This isn’t a conference. It’s a leadership revolution. And the ones who show up? They don’t come to be celebrated—they come to be sharpened. The 4th annual Chasing Greatness lands in Mobile on January 22, 2026 at the Mobile Convention Center

On the stage: Leaders who’ve been through it. Built it. Bled for it. And still lead with humility and purpose.

In the room: Haymakers. Dreamers. Doers. People who know that greatness starts with service—not ego. Growth doesn’t happen in comfort. It happens in the hard. In the honest. In the humble.

Bet on you.

Chase Greatness. Save the date. More details to come.

Bring your team—or come solo. Just don’t sit this one out. Questions or to reserve your table or seat, contact Kim Garrett at kgarrett@68ventures.com.

One of the highlights this quarter is the progress at Saltaire, a unique waterfront community in Panama City. Construction is nearing completion on this 25-lot project, with 16 of those lots offering direct access to Pretty Bayou. Residents will also enjoy convenient proximity to the Shoreline Circle Public Boat Ramp — a great amenity for boating and outdoor enthusiasts. We’re especially proud to have Kent’s Landscaping handling the landscaping on this project, showcasing the strength of our Operating Company network and our commitment to delivering high-quality communities. We look forward to turning over Saltaire to our builder partner in the coming months and keeping the momentum going across our pipeline.

Recognition honors exceptional companies raising the bar in workplace culture and employee experience. Daphne, Alabama — Inc. magazine has named 68 Ventures to its 2025 Best Workplaces list, spotlighting companies across the nation that are redefining what it means to create a meaningful, thriving workplace. This recognition reflects the heart of 68 Ventures—where people come first, culture drives performance, and impact is the mission.

This year’s list, featured on Inc.com, was developed in partnership with Quantum Workplace and is based on thousands of employee surveys evaluating everything from leadership and benefits to purpose and engagement. Companies were also assessed on the depth and quality of their perks, programs, and workplace philosophy. Out of thousands of applicants, 68 Ventures is one of only 514 companies selected. “We don’t claim to have it all figured out—but we show up every day, demand the best from one another, and stay committed to trying to do the right things for the right reasons,” said Nathan Cox, Chairman of 68 Ventures. “This recognition is humbling because it’s providing feedback that the culture we strive for and talk about truly exists. It is amazing what people can accomplish when no one cares who gets the credit and folks we have here embrace that mentality. It is always fun to watch them get more excited about the accomplishments of their teammates than their own. It is a special group here and they are damn sure the ones that deserve all the credit. The amount of talent I’m surrounded by and the quality of the new people we continue to add is humbling and testament to both who they are as well as what 68 Ventures stands for.” Headquartered in Daphne, Alabama, 68 Ventures is a development and investment company on a mission to inspire others to bet on themselves. Utilizing a platform of operating companies and strategic partnerships, 68 Ventures backs bold visions and honors legacies by empowering driven leaders in endeavors that make our communities the places our kids will want to return to one day. “The Inc. Best Workplaces program celebrates the organizations that prioritize employee well-being, engagement, and culture,” said Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc. “These companies don’t just say people matter—they show it through action, and that’s what sets them apart.”

To view the full list of 2025 honorees, visit Inc.com.

About 68 Ventures: 68 Ventures is the parent company of numerous operating businesses along the Gulf Coast and adjacent markets that focus on development, investment, construction, and various service related enterprises. Headquartered in Daphne, Alabama, 68 Ventures is a purpose-driven, culturally focused organization with a strong operational track record, making it the region’s largest single-family developer. 68 Ventures has deployed well over a billion dollars in capital and reached the ranks as one of the top 100 private home builders prior to exiting. For more information, visit 68ventures.com.

About Inc: Inc. is the premier media brand for entrepreneurs and business builders. Its mission is to inform, inspire, and accelerate the growth of the most dynamic businesses in the world. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC alongside Fast Company. For more, visit www.inc.com.

About Quantum Workplace: Quantum Workplace provides the tools and data companies need to build stronger cultures, boost engagement, and retain top talent. Their platform supports everything from engagement surveys to recognition, feedback, and performance tracking. Learn more at QuantumWorkplace.com.

Chasing Greatness 2025: Betting on Yourself and Raising the Bar

Now in its fourth year, Chasing Greatness has grown into a powerful platform — bringing together 500+ leaders across industries to learn, connect, and walk away with real tools to fuel their personal and professional growth. Created with a bold mission, Chasing Greatness pushes leaders out of their comfort zones and challenges them to bet on themselves — with fast-paced, high-impact speakers delivering insights on leadership, resilience, business strategy, risk-taking, and personal performance.

Nathan set the tone with a message of gratitude — and a challenge: “Chasing Greatness is about inspiring you to find the courage to bet on yourself. You are one decision away from everything changing.” He also reminded attendees of a core truth about success, quoting Stephen Schwarzman: “To be successful you have to put yourself in situations and places you have no right being in… through sheer will, you wear the world down, and it gives you what you want.”

This year’s lineup featured a powerhouse group of speakers, including:

• Mark Fernandes | Capitalism 2.0
• Ralph Reynolds | Living Tenaciously
• Todd Ehrlich | Evaluating Risk
• Liz Pharo | Generosity and Greatness
• Brad Israel | Leadership Across Arenas
• Coach Major Applewhite | Lessons from Athletics
• Wesley Britt | Navigating Business and Government
• Rep. Jerry Carl | Lessons from Public Service
• Jeff Salzenstein | Owning Your Zone of Excellence
• John McInnis | Building Iconic Brands

The impact:

• Built cross-industry connections among 500+ leaders
• Delivered actionable tools for leadership and growth
• Strengthened business and community relationships
• Inspired attendees to push past limits and chase their own definition of greatness

Chasing Greatness is more than an event — it’s a movement to see what’s possible when leaders bet on themselves. We’re already looking forward to raising the bar even higher next year. Save the date for the 2026 Chasing Greatness: Thursday, January 22^nd at the Mobile Convention Center

Our 68 Ventures Single Family Residential development team expands to Biloxi, MS.

Our latest development for D.R. Horton is Hidden Springs in Biloxi, MS. Hidden Springs will deliver 173 lots over two phases.

We are now actively developing deals in three states: Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, with other states in the works. Geographic expansion will have a big impact on whether we achieve our internal goals. We have added projects in Birmingham and Mississippi this year as well, so we are looking good.

Congratulations team!

Our Aegis Exteriors team helped build a model home for D.R. Horton in 2.5 days.

D.R. Horton wanted to see how quickly they could build their new Cali model home in Owl’s Head West in Freeport, FL. The goal was to build the entire home in just 4 days. The slab was poured at noon, and by the next morning at 7:30, the whole house was framed, wrapped and almost ready for our team at Aegis to install siding. At 10:30 AM, our team of 3 crews (21 people) came together and quickly finished all the siding only 5 hrs. later! We received many compliments, and everyone was highly impressed with Aegis and how they supported D.R. Horton’s challenge. We are incredibly proud of our Aegis team!

Here’s part of the email the D.R. Horton project superintendent sent to our team afterwards.

“TEAM, YOU MADE HISTORY THIS WEEK! I am speechless and in awe of the efforts made by so many of you with multiple crews, working the midnight hours and having all hands on deck when we ran into snags. I don’t know what the record [is], but one day, you can all tell your grandkids, ‘I was once a part of a team that built a house in 2-1/2 days.’ How you started strong is one thing, but how you all finished this race meant everything to me. Impossible, I found out, is only impossible until it isn’t. I wish there were adequate words that I could say, but I don’t have them. Forever grateful to you guys!”

Our 68V Multifamily team announces the “Topping Out” of Fallingwater at Stonebridge.

Fallingwater at Stonebridge, a BTR community in Spanish Fort, proudly announces the “Topping Out” of its residential community, celebrating the completion of the structural framework for the last home. This milestone signifies a major step forward in delivering 141 single-family homes in Spanish Fort.

“We are incredibly proud to reach this milestone,” said Hansen Babington, 68 Ventures Multifamily. “This accomplishment reflects the commitment and expertise of our entire team. We look forward to welcoming our future residents.”

Fallingwater at Stonebridge offers a variety of floor plans, high-quality finishes, and energy-efficient features. Residents will enjoy amenities such as a community clubhouse, swimming pool, dog park, pickleball, fitness center and landscaped green spaces. The development is strategically located with easy access to schools, shopping, dining, and major transportation routes.

Immediate Move-In is available for the first round of homes. For more information about Fallingwater at Stonebridge and available homes, visit www.livefallingwater.com or contact the leasing office via phone @ (251) 644-6799 OR email at: fwleasing@adoorproperties.com.

Crucible Construction completes construction on initial phase of the new Legendary Marina and Yacht Club in Gulf Shores, AL.

It was awesome to get to see the hard work and talent of the team at Crucible Construction recognized this past week at the Grand Opening of the Legendary Marina and Yacht Club, Gulf Shores, AL. Zach, Bart and George knocked it out of the park on this first phase and I can’t wait to see them execute the rest of the vision. I’d like to also say thank you to Mayor Craft for his leadership in helping make this project a reality. He and I have been working on this property for over 12 years with the goal of making it the flagship of the Waterway District. Finally, the reason we are where are though is because of my dear friend and partner, Peter Bos, for not only believing in the possibilities, but also going even bigger and better. Peter, Pete, Rodney, Greg and everyone else at Legendary have been wonderful to work with on all fronts and we are looking forward seeing this soon to be iconic development come to fruition.

– Nathan Cox

About the Project

This brand new marina consists of a 750+ space, 65′ tall, dry boat storage facility (encompassing 3 separate buildings); a two-story boat sales and servicing center with a Hardie & stucco exterior and Bahama shutters; a 45-slip marina; restaurant; clubhouse and an area for future mixed-use development. The marina operations facilities include a boat launch, boat display areas, fuel docks, and boat staging areas on just over 16 acres along The Intercoastal Waterway.

68 Ventures Announces New Leadership and Operational Update

July 31, 2023 (Daphne, Ala.): With the company’s new vision for the future, 68 Ventures has announced new leadership in Drew Dolan as CEO and Adam Campbell as president. In addition, 68 Ventures has announced a change with one of its operating companies, TerraCore Development Services (TerraCore). TerraCore is the single-family lot development arm of 68 Ventures and has been responsible for the development of over 7,500 lots.

Drew Dolan, CEO

Dolan, previously president of Truland Homes, a leading Gulf Coast builder of more than 3,000 homes, moved into the CEO role to oversee 68 Venture’s real estate and development efforts. As president for Truland, Dolan was responsible for implementing the company’s vision, mission and overall strategic direction in addition to driving culture throughout the organization, a role he will continue as CEO of 68 Ventures. “Leading Truland Homes was the most rewarding experience of my professional career. I am grateful to each of our team members and trade partners that made it such a success,” said Dolan. “As we look forward, I am excited to return to 68 Ventures and lead the organization alongside Nathan and Adam. We have a top-notch team and are well positioned to focus our resources to significantly expand our development operation.” Previously, Dolan worked for 68 Ventures as Chief of Staff where he was focused on providing support to the CEO, project management and strategic planning, in addition to working with internal business units, banks and investors on deal structures and execution. Dolan’s real estate and development career began when he started working as an attorney in the commercial real estate group at Maynard, Cooper & Gale (now Maynard Nexsen) in Birmingham, Ala. Here, Dolan represented buyers, sellers, investors, developers, landlords and tenants in all types of real estate matters. A native of Fairhope, Ala., Dolan attended The University of Alabama where he earned a bachelor’s in finance, a master of business administration, and a law degree.

Adam Campbell, President

Campbell is president of 68 Ventures and leads operations including all companies within the 68 Ventures portfolio. “I am honored and humbled that Nathan has provided me the opportunity to be a part of leading 68 Ventures alongside Drew,” said Campbell. “We have an amazing team in place that is highly competitive. We see a bright future ahead in all of us concentrating our efforts on development, investment and construction.” Prior to joining 68 Ventures, Campbell spent his corporate career as an executive in both the public and private sectors focused on formulating long-term growth strategies. His experience includes managing national sales teams, directing and overseeing company marketing, developing and overseeing a national client retention strategy, managing public affairs and communication efforts, along with identifying and evaluating acquisition targets that would unlock strategic markets for the organization. Campbell graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Monmouth University and earned a master of business administration from Colorado State University. Upon graduation from Monmouth University, Campbell entered the Marine Corps Officer Candidate School earning a commission upon completion. He spent the next 11 years as a Harrier Pilot and ultimately left the Marine Corps in 2015 at the rank of Major.

““As 68 Ventures embarks on this thrilling new chapter, I couldn’t be more confident about our prospects having Drew and Adam leading the charge. Both have been two of my most trusted relationships, while demonstrating their business acumens and leadership abilities to be beyond deserving of the roles. We have more opportunities in front of us than ever before, which is a testament to everyone in our organization, and there are none better than these two to capitalize upon them. I look forward to supporting them and celebrating their success together for decades to come.” 

Nathan Cox, Chairman, 68 Ventures

Will Lowery, Managing Director – Single Family Residence

The decision has been made alongside Will Lowery to transition him and the entire TerraCore team back under the 68 Ventures brand. Once its own entity, the TerraCore brand will be dissolved, however Lowery will continue to lead as the Managing Director of SFR (Single-Family Residential) Development and his team will remain completely intact. “Will has done a tremendous job building out and leading our single-family lot development operation over the last decade to provide lots to D.R. Horton and Truland Homes,” says Nathan Cox, Chairman of 68 Ventures. “It is with great enthusiasm we welcome Will and his team at TerraCore’s return to 68 Ventures. There is no other component of our organization more vital to us achieving all the goals we have set forth than augmenting Will and his group as they expand geographically in route to developing 5,000 lots a year for D.R. Horton.”

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About 68 Ventures

68 Ventures (68V) is the parent company for numerous operating businesses along the Gulf Coast which focus on development, investment, and construction. Headquartered in Daphne, Ala., 68V is a purpose driven, culturally focused organization with a strong operational track record that has resulted in it becoming the largest single-family developer within the region, deploying well over a billion dollars in capital, and reaching the ranks as one of the top 100 private home builders.