BGBobby Gillon
@bobbygillon
Experienced investment strategist focused on economic development and community impact.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated professional with a strong background in economic development and investment strategies. As the Founder of Gulf Coast Impact Investments, I have successfully developed and executed local investment strategies that positively impact the regional economy. My role involves cultivating relationships with various organizations, identifying economic opportunities, and presenting partnership opportunities that illustrate customer value and sales potential.
Previously, I served as the Director at Stonybrook Capital, where I managed investment funds and negotiated opportunities with high-growth companies in Mississippi. My experience also includes overseeing a significant urban redevelopment project as the Director of Development for The District on Howard Avenue, where I acted as a liaison with government agencies and led business recruitment efforts. My career has been marked by a commitment to enhancing local economies and fostering community engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director
Stonybrook Capital
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Managed Petros Mississippi Fund I and Fund II, identifying and negotiating investment opportunities with high-growth companies in Mississippi. Cultivated and maintained relationships with government agencies, banks, and economic development organizations.
Founder
Gulf Coast Impact Investments
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Developed and executed local investment strategies with positive regional economic impact. Cultivated and maintained relationships with local, regional, state, and federal organizations, including public, private, and non-profit entities.
Director of Development
The District on Howard Avenue
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)
Oversaw and represented a $60+-million mixed-use urban redevelopment project, acting as a liaison with local, state, and federal agencies. Led business recruitment efforts, negotiated leases and contracts, and coordinated private and public contractors.
Vice President of Sales
NAI Signature Group
Jan 2008 - Dec 2020 (12 years 11 months)
Identified, engaged, and managed commercial real estate assets for private clients in the metro-NYC market. Provided leasing, investment sales, property management, and project management services.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
BCBoston College
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. The curriculum provided a strong foundation in economic principles and analytical methods.
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