WILLIAM J. BURK
Executive Profile: President & Managing Partner | Real Estate Private Equity & Capital Markets
Core Expertise: Deal Structuring | Capital Deployment | Public-Private Partnerships (P3) | Master Development
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Senior Real Estate Executive with 35+ years of experience structuring, funding, and executing multi-million-dollar real estate developments and institutional portfolio expansions across 14 states. Proven track record of leveraging private capital and complex financial structures to deliver exceptional ROI for investors and corporate partners. Expert in high-stakes public/private negotiations, municipal economic incentive packages, and enterprise-level real estate outsourcing for Fortune 500 institutions.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Capital Markets & Financial Structuring: Private Equity Funding, Joint Venture Structuring, Incentive Packages (Tax Offsets/TIF)
Master-Planned & Commercial Development: Retail, Mixed-Use, Resort Developments, Preferred Tenant Multi-Site Rollouts
Enterprise Outsourcing & Advisory: Portfolio Management, Fortune 500 Asset Restructuring, Corporate Outsourcing
Public-Private Partnerships (P3): Regulatory Entitlements, Municipal Negotiation, Infrastructure & Airport Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LANDEX | Founder & President
Capital Deployment & Returns: Originated and structured private investment capital for over $100M+ in high-yield real estate development projects, delivering consistently profitable risk-adjusted returns to private equity partners and institutional investors.
Institutional Real Estate Outsourcing: Built and scaled a premier corporate real estate outsourcing platform serving Fortune 500 companies and financial institutions, including:
Mellon Bank, Westinghouse Credit Corporation, Alcoa, Koppers, and Kaiser Steel Corporation.
Preferred Multi-Site Rollout Execution: Executed multi-state acquisition, construction, and development programs for national retail and healthcare brands across 14 states, managing multi-site expansions for:
Clients: Walgreens, Fresenius Medical Care, Bojangles, Whataburger, Hooters, Quaker Steak & Lube, Damon’s Grill.
Executive Profile: President & Managing Partner | Real Estate Private Equity & Capital Markets
Core Expertise: Deal Structuring | Capital Deployment | Public-Private Partnerships (P3) | Master Development
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Senior Real Estate Executive with 35+ years of experience structuring, funding, and executing multi-million-dollar real estate developments and institutional portfolio expansions across 14 states. Proven track record of leveraging private capital and complex financial structures to deliver exceptional ROI for investors and corporate partners. Expert in high-stakes public/private negotiations, municipal economic incentive packages, and enterprise-level real estate outsourcing for Fortune 500 institutions.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Capital Markets & Financial Structuring: Private Equity Funding, Joint Venture Structuring, Incentive Packages (Tax Offsets/TIF)
Master-Planned & Commercial Development: Retail, Mixed-Use, Resort Developments, Preferred Tenant Multi-Site Rollouts
Enterprise Outsourcing & Advisory: Portfolio Management, Fortune 500 Asset Restructuring, Corporate Outsourcing
Public-Private Partnerships (P3): Regulatory Entitlements, Municipal Negotiation, Infrastructure & Airport Development
Casey Farmer
Luxury real estate advisor and land developer with more than two decades of experience structuring, managing, and executing high‑value real estate investments. Over his career, he has built a reputation for disciplined analysis, transparent communication, and a track record of delivering consistent, risk‑adjusted returns for clients and partners.
As founder of Premier Development, Casey scaled the firm into a multi‑market operator overseeing $100M+ in annual development activity across the East Coast and Texas. His expertise spans the full project lifecycle—strategic site identification, land acquisition, entitlement, infrastructure development, vertical construction, and asset disposition. This end‑to‑end command of the development process enables him to evaluate opportunities with institutional rigor and long‑term financial perspective.
Casey’s dual background as a developer and investment strategist allows him to advise clients on luxury residential assets, development land, and income‑producing opportunities with uncommon depth. He approaches every engagement through the lens of capital preservation, value creation, and alignment with client objectives.
A seven‑time Salesman of the Year recipient and a $13M Sales Award honoree, Casey is also a respected industry educator who has trained thousands of real estate professionals nationwide. Known for integrity, discretion, and a hands‑on advisory style, he is trusted by high‑net‑worth families, investors, and developers seeking clarity in complex real estate decisions.
Beyond his professional work, Casey is a devoted father of three. His commitment to family,
faith, and long‑term relationships informs the values he brings to every client partnership.
Joshua Philip Drake, Partner
Joshua has a strong background in management, marketing, and investing. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Bryan College. From 2002–2005, he managed Franklin Factory (formerly Fun Factory in the Smokies), a family entertainment center. Since 2006, Joshua has served as Vice President of Marketing for Drake Software, and served as Vice President of Education for Drake Software from 2009–2013. He is currently a partner of Mulligan's Bar & Grill, Ho Hum Campground, and VanDrake Investments. Joshua lives in Franklin, North Carolina, with his wife, Kristin, and their two children.
Jason C. Shott, Partner
Jason is a member of the Hugh I. Shott, Jr. Foundation. He is founder and principal owner of Diamondback Development, LLC, a company that has developed unique residential properties sold to hundreds of customers throughout the southeastern United States. He is also a principal owner and managing member of several other entities involved in real estate development and capital lending. He graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, and is a past member of the City of Bluefield, West Virginia's Economic Development Committee. He and his wife, Michelle, have three children and reside in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Benjamin Vanhook, Partner
Benjamin is an entrepreneur and established businessman from Western North Carolina. At age 19, he started his first company and grew it until its sale for a significant profit at age 22. He has taught high school math and coached high school athletics while launching a real estate and construction company that continues to thrive in Western North Carolina. He is co-founder and head principal of VanDrake Investments, LLC, a diversified real estate development and investment company that has started and invested in several businesses in Franklin, North Carolina. He graduated with honors in Math Education from Western Carolina University. He and his wife, Shana, reside in Mooresville, North Carolina, and have two sons and a daughter.
Partner Track Record
Jason Shott and Benjamin Vanhook, together with various partner groups, have developed and sold the following residential land communities throughout the Southeast over the past 20 years:
• Riverstone, Ashe County, NC
• The Summit, Haywood County, NC
• Linville Heights, Avery County, NC
• Great Sky, Rutherford County, NC
• Water's Edge, Ashe County, NC
• Mountain Watch, Haywood County, NC
• The Views at Cranberry, Avery County, NC
• Cedar Crossing, Ashe County, NC
• The Overlook, Bland County, VA
• Cove Creek, Tazewell County, VA
• Brightwater, Franklin County, VA
• Lakeside Farms, Franklin County, VA
• Pinnacle Shores, Lake Gaston, NC
• Legacy Point, York County, SC
• Twin Lakes, Mount Pleasant, TX
• Seven Springs Ranch, Junction, TX
• Great Sky Ranch, Kerrville, TX
• Dancing Bear Ranch, Medina, TX
• Ocean Bluff, Indian Beach, NC
• The Peninsula, Topsail Beach, NC
• Davidson Farms, Davidson, NC
• Boulder Run, Davidson, NC
JAY SHOTT | MANAGER
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