James Little - Founder & CEO

Born and raised in Memphis, TN, James is responsible for the firm's and its affiliated companies' strategic plans, development pipeline, relationships, and new business opportunities. Prior to starting JEL Developments, James was Vice -President and Head of Construction at Faropoint, an international private equity real estate firm. The company acquires and manages last-mile distribution centers, office, and retail assets throughout the United States with a portfolio value of over $1 billion. During his tenure, he worked on acquisitions, asset management, and operations of the company's portfolio throughout each market. Previously, James was a Regional Construction Project Manager at The Kroger Co., managing large renovation and construction projects throughout the Kroger Delta Region. James graduated from Tennessee Tech University B.S. in Engineering and is a candidate for his M.P.S. of Real Estate Finance at Georgetown University. James is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys playing golf in his free time.