About OTN
    ABOUT US

    Who We Are

    OTN Group is a boutique development firm focused on industrial and digital infrastructure across the Southeast United States — primarily Kentucky and Tennessee. Founded on the belief that the best development happens when senior principals stay close to every decision, we've built a firm that prioritizes depth over breadth.

    Opportunistic. Tactical. Nimble.

    Our name says it all. We are Opportunistic — identifying undervalued or overlooked sites where infrastructure demand is accelerating. Tactical — structuring complex deals across zoning, entitlements, incentives, and capital stacks that others pass on. And Nimble — moving quickly to secure land positions and break ground while larger firms are still in committee.

    We identify complex opportunities, structure projects, and execute development from site control through delivery. Our work is built on strong relationships with landowners, municipalities, brokers, and investors — relationships we've cultivated over decades of working in these markets.

    We're small by design. It keeps us close to the details, fast on our feet, and accountable to the communities where we build. Every project we take on reflects a deliberate choice — we don't chase volume, we chase the right fit. That selectivity is what allows us to deliver outsized results for our partners and lasting impact for the regions we serve.

    What sets us apart is our ability to operate across the full development lifecycle — from early-stage land acquisition and municipal negotiations through design, construction management, and tenant delivery — without handing off to third parties. Our principals are present at every stage, which means faster decisions, fewer surprises, and a level of accountability that's rare in this industry.

    OUR PEOPLE

    Leadership

    Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in commercial real estate development, finance, law, and construction management. We believe the best work happens when senior decision-makers stay close to every project.

    Adam M. DeSimone

    Managing Partner

    Felix Fukui

    Director of Development

    Nathan Schmitt

    Chief Operating Officer & Chief Legal Officer

    Team

    Behind every successful project is a dedicated team managing the day-to-day operations, financial oversight, capital strategy, and coordination that keeps development on track and on budget.

    Andrew Meyer

    Development Manager

    Amy McLaughlin, CPA

    Controller

    Chad Kesich

    Capital Markets

    Kimberly Vanegas

    Executive Assistant

    MISSION

    To develop strategic infrastructure that drives regional growth, creates jobs, and delivers lasting value for our investors, partners, and communities. We measure success not just in returns, but in the economic vitality we bring to the regions where we operate.

    VISION

    To be recognized as a premier boutique development firm delivering world-class infrastructure with a community-first approach. We envision a Southeast built on thoughtful, strategic development — where every project strengthens the fabric of its surrounding community.

    EXPERTISE

    What We Do

    Industrial & logistics park development

    Site master planning & infrastructure

    Public-private partnerships

    Environmental compliance

    Multi-phase construction management

    Regional economic development