48. Daren Turner on his massive infill redevelopment project in Lexington, The Commons

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Daren Turner is a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO whose roots are firmly planted in Lexington, Kentucky. His 27 years of marriage to Kirsten and their three children, Seth, Hadley, and Luke, reflect his commitment to family and community ties in his hometown.

Transitioning into leadership roles at Amteck in 1992, Daren rapidly absorbed the business side. Taking the helm in 2000, he drove impressive growth through strategic acquisitions and championing innovation. After selling to private equity in 2015, his unwavering dedication saw him reacquire Amteck in 2020 and orchestrate another successful sale in 2021 while remaining CEO.

Parallel to his electrical business successes, Daren has carved out a formidable real estate development career spanning residential, office, industrial, senior living, and more. His current project, The Commons, channels his passion for real estate into transforming Lexington's skyline, integrating mixed-use innovation to invigorate the urban experience. It's a project close to his heart, aiming to unite work, leisure, and community in a vibrant, sustainable development reflective of Lexington's spirit.

We were able to discuss the steps in getting infill redevelopment projects done in Lexington, large scale mixed use development and the hurdles that coincide, as well as pockets of Lexington with the most upside.

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