Blue River Communities (BRC) is proud to announce the appointment of Greg Duriez as CEO, President and Partner. With an impressive 34-year tenure in the new home construction industry and substantial growth achievements with large national and regional home builders, Duriez is set to lead Blue River Communities. The new homebuilding company will focus on market-rate single-family detached homes and townhomes from the $300,000s to $600,000s. BRC is estimated to begin development and construction on 500+ lots and homes in 2024.
The company is focused on expansion throughout the Southeast, Florida and Texas, with immediate initiatives in Gwinnett, Barrow and Henry counties within the Atlanta metro region as well as Huntsville, Alabama; Dallas, Texas and Sarasota, Florida. Duriez’s entry coincides with the launch of numerous projects already in the pipeline, buoyed by established relationships with Build-to-Rent (BTR) investors.
“I’m thrilled to launch Blue River Communities and be a part of the Blue River Development family. Having worked with the team previously and admired their strategy, success and spirit of entrepreneurship, the decision to join was easy. It’s an opportune moment to leverage my experience and contribute to a company poised for rapid growth and expansion,” said Greg Duriez.
Blue River Communities is uniquely positioned to meet current market demands for both Build-to-Rent and For-Sale housing. Duriez’s addition to the team responds to this challenge, promising to foster partnerships with BTR investors and address the housing shortage. BRC will have first-hand access to sought-after newly approved and developed communities given Blue River Development’s 6,000+ lot and land pipeline, strong financials, seasoned industry partnerships and experienced leadership team.
“Greg’s extensive background signals a dynamic future for our company,” expressed Brad Cooper, Managing Principal, Blue River Development. “We are happy to add him to our partnership team.”
“It’s the who, not necessarily the how, that catapults an organization to the top,” added Michael Cooper, Managing Principal, Blue River Development. “Having witnessed the incredible impact Greg has made in the industry, there is no doubt that under his leadership, Blue River Communities will see significant and positive outcomes!”
Previously, Duriez has grown and led homebuilding teams in Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Tennessee, Florida, Texas and Alabama. He now brings his talent for scaling operations to Blue River Communities.
Duriez is a Buford, Ga resident. When he’s not strategizing for BRC, Duriez’s personal life is as fulfilling as his professional one. He and his wife Christy enjoy their large family of seven children aged 21 to 30 and one granddaughter. His passions include being an instrument-rated pilot, an avid golfer, travel, family time at the beach or on his hobby farm enjoying outdoor activities like fishing and hunting.
