Jim O'Brien
"Man, sometimes it takes you a long time to sound like yourself." ~Miles Davis (musician)
With a proven track record of success, we are committed to helping you achieve professional excellence and personal fulfillment.
About Us
I am a seasoned businessperson who has worked in investment management, property management, and manufacturing, reinventing myself as necessary. I have been a managing director, president, and CEO. I have run departments ranging from IT, Lease Administration, Marketing and Sales.

I have a degree in English and History from the University of Illinois, a law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law, I have completed the Stagen Leadership Academy's 52-week Integral Leadership Program, and have written three books, including one on leadership. I have been an interested trustee of the Henderson Global Funds Board and a board member of THRE, a $20 billion joint venture between TIAA-CREF and Henderson Global Investors. I was a board member of Olson Urban Housing, LLC, a Southern California-based home builder, from 2009-2014 and re-joined the board in 2020.
I am married with 6 children and enjoy gardening, reading, and running. I have run over 35 marathons and a handful of ultramarathons, including a 250-mile ultramarathon through the deserts and pine forests of Arizona.
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By providing positive guidance and support, we foster an environment where individuals can thrive and make impactful contributions. Together, we can cultivate leaders who inspire and elevate those around them.
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"Our job in life is to make a positive difference, not prove we're right." ~ Peter Drucker