Who we are
Leadership
Steve Wathen
Chief Executive Officer
Steve established Equity in 1987, and since that time, the company has become a leader in commercial development, construction, brokerage, and property management. Equity has a robust history in most real estate product types – with an emphasis in healthcare, retail, and office. The expansion of the firm to nine cities across the country, is due to Steve’s focus on growing the company.
Steve also serves as Chief Executive Officer of Equity Construction Solutions (ECS), an affiliated, independent construction company.
In his free time, Steve serves on four not-for-profit boards, and is chairman of three. His philanthropic activities include being founder and chairman of Youth Aviation Adventure, co-founder and chairman of Franklinton Rising, and president of Gainesville Council on Aging. He is also on the Advisory Board for Pregnancy Decision Health Center. Steve is an instrument-rated pilot, scuba diver, and avid outdoorsman.