ABOUT THE DEVELOPER
EXECUTIVE DEVELOPER
Jagjit (JJ) Kahlon
Jagjit (JJ) Kahlon is an experienced developer and business leader with a diverse background spanning commercial real estate, hospitality, and engineering. With expertise in land acquisition, property development, and operations management, JJ has successfully led projects, including a 191-unit multi-family development in Mesa, Arizona. His career highlights include managing construction, securing financing, streamlining operations, and fostering strong relationships with financial institutions, vendors, and staff to drive business growth. JJ's hands-on approach and strategic vision make him a versatile professional committed to delivering results.
Developing Partner, Pride Ventures LLC, Mesa, AZ
2019-Present
Accusation of land: searching for property, negotiating and closing of the property.
Development process: Formed team for planning, designing, and submitting to City for approval of 191 multi-Family project.
Directly responsible to communicate with city planning and designing team to speed up permitting.
Managing construction of the project including sourcing sub-contractors and bidding process.
Responsible for obtaining financing for construction by lender.
Responsible for marketing the property and hiring management team after construction.
Handling the financing negotiations with community banks and private lenders
Setting up the entities, property management & asset management
Managing Partner, Pride Travel Centers, LLC., Eloy, AZ
2004 - 2019
Responsible for developing and maintaining relationship with financial institutions for capital needs for business
Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to streamline our supply chain process for smooth business operations
Interact with franchisor to be in compliance and concentrate on growth in revenue
Train staff to provide superior customer service and improve on communication with internal staff
Managing Partner, Pride Hospitality, Phoenix, AZ
2009 - Present
Facilitated purchasing of the property with financing option.
Taking a strategically overview and planning ahead to maximize profits, pay attention to competition and develop plan to be competitive in setting
Promoting and marketing business
Managing budgets and expenses
Addressing problems and troubleshooting
Responsible for maintenance of supplies, renovations and furnishings.
Ensuring compliance with licensing laws, health and safety and other statutory regulations
Engineering Manager, Novonordisk Delivery Technologies, Hayward, CA
2001 - 2008
Coordinate and develop maintenance plan for equipment to meet production schedules and minimize equipment down time
Maintain systems for maximum uptime.
Direct staff to perform scheduled and emergency repairs
Work with team to complete projects with budget and meet deadlines.