Our Team

A brief introduction to our talented JMI team members.

 
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John Kratzer

CEO

  • Joined John Moores in 1998 to lead a multi-billion dollar redevelopment effort in Downtown San Diego.

  • In 1994, co-founded HomeGate Hospitality Inc. (“HomeGate”), an extended stay hotel company, which he later took public and subsequently sold to Prime Hospitality for approximately $192 million, generating an 81.5% net IRR and a 2.8x investment multiple for HomeGate’s original investors.

  • Began career at Trammell Crow Realty Advisors, where he led the acquisition of numerous multi-family properties during the early 1990’s recession in the real estate industry.

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Drew Bridges

Investment Management

  • Joined JMI Realty in 2011 as Financial Analyst, underwriting new development, acquisition, and financing opportunities.

  • Now responsible for Investment Management of JMI’s developed assets. This includes property management oversight, implementation of capex and value enhancement strategies, and investor relations.

  • After graduating from Cornell, Mr. Bridges began career at Archon Group in Dallas, participating in initiatives ranging from the acquisition of Non-Performing Loan portfolios, to assisting in the spin-off of what became known as Pillar Hotels and Resorts

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Taylor Vreeland

Acquisitions & Development

  • Mr. Vreeland is responsible for deal sourcing, underwriting, and conducting financial and feasibility analysis for JMI Realty’s acquisition and development projects. His primary responsibilities include execution of debt and equity financing transactions, purchase and sale, project recapitalization, branding and franchise agreements and disposition of JMI Realty’s owned assets.

  • He holds experience in underwriting an array of real estate property types, structured financing, and partnership agreements among JMI Realty’s investors, lenders, and joint venture partners.

  • Mr. Vreeland graduated Magna cum Laude from Vanderbilt University and received a Bachelors Degree. He is a member of Urban Land Institute.

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Brian Terlip

Controller

  • Mr. Terlip overseas the financial reporting, treasury, and general accounting function for JMI Realty and its investments under management. He works closely with the management team to monitor daily financial activities and facilitate the flow of financial information to partners and lenders.

  • Prior to joining JMI Realty in 2011, Mr. Terlip worked for Meritage Homes Corporation as an accountant for the Austin and San Antonio divisions.

  • Began his career in public accounting with Ernst and Young in Dallas within their real estate audit group, with a primary focus on homebuilding and private equity investment clients.

  • Mr. Terlip Graduated from Southern Methodist University with BBA and MS in Accounting and is an active CPA in the State of Texas.