GPI is a real estate investment company focused on creating value for both investors and communities. We work on projects that prove that good financial returns and meaningful social impact are not mutually exclusive. We build the same strong relationship with all of our partners, from investors to tenants and neighbors to contractors and staff. We measure success by the asset value they generate, as well as, by the social capital our projects create. Our work and philosophy is forward-thinking and based on understanding the audiences we interact with on a daily basis. Whether it is our investors, partners or end-user. We truly love what we do. Feel free to contact us at investorservices@gpigroup.com
The GPI team is intentionally designed to support a lean and efficient business model. We have our core internal staff and advisors with extensive experience to successfully operate the business, while leveraging technology and external experts to fill in the gaps. We run this lean model to drive down our operating costs and return more to the pockets of our investors. In addition this allows us to create jobs in the markets we pursue by partnering with local experts.
• Former Vice President responsible for over $400 million in Private Bank and Trust Assets
• More than 10 years of consumer lending, mortgage, real estate, and investment experience
• Former Senior Manager with Bank of America and Wells Fargo
• Over 9 years real estate experience
• Partners with contractors to ensure project deadlines are met and plans are accurately executed
• Assists in sourcing deals through networking with market centers of influence and property owners
• Manages relationships with local partners, including realtors, inspectors, city planning, and construction teams
• 10 years of consumer lending and mortgage experience
• 8 years of operations and management experience
• 5 years of relationship management with Fortune 500 companies
• Former Officer at Bank of America
• Founder of Precise Taxation and Accounting LLC
• More than 25 years of accounting experience
• Planning committee member for revitalization of the New Orleans Riverfront
• Accounting partner for the construction of the Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans
• Has served on the board of directors of The City of New Orleans Board of City Trust, The Urban League of Greater New Orleans, The Vietnamese Initiative for Economic Development, and others
• Founded Christopher E. Johnson, Architect, LLC
• Licensed architect with over 15 years of residential and commercial professional experience
• Member of the American Institute of Architects, a LEED Green Associate, and an NCARB certificate holder, allowing registration in any U.S. state
• 2016 Garden District Neighborhood Association Renovator’s Award
• SVP Wealth Management, Wells Fargo Bank
• More than 27 years of risk management and investment experience
• Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA)
• 27 years of real estate investing
• 25 years of oil and gas investment experience
• Owner and Partner, LippSmith Law
• Handles appeals and motions in California and federal court
• More than a decade working in the federal courts
• Worked as a capital habeas staff attorney at the Central District of California
• Practiced as a litigator at Caldwell Leslie, Newcombe & Pettit.
• Director of Credit Operations, Discover Financial
• Leads strategic and tactical initiatives within the Credit Acquisition Division
• Former Retail Banking Executive at Bank of America
• More than 24 years of financial services experience
• Residential real estate investor
• Former Chief of Staff, Office of Mayor Tom Butt, Richmond, California
• Former Policy Analyst for the Office of the City Council in Richmond, California
• Led a statewide finance and budget campaign for Louisiana
• Tulane University and University of California-Berkeley graduate with a focus on urban planning
GPI is a real estate investment company focused on creating value for both investors and communities. We work on projects that prove that good financial returns and meaningful social impact are not mutually exclusive. We build the same strong relationship with all of our partners, from investors to tenants and neighbors to contractors and staff. We measure success by the asset value they generate, as well as, by the social capital our projects create. Our work and philosophy is forward-thinking and based on understanding the audiences we interact with on a daily basis. Whether it is our investors, partners or end-user. We truly love what we do. Feel free to contact us at investorservices@gpigroup.com
GPI’s mission is to provide a highly personalized process of investing by involving clients into projects they care about from both a financial and social perspective. GPI aims to capture people’s emotions connected to community, and offer involvement in real estate projects that are honest, concrete and create value for both investor and end-user.
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