Vice President
- Office: 310.867.2958
- Mobile: 323.481.3116
- Email: jchoi@gspartners.com
- DRE License: 01721811
Mr. Choi joined George Smith Partners as a member of Team Hachem in 2019. He oversees the team’s deal pipeline, growth initiatives and client outreach. In addition, he is responsible for deal analysis, underwriting and structuring, as well as creating investment memorandums and maintaining capital provider relationships.
John previously founded and operated a mortgage and real estate brokerage for several years. Prior to joining GSP, he spent a decade as a business development executive in technology, media and entertainment, with stints at YouTube, Fox Networks and DirecTV.
John holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. John is passionate about baseball, working a BBQ grill and enjoys having drinks and conversations with friends. He and his wife are blessed with two amazing young children.
PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS:
- UCLA Ziman Real Estate Group
Recent Financings
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$17,600,000
Retail Portfolio
Bridge
Los Angeles, CA
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$23,000,000
Medical Office
Construction to Perm
Lone Tree, CO
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$6,000,000
Multifamily
Refinance
Bellflower, CA
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$17,000,000
Multifamily
Cash-Out Refinance
Sacramento, CA
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$15,000,000
Industrial
Cash Out Permanent
Los Angeles, CA
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$10,200,000
Office
Refinance
San Diego, CA
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$21,700,000
Self-Storage
Construction
Santa Clarita Valley, CA
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$6,790,000
Retail
Cash Out
Murrieta, CA
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$34,000,000
Mixed-Use
Permanent
Santa Monica, CA
