Shaping
active lifestyle projects
that go all out

ABOUT US

Active Experiences create great destinations.

Full Gas is a development and strategy consultancy built to shape active places and lifestyle destinations. We have decades of experiencing helping teams unlock value where real estate, recreation, and brand converge.We specialize in concept creation, market positioning, financial modeling, and go-to-market execution for recreation-driven real estate. Our work spans outdoor destinations, resort communities, active hospitality, park masterplanning, mixed-use districts, and public-private partnerships.

From vision to vertical, our team integrates strategy, design, project management, programming, finance, operations, and brand to deliver places that perform—commercially, culturally, and experientially.Real momentum takes more than steady progress. It demands full commitment, clear alignment, and a drive for action. Our mission is to bring maximum effort to every goal we tackle together.All in. All out. Full Gas.

Jesse Hyde

Brand Strategy & Business Operations

Jesse shapes the strategic foundation behind every Full Gas project. He leads visioning, brand positioning, and operational planning—connecting market insights with organizational structure and execution. His approach balances creativity and systems thinking, ensuring bold ideas are backed by aligned teams, tools, and financial models.Prior to founding Full Gas, Jesse spent a decade and a half at the U.S. National Whitewater Center, helping evolve it into one of the leading recreation destinations in the U.S. He’s since worked across mixed-use ventures, active lifestyle projects, and mission-driven brands—guiding development, brand architecture, and holistic experience.Jesse’s value lies in his ability to move projects from idea to impact. He partners closely with founders, developers, and civic leaders to translate vision into actionable strategy—building brands and teams that perform with purpose.

Michael Williams - AIA, LEED AP

Creative Direction , Architecture & Engineering

Michael leads the design thinking behind Full Gas projects, with a focus on environments that invite movement, connection, and creativity. From early concept to final visual systems, he ensures that every space reflects a clear narrative and authentic sense of place.His background spans architecture, master planning, and interdisciplinary design, with work across active destinations, resort communities, and public space. Michael brings a rare ability to bridge vision and execution—translating abstract ideas into cohesive spatial and visual strategies.At Full Gas, he serves as both a creative guide and collaborator—aligning design, programming, and storytelling to shape experiences that are memorable, usable, and commercially viable.

Jeffrey Gustin

Development Strategy & Program Delivery

Jeffrey leads project execution at Full Gas, bringing over four decades of experience in the AEC world. He oversees delivery from entitlements through construction, with a sharp focus on efficiency, quality, and long-term usability.His background includes owner’s rep roles, P3 structuring, and large-scale program management across recreation, mixed-use, and institutional developments. Jeffrey has led work from the U.S. to the Middle East—managing complex teams, multi-phase projects, and budgets up to $1B.He ensures Full Gas projects are not only well conceived, but well built. His work connects vision with execution, translating bold ideas into places that work—for developers, operators, and the communities they serve.

Jeff Shelton

Capital Strategy & Financial Operations

Jeff brings deep financial leadership to Full Gas, guiding capital strategy, financial modeling, and early-stage operations. He helps turn ambitious ideas into investable, scalable ventures.As founding CFO of the U.S. National Whitewater Center, Jeff built the financial systems that supported its growth from startup to $30M+ enterprise. Over his 40+ year career, he’s advised founders, boards, and public agencies on how to plan, finance, and grow recreation- and mission-based projects.Jeff’s strength lies in aligning vision with financial reality. Whether advising on deal structure, operating models, or long-term stability, he helps projects take shape with the numbers and systems they need to succeed.


SERVICES

We shape active environments from vision to execution.

Full Gas partners with developers, operators, and municipalities to create places that perform—strategically, financially, experientially. Our services connect land use, brand, capital, and delivery to unlock long-term value in recreation-based real estate.

Development

Vision, Programming & Design

  • Site strategy and land use planning with recreation and movement in mind

  • Amenity and experience programming for mixed-use developments and active destinations

  • Early feasibility, architectural coordination, and stakeholder alignment

  • Architectural and engineering asset creation and documentation


Capital Planning

  • Pro forma development, investment narratives, and capital stack planning

  • Revenue forecasting, acquisition modeling, and funding scenarios

  • Public-private structuring and financial positioning for go-to-market


Project Delivery

  • Owner’s rep services, entitlement coordination, and consultant oversight

  • Design-to-build execution, porject management, QA/QC, and transition planning

  • Long-range planning for performance, operations, and community use

Advisory

Market Analysis

  • Demand modeling, audience segmentation, and product-market fit

  • Trend analysis and competitive benchmarking for recreation-based development

  • Market entry strategy for new and expanding concepts


Revenue Strategy

  • Monetization strategy across programming, F&B, lodging, retail, and events

  • Activation planning for revenue-driving experiences and amenities

  • Partner, vendor, and management alignment


Operations Planning

  • Organizational design, team structuring, and rollout development

  • Operational systems installation, training, and performance optimization

  • Scalable business models aligned with financial and operational goals

Brand

Positioning Framework

  • Identity systems, strategic positioning, and brand narrative

  • Messaging and design alignment across digital and physical touchpoints


Creative Direction

  • Visual storytelling across content, signage, media, and space

  • Asset creation for launch, pre-sales, and ongoing engagement


Marketing Strategy

  • Paid, earned, and owned media frameworks

  • Campaign development and channel planning tied to growth objectives

  • Funnel strategy from awareness to conversion


Our Work

We partner with developers, public agencies, and operators to deliver active lifestyle destinations that perform—financially, experientially, and socially. From concept to construction, our team leads strategy, programming, and execution for recreation-driven real estate.

U.S. National Whitewater Center

Charlotte, NC

Who Are They?

A 1,300-acre outdoor recreation campus featuring paddlesports, trails, climbing, food & beverage, and event infrastructure—now a globally recognized multi-location active lifestyle brand.

What did we do?

  • Led architecture, asset creation. entitlements, and owner’s representation from early design through opening

  • Provided masterplanning, architectural design, and building engineering

  • Managed consultant coordination, construction documentation, and delivery

  • Supported 20+ years of expansion across infrastructure, programming, and strategic growth

  • Built internal systems for marketing, HR, and finance to enable sustained operational success

THE LAKE

Chesterfield, VA

Who Are They?

An outdoor recreation district anchored by surf and wake amenities, driving demand across multifamily, office, retail, and hospitality in a broader mixed-use development.

What did we do?

  • Provided masterplanning, architectural design, building engineering, and full asset creation

  • Delivered permitting, engineering, and construction oversight

  • Developed activation and placemaking strategies to integrate active and passive zones

  • Aligned infrastructure phasing with capital and operational planning across verticals

Montgomery Whitewater

Montgomery, AL

Who Are They?

A $100M public-private outdoor recreation destination centered on a man-made channel, trails, food & beverage, and accommodation—designed to engage both locals and visitors.

What did we do?

  • Led feasibility planning, financial modeling, and site strategy

  • Oversaw programming, master planning, and stakeholder engagement

  • Provided full architectural design and building engineering

  • Delivered an operational toolkit including training, marketing, and staffing systems

  • Provided full owner’s representation through design and construction

Additional Projects

We bring strategic, financial, and design leadership to complex recreation-driven developments across the U.S. and beyond. Our team supports feasibility, visioning, and delivery for high-impact destinations in both public and private sectors.

Select Projects Include:

  • RIVERSPORT OKC (OK): Facility delivery, operations planning, and civic activation

  • WHITEWATER OUTPOST (SC): Urban recreation strategy and year-round programming

  • GRAND PARKWAY TOWN CENTER (TX): Mixed-use master planning anchored by outdoor experience

  • AQUARABIA (Saudi Arabia): Operational modeling and guest infrastructure strategy

  • ASPIRE PARK (TN): Program development, brand strategy, and revenue planning

  • NIAGARA FALLS STATE PARKS (NY): Destination planning and tourism growth strategy

  • WAVEYARD (AZ): Master planning and program integration for $700M adventure district

  • CLINE ISLAND RESORT (Bahamas): Conceptual design for low-impact private island retreat

  • ADRENALINE OUTDOOR CENTER (NV): Visioning and experience design for $645M recreation hub

Each project reflects our commitment to delivering experiences that move people—and places that perform.


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