Scott Rightnowar
Lake Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Dynamic executive leader in real estate development with a proven track record in industrial, office, R&D, manufacturing, and aviation build-to-suit programs. Expertise in site selection, entitlements, and fostering public-agency partnerships to deliver development solutions that are operationally aligned and financially disciplined. Recognized for a P&L mindset and a forward-thinking approach, demonstrating clarity, speed, and integrated leadership across development, design, capital markets, and construction. A strong foundation in general development, complemented by specialized knowledge in aviation and complex capital programs, ensures the ability to drive impactful results.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Principal
RDG Development Group, LLC
01.2025 - Current
- Hybrid development + advisory platform focused on aviation, industrial, and mission-critical projects. Lead feasibility, entitlement strategy, capital planning, program management, and deal structuring for airports, MROs, OEMs, and private capital partners. Support clients on land control, financing, procurement, and execution strategy for high-complexity facilities.
Vice President, National Build-to-Suit & Industrial Development
Ryan Companies
01.2022 - 01.2025
- National development executive leading industrial, aviation, and defense programs. Directed integrated teams across Development, Design, Capital Markets, and Construction. Negotiated with airport systems, public authorities, and C-suite clients to structure capital-efficient, operationally aligned solutions.
- Key Projects & Leadership:
- ST Engineering — Multi-phase SAT relocation (Hangars, Support, MRO infrastructure)
- Allegiant — National MRO site strategy, labor analysis, and facility planning
- AAR Corp — 100,000 SF MRO hangar development in Miami
- United Airlines — “United Next” support (Hangar/MRO planning, infrastructure analysis, prototype development)
- Aviation Mixed-Use Campus — Jacksonville International Airport
Two 225,113 SF Industrial BTS Projects — TVS / John Deere Supply Chain
Global Real Estate Leadership
The Boeing Company
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Directed strategy for development and management Boeing "Major Projects". Delivered major transactions, capital programs, and large-scale development initiatives. Managed 200–225 annual transactions, a portfolio of more than 84 million square feet —including MRO facilities, R&D labs, SCIF programs, manufacturing sites, and global aviation projects. Negotiated with federal agencies, airport authorities, defense ministries, and corporate leadership teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
Education
B.S. - Business
Eastern Illinois University
CCIM - Certified Commercial Investment Member
The CCIM Institute
Skills
- Build-to-Suit Development
- Capital Structuring & Modeling
- Site Selection & Entitlement
- Portfolio & Program Strategy
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Aviation & MRO Facilities
- P3 & Airport Negotiations
- Integrated Delivery (Dev/Design/CM)
- Critical thinking
- Business development
Timeline
Founder & Principal
RDG Development Group, LLC
01.2025 - Current
Vice President, National Build-to-Suit & Industrial Development
Ryan Companies
01.2022 - 01.2025
Global Real Estate Leadership
The Boeing Company
01.2014 - 01.2022
B.S. - Business
Eastern Illinois University
CCIM - Certified Commercial Investment Member
The CCIM Institute
Selected Development & Deal Sheet Highlights
DEVELOPMENT
· TVS / John Deere BTS (2 × 225KSF)
· Kings Mountain Mission-Critical Data Center (3–9MW)
· Oklahoma City Industrial Campus (Long-term NNN strategy)
· Pinnacle Center: 75,000 sq. ft. 3 building medical office campus
· Boeing – Cecil Airport MRO Facility ($245.8M / 385KSF)
· AAR Corp – Miami MRO Hangar (100KSF)
· Confidential – 1M sf Multi-Bay Hangar MRO
· Advanced Manufacturing Facility – Sheffield, England
· San Antonio Campus (1.7M+ SF / lease & capital reset)
· Dreamlifter Ops Centers – Nagoya, Japan (DOC-1 & 2)
· WaterStone – 400-Acre Mixed-Use Master Plan
· DeSoto Commons – 450-Acre Mixed-Use Program
STRATEGIC PROGRAMS
· United Airlines – National MRO Prototype (UA NEXT)
· P3 Partnerships (JAX, SAT, IND, others)
· Allegiant – National MRO Strategy
· Global Aviation & Industrial Strategy for Boeing