jack cogley

director

About

John “Jack” Cogley’s career is highlighted by his years as a real estate developer. Starting with his position as the property manager for a commercial real estate developer, while attending law school, Mr. Cogley became proficient as a land acquisition man, developer of multiple family, office, condominium and office projects and finally as founder and CEO of a property management company. His corporate experience includes two years at a commercial development company that developed eight projects he oversaw and acted as developer on- constructing over 700 apartment units and 400 motel units. Mr. Cogley has also acted as the member in charge of the development and sale of a 24 unit residential condominium project. Mr. Cogley has owned a commercial signage company and actively been involved with real estate brokerage and a real estate law practice. He maintains licenses as a real estate broker and attorney in the State of Michigan.

Country

united states

City

detroit

Industry

financial services

Skill

mergers and acquisitions, real estate development, private equity, management, research, sales, leadership, real estate transactions, strategic planning, due diligence

Experience

co-founder, chief executive officer

matrix management

2002-1 - 2006-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Co-founded and was CEO of a commercial real estate property company specializing in multi-family management, offices and condominiums- managing over 2,000 units at its peak.

real estate developer

mht housing

1987-1 - 2000-1 · 13 yrs 1 mo

Developed four strip center properties that were successfully constructed, rented and sold to investors. Co-founded and was an officer and board member of a non-profit housing corporation that acquired over 3,500 units and constructed eight projects totaling over 600 units. Responsible for land acquisition and development of all new construction and the rehab of all existing projects.

director

blue river financial group

2010-3 - Present · 16 yrs 7 mos

* Blue River is a merger and acquisition advisory firm that delivers advanced transactional guidance to middle market clients.Blue River assists corporations, private equity groups and individuals in three primary areas: * the sale and acquisition of businesses; * financial advisory services, such as, capital restructuring, equity placement, management buyouts, management buy-ins, recapitalizations; and * business valuations. Blue River's professionals are experienced dealmakers with valuable insight and market knowledge, who will manage your transaction from beginning to end.Blue River has completed assignments in multiple business segments including manufacturing, distribution, defense, services, retail and technology. Our experience includes the sale of private companies to public companies, joint ventures, structuring and financing of management buyouts and management buy-ins, industry rollups, recapitalizations and private placements. Our strategic relationship with StillPoint Capital, LLC opens an array of investment banking services to public and private companies.