Middleburg Expands into Texas to Accelerate Growth of its Rental Housing Platform
Middleburg Expands into Texas to Accelerate Growth of its Rental Housing Platform
Dallas-based Aaron Douthit joins the firm to establish Middleburg’s development presence in Texas and support expansion across high-growth Western markets
VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Middleburg today announced the appointment of Aaron Douthit as Development Partner, based in Dallas, as the firm expands into Texas and deepens its presence across high-growth Western markets. In this role, Douthit will lead the sourcing, execution and advancement of development opportunities that support the continued growth of Middleburg’s scalable rental housing platform beyond its established Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic footprint.
The appointment reflects Middleburg’s continued expansion in high-growth markets and follows the firm’s inclusion on the National Multifamily Housing Council’s 2026 Top 25 Developers and Top 25 Builders lists, recognition of its sustained execution at scale.
“As Middleburg has continued to scale over the last several years, we’ve been intentional about expanding into markets where long-term housing demand and demographic trends align with our investment strategy,” said Scott Makee, Regional Development Partner – West at Middleburg. “Aaron’s track record, relationships and regional market expertise make him a strong fit for where we’re headed as a company.”
Douthit brings more than a decade of multifamily development experience, most recently serving as Vice President, Area Development Partner at JPI. During his tenure, he played a leadership role on the firm’s Central Region Development Team, which led 26 project starts and delivered nearly 9,000 units across the Dallas-Fort Worth market between 2022 and the end of his tenure with the firm.
“There’s a significant opportunity right now to deliver rental housing in our core markets that better align with the changing needs of today’s modern renters,” said Aaron Douthit. “Middleburg has built a platform that combines institutional discipline with the flexibility to move quickly in high-growth cities, and that creates a compelling foundation for long-term demand in the region.”
Douthit’s experience spans a broad range of product types and deal structures, including Class-A market-rate communities, attainable and affordable housing developments and multifamily assets across both Texas and Southern California, where he previously supported JPI’s San Diego development portfolio. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Midwestern State University, graduating summa cum laude while competing as an NCAA athlete on the men’s soccer team, and is also a CFA® charter holder.
About Middleburg
Middleburg is a vertically integrated real estate investment, development, and construction firm operating in the highest growth markets across the United States. Since 2004, the firm has completed more than $4.5 billion in transactions and delivered over 32,000 homes across nine states. Headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, Middleburg operates through four integrated companies and has achieved a 30%+ realized IRR across multiple market cycles. For more information, visit Middleburg.
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