
Director
- Office: 310.867.2958
- Mobile: 323.481.3116
- Email: jchoi@gspartners.com
- DRE License: 01721811
Mr. Choi joined George Smith Partners in 2019 and has arranged over $800 million in total financings as a member of Team Hachem and currently as an independent advisor. John has originated, analyzed, underwritten, marketed and closed complex debt and equity transactions across various commercial real estate asset types.
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 enjoys playing golf, following baseball, traveling and spending time with his wife and two young children.
PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS:
- UCLA Anderson Real Estate Alumni Group, Board Member
Recent Financings
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$58,000,000
Multifamily & Retail
Construction
Culver City Adjacent, CA
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$27,000,000
Retail
Cash-Out Refinance
Colorado Springs, CO
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$23,000,000
Medical Office
Construction
Lone Tree, CO
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$21,700,000
Self-Storage
Construction
Santa Clarita Valley, CA
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$34,000,000
Multifamily & Retail
Construction Take-Out
Santa Monica, CA
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$10,385,000
Creative Office
Acquisition
Glendale, CA
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$54,075,000
Multifamily
Cash-Out Refinance
Ventura, CA
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$15,000,000
Industrial
Cash-Out Refinance
Los Angeles, CA
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$17,600,000
Commercial Portfolio
Bridge
Los Angeles, CA