About Us

Stadler Development is a premier real estate firm specializing in luxury residential and commercial projects. With a strong presence in the Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg area, we have developed iconic high-rise communities such as Camden Central, Gallery Haus, and Modera Prime. Our expertise extends beyond Florida, with a portfolio that includes large-scale mixed-use developments, award-winning office buildings, and waterfront resorts.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us partnerships with global corporations and a reputation for delivering projects that enhance communities and set new standards in the industry. At Stadler Development, we are dedicated to creating spaces that inspire and endure.

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John W. Stadler

MANAGING PARTNER

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John Stadler has an established track record of success in both residential and commercial real estate, having led the largest luxury real estate brokerage company in South Florida and developed several projects in excess of $1 Billion throughout his career.

John purchased a one-office, six-associate residential real estate office and, as CEO, grew Stadler Associates, Inc. into one of the dozen largest independently owned real estate brokerage companies in the country with over 1,000 full-time associates, 3,000 part-time associates, and over 500 employees. In addition, he founded Stadler Insurance Agency, Inc., Stadler Mortgage Corporation, Equadvisors, Inc. (an NASD broker/dealer securities firm), and Stadler Development Corporation.

Most recently, John has focused his efforts on luxury high-rise residential development in Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg, Florida, including Icon Central (now Camden Central), Gallery Haus, Modera Prime, and downtown Palmetto, Florida. In addition, John spearheaded a public/private partnership in downtown St. Pete to develop Trail’s Crossing Park under I-275.

Prior to his work in Tampa Bay, John planned, developed, leased and managed mixed- use properties throughout Coral Gables and Miami, including the 270,000 square foot “Alhambra” office building that won BOMA’s International Office Building of the Year award (TOBY). His development career has included joint ventures with many global corporations, including Hyatt, Prudential Insurance Company, IBM, Norwegian Caribbean Lines, Del Monte, and USAA.

John has consulted for some of the largest real estate companies in the country. He has planned and positioned numerous projects, including an 800-acre waterfront golf community in Naples, Florida; a 1,400-acre mixed-use project in Tampa, Florida; a 700-acre waterfront resort on Nevis in the West Indies; and a 2,300-acre mixed-use resort/residential/marina project in the Bahamas.

John is a fourth-generation Floridian raised in Coral Gables. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a Major in Real Estate and has been involved in the real estate industry for his entire career.

Christopher Stadler

PARTNER

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Christopher has an established tract record of Marketing and Sales success in building some of the most iconic brands in the world., including Tide, Pantene, Ralph Lauren, Equinox, Ironman, and Tonal. He joined Stadler Development in 2022 and is focused on building luxury, mixed-use projects through the Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg area.

Over his 25 year career as a Marketing and Sales leader who managed P&Ls, Christopher’s experience spans a wide range of companies and industries. He started his career at global CPG giants Procter & Gamble and L’Oreal, leading businesses that range from laundry detergent to shampoo to fragrances.

He then shifted his focus to the world of fitness. As CMO of fitness startup Tonal, he delivered half a billion in annual revenue and a corporate valuation of $1.9 billion. As CMO of Ironman, he grew athletes participating annually over 400% to 1 million, expanded to over 250 events in 53 countries around the world; was nominated for 5 Emmy Awards and won 1 Emmy Award. At Equinox, he opened 15 new clubs, and expanded internationally to Europe and Canada.

Most recently, Christopher has focused his efforts on Stadler Development and Stadler Consulting, through which he serves as Board of Director for several Health & Wellness companies.

Christopher is a fifth generation Floridian raised in Coral Gables. He graduated with a BA from Duke University and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He currently resides in St. Petersburg, FL with his golden retriever, Buddy.