North American Properties - Fort Myers, FL

North American Properties is a privately held, multi-regional real estate operating and development company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1954 by William J. Williams Sr., the family-owned firm has developed, acquired, and managed more than $7 billion of mixed-use, retail, multifamily, student housing, and office properties across the United States. Over its 70-year history, the company has developed 22 million square feet of commercial space and 19,000 residential units in 15 states and 67 cities. The company's investment strategy centers on developing and managing properties in suburban and high-growth markets, with operations focused on leading with proprietary capital alongside institutional partners. North American Properties maintains offices in Cincinnati, Dallas, Fort Myers, and Florida's Space Coast region, with core geographic exposure in Ohio, Texas, Florida, and Georgia. Notable holdings include mixed-use developments such as Colony Square in Atlanta, Birkdale Village in Huntersville, North Carolina, and Ridge Hill in Yonkers, New York. The company's portfolio also includes grocery-anchored shopping centers, multifamily properties, student housing facilities, hotels, industrial properties, and condominium developments. In August 2024, Jamestown announced the acquisition of North American Properties' Atlanta-based subsidiary, which held $2 billion in assets under management and employed more than 200 staff members. The transaction closed in October 2024, with the Cincinnati parent company continuing to own and operate real estate through its remaining affiliates.