VP, REAL ESTATE FINANCE & STRATEGY

Jim is a senior financial services executive with more than 35 years of experience in commercial and residential lending, regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational transformation. He has held executive leadership positions across national mortgage lenders, financial institutions, and advisory organizations, helping businesses strengthen governance, improve operational controls, reduce regulatory risk, and develop scalable lending and compliance programs.

Prior to joining Jupiter Capital Management, Jim served in senior leadership and consulting roles with organizations including Wells Fargo, Allen Tate Mortgage, Cypress Mortgage Capital, and 57 Equity. His experience spans commercial lending, quality assurance, vendor management, recovery and resolution planning, post-closing audits, regulatory compliance, loan program development, and business process improvement. 

Throughout his career, he has advised organizations on strengthening lending operations, enhancing compliance frameworks, improving risk oversight, and implementing strategic initiatives that support sustainable growth. 

Based near Charlotte, NC, Jim combines deep operational expertise with a practical understanding of financial services, helping clients navigate complex regulatory environments while improving performance, efficiency, and long-term business value.

Jim is a senior finance executive with nearly 30 years of financial leadership, including 18 years as CFO for real estate development, construction, property management, and manufacturing organizations ranging from $250 million to $1.5 billion.  He helps owners and boards strengthen financial infrastructure, cash flow, and lender relationships.

Prior to joining Jupiter Capital Management, Jim served as CFO for Metro Development Group, Concept Companies, Realtylink, and Pettinaro Management, each with an in-house construction company.  At Pettinaro, he brought 10 multifamily properties and 2,000 units in-house within three months, hiring 100 employees, establishing policies and procedures, and selecting, implementing, and training staff on a new ERP. He spent 13 years leading finance at Luhrs Marine Group.

His specialties include development underwriting, budgets, pro formas, construction draws, AIA contracts and pay applications, bonding, WIP, retainage, job costing, fund accounting, investor reporting, and Yardi and RealPage implementations.

Based in Venice, FL, Jim is a CPA licensed in New Jersey and Florida and holds a BS in Accounting from Rutgers University and an MBA from Temple University.  He enjoys cycling and family travel.

Marie is a veteran of the residential lending and real estate industries, serving in executive roles for a global investment bank, independent mortgage companies, and two publicly traded US real estate brokerage firms. 

Her early days as an analyst ultimately lead her to more expansive roles as President, EVP of Sales, and SVP of Operations and Capital Markets. 

While her experience spans sales, operations, servicing, and capital markets, Marie’s specialty lies in building new platforms and seeking growth opportunities. 

Marie has a passion for community advocacy initiatives focused on financial and homeownership education.  She has previously served as Chief Diversity Officer while also engaged in advisory roles for a charitable foundation and several non-profits.  Over the last decade, she also volunteers her time as a mentor and career coach to recent grads and early-stage professionals. 

Marie is a proud Rutgers University alumna as well as a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

Based outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marie enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, and spending time with her 3 kids and extended family. 

Eli Miller is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience driving mission-critical development, data center infrastructure, energy infrastructure, telecom infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing projects.  Throughout his career, he has overseen more than $3.5 billion in high-stakes developments, excelling in all phases of the real estate lifecycle—from feasibility and site selection, to underwriting, due diligence, entitlements, financing, design, and construction. 

As Director of Real Estate Development and Construction at Cologix, Eli delivered approximately 500,000 square feet of data centers totaling 195 MW and $1.55 billion in investments across multiple markets.  He managed site planning, due diligence, entitlements, utility coordination, and final engineering design, ensuring each project was completed on schedule and within budget. 

In his role as Vice President of Development & Construction for Industrial at Scannell Properties, Eli led the successful completion of $500 million of industrial and advanced manufacturing facilities, forging strong partnerships with community stakeholders, federal and state officials, designers, contractors, and institutional investors. 

Eli's past roles demand a sophisticated understanding of both the financial and regulatory landscapes, as well as the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments effectively, driving significant value, ensuring the successful execution of high-stakes developments.

Born and raised in Indiana and residing there, Eli holds an MBA from Purdue University, a BS in Construction Engineering from Purdue University, a certificate from Cornell University in real estate investing and entitlements, and a certificate from Indiana University in Executive Leadership.  Outside of work, Eli is immersed in travel and adventure with family and friends.  

Eli is an avid outdoorsman and adventurer enjoying things like whitewater rafting and flying.