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Owner’s Representation Services
Safeguard your interests with expert representation that streamlines construction projects and delivers successful outcomes
SFC: Your Owner’s Representative for Facility Construction
Developing a sports facility is complex, with high stakes and many moving parts. SFC serves as your owner’s representative acting as an extension of your team to guide the project with clarity and confidence.
With more than 20 years of operational experience, we lead the selection and coordination of your architect, engineering, and construction teams, serving as a single point of contact throughout design and delivery. We also oversee FF&E and OS&E, from procurement through installation and training, so your facility opens fully equipped and ready to operate.
What sets SFC apart is our operational perspective. We don’t just manage contractors, we protect your vision and ensure the facility is efficient, financially aligned, and built to serve your community from day one.
Service highlights
duration:
20–30 months
Best suited for:
Renovations
Multi-sport recreation centers
Public entities
Led by Development Experts

Jake Whittaker
Senior Vice President, Development Services

Kevin Greene
Project Executive, Development Services

John Wolfe II
Project Executive, Development Services

Jared Yandle
Project Executive, Development Services
The Venue Planning Process
Senior VP, Development Services, Jake Whittaker outlines how venue planning blends sports expertise and design to create high-performing recreation and sports facilities.
What you can do with owner’s representative services
- Focus on your vision while we oversee contractors, architects, and construction managers.
- Reduce risks with contract review, contractor selection, and proactive risk management.
- Keep projects on track through detailed project planning, project controls, and schedule monitoring.
- Leverages national buying power, GPO access, and vendor relationships to secure pricing and terms that capture savings.
- Improve collaboration with a project team that manages progress, communication, and advocates for your best interests during critical decisions.
- Secure a successful outcome by aligning the design and construction process with your current goals and envisioned long-term community impact.
- Gain peace of mind knowing every aspect of your facility development, from site planning to project closeout, is managed with precision.
Our other development services
Owner’s representative services are part of our broader development solutions that help clients plan, design, and create high-performing facilities.
Why choose SFC’s sports facility development services?
Whether the project involves sports venues, recreation centers, or event facilities, SFC delivers peace of mind by keeping the owner’s interests front and center.
Comprehensive owner representation service
We manage the development process from end to end, including venue planning, procurement, business modeling, and program management, so owners can focus on the big picture.
Collaborative expertise
Our team of operators, engineers, and project managers works closely with design and construction teams to deliver facilities that are efficient, functional, and event-ready.
Sport-specific knowledge
With a deep understanding of sports rules, equipment, and programming needs, we ensure facilities are built to industry standards and optimized for athletes.
Maximized project budgets
We work with architects, general contractors, and vendors to stretch every dollar, uncover savings, and fund strategic upgrades.
Procurement advantage
Through our national network, we secure cost-effective solutions for turf, hardwood courts, gym equipment, and more, delivering maximum value to owners.
Proven track record
With 50+ successful development projects across the U.S., our representation services have consistently delivered facilities that meet project schedules, budgets, and client goals.
See why we’re trusted by communities nationwide
“The SF Company has a deep bench, everything from the very front end, helping us understand what impact the facility is gonna have, making the selections of the materials and everything that really makes inner workings what it is, all the way to the back end, coming in here almost every day the last few weeks and meeting all the new people here. Everybody is taking ownership of it.”
Bart Lowen
Vice President of Development
Price Brothers
We’re so excited about the partnership with SFC because it gives us that professional management aspect. It’s the first time we’ve done this, so we need strong partners who know exactly what they’re doing and who are going to be in lockstep with us in the creation of the best customer experience. Working with SFC is the ideal partnership for that.”
Christine Rebout
Executive Director
Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
“The level of customer service and support that we got from their team, updates, timelines, feedback, research questions, things that help make the process extremely easy for us. It’s kind of unmatched.”
Ben Snyder
Executive Director
Grand Junction Sports Commission
Case Study
West Monroe Sports & Events
Opened in 2024, West Monroe Sports & Events quickly established itself as a premier indoor sports venue for northeast Louisiana. It debuted with the USA Table Tennis Olympic Trials and has since hosted various tournaments, expos, and community programs.
Representation backed by real-world expertise
Get a trusted advisor who manages details, reduces risks, and delivers a facility that meets your goals through SFC’s owner’s representative services.
Join the SFC team
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