Developer, after losing president to competitor, expands role of COO

BABCOCK RANCH — Kitson & Partners COO — Communities Al Dougherty has expanded his role with the company as COO of Babcock Ranch, the country’s first solar-powered town, under development in northeast Lee and southeast Charlotte counties.

Kitson & Partners CEO Syd Kitson says Dougherty’s new duties will include overseeing all operations at Babcock Ranch including land sales, builder partnerships, marketing, ancillary businesses, retail, food and beverage and business development.