Middleburg Hires Scott Makee to Drive Western U.S. Expansion

Event summary

  • Middleburg appointed Scott Makee as Regional Development Partner – West to lead its expansion across the Western U.S.
  • Makee brings over 20 years of multifamily and mixed-use development experience, with a portfolio exceeding $1.4 billion in value.
  • He previously led Mill Creek Residential’s Denver office and expanded Crescent Communities’ platform into multiple regions.
  • Middleburg has completed over $4.5 billion in transactions since 2004, delivering 32,000+ homes across nine states.

The big picture

Middleburg’s Western expansion reflects a broader trend of real estate developers seeking high-growth markets beyond traditional hubs. The move aligns with the firm’s long-term strategy of leveraging its vertically integrated model to control the full lifecycle of development, from capital structuring to project execution. With over $4.5 billion in completed transactions, Middleburg is positioning itself to capitalize on demographic shifts and economic growth in the Western U.S.

What we're watching

Execution Risk
Whether Middleburg can replicate its vertically integrated model in new Western markets while maintaining operational discipline.
Market Dynamics
How the firm’s capital-efficient approach will perform amid ongoing shifts in Western U.S. capital markets.
Competitive Positioning
The pace at which Middleburg can differentiate itself from established players like Mill Creek Residential in high-growth Western corridors.