George Jalil

As Vice President, Investments + Acquisitions

As Vice President, Investments + Acquisitions George contributes to the strategic direction of Focus by creating and maintaining a robust pipeline of ground-up real estate development opportunities. His strategic approach helped the firm secure two class-A opportunities in the Brickell district of Miami and in the central business district of St. Petersburg, Florida.

• Responsible for identifying, qualifying, and procuring real estate opportunities.
• Identifies emerging markets, deciphers opportunities and constraints within specific neighborhoods and sites
• Evaluates real estate opportunities including due diligence review, feasibility of obtaining project zoning, and leading the initial financial modeling
• Collaborates with the broader development team to prepare and assist in real estate zoning entitlements
• Builds and maintains relationships with the real estate community including brokers, land owners, partners, investors and clients

Industry Expertise

• Real estate acquisitions including deal sourcing, underwriting and due diligence
• Qualification of emerging real estate markets, specifically commercial multifamily
• Regional expertise in the Southeastern United States

Prior Experience

• Progenics Capital Management, Vice President – Acquisitions
• Pillar Income Asset Management, Vice President – Capital Markets

Education + Certifications

• Master of Business Administration, The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business
• Bachelor of Business Administration, Florida International University, Landon Undergraduate School

Community

• March of Dimes, Participant and Supporter