the Future of Commercial Real Estate
Blue Water Development is a premier industrial and retail development company specializing in state-of-the-art facilities at a lower cost to tenants than anyone else in the market. Our innovative techniques and streamlined approach help clients save money while ensuring a smooth, efficient development process.
Blue Water offers solutions to help clients transition out of their current facilities—whether through a sale, buyout, or sublease execution—making the move to a new space seamless and strategic.
Our Legacy & Mission
Since 2017, Blue Water Development has been transforming landscapes with high-quality Retail and Industrial Developments. Our mission is to deliver innovative, durable, and sustainable developments that stand the test of time, reflecting our commitment to excellence and integrity.
Our team, led by industry veterans, Steve Wilson and Doug Poland, has numerous developments totaling more than $60 Million planned for the next 4 years.
Founded in 2010, we have built a reputation for meticulous planning, superior execution, and long-term value creation across retail centers, office buildings, and industrial facilities.
Our core values include Integrity, Quality, Innovation, Sustainability, and Client Satisfaction. These principles guide us in every development, ensuring we deliver exceptional results for our partners and communities.
Featured Projects
Our Recent & Notable Work
Muskegon Retail Center
This opportunistic retail development was constructed 15+ years ago and has withstood the test of time, all while steadily maintaining 100% occupancy. This is a great example of Blue Water’s, site selection process, as well as our detailed planning and construction process.
Judson Industrial Facility
This state-of-the-art, 175,000 square foot facility is occupied by three tenants and was developed four years ago by Blue Water Development. Designed with energy efficiency in mind, it stands as an ultra-modern industrial manufacturing space
Oltoff Industrial Facility
A 200,000 square foot industrial manufacturing facility designed to be the most energy-efficient and worker-friendly plant on the market
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Steve Wilson
Founder/ Principal
President: Industrial Development
Steve brings over 30 years of industry experience with a primary focus on industrial brokerage and development. He has successfully developed more than $50M in commercial space. And brokered more than $500M worth of Commercial Real-estate transactions
Doug Poland
Principal
President: Retail Development
Doug brings 15+ years of industry experience and has overseen the development of more than 100 fast food restaurants and the remodels of over 200 nationwide.
Broc Wilson
VP: Business development and Brokerage
Broc is responsible for meeting with and vetting prospective clients before progressing to further discussions with the whole team on build to suit or investment projects.
Shannon Nowak
Office Manager
Shannon manages all behind-the-scenes operations, ensuring that tasks are organized, current and consistently up to date.
Get in Touch
Connect with Blue Water Development to inquire on the next steps to building your new facility.
- broc@northstarcommercial.net
- +1 (616) 843-5200
- 16920 Ferris St, Grand Haven, MI 49417