Our Values

Grit

We have persistent courage and determination at all times, but especially when faced with a challenge.

Grit is about doing the hard work, day in and day out, without immediate reward.”

Angela Duckworth

Urgency

Improving communities doesn’t happen by sitting idly by; we treat every project with the utmost importance and sense of urgency.

You must take action now that will move you toward your goals. Develop a sense of urgency in your life.”

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Improvement

We believe there’s always room to optimize in all areas of life and business. We strive to make working with our team as seamless and fruitful as possible, and that means consistently taking the time to reflect and implement new strategies to ensure client satisfaction in addition to being the best versions of ourselves, individually.

Success is a process that continues, not a status that you reach. If you are alive, there are lessons to be learned.”

Denis Waitley

“Get Stuff DONE.”

When we say we are going to do something, it gets done. We follow through and follow up so you have peace of mind knowing it’s handled.

It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

Nelson Mandela

Energy

We’re here to provide the effort, persistence, and passion every project needs.

Persistence guarantees that results are inevitable.”

Paramahansa Yogananda

Core Purpose:

Creating value, enhancing community, improving lives

Meet the Team

  • Wes Butero

    Chief Development Officer

    Working from our Denver offices, Wes has over 16 years of experience in retail, restaurant and mixed-use real estate development. As a professional engineer, Wes is proficient in all facets of entitlement, site and vertical development. He is also responsible for the financial analysis of each project and evaluating profitability.

    My why is to create relationships based on TRUST. How I do that is by CONTRIBUTRING to a greater cause. The result of what happens is MAKING SENSE of things.

  • Linda Davis

    Site Analyst

    Linda joined MDG after spending 20 years as a commercial broker in New Mexico representing national and regional retailers. Linda is often the first person many property owners talk to in MDG’s pursuit of new developments.

    My why is to MAKE SENSE of the unknown. How I do that is through the MASTERY of problem-solving. What this results in is CONTRIBUTING solutions to complex issues.

  • Cole Flanagan

    Chief Investment Officer

    Cole is our opportunity and investment sourcing and cultivating specialist. Cole is tenacious in his pursuit of new development and investment project
    opportunities to which our crew can add value. Simultaneously, Cole cultivates our new and existing investor and lender relationships to convert our dream
    developments into reality.

    My why is to find a BETTER WAY of doing things. How I do that is by MAKING SENSE of things. What that results in is relationships built on TRUST.

  • Kelcy Flanagan

    Asset & Development Associate

    Kelcy Flanagan, is the Asset & Development Associate for Maestas Development Group. Prior to her role with Maestas Development Group, she served as President and CEO of the New Mexico Society of CPAs where she led the Society’s Executive Committee, Ethics Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, Finance Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Women’s Committee, and Nominating Committee. Previously, she worked in hotel management, banking, and administration at a tax consulting firm.

    In the community, Kelcy currently serves on the NDI New Mexico Board of Directors and previously served as Co-Chair of NDI New Mexico’s Gala Committee, on their Finance/Audit Committee, and on their Advancement Committee. NDI New Mexico brings award-winning arts and healthy lifestyle programs to over 8,900 underserved children in urban, rural and Native American communities throughout New Mexico.

    Kelcy also currently serves on the United Way of Central New Mexico’s Board of Directors and as a board liaison for their internally-led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, meeting regularly with United Way’s staff to develop their DEI efforts. She and her husband, Cole, co-chaired the United Way’s Tocqueville Society campaign in 2019 and in 2020. Additionally, Kelcy serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Albuquerque Community Foundation’s Future Fund, whose mission is to acquaint younger members of the community with responsive philanthropy, develop community awareness and nurture future leadership. Kelcy also joined the Women’s Circle of Wishes at the Make-A-Wish Foundation in 2018, working towards granting wishes to children and spreading awareness of the organization in New Mexico and she continues to serve as a founding member of the circle.

    She received her Bachelor’s of Business Administration, Cum Laude, from Florida International University.

    ASSOCIATIONS & RECOGNITION

    Albuquerque Business First Woman of Influence, 2021

  • Steve Maestas

    Chief Executive Officer

    As founder and CEO, Steve provides leadership and direction for the firm. He has 34 years experience in all aspects of the commercial real estate business. He has been involved with the acquisition, development and operation of over 60 projects. He has served in numerous community leadership roles including past Chair of Albuquerque Economic Development, Chair of Albuquerque Community Foundation and Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

     

    Before founding Maestas Development Group, Steve was a principal and co-founder of Maestas & Ward, New Mexico’s largest commercial brokerage and management firm.

    My why is to MAKE SENSE of the complex and complicated. How I do that is by SIMPLIFYING things. What results is finding a BETTER WAY to do things.

  • Liz Sanchez

    Executive Assistant

     Liz is an executive assistant supporting Steve Maestas, our CEO. Liz has over 30 years of administrative and managerial experience supporting the managing partners in several large accounting firms in Los Angeles and New Mexico. She is passionate and committed to her team’s success at Maestas Development Group.

    Liz is a 6th-generation native New Mexican who grew up in Albuquerque. She is family-oriented, enjoys the outdoors, and loves running half and full marathons. Liz has been fortunate to run the Boston Marathon twice.

    She is a strong believer in growing self and others. She follows the principles of a great coach John Wooden who once said,

    “Just try to be the best you can be; never cease trying to be the best you can be. That’s in your power.”

    – John Wooden

    My why is to CONTRIBUTE to a greater cause for the good of the team. How I do that is by CLARIFYING all the details necessary to ensure my internal and external client needs are met. What that results in is relationships built on TRUST.

  • Sarah Taylor

    Administrative Specialist

    With a firm legal background, Sarah blends her expertise in managing administrative developments with a keen understanding of legal intricacies. Sarah is passionate about the outdoors and devoted to family, balancing professional excellence with personal fulfillment.

                My why is because success happens when we dive in deep and understand the nuances. How I do that is by solving the complex and challenging problems, and ultimately what  I bring is a trusting relationship where others can count on me.

  • Eric Williams

    Administrative Support Specialist

    Eric joined MDG as our Administrative Support Specialist in February of 2024. With a background in business and project management, Eric addresses multi-faceted challenges within and outside the office. Additionally, Eric supports different team members with various duties, requiring attention to detail, teamwork, and organization.

    My why is to CLARIFY and communicate effectively to achieve goals. How I do so is to SIMPLIFY and unclutter tasks, to increase efficiency. What this brings is CONTRIBUTION, and making a difference in a greater cause.

  • Laura Williams

    Controller

     Laura joined Maestas Development Group in November 2023.  Her background in finance and accounting has spanned over 40 years in New Mexico and Southern California.  She owned and operated a local automotive glass business for 22 years here in New Mexico with her husband.  Prior to that, she worked as a Controller at Sun Healthcare Group for their therapy subsidiary and as an Accounting Manager for a large landscaping company in the Coachella Valley.

    Laura is a proud alumni of University of California at Riverside, where she played collegiate soccer and earned her B.S. in Business Administration.

    Beyond her professional achievements, you can find Laura rooting for her favorite sports teams, reading, travelling and spending time with her family.

    My Why is to CONTRIBUTE to a greater cause.  How I do that is by finding a BETTER WAY to solve complex issues.  What that results in is building relationships based on TRUST.