ABOUT US
Welcome to NextGen Group, where our mission is to innovate, transform, and lead in property development and business consulting. With a commitment to excellence and a forward-thinking approach, we specialize in turning complex challenges into profitable opportunities.
OUR DIVISIONS
NextGen Group tailors investment strategies with a blend of financial acumen and strategic foresight to align with your objectives. We apply this approach across various sectors, including new/existing businesses, property development, and renewable energy projects. Our expert team ensures that you receive professional, informed, and reliable service, empowering you to make decisions with confidence.
As a full-service construction firm, NextGen Construction excels in diverse projects, from ground-up structures to customized renovations. Our commitment begins with clear communication, building strong relationships that translate into successful projects. We meticulously prepare for each phase, addressing potential challenges to ensure a smooth process and successful outcomes.
NEXTGEN Construction Divisions:
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General Contracting: Specializing in custom, high-end remodeling and new construction.
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Specialized Projects: Offering expertise in kitchen and bathroom renovations, painting, roofing, structural repairs, basement excavation, window installation, HVAC, and solar solutions.
NEXTGEN Development:
NextGen Development offers a strategic approach to asset buying, selling, redevelopment, and management, leveraging the latest technology for a superior client experience. We assist with capital investment strategies for businesses and real estate ventures.
NEXTGEN Development Divisions:
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Real Estate: Handling land acquisition, planning, project management, partnerships for property repositioning, construction management, and limited joint ventures.
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Business: Crafting growth and marketing strategies, business restructuring, financing solutions, and business consulting, with a special focus on projects in the Dominican Republic.
NEXTGEN Property Management (Founded in 1988):
A boutique firm based in Washington DC, NextGen Property Management offers full-service management and maintenance. We handle a mix of affordable and market-rate properties, adhering to stringent criteria to ensure excellence.
NEXTGEN 21st Century Funding (Founded in 2019):
21st Century Funding specializes in innovative financial solutions for real estate projects, including construction partnerships for redevelopment, project funding packaging, private investments, and portfolio restructuring.
TEAM
BRIAN BROWN - CEO /Founder
Landscape Architect
Brian Brown International profile.
Mr. Brown was born in the State of Wisconsin and he has been a resident of Washington DC for 35 years. Mr. Brown graduated in 1988 in a BA from Marquette University. From 1988 until 2000 Mr. Brown worked at Dimension Enterprises an Internet Engineering Consulting to Firm. In 2000 Mr. Brown sold his interest in Dimension to Nortel Networks. At that time he made his 12 year hobby of purchasing, renovating and renting or selling properties in Washington DC a business called Nextgen. Under Mr. Brown, Nextgen construction has been involved development or renovation of hundreds of Property. Under Mr. Brown grew the rental asset portfolio under Nextgen Property Management by 50 Million. Since 2010 Mr. Brown splits his time between Washington DC and Caberete/Sosua Dominican Republic. In the Dominican Republic Mr. Brown has been involved Acquisition of Apartments, Financing Properties, Construction of houses, and Sale of residential assets.
Mr. Brown is fluent in Spanish and English.
Serena Brown- Director
Board Member
Serena Brown is on the Boards of Nextgen Development, Nextgen Property Management and Nextgen Construction since 2018. Ms. Brown has 8 years experience in Construction and Property Management and a Business Degree from Eckert University.
Louise D'Costa
Vice President of Property Management
Louise has a degree in hotel and restaurant management. Mrs D'Costa has been with Nextgen Property Management since 2002. Her department oversees all of rentals, and tenant relations. Mrs. D'Costa also sits on the advisory board of Nextgen Development.
NextGen International Division
NextGen International: Global Vision, Local Impact
At NextGen Group, our International Division is dedicated to shaping the future of global property development and investment. Spanning from Washington, DC, to the Dominican Republic's dynamic regions, we combine local insights with global strategies to create impactful developments. Our focus on innovation and sustainability drives us to build not just properties, but lasting community legacies.
Locations:
Our Headquarters are in Washington DC, NextGen, and its partners operate across multiple vibrant markets, including Ocean City, Maryland, and several key locations in the Dominican Republic: Sosua, Punta Cana, Cabarete, and Santo Domingo.
International Team
Pedro Webster
Jens Pydde's journey from Germany to the Dominican Republic thirty years ago marked the beginning of a transformative career that would impact various sectors on the north coast, from telecommunications to real estate and social entrepreneurship. Initially setting foot in the Dominican Republic with a vision to innovate, Jens established a small internet communication center that laid the groundwork for what would become a pioneering communication franchise, French Telecom, now known as Altice.
Jens Pydde
Notable figure in the Dominican Republic's business and communications sector, embarked on a significant life journey over three decades ago. Originally from Germany, where he obtained a degree in logistics with a focus on freight forwarding, Haaka decided to follow in the footsteps of his brother Jens, who had moved to the Dominican Republic a year earlier. Haaka's early career in the communications sector was marked by significant accomplishments, including managing, serving as the operating manager, and becoming a part-owner of the franchises for French Telecom and Altice. His success in these roles demonstrated his aptitude for leadership and strategic business management.
Haaka Pydde
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