Organization
Since 1995, Echelon has driven progress in the southeast and southwest United States with a vast portfolio of real estate properties for multi-family and commercial clients.
For more than two decades, privately owned real estate company Echelon LLC has been a force to be reckoned with in the industry. Echelon specializes in developing, managing and owning commercial office, hospitality, ancillary retail, mixed-use and multi-family residential real estate properties. Echelon provides a range of services, including services for development, asset management, property management and a full suite of real estate and brokerage services. Some of Echelon’s signature properties include One Progress Plaza in downtown St. Petersburg (the tallest building in Pinellas County); the Harborage Marina at Bayboro; Carillon Office Park; and the McNulty Lofts in downtown St. Pete.
Since 1995, Echelon has driven progress in the southeast and southwest United States with a vast portfolio of real estate properties for multi-family and commercial clients.
For more than two decades, privately owned real estate company Echelon LLC has been a force to be reckoned with in the industry. Echelon specializes in developing, managing and owning commercial office, hospitality, ancillary retail, mixed-use and multi-family residential real estate properties. Echelon provides a range of services, including services for development, asset management, property management and a full suite of real estate and brokerage services. Some of Echelon’s signature properties include One Progress Plaza in downtown St. Petersburg (the tallest building in Pinellas County); the Harborage Marina at Bayboro; Carillon Office Park; and the McNulty Lofts in downtown St. Pete.
Company Overview
Company Name
Echelon LLC
Year Established
1995
Number of Employees
8
Profile
Echelon has developed and managed millions of square feet of commercial office, industrial, waterfront and warehouse space as well as more than 30 upscale multi-family properties throughout the southeast and southwest United States. Echelon works to live up to lofty ideals, helping to shape the commercial and multi-family landscape in the communities they serve with a commitment to superior standards, unwavering integrity, community involvement and developing opportunity. Echelon is committed to a stewardship in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – both in the workplace and in the community. Their CSR approach is fourfold, based on environmental efforts, philanthropy, work-force practices and volunteering. Finally, Echelon demonstrates an unwavering commitment to building a network of suppliers and vendors that is inclusive and diverse.
Core values/mission statement
“Echelon, with a dedication to excellence built on the strength, integrity and imagination of our employees, is committed to developing real estate products that provide better ways to live and work.” "We Develop Opportunity."
Company Leadership
CEO, President and Chairman
Darryl LeClair is a Member and Manager of the Echelon companies, and serves as CEO, President and Chairman. Darryl’s ethics and force of will are a particular benefit to Echelon and our clients. Rarely ambivalent on a topic, Darryl’s commitment to "get the deal done" is the cogency you want on your side. Prior to joining Echelon, Darryl served as CEO, President and Chairman of Echelon International Corporation (previously NYSE: EIN). Darryl was a member of the EIN management team that both initiated the EIN public spin-off from Florida Progress Corporation (NYSE: FPC), and then closed a privatization transaction which delivered a 42 percent premium to shareholders. Darryl was previously employed by FPC and served in a variety of positions, including Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions and Divestitures, and as the President of FPC subsidiaries Progress Credit Corporation, Talquin Development Company, Progress Leasing Corporation and others.
