Julie and Steve Williams, founded 3 Square Development nearly 10 years ago. After 20+ years at various Fortune 500 and start-up companies, they decided to take their previous experience in real estate investing and their passion for Denver and turn it into their full-time business.
After 15 years of real estate investing on a passive basis, it was time to leverage their corporate experience in financial management, negotiations, networking and marketing to build an active real estate development business. Their complementary skills allow them to focus on separate parts of the business while coming together day-to-day to manage various aspects of the projects. And a little known fact…Steve and Julie dated in high school for three months, split up and reconnected 15 years later. And now, married over 25 years with two boys!
In late 2024, Steve began pursuing other entrepreneurial opportunities but remains a part of the 3 Square team in an advisory role. Julie now solely owns and operates 3 Square Development,
As the owner of 3 Square Development, Julie oversees the company’s business strategy, project acquisition and financials, contractor management and their charitable engagement. Additionally, as a licensed real estate broker, Julie leads all aspects of the buy-sell process for the projects.
Born and raised in Ohio and a graduate of The Ohio State University, prior to real estate development, Julie spent 20 years in advertising and marketing with large companies like DDB Needham and Motorola. She started her own consulting business in 2000 and developed marketing and communications programs for clients including Mercedes-Benz USA, BMW of North America, ADT Automotive, Indian Motorcycles and others. Her vast experience in the luxury automotive market and the buying behaviors of luxury clients, lends itself seamlessly to the luxury home market.
Born and raised in northwest Denver, Jessica earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Finance from Metro State University. After four years in financial services and insurance – most recently with AXA Equitable – her quest for learning and personal growth led her to entrepreneurial endeavors such as an Amazon store, real estate wholesaling, and residential rehab and rentals. Oh, and she also homeschools her three children – ages 9, 11, and 13. As an agent and entrepreneur, Jessica is excited to collaborate with 3 Square Development, combining her passion for real estate with a personal mission to give back. She donates a portion of every successful real estate transaction to nonprofits that provide housing assistance to underprivileged families.
Fun Fact: Jessica’s grandfather made her an electrical apprentice at the age of 13! She has held and maintained her apprenticeship since January of 1996.
Jen’s journey in accounting began by accident, but her passion for it is no mistake. Originally from Aurora, CO, she stumbled into the field as an accounts payable specialist and accounting assistant at a fabrication firm. What started as a job quickly became a career, and she now has over 15 years of experience.
She spent seven of those years working for a Denver developer, where she cultivated her love for real estate and construction accounting. Jen excels at diving into complex financial situations. She has a talent for project clean-ups and audits, and her favorite part of the job is not just finding problems, but creating a plan to solve them.
When she’s not immersed in spreadsheets, Jen is on a different kind of mission: collecting old books. She has a vast collection of first editions, several of which are over 100 years old. She’s also on a quest to own a copy of every single banned book.
Raised in Ohio and a graduate of The Ohio State University, Steve spent the early chapter of his career at Fortune 100 companies like AT&T, where he was Vice President leading large-scale Global Account organizations. He then pursued the velocity of the startup world, holding senior roles at Silicon Valley-backed technology companies. He was an early executive at Zayo Group, a Boulder-based technology infrastructure company and what followed was one of the more remarkable growth stories in the technology sector: a $225 million capital raise – only second to Facebook that year – more than 40 acquisitions, a successful IPO, and a market valuation that ultimately exceeded $10 billion.
Steve brings that same instinct for deal selection, financial discipline, and execution to his work at 3 Square Development, where he serves as co-founder and advisor. His focus areas include deal analysis and financial modeling.
Hi! I’m a passionate individual dedicated to my craft, with years of experience in my field. My journey has shaped me into a versatile professional eager to share insights and connect with others. Here’s a glimpse into my story and what drives me each day.
"With a unique perspective on life and work, I thrive on turning challenges into opportunities. A motivational leader, I inspire those around me to embrace their potential and believe in their capabilities."
“REAL ESTATE CANNOT BE LOST OR STOLEN,
NOR CAN IT BE CARRIED AWAY. PURCHASED WITH COMMON SENSE, PAID FOR IN FULL, AND MANAGED WITH REASONABLE CARE, IT IS ABOUT THE SAFEST INVESTMENT IN THE WORLD.”
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