John H. Marling
Chairman
In a real estate career spanning over forty years, Mr. Marling has functioned as a national real estate consultant, as well as an investor and developer in the Chicago and Florida markets. Today, located in Orlando, FL, he has primary responsibility for the identification and structuring of real estate projects for Investors’ Realty, the Village Partner Companies, and a select group of real estate clients. His career began in consulting, receiving his MAI designation in 1974, after which he went on to start a national real estate consulting practice with his brother, Jules, where they expanded their activities into commercial development first in the Chicago area and later in Florida. This company became a full service real estate operation with the acquisition of the Sudler Company in 1985, adding over 150 million annually in residential sales as well as the management of over 10,000 residential condominiums, including such landmark properties as the John Hancock Tower and Water Tower Place. Mr. Marling received his BA degree from Hamilton College and is a licensed Florida real estate broker.
Chairman
In a real estate career spanning over forty years, Mr. Marling has functioned as a national real estate consultant, as well as an investor and developer in the Chicago and Florida markets. Today, located in Orlando, FL, he has primary responsibility for the identification and structuring of real estate projects for Investors’ Realty, the Village Partner Companies, and a select group of real estate clients. His career began in consulting, receiving his MAI designation in 1974, after which he went on to start a national real estate consulting practice with his brother, Jules, where they expanded their activities into commercial development first in the Chicago area and later in Florida. This company became a full service real estate operation with the acquisition of the Sudler Company in 1985, adding over 150 million annually in residential sales as well as the management of over 10,000 residential condominiums, including such landmark properties as the John Hancock Tower and Water Tower Place. Mr. Marling received his BA degree from Hamilton College and is a licensed Florida real estate broker.
Heidi J. Marling
President
Ms. Marling is President and the owner of Investors' Realty, which holds a 50% ownership interest in all Village Partners Companies and its properties with Philadelphia based James S. Carr, AIA. This group of companies has completed just over one billion dollars in transactions and built and developed over 4,220 multi-family units in Florida for clients, investors and its own account. Prior to co-founding Investors’ Realty, Ms. Marling was executive vice-president for the southeastern division of Sudler Marling Inc., a Chicago full service real estate firm. Ms. Marling headed the sales, marketing and management of its commercial portfolio of office and retail properties. Ms. Marling began her career with Continental Illinois bank in the Asian division overseeing commercial banking activities in Japan and Korea. In 1978, Ms. Marling transferred to the real estate division of the bank with a portfolio in excess of $250 million in the southeastern United States. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a BS in Business Administration and an MBA in Finance. Ms. Marling is a Florida Licensed Real Estate and Mortgage Broker.
President
Ms. Marling is President and the owner of Investors' Realty, which holds a 50% ownership interest in all Village Partners Companies and its properties with Philadelphia based James S. Carr, AIA. This group of companies has completed just over one billion dollars in transactions and built and developed over 4,220 multi-family units in Florida for clients, investors and its own account. Prior to co-founding Investors’ Realty, Ms. Marling was executive vice-president for the southeastern division of Sudler Marling Inc., a Chicago full service real estate firm. Ms. Marling headed the sales, marketing and management of its commercial portfolio of office and retail properties. Ms. Marling began her career with Continental Illinois bank in the Asian division overseeing commercial banking activities in Japan and Korea. In 1978, Ms. Marling transferred to the real estate division of the bank with a portfolio in excess of $250 million in the southeastern United States. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a BS in Business Administration and an MBA in Finance. Ms. Marling is a Florida Licensed Real Estate and Mortgage Broker.
James V. Johnson, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Johnson is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting for the Investors’ Realty and Village Partners Group of companies. Mr. Johnson was previously the Chief Financial Officer of Tropical Village, Inc., a real estate development firm in Orlando, Florida. He has over eight years experience in the real estate industry. He began his career in the international accounting firm of Deloitte and Touche in the healthcare audit division. Mr. Johnson received his BS in Accounting from The University of Maryland and a Masters of Business Taxation from The University of Minnesota. He also holds active licenses as a Florida Certified Pubic Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and Certified Forensic Accountant.
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Johnson is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting for the Investors’ Realty and Village Partners Group of companies. Mr. Johnson was previously the Chief Financial Officer of Tropical Village, Inc., a real estate development firm in Orlando, Florida. He has over eight years experience in the real estate industry. He began his career in the international accounting firm of Deloitte and Touche in the healthcare audit division. Mr. Johnson received his BS in Accounting from The University of Maryland and a Masters of Business Taxation from The University of Minnesota. He also holds active licenses as a Florida Certified Pubic Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and Certified Forensic Accountant.
Mike Wilson
Comptroller
Mr. Wilson is the Comptroller for all income producing properties and head of human resource functions for our companies. He has sixteen years of experience as an accountant in hospitality, residential and commercial real estate, as well as development, acquisition, and property management experience. Prior to relocating to Central FL, Mr. Wilson worked in Washington, DC for Weichert Realtors, the Nation’s largest privately owned real estate firm, Montgomery Village Foundation, a large HOA management company, and Lowe Enterprises. Mr. Wilson attended Fairmont State University in West Virginia.
Comptroller
Mr. Wilson is the Comptroller for all income producing properties and head of human resource functions for our companies. He has sixteen years of experience as an accountant in hospitality, residential and commercial real estate, as well as development, acquisition, and property management experience. Prior to relocating to Central FL, Mr. Wilson worked in Washington, DC for Weichert Realtors, the Nation’s largest privately owned real estate firm, Montgomery Village Foundation, a large HOA management company, and Lowe Enterprises. Mr. Wilson attended Fairmont State University in West Virginia.
Fred Reilly
Senior Investment Advisor
Fred Reilly has extensive experience in real estate acquistions, development projects, equity investments and international business transactions. Mr. Reilly is a licensed Florida real estate salesperson and a licensed California real estate broker. Mr. Reilly is also a member of the California and Florida Bar Associations and is qualified as an English Solicitor. Mr. Reilly obtained his B. A. (Management) from Purdue University, J.D. from the Cumberland School of Law, Samford University and LL.M. (International Business Law) from The London School of Economics and Political Science.
Senior Investment Advisor
Fred Reilly has extensive experience in real estate acquistions, development projects, equity investments and international business transactions. Mr. Reilly is a licensed Florida real estate salesperson and a licensed California real estate broker. Mr. Reilly is also a member of the California and Florida Bar Associations and is qualified as an English Solicitor. Mr. Reilly obtained his B. A. (Management) from Purdue University, J.D. from the Cumberland School of Law, Samford University and LL.M. (International Business Law) from The London School of Economics and Political Science.
Dana Drake
Corporate Management Services & Partner in Village Residences, Inc. For the past 11 years
For the past 11 years Ms. Drake has been Village Partner’s leading apartment leasing and management executive. While working with the company, she identified a strong demand in the corporate rental market and created a business plan for "Village Residences," a furnished short term corporate rental company. Since that time, she has made this Company a success and is now dedicated to its continued growth and expansion. Her successful marketing and promotion of Village Residences has proven to be an excellent compliment to our residential services. Previously, Ms. Drake worked in the multifamily industry for fifteen years, beginning her career with Property Asset Management and continuing with The Aspen Group, Owner's Property Management, and Pinnacle Management.
Corporate Management Services & Partner in Village Residences, Inc. For the past 11 years
For the past 11 years Ms. Drake has been Village Partner’s leading apartment leasing and management executive. While working with the company, she identified a strong demand in the corporate rental market and created a business plan for "Village Residences," a furnished short term corporate rental company. Since that time, she has made this Company a success and is now dedicated to its continued growth and expansion. Her successful marketing and promotion of Village Residences has proven to be an excellent compliment to our residential services. Previously, Ms. Drake worked in the multifamily industry for fifteen years, beginning her career with Property Asset Management and continuing with The Aspen Group, Owner's Property Management, and Pinnacle Management.
Domonique Grikstas
Senior Property Manager
With over 9 years in Residential Asset Management, Domonqiue Grikstas joined Investors Realty in 2009. Ms. Grikstas came to Investors Realty with extensive experience in acquisitions, new construction and development, and residential asset management from Paradigm Properties, one of the Nation's largest multifamily student housing companies. Her considerable experience in Property Management spans over 9 years and 2,600 units, playing a key role in the due diligence and acquisition of 6 major properties, the facilitation and development of a companywide corporate training program, and the lease up of 3 new construction properties and rehabilitation and lease up of 4 rehab communities.
As Investors' Realty's Senior Property Manger, Ms. Grikstas is responsible for overseeing the management of all assets, training of team members, and is responsible for the leadership and direction of the company's new lease up and leasing programs.
Domonique received her B.A. in Marketing from Florida State University, and also holds several accreditations from the National and Florida Apartment Associations.
Senior Property Manager
With over 9 years in Residential Asset Management, Domonqiue Grikstas joined Investors Realty in 2009. Ms. Grikstas came to Investors Realty with extensive experience in acquisitions, new construction and development, and residential asset management from Paradigm Properties, one of the Nation's largest multifamily student housing companies. Her considerable experience in Property Management spans over 9 years and 2,600 units, playing a key role in the due diligence and acquisition of 6 major properties, the facilitation and development of a companywide corporate training program, and the lease up of 3 new construction properties and rehabilitation and lease up of 4 rehab communities.
As Investors' Realty's Senior Property Manger, Ms. Grikstas is responsible for overseeing the management of all assets, training of team members, and is responsible for the leadership and direction of the company's new lease up and leasing programs.
Domonique received her B.A. in Marketing from Florida State University, and also holds several accreditations from the National and Florida Apartment Associations.
Amanda Jordan
SFR, ABR
As a realtor and certified "Short Sale" sales person, Ms. Jordan manages Investors Realty's St. Petersburg office, which includes the marketing, leasing, and management of the 65 individually investor owned condominiums at the Beacon on Third Street, a 10 story high rise in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Ms. Jordan has built a domestic and international buyer client base and markets residential properties throughout Pinellas County, Florida. Ms. Jordan is currently expanding her management activities to include commercial income producing investment properties in the greater Tampa Bay Area. Prior to her employment with Investors Realty, Ms. Jordan attended Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida where she majored in social work and interned at the Children's Cancer Center.
SFR, ABR
As a realtor and certified "Short Sale" sales person, Ms. Jordan manages Investors Realty's St. Petersburg office, which includes the marketing, leasing, and management of the 65 individually investor owned condominiums at the Beacon on Third Street, a 10 story high rise in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Ms. Jordan has built a domestic and international buyer client base and markets residential properties throughout Pinellas County, Florida. Ms. Jordan is currently expanding her management activities to include commercial income producing investment properties in the greater Tampa Bay Area. Prior to her employment with Investors Realty, Ms. Jordan attended Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida where she majored in social work and interned at the Children's Cancer Center.
Kendra McBee
Kendra McBee is the assistant to the comptroller and the assistant to the President of Investors Realty, as well as the company's office manager. Ms. McBee is also the bookkeeper for the St. Petersburg office of Investors Realty and the Brown Monroe partnership with Alex Brown Realty. Ms. McBee came to Investors Realty in 2008 from Pickett Engineering, Inc. where she managed the office as well as being the assistant to the current CEO, Steve Sloan, P.E. Ms. McBee graduated from Lake Wales High School and attended Polk State College on a 2 year full scholarship.
Kendra McBee is the assistant to the comptroller and the assistant to the President of Investors Realty, as well as the company's office manager. Ms. McBee is also the bookkeeper for the St. Petersburg office of Investors Realty and the Brown Monroe partnership with Alex Brown Realty. Ms. McBee came to Investors Realty in 2008 from Pickett Engineering, Inc. where she managed the office as well as being the assistant to the current CEO, Steve Sloan, P.E. Ms. McBee graduated from Lake Wales High School and attended Polk State College on a 2 year full scholarship.
Affiliations and Strategic Relationships
James S. Carr, A.I.A.
Co-owner of Village Partners
Owner of James S. Carr, A.I.A and Associates
Formerly a senior partner of the nationally recognized architectural firm The Martin Organization, Mr. Carr has worked extensively with homebuilders and developers throughout the U.S. on over 160,000 residential units. As a co-owner of Village Partners, Mr. Carr has developed over 4,220 multi-family units in Florida for clients, investors, and his own account. Over a thirty plus year career, his main focus has been on multi-family communities and mixed-use developments. Mr. Carr received his BA in Architecture and Master of Arts in City Planning from Drexel University. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the National Association of Home Builders. He is a Director of Alliance Bank in Springfield, PA.
Co-owner of Village Partners
Owner of James S. Carr, A.I.A and Associates
Formerly a senior partner of the nationally recognized architectural firm The Martin Organization, Mr. Carr has worked extensively with homebuilders and developers throughout the U.S. on over 160,000 residential units. As a co-owner of Village Partners, Mr. Carr has developed over 4,220 multi-family units in Florida for clients, investors, and his own account. Over a thirty plus year career, his main focus has been on multi-family communities and mixed-use developments. Mr. Carr received his BA in Architecture and Master of Arts in City Planning from Drexel University. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the National Association of Home Builders. He is a Director of Alliance Bank in Springfield, PA.
Jules H. Marling MAI, CRE
Partner and Executive Vice President,
Real Estate Research Corporation
Partner and Executive Vice President,
Real Estate Research Corporation
Jules Marling serves as partner and executive Vice President of Real Estate Research Corporation (RERC). Along with Ken Riggs, he directs the firm's consulting and development activities. Mr. Marling also directs the firm's investment activities, recently involving the repositioning of multifamily apartments and properties. He initially formed The Marling Group with his brother John Marling in 1973, and he later acquired Sudler and Company, which was renamed Sudler Marling, Inc. in 1985. He served as chairman of the company, which managed about 10,000 multifamily units and had about $150 million per year in residential sales. In 1992, he left that organization to form Property Counselors, which later merged with RERC in 1999. Mr. Marling received his BA degree from Dartmouth College with Phi Beta Kappa honors and his MBA from Columbia University.