RYAN TALBOT

OWNER

Ryan began his professional career at Ashley Capital, an industrial real estate firm near Detroit while completing a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Michigan. After graduation, he started a position in operations at WD-40 Company in San Diego, California, managing the company’s freight network and assuming responsibility for some of the company’s real estate portfolio.

Ryan went on to attend the Red McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, receiving an MBA focusing on entrepreneurship and technology. He was then offered a position as the Global Supply Manager for iPhone batteries at Apple, Inc., where his responsibilities included contract and pricing negotiations, project management, process and design review, and factory management across three continents. After several successful product launches, he became the Operations Product Manager for the iPad product line. This product development role helped Ryan learn how to find the balance between costs, features, schedules, capabilities, and user experience and proved to be an excellent training ground for real estate development.

Four years later, after completing coursework in real estate investment through Harvard University, Ryan took the opportunity to join his brother-in-law’s firm called Ethos Development in Portland, Oregon. While at Ethos, Ryan developed close to 1,000 multifamily units throughout the Pacific Northwest. Nearly all of them were urban infill, transit-oriented, mid-rise residential buildings. Ryan was responsible for design development, entitlements, construction, investor relations, and asset management.

In 2022, Ryan returned to his roots in Michigan and launched Talbot Development. This new venture offers Ryan the opportunity to utilize his dynamic and exceptionally unique skillset. By combining his Apple values of user experience, beautiful design, and exceptional execution along with the development skills, agility, and deal experience learned at Ethos, Ryan is working to set a new standard in Michigan’s multifamily industry.

Crain’s Detroit Business’ Notable Leaders in Commercial Real Estate 

This special editorial report recognized Ryan as a top commercial real estate leaders in Detroit! Talbot Development would like to congratulate Ryan on this recognition of his influence in Detroit’s business community.

SCOTT TALBOT

Scott Talbot is a Development Associate at Talbot Development, where he oversees project budgets, construction coordination, and day-to-day execution. A Grand Rapids–area resident, Scott holds a degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University and brings a disciplined, analytical approach to development. He managed the successful completion of The Current, the firm’s first development in Grand Rapids, and is currently leading the Verdant project. Scott is passionate about building well-designed communities that create long-term value for partners, residents, and the neighborhoods they serve.