OakTrust Development Group
Transforming Towns into Cities through Public Private Partnership.
About Us
Specializing in:
- Grocery-Anchored & Retail Developments
High-traffic, necessity-driven projects designed for long-term stability - Mixed-Use Environments
Integrated developments that combine retail, commercial, and community use - Public-Private Partnerships (P3)
Structuring deals that align municipalities, infrastructure, and private capital - Economic Development Advisory
Helping cities unlock land, attract tenants, and accelerate growth
Identify. Structure. Execute.
Site Selection
Site selection starts with identifying locations where infrastructure, access, and growth patterns align with the city’s long-term vision. We work directly with municipal leadership to position sites that attract tenants, unlock development, and drive sustainable economic impact.
Deal Structure
Public-private partnerships align municipal priorities with private capital to deliver projects that neither could achieve alone. We structure deals that leverage public infrastructure and incentives alongside disciplined private investment to ensure long-term viability and shared success.
Prepare & Convert
We sequence infrastructure delivery to align with national tenant commitments, ensuring sites are construction-ready exactly when sales & leases are executed. This timing reduces carrying risk, accelerates absorption, and positions the project to capture maximum value from anchor-driven demand.
From the founder
As a Tulsa-based commercial real estate developer focused on identifying overlooked opportunities and transforming them into high-impact developments that drive long-term growth for cities, partners, and investors. My work centers on large-scale retail and mixed-use projects—often anchored by strategic public-private partnerships—where infrastructure, land, and capital are aligned to unlock value others miss. From raw ground to fully realized destinations, I approach every project with disciplined structure, clear economics, and a commitment to execution. I don’t chase deals—I build projects that matter, create momentum for communities, and stand the test of time.
- Steve Easley
Our Strategy for Success
01
Find What Others Miss
- Target land that is overlooked, underutilized, or ahead of growth patterns
- Focus on locations where infrastructure or access can unlock value
- Look beyond current use—underwrite based on future demand
- Win the deal at acquisition by seeing what others don’t
02
Control the Deal Through Structure
- Use public-private partnerships to align city priorities with private capital
- Leverage infrastructure, incentives, and land positioning to de-risk projects
- Build clear, disciplined financial models with defined exit paths
- Make the deal work on paper before it ever breaks ground
03
Anchor with Real Demand
- Secure necessity-driven tenants (grocery, daily needs retail) early
- Let anchor tenants validate the project and drive absorption
- Design projects around traffic flow and long-term tenant performance
- Build for durability—not trends
04
Execute Relentlessly
- Align infrastructure timing with tenant commitments and site readiness
- Maintain control of schedule, budget, and quality at every phase
- Solve problems early—before they impact delivery
- Deliver projects that perform long after construction is complete
OakTrust Development Identifies Overlooked Opportunities
OakTrust Development identifies overlooked opportunities, structures complex public-private partnerships, and delivers high-impact commercial projects that create lasting economic value.