Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
State Local Agency Experience
Unique Tools Programs
Member Organizations
Leadership Experience
Development Expertise
References
Timeline
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JEFFREY JACKSON

JEFFREY JACKSON

Summary

I am passionate about driving the development of public-private partnerships and real estate projects. I bring a background of envisioning developments and redevelopments, and existing relationships with city, county, and state leaders. I have experience with securing incentives for projects across the State of Utah and the surrounding region.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

WEST VALLEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
10.2014 - Current
  • Oversee all real estate development initiatives for West Valley City and manage the acquisition and disposition of all city real estate assets

DIRECTOR OF LAND DEVELOPMENT & ACQUISITION

HENRY WALKER HOMES
04.2011 - 09.2014
  • Identified, negotiated, acquired, and entitled 1,200 lots resulting in a total value of $70MM

FORECLOSURE AND INVESTMENT EXPERT

VESTUS
01.2006 - 04.2011
  • Connected key investors groups with REO, bank-owned and foreclosure properties

Education

MASTER OF REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT -

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
01.2012

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY
OREM, UTAH
01.2006

Skills

  • Real estate development
  • Land development & acquisition
  • Public/private partnerships
  • Tax increment finance (TIF)
  • Broker & real estate developer relationships
  • Team projects & collaboration
  • Presentation & communication
  • Able to establish trust easily & quickly

State Local Agency Experience

  • Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Optimization (GOEO)
  • The Economic Development Corporation of Utah (edcUTAH)
  • Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)
  • Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
  • Salt Lake County Economic Development

Unique Tools Programs

  • Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
  • Public Infrastructure Districts (PIDs)
  • Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ)
  • Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE)

Member Organizations

  • National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP)
  • Urban Land Institute (ULI)
  • Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
  • Utah Alliance of Economic Development (UAED)
  • International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
  • National Association of Realtors (NAR)
  • Salt Lake Board of Realtors

Leadership Experience

  • UTAH ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN, BOARD MEMBER, 01/01/19, PRESENT
  • INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, Committee Member of the Awards & Sustainable Committee in Washington DC, 10/01/14, PRESENT

Development Expertise

  • BUSINESS STRATEGY, PARTNERSHIPS, JOINT VENTURE: Specializing in the formation of strategic partnerships and joint ventures to carry out developments.
  • CIVIC MANAGEMENT: Consistently presented before the city council and demonstrated strategic vision for development of key areas and incentive proposals. The ability to garner support from city leaders, both elected and appointed, and receive buy in and approval for important development projects.
  • FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Ability to create financial models and proformas for various real estate project types, evaluate and create capital stacks, develop and manage budgets, and create strategies to maximize returns on investments.
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Ability to plan, organize, and execute projects efficiently, on time and within budget.
  • MARKET ANALYSIS: Ability to analyze market trends and develop strategies to capitalize on opportunities.
  • NEGOTIATION AND CONTRACTING: Ability to negotiate and draft contracts with property owners.
  • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Knowledge of leasing, tenant relations, maintenance, and other property management functions.
  • CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: Ability to manage construction projects from conception to completion.
  • MANAGEMENT: Knowledge of risk management strategies and ability to identify and mitigate risks.
  • STRATEGIC THINKING: Ability to develop long-term strategies for successful real estate development projects.

References

  • Nicole Cottle, (801) 949-9818, Former colleague; Government Affairs for Utopia, former Assistant City Manager of West Valley City
  • Christian Michealson, (801) 710-9225, Principle of Galloway & Fellow Utah Alliance Board Member
  • Jordan Wall, (801) 635-4796, Gardner Development, Real Estate Developer
  • Ibi Guevara, (801) 440-9361, Principle at Hunt Electric
  • Rich Day, (801) 232-8313, Founder of The Rich Day Group, real estate developer
  • George Arnold, (801) 931-5530, Partner at Hamilton Partners

Timeline

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

WEST VALLEY CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
10.2014 - Current

DIRECTOR OF LAND DEVELOPMENT & ACQUISITION

HENRY WALKER HOMES
04.2011 - 09.2014

FORECLOSURE AND INVESTMENT EXPERT

VESTUS
01.2006 - 04.2011

MASTER OF REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT -

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY
JEFFREY JACKSON