"Pioneers of Multifamily" Leadership Series Volume 2

Phil Wagner is a leading real estate executive with over 29 years of experience in the Gainesville market. A visionary with exceptional insight into finance and operations, he has a consistent record of positioning organizations for long term success, driving profitable revenue growth, and building accomplished teams that execute high-impact business strategies and operational excellence.

Since 2004, Phil has used his strategic insight to enhance and optimize operations as Partner and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Trimark Properties, a premiere student housing and commercial real estate developer specializing in niche, infill developments in the Gainesville urban core. Phil also acts as an integral player in the growth and strategic plan of the Gainesville Innovation District live/work/play development.

Prior to his success at Trimark, Phil worked at The Collier Companies for over 12 years, serving as President and Director of Operations.  Under Phil’s leadership,  the portfolio grew from less than 700 units to over 5,000 units throughout his tenure at the organization.

Phil holds a B.B.A. in marketing and real estate from the University of Florida.  Phil and wife Kelly live in Gainesville with their three children and are active supporters of the schools and sports programs for their children’s activities.

Guest Speaker:

Jorge Villalobos, Owner of The Best Restoration LLC

Jorge villalobos, was born in Colombia and has been Living in the states for the last 21 years. He is the founder and owner of The Best Restoration and Gainesville Turnover Specialists. Jorge built a turnkey operation and a work culture in his businesses that today allows him to start different ventures, provides him  time to work in personal growth and be part of different organizations that work helping others. Jorge has a degree in finances and worked several years in the banking industry, then after he left Colombia for security issues, he started to work in the cleaning and restoration industry. He has obtained all the certifications available in the industry, achieving the master in drying by the International institute of cleaning and restoration. Parallel of his professional career in the cleaning and restoration industry, he is part of Zig Ziglar Trainers, John Maxwell Team, DISC personalities trainer, National Apartment Association speaker and has a podcast for “Non-profit Report” and daily messages for Morning Tech Meetings.Com.