Monday, March 11, 2013

Gvest Partners Adds John Bell; Launches Multifamily Platform Investment Partnership; Expands Atlanta Office


  
John Bell
Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC– Real estate veteran John Bell has joined Gvest Partners, where he will be launching a multifamily platform for the privately-owned investment partnership.

As Development Partner with Gvest, Bell will seek out development and acquisition opportunities across the Southeast.

“John is a great match with our capabilities,” said Gvest Co-Founder and Principal Ray Gee. “He has the pedigree and skill to help make us a significant player in the multifamily market.”

Raymond M. Gee
 Bell is based in the firm’s Atlanta office, which opened last year and was recently expanded. It is located in Buckhead, the city’s financial center. Gvest, which originated in Charlotte, focuses on acquiring, developing and managing commercial real estate and renewable energy projects.

“Gvest has already established a strong national reputation in the competitive GSA/VA space and gained a foothold in the renewable energy area,” added Co-Founder and Principal Jim Shaw. “Now John will help us expand our expertise into multifamily real estate.”

James S. Shaw
Bell has developed approximately 5,600 multifamily units for some of the best-known multifamily firms in the country. Most recently, he was Vice-President of Multifamily for Opus South.

He has previously been Southeast Regional Development Partner for Lane Company, and Managing Director and Atlanta Development Partner for Trammel Crow Residential. His experience also includes leadership positions with Toll Brothers and AMLI Residential.

“Multifamily is one of the strongest sectors in real estate right now,” Bell said. “The time is right for strategic investment and development. We are pursuing opportunities in prime locations across the region.”

 Bell earned a Masters of Science in Real Estate from M.I.T. He also received a B.A. in Economics from Vanderbilt University, and studied abroad at the London School of Economics.

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

 Terri Thornton,
Thornton Communications,
(404) 932-4347


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