Podcast Episodes

78. Beauty in the Built Environment: Jon Carloftis on Garden Design, Restoration, and the Spirit of Kentucky

In this episode of DevelopLex, Weston and Ross sit down with legendary garden designer Jon Carloftis at his restored downtown Lexington home - known locally as “The Botherum”. From humble roots in Ea…

Published on 9 hours ago

77. Retail That Sticks: Kyle & Tom Jameson on Creating Successful Shopping Centers w Compass Capital

In this episode of DevelopLex, Weston and Ross sit down with the father-son duo behind Compass Capital - Tom and Kyle Jameson - for a deep dive into Lexington-based retail real estate. From buying Le…

Published on 2 weeks ago

76. Knee-Deep in Town Branch: Ross & Weston Wade Through Where Lexington Began and Where It’s Going

In this episode of DevelopLex, we go creekside with hosts Ross Boggess and Weston Lockhart at Town Branch Creek, the literal birthplace of Lexington, to talk about where the city began and where it’s…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

75. Why Lexington SC Is More Than Soccer: Steven Dawahare on a Playbook for Community-Driven Development

In this episode of DevelopLex, we sit down with Stephen Dawahare, longtime Lexington entrepreneur and real estate developer, to talk about the bold vision behind Lexington SC and how it’s become one …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

74. Donald Miller, Ben Shaffer, Carter Bishop, & David Dean: Making Gatton Park a Reality

In this episode, we partnered with Downtown Lexington Partnership to host another Downtown Deep Dive, presented by Dean Builds. This time, with the visionaries behind Gatton Park on the Town Branch -…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

73. Rebecca Burnworth on Airbnb Economics, Adaptive Reuse, and Lexington’s Dining Renaissance

In this episode of DevelopLex, we sit down with Rebecca Burnworth - architect, code-wrangler, and the visionary force behind The Stave and District 7. From navigating building permits with tenacity t…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

72. Lessons from Madison: Recapping Commerce Lexington's Leadership Visit

Season 5 Episode 9

This special episode of DevelopLex was created in partnership with Commerce Lexington to capture the biggest takeaways from the 2025 Leadership Visit to Madison, Wisconsin - and bring them home to Le…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

71. Burgess Carey on Ecotourism, Flex Space, and Why Lexington Needs Creative Developers

Season 5 Episode 8

In this episode of DevelopLex, we sit down with Burgess Carey, a multi-generational Lexingtonian, developer, and visionary behind some of Central Kentucky’s most forward-thinking real estate and recr…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

70. Dallas Rose on Mileta, Midland Station, and the Making of a Modern Lexington

Season 5 Episode 7

In this episode of DevelopLex, we sit down with Dallas Rose, a Lexington native whose bold approach to real estate and hospitality is helping redefine what’s possible for the city. From launching Mil…

Published on 5 months ago

69. Building for Impact: President Eli Capilouto on the Evolution of UK and Lexington

Season 5 Episode 6

In this episode of DevelopLex, we sit down with Dr. Eli Capilouto, the 12th President of the University of Kentucky, to explore how UK’s campus transformation is more than bricks and mortar — it's a …

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago