ABOUT BITTERBLUE

A Commercial & Residential Property Developer With In-Depth Experience

With a history dating back to the 1950s, Bitterblue stands as one of the most prominent development firms in the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Over this period, Bitterblue has played a pivotal role in shaping the region’s growth and development through a remarkable portfolio of large-scale projects.

Bitterblue’s deep market expertise, cultivated through extensive experience, empowers Bitterblue to forge strategic relationships and deliver consistent, outsized returns for partners and investors. Bitterblue and its principals have a proven track record, having developed over 47,000 Acres and 50,000 Lots across Central Texas.

This success hinges on Bitterblue’s ability to leverage a vast network of local relationships, allowing Bitterblue to source off-market deals and unlock hidden potential. Notably, Bitterblue has consistently generated positive returns for their investor community, maintaining a record of profitability to date.

DECADES OF DEVELOPMENT
in SAN ANTONIO

A Seasoned Team of Experts

The Bitterblue team consists of real estate experts who know how to create a path to success. For more than 70 years, Bitterblue and its principals have cultivated important relationships with landowners, professional firms, utility companies and others in San Antonio.

Start to Finish, Mixed-Use Services

Bitterblue adds value through opportunistic land acquisition, entitlement, and development. In addition to developing land, Bitterblue partners with best-in-class specialist developers for vertical development.

Successful Track Record

Bitterblue is an experienced commercial land development company that has played an integral role in creating some of San Antonio’s most iconic mixed-use developments including residential, commercial, office, multifamily, and retail projects.

SELECT PROJECTS

Bitterblue’s projects include some of San Antonio’s most well-known locations, many of which are historically important landmarks. The team incorporates these projects into mixed-use developments to preserve archetypal structures.

Alamo Quarry

The historic Alamo Cement Company site has been transformed into a premier mixed-use destination. The project seamlessly blends commercial, retail, office, multi-family, single-family, hotel, and recreational uses, creating a vibrant community within this iconic location’s unique industrial architecture.

Longhorn Quarry

This dynamic mixed-use development features premier facilities such as NEISD’s Heroes Stadium, Morgan’s Wonderland, the South Texas Area Regional (STAR) Soccer Complex, and Toyota Field—home to San Antonio’s professional soccer team. This development is strategically positioned to combine residential, commercial, and recreational spaces, creating a vibrant community hub.

Kinder Ranch

Kinder Ranch seamlessly combines luxury living with natural beauty, offering residents top-tier amenities such as a recreation center, swimming pool, and extensive greenbelts. It also features convenient access to major highways and key business centers. This master-planned community features 2,500 residential lots, three school sites, and neighborhood commercial spaces.

Rogers Ranch

The meticulously master-planned community and development features luxurious amenities, making it an ideal choice for families and professionals. Its strategic location offers easy access to major highways, top-rated schools, and vibrant shopping and dining options, establishing Rogers Ranch as a standout in any real estate development portfolio.

Shavano Business Park

A comprehensive development featuring commercial, retail, multi-family, and single-family spaces. This versatile business park offers modern amenities and strategic positioning, making it an ideal location for diverse business and residential needs, fostering a vibrant and integrated community.

Caroline at Longhorn

This modern community features 355 luxurious units and offers top-tier amenities such as a resort-style swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor kitchens, and direct access to scenic walking trails. The strategic location provides easy access to major highways, enhancing connectivity to San Antonio’s key business centers and lifestyle destinations.

Caroline at Rogers Ranch

This upscale community features 300 luxurious units. Strategically located off Loop 1604 with easy access to I-10 and Highway 281, this development offers an exceptional real estate investment opportunity due to its prime location. The community boasts one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with modern designs and top-tier amenities.

CURRENT BITTERBLUE PROJECTS

1. Menger Springs

2. Setterfeld Estates

3. Kinder Ranch

4. Thornebrooke

5. Two Creeks

6. Cantera Hills

7. Enchanted Bluff

8. Parklands

9. Confluence

10. Walnut Springs

11. Maverick Meadows

12. Nolte Farms

13. Longhorn Quarry

14. Quarry Heights Villas

15. Windborne

16. Talley Fields

17. Applewood

18. Annabelle Ranch

19. Roosevelt Heights

20. Southwinds

21. Cottonwood Creek

22. Rogers Ranch

23. Shavano Highlands

24. Huntington

25. Pond Hill Garden Villas

26. Shavano Quarry

27. Elkhorn Ridge

28. Front Gate

29. Caroline at Brooks

30. Altitude at Inner Circle

31. Caroline at Salado Creek Ranch

32. Caroline at Rogers Ranch

33. Caroline at Sonterra

34. Caroline at Longhorn Quarry

BITTERBLUE TEAM

Lloyd A. “Laddie” Denton, Jr.
Lloyd A. “Laddie” Denton, Jr

CEO & Managing Partner

Laddie is co-founder and chief executive officer of Bitterblue, San Antonio’s largest full-service real estate development and marketing company. He is also president of Denton Communities, central Texas’ largest and most successful lot wholesaler. Denton has developed and sold over 9,000 acres and 32,000 lots. He has been recognized as Builder of the Year in San Antonio and has served in a variety of board positions including Greater San Antonio Builders’ Association (president, vice-president, treasurer), Real Estate Council of San Antonio, Urban Land Institute (30-year member), chairman of the Building Program for Saint Mary’s Hall, Board of Trustees for Saint Mary’s Hall. Laddie earned a BBA and MBA from the University of Texas in Austin.

Hunter Powell, PhD
Hunter Powell, PhD

Principal Investor & Managing Partner

Hunter continues his family’s commitment to excellence in real estate development projects in Central Texas through Bitterblue. His responsibilities include identifying new projects, strategy, and investor relations. Prior to Bitterblue, Hunter was CEO of Splice, an award-winning photo and video editing software program which was acquired by a billion-dollar international technology firm. He has extensive experience in strategic planning, leadership, relationship management, and project development. Prior roles include Associate Director at CEB (now Gartner which is an advisory and leadership firm that provides advice to C-suite executives), Assistant Vice President at Morgan Stanley, and Pastor at Sterling Park Church. Hunter is an author and professor at the University of Texas in Austin. He earned a BA in Political Science, History, and English from The University of Pennsylvania where he competed on the swim team, and both a Masters and PhD from The University of Cambridge in England.

Scott Teeter

President & Managing Partner

Scott has over 25 years of experience with land acquisitions, financing, entitlement, development, and land planning, working in all 4 of the major Texas markets for large public homebuilders. He was responsible for the acquisition and development of over 15,000 lots and multiple master-planned communities. Prior to joining Bitterblue, Scott co-founded Heartwood Development Company and spent 12 years running the land functions for both Lennar and Ryland in Central Texas. Prior to his time in Central Texas, Scott worked in business development for Frito Lay in Dallas where he supported one of their largest product launches. He followed his mentors to Centex Homes where he played an integral role in the acquisition and integration of 4 homebuilding companies valued at over $210 million. Scott holds a B.S. in Finance from Penn State University’s Schreyer Honors College and an M.B.A. with concentrations in Finance and Strategic Management from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Scott is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

David Snyder

COO and General Counsel

David serves as the Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel of Bitterblue Investments.  In addition to general operational execution and deal closings, he works with Bitterblue’s broader team to drive financial integration, fund strategy, platform growth, joint venture construction, fundraising, partner and investor relations, legal strategy and process management.

David has broad experience in the investment management space. As a consultant to investment advisers, David has assisted in investment operations, partnership construction and management, and investment underwriting in various asset classes.  As a lawyer in private practice, most recently as a partner at Jackson Walker LLP, he counseled sponsors on private fund formation, structuring and operations as well as institutional and high-net-worth investors on private market investments, including primary fund investments, co-investments, acquisition of general partner stakes and other attendant matters. He also has extensive experience in real estate joint ventures as well as mergers and acquisitions (including buy-outs, take-privates, sell-side dispositions and various financings).  Prior to Jackson Walker, David practiced law at Kirkland & Ellis LLP and served as a Law Clerk to Judge Simeon Lake of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.