About Us
The members of our team are one of the most critical components to evaluate when investing in our projects. The partners that we work with on our projects have a tremendous amount of experience and success in their respective fields. When EQlibrium identifies and begins a project, we stay in control from start to finish -- from acquisition to sales. Our partners have 15+ years of experience and have a successful track record on multiple projects.
PAUL MARCEL MARTINEZ
Paul Martinez is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors at EQlibrium.
Mr. Martinez has a successful background in sales and sales management since 1998, achieving outstanding records for sales and customer retention at companies such as Pfizer/PD Cluster 1.
Mr. Martinez has purchased and sold millions of dollars in real estate, primarily focusing on developments in emerging markets nationwide. His expertise has assisted hundreds of investors to create and execute strategies that add impressive gains to their portfolios, delivering 200-600% for Cash on Cash returns on investment properties.
Paul’s responsibilities include P&L, profitability improvement and cost control. However his significant experience and joy comes from direct involvement in pre-construction, spec building, commercial property and resort style projects. His strengths in locating off market properties, evaluating deals, negotiating terms, controlling the property and establishing exit strategies before the purchase is an invaluable asset to the company and its investors.
Since 2003, he has also served as CEO for SureFast Mortgage Corporation, which has grown to a $5+ million company under his leadership, funding $65M in real estate for investment.
Since 2001, Mr. Martinez has served as a principal for TPL Investments, specializing in maximizing return on residential real estate investments within a 2-3 year appreciation.
Mr. Martinez has a BA degree in International Business & Marketing from Ohio University. He holds a Commercial Property Academy Certification (specializing in Retail, Office and Multifamily investments from $1-10M); Masters Event Land Development Certification (specializing in Acquisition, Land Entitlement and Exit Strategies); Short Sale Boot Camp Certification and hands-on field training. He is a member of the Washington Master Builders Association, the Real Estate Association of Puget Sound, Zino Society (Angel Investor Group), Young Professionals of Greater Seattle, and the North West Entrepreneurs Network.
LOUIS A. PUGLIESE
Mr. Pugliese is carrying on a family tradition started in the early 1940s of successful real estate investment with experience in property management, commercial building development, and parceling of large acreages throughout the Western United States. With a strong background in account development, maintenance and growth, he leads the EQlibrium Investor Relations program. He has an impressive track record of locating real estate investments with high, short-term returns, finding off market deals, cost segregation, and financial analysis.
In 2001, Mr. Pugliese co-founded TPL Investments, an investment company focused on consulting and site selection for pre-construction real estate projects. Established in 2003, Mr. Pugliese is also one of the founders of SureFast Mortgage Corporation.
Mr. Pugliese has a BS degree in Organizational Communications from the School of Communication Studies at Ohio University.
Industry Associations:
Member, Financial Management Association (FAM)
Member, International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
Member, Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)
Member, National Association of Industrial & Office Properties (NAIOP) Development Leader
Member, National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB)
MANAGEMENT
WILLIAM “DOC” GILLASPYDirector of Operations, EQlibrium Investments
“Doc” Gillaspy has served as the Director of Operations for EQlibrium Investments since 2007. As an expert hands-on manager and administrator, he oversees the negotiation and consummation of corporate entity structures, product offering structures, contracts and legal documents, and manages financial institution relationships. He also advises with respect to the development and implementation of strategies for improving the operating, marketing and financial performance of EQ and other senior management matters related to the business, administration and policies of the Company and its subsidiaries.
Since 2004, Mr. Gillaspy has served as Director of Operations Manager for SureFast Mortgage Corporation, where he is responsible for managing and coordinating all day to day activities of mortgage side operations and acting as direct liaison to Investors.
Prior to his role as Director of Operations at SureFast, he began as a commercial and residential loan officer and later initiated and managed the Wholesale Lending Operation.
Mr. Gillaspy has more than 20 years experience in sales/business development, management and implementation of business programs, policies and procedures, including 18 years in residential and commercial finance. He holds Commercial Property Academy Certification (specializing in retail, office and multifamily investments from $1-10M) and Private Lending and S.E.C. Compliance in Regulation D Offerings Certification.
Before joining SureFast, Mr. Gillaspy ran a successful Oil & Gas investment firm offering direct participation in the acquisition and reworking of existing reserves and/or producing wells in order to increase current production.
JEREMIE VAUGHT
Director of Business Development, EQlibrium Investments
Jeremie Vaught has served as Director of New Business Development for EQlibrium since 2005. He is responsible for implementing business to consumer and business to business marketing strategies focused on consistent lead generation and revenue growth. Mr. Vaught specializes in creative business planning for investors, analyzing profit and loss statements, market and territory research, sales and product training sessions, and creating and implementing systems for projects. He is a licensed Real Estate Agent in Arizona and has represented clients in real estate transactions exceeding $20M.
Mr. Vaught has more than 15 years of demonstrated experience in sales and marketing, account management and leadership. He has successfully led internal and external senior sales consultants, providing quarter over quarter revenue growth while consistently exceeding annual quotas.
ROBYN WOODMAN
Project Manager, EQlibrium Investments
Robyn Woodman has served as project manager for Surefast Mortgage Corp since 2006 and EQlibrium since its inception. She excels at coordinating and managing all aspects of Projects, from small to large. She is the investor communications point person for all questions regarding investment projects and investor related coordination. She is responsible for the hiring and management of subcontractors and vendors for Real Estate related projects, coordination of contract negotiations between EQlibrium and sellers. Additionally, Ms. Woodman specializes in analyzing and negotiating contracts as well as creating and implementing business systems.
Previously, Ms. Woodman spent time with the non-profit, non-governmental organization Green Reef in Belize, working in various roles as Biologist, Reef Check Coordinator, and developer/organizer of a marine education program.
Ms. Woodman has a BS from Illinois State University and an MS from Western Washington University. She has completed extensive Short Sale Course and is a licensed Washington State Realtor and member of the Real Estate Association of Puget Sound, Master Builder Association, Zino Society (Angel Investor Group), and Young Professionals of Greater Seattle.
KEY MEMBERS OF THE TEAM
BRYAN WOODWARDCo-Founder and President, Renaissance Marketing Group
Bryan Woodward is president and co-founder of Renaissance Marketing Group (RMG), a full service real estate sales and marketing company focusing on primary and secondary master-planned communities. Mr. Woodward has guided RMG to numerous sales records, including No. 1 in the state of Michigan for the last three years. To date, RMG is responsible for over $100 million dollars in fractional sales alone.
Prior to establishing RMG, Mr. Woodward worked in marketing for Dell Webb Corporation, one of nation's largest homebuilders and a leader in active adult communities. He was responsible for implementing systems for Anthem projects hat helped build and sell more than two thousand new homes in recent years. Anthem projects won the National Association of Homebuilders Developments of the Year award, two years in a row.
Experience highlights: Mr. Woodward's previous work experience in the media earned him accolades in print journalism, radio and television. During his media tenure he had the opportunity to interview notable public figures like former Presidential candidate Bob Dole, and a myriad of sports figures including: Alex Rodriguez, Jake "the Snake" Plummer, David Krieg, Sammy Sosa and Ken Griffey Jr. He ended his sports journalism career with the CBS affiliate KPHO in Phoenix Arizona. Mr. Woodward has a degree in both journalism and communications from Western Washington University and completed his graduate work in Mass Communications at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State. Mr. Woodward was also a Pacific Northwest Newspaper Scholarship Recipient, Arizona Regents Scholarship Recipient, and is a Society of Professional Journalism Award Winner. Mike Woodward is president and co-founder of Renaissance Marketing Group (RMG), a full service real estate sales and marketing company focusing on primary and secondary master-planned communities. Prior to establishing RMG, Mr. Woodward implemented sales strategies and systems for several successful development companies in Texas and in the Midwest. He broke company records while working in sales leadership roles at (5) resorts in Texas, (2) in Missouri, (1) in Kentucky, and (2) in Michigan. He consults for a multitude of properties that continue to outperform others in his particular market of expertise. He has more than 20 years experience in resort real estate sales and is considered one of the nation’s best at building a sales team that reaches targeted sales goals year after year. From 1972-1987, Mr. Woodward worked as a stockbroker at Smith Barney. He has a BA from Texas Christian University and completed post-graduate coursework in International Economics at the University of Stockholm.
Garland Resort (2003-2008) – over 1,000 new property owners and $50 million in sales
Green Farm Resort (2003-2005) – over 300 new property owners before resort sold to another developer
St. Ives Resort (2004-2006) – closed out project and sold to another investment group with 150 new owners
River Ridge Ranch (Texas) -- sold out
Commons on Lake Houston (Texas) – sold out
Whitewater Springs (Texas) – sold to different developer
Savannah Plantation (Texas) – sold to different developer
Wildwood Shores (Texas) – sold to different developer
Co-Founder and Director of Sales, Renaissance Marketing Group
CPA and Senior Partner
Jackson, Morgan & Hunt, PLLC
Professional Experience:
Scott joined the firm in 2003 as a Senior Tax Manager and became a partner on January 1, 2006. He has a Master's Degree in Taxation and nearly 20 years of experience as a CPA. Scott specializes in providing tax planning, consulting and compliance services to closely held businesses and successful individuals in a broad range of industries. Scott's background and personal interests drew him to the real estate development and property management industries, where he developed a particular expertise. A significant portion of his current practice entails serving real estate developers, investors and related businesses. He has performed cost segregation studies on numerous properties, from small multi-unit buildings to corporate business parks and high-rise office projects.
Education:
B.A. in Business Administration, University of Washington
Master's Degree in Taxation, Golden Gate University
Industry Expertise:
Real Estate Investment and Development, Property Management, Construction, Services, Hospitality, Wholesale, Retail