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At HJH Investments, our goal is to protect investor capital while achieving maximum performance and value for each property. Our team members take a hands-on approach to the due diligence process, and we negotiate to attain the best prices for our investors as well as coordinate professional onsite inspections and set up financing and property management. Get to know more about the team that will guide you through this process!
Cory founded HJH Investments in 2014. He has a broker’s license in the state of Kansas and has been licensed in real estate for over 20 years. During his career, Cory has invested, counseled, managed, sold and purchased most facets of commercial real estate and understands what it takes to negotiate and close a property. Cory is an active investor in many of the properties and holds an ownership stake in all of them.
Karin brings over 20 years of commercial real estate expertise to her role as Chief Operations Officer at HJH Investments. She is actively involved in asset management and acquisitions, while providing strategic leadership to leasing, tenant relations, human resources, and property accounting. Previously, as Regional Director of Property Management and Leasing, Karin managed property operations and third-party property managers and drove occupancy through strategic leasing negotiations. Her ability to navigate challenges and deep understanding of local market conditions have been instrumental in driving property performance and enhancing operational strategies.
Karin earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and holds an MBA from the University of Detroit-Mercy.
Drew is the Chief Investment Officer at HJH Investments, based in Oklahoma City. He recently joined HJH to support its growth by cultivating relationships with sophisticated equity partners and programmatic debt providers. With a 22-year career in real estate, Drew brings extensive experience in capitalizing on unique and opportunistic real estate transactions, having completed deals across multifamily, hospitality, office, and industrial sectors. Over the course of his career, he has been involved in closing more than $3.1 billion in commercial real estate transactions spanning over 65 individual deals.
Before joining HJH, Drew worked with two real estate ownership firms on principal transactions, giving him ownership stakes in three hotel assets and several multifamily projects. Earlier in his career, he spent five years at CBRE, where he worked with clients ranging from multibillion-dollar private equity firms to individual families with single assets, executing transactions from $3 million to over $250 million. Drew’s career began in investment banking, followed by a role in the leveraged finance group of a publicly traded REIT. He holds a Bachelor of Science with Distinction from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas.
Jennifer has an academic background and more than 10 years of experience in accounting and finance. She partnered with HJH Investments in early 2017 and has been instrumental in integrating asset and investment management software solutions into our day-to-day operations. Jennifer serves as our in-house accountant and interfaces directly with our outside accounting firm. She is the direct liaison for all investor relations post-acquisition. She is responsible for maintaining, planning, and growing the financial health of the firm. Jennifer is an active investor in HJH properties and holds an ownership stake in many of them.
Ashley comes to the commercial real estate world from the nonprofit sector, with more than 12 years of experience in marketing, graphic design, and public relations. She has a BA in communications with an emphasis in integrated marketing communications from Wichita State University. Ashley is responsible for all marketing activities at HJH, including the creation of marketing collateral for all properties, managing website and social media content, and overseeing the company’s marketing efforts.
Camryn is an essential part of the HJH team, as she assists our CEO with complex scheduling, time, and travel management, and coordinates the flow of information both internally and externally. She also excels at providing HJH with administrative and office support. Camryn completed a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and business administration at Wichita State University in 2022. During her collegiate years, Camryn gained team leadership and management experience through her role as a student-athlete in the WSU Track & Field and Cross Country programs.
With over 10 years of commercial real estate experience, including serving in a similar capacity for seven years at the largest commercial real estate brokerage in Wichita, Kansas, Dianna is well-suited for her role. She drives transactions from receipt of a signed contract to the closing on the property. In addition, she is the direct liaison to investors during the acquisition process, after which she passes them over to Jennifer Phister, our Controller.
Teanna joined the HJH team as general counsel with more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, 14 of which include practicing real estate law. She graduated from Oakland University with honors in May of 2004 and graduated from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, Cum Laude, in May of 2008. Teanna is a member of the State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section and the Labor and Employment Law Section. Her specialties include drafting and negotiating documents for all phases of acquisitions and dispositions, as well as leasing and financing agreements. During her career, she has been heavily involved in key due diligence matters and has provided representation in commercial litigation.
With over 20 years of experience in the human resources field, Vicki brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as human resources advocate. Her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Newman University is complemented by continued education in employee development, employee relations, and employment law. Vicki is passionate about aligning the HR function with our mission and core values through the processes of talent acquisition, team building, and relationship and performance management.
John has been a licensed Realtor in the state of Kansas since 2009. He performs financial analysis for acquisitions and serves as the interface to lenders and outside counsel. Prior to his real estate career, John spent almost 30 years in the high-tech industry working primarily in project management for state-of-the-art storage solutions. He holds BS and MS degrees from Wichita State University and is an active investor in about half of the properties in the HJH portfolio.
John has been a licensed Realtor in the state of Kansas for seven years and is a co-founder of HJH Investments. John spends his time carefully pouring over commercial databases looking for just-on-the-market or off-market properties that fit the HJH criteria for success. John has a bachelor’s degree in music from Missouri Baptist University and is currently the music director at his church. John is actively invested in several properties and holds an ownership stake in all of them.
Whitney joined the HJH team with a background in marketing and leasing. Her previous experience comes from the non-profit sector, then the student housing industry. She graduated from Wichita State University in 2019 with a BA in communications with an emphasis in integrated marketing communication and a minor in graphic design. Whitney assists our Director of Marketing with all marketing efforts, such as creating marketing collateral for properties, email marketing, and social media.
Gabby joined the HJH team in February of 2019 as an intern in our accounting department. In June of 2020, she accepted a permanent, full-time position as our Staff Accountant. In her role as Staff Accountant, she provides Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable support to the Controller, onboards new properties, and participates in financial oversight of managed properties. Gabby graduated from Newman University in 2020 at the top of her class with a BS in Accounting and a BBS in Finance. She was also the recipient of the Outstanding Accounting Student Award as nominated by her professors.
Mike joined the property management team in December 2022. He brings with him a stellar track record of success in operations and facilities management, with a skillset focused on budget management, tenant relations, and policy development to ensure effective operations. With strong leadership and collaboration skills, he is a valuable asset to the organization. Mike holds a Master's degree from Kent State University and a Bachelor of Science from Bowling Green State University.
Ben Kogut is a referral partner for HJH Investments. He is an Austin, Texas-based commercial real estate broker with more than 15 years of experience with a passion for helping investors make wise decisions. Ben studied government and business at University of Texas and later earned an MBA from the Acton School of Business; he is also CCIM certified.
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