John Boros
Licensed Builder | Infill Developer | Housing Innovator
- Role
- Founder & Principal at Keylight Development
- Location
- Detroit, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Boros
I’m a Michigan-licensed builder and the founder of Keylight Development, a Detroit-based company tackling one of the most pressing challenges of our time: housing. With 15 years of experience in business operations, commercial marketing, and sustainability for highly matrixed global organizations, I’ve built a career solving complex problems and driving impactful results—skills I now bring to real estate development.At Keylight, our mission is to create well-designed, energy-efficient homes that don’t just fill empty lots but reconnect neighborhoods, foster community, and redefine urban living. By leveraging modern offsite construction methods, we accelerate build timelines, improve quality, and deliver homes built to last. This innovative approach enables us to meet the needs of today’s buyers while contributing to the long-term resilience of Detroit’s neighborhoods.
Experience
Founder & Principal
Dec 2024 — Present · Detroit, MI, US
Keylight Development is a residential infill development company focused on revitalizing and connecting Detroit’s neighborhoods through modern, energy-efficient homes. As Founder & Principal, I oversee all aspects of the company’s operations, including strategic planning, project management, and business development.Key Responsibilities:• Spearheading the design and construction of high-quality, sustainable housing to address Detroit’s housing needs.• Collaborating with architects, builders, and community stakeholders to deliver thoughtfully designed homes that contribute to neighborhood growth and vibrancy.• Managing site acquisition, permitting, and pre-construction planning to streamline project timelines.• Leading marketing efforts to promote homeownership opportunities and engage prospective buyers.• Focusing on community impact by creating housing solutions that foster long-term stability and economic growth.Through Keylight Development, my mission is to support Detroit’s transformation by offering housing that strengthens communities, helps residents take root, and builds a brighter future for the city.
Education
Baker College
Business Administration and Management, General
2010 — 2013
Grand Rapids Community College
Business/Commerce, General
2004 — 2006
Skills
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Customer Service
- Marketing Communications
- Public Relations
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Online Advertising
- Blogging
- Online Marketing
- Video
- Social Media
- Social Networking
- Social Media Marketing
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