What The Jay Odom Group does

The Jay Odom Group is a privately held, integrated real estate development conglomerate founded in 1987 by Jay Odom and headquartered in Destin, Florida. Operating through 20+ wholly-owned subsidiaries, the group spans commercial property development, master-planned residential communities, hotel and resort development, aviation services, and property management, with a concentration in Northwest Florida including Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Freeport, and Niceville.

Its portfolio includes Freedom Tech Center, a 52-acre mixed-use development executed under a long-term Enhanced Use Lease with the US Air Force adjacent to Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field; Hammock Bay, a 3,000-acre master-planned community in Freeport, FL with over 1,400 residential lots developed and 6,000+ units approved; JG Plaza, a 79,438 square-foot Class A office building; and a hotel cluster comprising Home2 Suites, Holiday Inn Express, and The Island Hotel & Resort. The technology stack is conventional for the real estate sector, with no disclosed proprietary AI/ML platform, and an IT Director is the senior technology role identified.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring streams (commercial leasing, property management fees, aviation services via Destin Jet) and project-based revenue (residential lot sales, commercial property sales, hotel development partnerships). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and the go-to-market is direct and sales-led, leveraging proximity to military installations for defense contractors and military personnel as well as tourism demand along the Northwest Florida coast. The company has demonstrated access to development capital, including a $30M bank loan and a $17M Community Development District bond that was fully subscribed in 30 minutes, with over $80M deployed into Hammock Bay infrastructure and amenities.

Name

The Jay Odom Group

Legal name

The Jay Odom Group

Website

https://thejayodomgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Jay Odom Group is a privately held, integrated real estate development conglomerate founded in 1987, operating through 20+ subsidiaries across commercial, residential, hospitality, and aviation in Northwest Florida, anchored by a 52-acre Enhanced Use Lease with the US Air Force near Eglin AFB.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53), Management of Companies and Enterprises (55111)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate M&A / Joint Venture Advisory (Platform Deals, Partnerships) (BPAJANAF)

Keywords

• Real estate development
• Commercial properties
• Residential communities
• Mixed-use development
• Hospitality and resorts

Headquarters

HQ city

Destin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Real Estate Development and Leasing: Development and leasing of commercial properties including office space (Class A office buildings like JG Plaza), retail space, and mixed-use developments. Revenue generated through commercial leasing and property sales.
2. Residential Real Estate Development: Development and sale of residential properties including master-planned communities (Hammock Bay with 3,000 acres), residential lots, and luxury apartments (Zatitude Luxury Apartments). Revenue from property sales to residential buyers.
3. Hotel and Resort Development: Development of hotel properties including Home2 Suites and Holiday Inn Express & Suites at Freedom Tech Center, and The Island Hotel & Resort. Revenue from hotel development and potentially hospitality operations.
4. Property Management Services: Comprehensive property management services for commercial and residential properties. Revenue generated through management fees.
5. Commercial Leasing Services: Commercial leasing services for office and retail spaces including Forsman Drive properties and Emily Odom Institute medical office spaces. Revenue through lease arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Jay Odom Group is a privately held real estate development conglomerate headquartered in Destin, Florida, that develops, owns, and operates commercial real estate, master-planned residential communities, mixed-use developments, hotels, and resorts across Northwest Florida. The firm operates more than 20 subsidiary companies supporting development, leasing, and hospitality operations, with a diversified portfolio spanning office, medical, retail, residential, and hospitality assets.

Product overview

The Jay Odom Group is a diversified real estate development conglomerate established in 1987, operating as an integrated real estate company that develops, constructs, and manages commercial and residential properties, mixed-use developments, and master-planned communities. The company's portfolio includes multiple branded subsidiaries and projects including Freedom Tech Center (a 52-acre mixed-use development with hotels and luxury apartments), Hammock Bay (a 3,000-acre master-planned community), JG Plaza (Class A office building), The Emily Odom Institute (medical office), and various hotel/resort properties (Home2 Suites, Holiday Inn Express, The Island Hotel & Resort). The company also provides comprehensive real estate services encompassing acquisition, financing, construction, property management, and commercial leasing. With over 20 subsidiary companies including Crystal Beach Development, Freedom Tech Center, NatureView, Bay Vita, Destin Jet, and Uptown Station, the company serves clients in Northwest Florida with expertise spanning residential, commercial, hotel/resort, and aviation development sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Freedom Tech Center: A 52-acre mixed-use development master-planned under a long-term land lease with the US Air Force in Fort Walton Beach, FL, featuring hotels, luxury apartments, office space, and a child care facility.
• Hammock Bay
• Odom Hotelz
• JG Plaza
• The Emily Odom Institute
• Destin Jet
• Pigeon Forge RV Resort
• The Island
• Zatitude Luxury Apartments

Products and services

• Freedom Tech Center A 52-acre mixed-use development combining commercial, retail, and office uses in Northwest Florida, designed to serve businesses and the broader Destin/Fort Walton Beach community.
• Hammock Bay A 3,000-acre master-planned residential community in Northwest Florida offering residential lots, homes, and lifestyle amenities for individuals and families seeking primary or second-home residences.
• JG Plaza A Class A office building in Northwest Florida providing premium commercial office space for businesses and professional tenants seeking high-quality workspace.
• The Emily Odom Institute A medical office building providing dedicated healthcare and medical office space for healthcare providers, practices, and related medical service tenants in Northwest Florida.
• Home2 Suites Fort Walton Beach A Home2 Suites by Hilton branded extended-stay hotel in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, offering suite-style accommodations for leisure and business travelers visiting the Emerald Coast.
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Walton Beach A Holiday Inn Express & Suites branded hotel in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, providing select-service accommodations for leisure and business travelers in the Emerald Coast.
• Zatitude Luxury Apartments A luxury apartment community offering upscale residential rentals for individuals and households seeking high-end apartment living in the Northwest Florida market.
• The Island Hotel & Resort A hotel and resort property providing upscale lodging, resort amenities, and event space for leisure travelers, groups, and events in the Destin/Emerald Coast area.
• Forsman Drive NW Office Space Commercial office space located on Forsman Drive NW in Northwest Florida, providing office accommodations for businesses and professional tenants.

Quantifiable outcome

• $17M bond issue sold out in 30 minutes demonstrating investor confidence in company's Community Development District model
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• US Air ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnhanced Use Lease arrangement with US Air Force for Freedom Tech Center development. The company holds a long-term land lease with the US Air Force to develop 52 acres of military-adjacent land, providing additional income to the Air Force to fund local Air Force Base infrastructure. The development includes housing, hotels, offices, and amenities serving military personnel from Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The St. Joe Company: Florida Panhandle-focused real estate developer that builds master-planned communities (WaterColor, WaterSound) and commercial properties. Most directly comparable peer given the shared geography (Walton and surrounding counties), mixed-use and master-planned community model, and similar mid-cap private-style development approach.
• Kolter Group: Florida-based diversified real estate developer active in residential, hospitality, and commercial properties. Comparable in privately-held Florida real estate operator model with diversified asset class exposure.
• The Related Group: Major Florida real estate developer focused on luxury residential, mixed-use, and commercial properties. Comparable in Florida-centric, multi-segment real estate development, though primarily urban-focused.
• Newland Communities: One of the largest private master-planned community developers in the US, with projects across multiple states. Directly comparable in land development, entitlement, and amenity-driven community model, particularly for the Hammock Bay master-planned community operations.
• Five Point Holdings: Master-planned community developer behind Great Park in Irvine and Valencia in California. Comparable focus on long-duration, amenity-driven community development with mixed-use town centers and similar dependence on long sell-out and lease-up timelines.
• Minto Communities: Diversified developer of master-planned residential communities and active-adult communities in Florida and other Sun Belt states. Comparable in Florida-focused community development and long-term buildout approach.
• Howard Hughes Holdings: Developer of large-scale master-planned communities (The Woodlands, Summerlin, Bridgeland) and mixed-use districts. Highly comparable in its focus on master-planned communities with long-duration buildout pipelines and recurring commercial lease income.

Broad incumbents

• PulteGroup: Top US homebuilder with multiple Florida communities (Centex, Del Webb, Pulte, John Wieland brands). Comparable in Sun Belt residential and active-adult community development, but operates at much larger national scale.
• D.R. Horton: Largest US homebuilder by volume with substantial Florida operations. Comparable in residential land development and homebuilding, but operates at national scale and is a public company.
• Lennar Corporation: One of the largest US homebuilders with significant Florida exposure. Comparable in residential lot acquisition and homebuilding model, but operates at much larger national scale and through public capital markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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