Cooley Middle School, Higley, Arizona

Turnkey facilities in underserved communities.

Full service, turn-key

  • Design
  • Build
  • Finance

A team of experienced real estate professionals in development, finance, construction, project management, design and engineering.

Cooley Middle School
Higley, AZ

Our partners

Peakstone CORE Construction Kutak Rock LLP First American CBRE Corgan McCarthy Andersen Phoenix IDA TCDC Majesto Investments My Reliable Offer

Who we are.

Founded
May 2005
Provides
Development services
Works with
Non-profit sponsors and partners
Delivery
Full service, turn-key Design / Build / Finance

At Redbridge Development Partners, we are a team of experienced real estate professionals in development, finance, construction, project management, design and engineering. We are committed to creating exceptional properties that meet the needs of our clients, partners and communities.

With our experience, resources and talent, we provide development services to communities using a non-profit development strategy. With a focus on quality, innovation and sustainability, we are dedicated to delivering outstanding results that exceed expectations.

A portion of our annual earnings is invested in local non-profits.

What we do.

We offer a wide range of services to meet the unique needs of our clients, shown here against the phases each one covers.

Land and construction finance

We finance the land acquisition, full construction costs, pre-development and site prep using our banking partners and non-profit partners.

Acquisition and finance, covering the feasibility, entitlement and financing phases

Development and consulting

Property development, project management, project finance and consulting, whether for a new residential or commercial property or for guidance on an existing project.

Advisory, covering the entitlement, financing and construction phases

Design / Build / Finance

We support and assist non-profit sponsors and partners by providing full service, turn-key Design / Build / Finance resources through our provider network. We take a project from concept to completion with bonded guarantees for capped pricing, as well as performance and completion.

Concept to completion, covering all five phases from feasibility to handover

Gallery.

Projects delivered under our Design / Build / Finance structure, and land now in entitlement.

Sossaman Middle School at dusk, Higley, Arizona

Sossaman Middle School

Ground up new construction middle school and Pre-K, developed as a ground lease / lease-back for a public school district. Fully lighted athletic fields, a multi-purpose gym and Pre-K facilities.

Location
Higley, AZ
Structure
Ground lease / lease-back
Delivery
Design / Build / Finance
Financing
Tax-exempt bond

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Cooley Middle School at dusk, Higley, Arizona

Cooley Middle School

Companion project to Sossaman Middle School. On 26 acres, it also featured our Design / Build / Finance structure, with a multi-purpose gym, lighted athletic fields and university class labs.

Location
Higley, AZ
Site
26 acres
Delivery
Design / Build / Finance

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Copper Creek land use plan, an aerial of the 58 acre site with the planned parcels marked

Copper Creek

Obtained residential overlay approval for a 58 acre master planned project, in an area of high demand for housing. Survey and site mapping completed, with map and zoning approval.

Location
Globe, AZ
Site
58 acres
Scope
Entitlement, survey and site mapping
Status
Project pending

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Meet the team.

The people who lead development, operations and business development at Redbridge.

  • William Beal

    William Beal

    Founder and Chief Executive Officer

    Founded in 2005, William has led Redbridge Development Partners to becoming an innovative leader in bringing public private partnerships to underserved communities. A graduate of the Key Executive MBA program at the Graziadio Graduate School of Business, Pepperdine University, his skills run from fieldwork to top management.

  • Jim Thornton

    Jim Thornton

    Chief Operating Officer

    Jim brings proven achievement managing operations and supply chains in global electronics and aerospace firms, coupled with entrepreneurial success in commercial and residential real estate acquisition, construction and leasing. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, a certification in purchasing and inventory management, and a real estate license.

  • Glenn McDuffy

    Glenn McDuffy

    Director of Business Development

    Glenn’s background includes capital markets, marketing and sales, as well as planning and growth strategies. He has worked with Redbridge in different capacities for over two decades, and focuses on the development and expansion of opportunities nationally.

  • Luis Gomez

    Luis Gomez

    Director, Acquisitions & Development

    Real estate investment professional focused on acquisitions, development, and value-add. Builds partnerships with nonprofits, family offices, and private equity firms to source sites and structure transactions. Has delivered ground-up residential across Southern California, and now works in multifamily and P3 developments financed with C-PACE and tax-exempt bonds.

  • Jessie Hunter

    Jessie Hunter

    Real Estate Broker, DRE 01748803

    Jessie Hunter is a licensed real estate broker in California and Georgia with 16 years of experience in leasing, tenant screening, property management, and housing operations. As Redbridge’s in-house real estate broker, he sources and coordinates offers on new projects and leads legal and compliance coordination for property acquisitions. A former Marine Corps Captain who rose from the enlisted ranks over 11 years of service, including with HMX-1, the Presidential Helicopter Squadron, Jessie holds a B.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Washington and an MBA from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School (Presidential and Key Executive program).

  • Matt Smith

    Matt Smith

    Director, Underwriting & Capital Markets

    With over two decades of professional experience, Matt Smith has built a career leveraging operational excellence and strategic innovation. Transitioning from a distinguished background in manufacturing leadership—including roles as Director of Operations and Quality Systems Manager—Matt applies expertise in process optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making to the real estate investment space. Since 2020, Matt has specialized in creative financing strategies and capital raising, drawing on a proven ability to manage complex projects, streamline workflows, and deliver measurable results.

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