐budget begins with identification of general contractors, bidding, and managing construction through completion all while strategically developing and implementing a lease‐up and stabilization plan. Focused on fairness, Win‐Win situations creates the best environment when issues inevitably occur. Team is always the best approach.

Community Involvement

Founding Board Member – Advance Community Fund
Board Member – Dallas Community Development Partnership (Previous)

Founder – Metroplex Education of Youth Sports (501c3 – mentorship organization)

Board Member – Greater Southwest Black Chamber of Commerce

TAAHP Board Member

Education

Miami University, Oxford, Ohio | MBA, Finance

St. Mary of the Plains College, Dodge City, Kansas | BA, Accounting with emphasis in Business Administration

The Ohio State University – Fisher College of Business, Columbus, Ohio | Executive Education

While having experience with multi-family, medical office, commercial office, and faith-based development, Auxano “to Increase or Grow” driven to help ones who are working hard to help themselves. Auxano Development is dedicated to close the gap in this country’s systemic housing crisis. The Harvard Joint Commission on Housing Studies notes that 45% of America is struggling with being “Overburdened” with housing cost. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines “Housing Overburdened” as any individual or household that is paying more than 30% of their individual or household income on housing cost. Thus an individual or household are making critical decisions on basic life needs. Do they pay for the cost of housing or do they pay for medical prescriptions, doctors visits, childcare, nutrition, or transportation. These are basic needs that are being put in the balance for quality of life and dignity of life.

Strategic Relationships

Auxano has the strategic relationships to undertake developments across the U.S.

Global Approach

Our global approach gives us a unique perspective in developing strong communities.

Sustainable Communities

Auxano partners with highly skilled team partners to deliver the right balance of services and amenities.

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