About us

Johnston Group Land Development Consultants, Inc. was founded in September 2005 by Ryan B. Johnston.

Profile Ryan B. Johnston

Ryan Johnston has over 10 years of experience in the development industry and is recognized for his active participation in over $1 billion dollars worth of real estate development projects.

Starting his professional career in the City of West Palm Beach Planning Department,  Ryan moved into the private sector in 1998 to work for a West Palm Beach-based planning and landscape architecture firm. After mastering the land planning process, Ryan went to work for one of South Florida’s largest and most successful construction and development companies. Some highlights of Ryan’s career in land development follow:

	Catalfumo Construction & Development, Inc. - 6 Years as Senior Land Development Manager, working his way up to Senior Vice President of Land Development in 2005
	Directly responsible for the development of:
	• Over 3 million SF of retail, office and industrial space
	• 242-unit luxury oceanfront residential condominium
	• $700 million − total project volume completed
	$50,000-$400 million − projects range from small additions to large planned developments

Reputed for being a results-oriented land development professional, Ryan Johnston has a solid track-record of building relationships based on quality work, meeting and exceeding deadlines, and strong communication skills. He is adept at all facets of the development approvals process as well as team building and interpersonal management, and has the ability to manage all sizes and types of development projects including both multi-family and non-residential ventures.

Ryan B. Johnston, President

“Johnston Group has an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of the development and construction processes. This allows them to provide their clientele an uncommon understanding of the numerous regulations, approvals, permits, and their accompanying timing, to address the client's needs. Additionally, their knowledge of the consultants necessary to obtain the needed approvals minimizes both the client’s consultant costs and the number of surprises along the approval process.”
Kenneth A. Blair
Director of Development
Seven Kings Holdings - Jupiter