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James T. Saint, CCIM

Tel +1.702.838.4226       jsaint   @  ccim.net       Las Vegas NV       Personal Website

Professional Summary

Dynamic executive leader with over 20+ years of success directing the management of large-scale investment and corporate real estate portfolios valued from $200 million to over $1 billion across global markets. Proven track record in architecting and executing enterprise-wide strategies that drive value creation, operational excellence, and sustained growth for institutional investors and corporate portfolios. Expert in portfolio optimization, capital allocation, and risk management-skilled at leading complex acquisitions, dispositions, lease negotiations, and transformational redevelopment projects across office, industrial, R&D, and mixed-use assets. Adept at synthesizing market intelligence, financial analytics, and stakeholder priorities to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that maximize asset performance and support evolving business objectives. Recognized for building and inspiring high-performance teams, orchestrating seamless M&A integrations, and championing ESG and sustainability initiatives that future-proof portfolios and deliver measurable returns. A trusted advisor and change agent, ready to elevate organizational resilience and unlock new growth opportunities in today’s fast-moving real estate landscape.

Core Competencies

Key Accomplishments

Strategic Global Real Estate Leadership:

• Transformed a $1.7 B, 11,300-unit public housing portfolio-overseeing operational management restructuring, capital projects, and vendor management during the COVID-19 crisis-resulting in a 9% occupancy increase (PBRA), 5% occupancy increase (LIHTC), and uninterrupted service delivery to 7% of El Paso’s population.
  
  
• Engineered a $20M recovery in uncollected HUD/TDHCA voucher funds by redesigning reporting protocols, slashing reporting times by two-thirds and strengthening audit compliance.
• Negotiated and secured new insurance contracts via public RFP, reducing annual costs by $300 K and enhancing risk mitigation for a 70+ property portfolio.
• Directed $900 K+ in construction deficiency corrections across 28 properties, achieving 100% first-time compliance with regulatory standards under pandemic constraints.

International Real Estate Strategy and Portfolio Management:

• Led a $4.8 M capital renovation and strategic overhaul of a $207 M mixed-use portfolio in Saudi Arabia, integrating 578,000+ sf of office, warehouse, manufacturing, and luxury residential assets-streamlining operations, reducing redundancies, and boosting residential occupancy by 5% with above-market rent growth.
  
  
• Recovered $1.6M+ in previously uncollected rent through forensic lease analysis and negotiation, while implementing new lease documentation and renewal tracking systems.
• Mentored and unified a multicultural team of 450+ professionals operating in 10 different corporate departments, driving operational efficiency and elevating service delivery standards across all asset classes.

James T. Saint, CCIM

Tel +1.702.838.4226       jsaint   @  ccim.net       Las Vegas NV       Personal Website

Key Accomplishments, Continued

Capital Project Leadership and Operational Excellence:

• Implemented and directed acquisition due diligence and financial analysis for institutional clients on transactions totaling $50 M – $500 M, optimizing investment decisions and portfolio returns.
  
  
• Managed a $65 M, 360,000 sf medical office campus, executing a $20M capital improvement program and increasing occupancy by 10% through targeted lease management and tenant retention strategies.
  
  
• Achieved “Most Improved Campus Project” recognition by converting 25–35% of tenants to long-term leases and elevating tenant satisfaction scores by 25%.
  
  
• Spearheaded a $35M office asset turnaround, increasing occupancy by 8% in 15 months and reducing operating costs by 15% through data-driven process improvements and vendor renegotiations.
  
  
• Revitalized a $21 M industrial/hospitality/land portfolio, overcoming environmental and operational challenges to reposition assets for profitable disposition.

Construction Project Leadership:

• Resourceful, deadline-oriented professional, skilled at successfully driving simultaneous projects in adherence to client specifications, deadlines, and budgets. Strategic leader with demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate in-house staff and contract vendors throughout project lifecycle and spur exceptional customer satisfaction through frequent engagement and proactive risk management. Expertly manages multiple, competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
  
  
• Delivered $1.1M in affordable housing construction corrections across 3,500+ units, achieving 100% first-time compliance with regulatory agencies during the pandemic.
• Oversaw regulatory repairs and capital projects (30 K - $2 M), including roof replacements, modernization, and safety upgrades, directly enhancing asset value and resident experience.
• Developed and institutionalized project budgeting, vendor selection and contract negotiation frameworks, improving project delivery timelines, cost controls, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Professional Experience

Chief Operating Officer    Halo CRE LLC – asset & property management company – Las Vegas, Nevada    1998 – Present
Director, Asset Management    HACEP – regional public housing authority – El Paso, Texas    2019 - 2023
General Manager    Al Rushaid Real Estate Division – Saudi Arabian owner and management organization – Eastern Province, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia    2008 – 2009
Regional Property Manager    MedCap Properties Management – national real estate owner and management firm – Las Vegas, Nevada    2001 – 2003

Certifications, Education, Licenses

Certified Commercial Investment Member - CCIM Institute, Chicago, IL
Chartered Facilities Management Surveyor - Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, London, UK
Bachelor in Business Management - University of Maryland - Europe and United States Armed Forces Institute
Nevada Real Estate Broker w/ Property Management Certificate - Nevada Real Estate Division

Authored and Published Articles

• New Strategies Required for Lessee Leased Assets - Will You Be Ready?
        (New IASB / FASB Lessee Asset Accounting Rules)


• New Strategies Required for Lessor Leased Assets - Will You Be Ready?
        (New IASB / FASB Lessor Asset Accounting Rules)


• NAICS History


• Pre-Planning Needed For Your Next Office or Warehouse Re-Location


• Preliminary Negotiations of a Commercial Lease Agreement


• Corporation Rediscovering Real Estate


• Leasing/Buying Real Estate is a Significant Commitment

James T. Saint, CCIM

Tel +1.702.838.4226       jsaint   @  ccim.net       Las Vegas NV       Personal Website

Web Links

LinkedIn Profile:            https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestsaintccim

Personal Web Site:       https://www.halorealty.com/jsaint_subwebsite/jsaint_index.htm