People & Culture
Great investments are built by great people working closely together. As a boutique firm, we take a highly engaged, hands-on approach. Our principals are directly involved in every investment. They evaluate opportunities, structure transactions, execute business plans, and work alongside our partners throughout the life of each deal. That involvement lets us move decisively, remain accountable, and stay closely aligned with our investors and partners.
We value diverse perspectives, encourage open and thoughtful debate, and believe the best ideas can come from anywhere in the organization.
Our culture is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and grounded in mutual respect. We hold ourselves to a simple standard: we do what we say we will do.
We build our team intentionally, seeking talented, curious, and driven professionals who share our commitment to excellence and long-term relationships.
Experienced leadership, active principal involvement, and a collaborative culture. Together, these set Granite apart.
Founder & Managing Principal Rob is one of the original co-founders of the firm and leads the strategic direction, participating in each acquisition, development and financing decision. Prior to Granite, Rob spent 15 years with national developers based in Chicago and Washington, DC. Rob is a proud Wildcat, with undergraduate and MBA degrees from Northwestern University.
Principal Doug has contributed to Granite’s growth since 2006, bringing an entrepreneurial approach and Fortune 500 experience to the firm. As a principal, he combines strategic perspective with hands-on involvement in Granite’s investments and operations. He focuses on identifying opportunities and strengthening partnerships.
VP Project Management With 40 years in project management and real estate development, Mr. Blackledge oversees property closings, coordinates architectural and MEP drawings, and manages approvals and permits. He works with our partners and principals throughout project execution. He is a graduate of Duke University.
Senior Financial Analyst After 12 years on Wall Street, Mr. Goldblatt joined Granite in 2023. He leads real estate investment analysis, financial modeling, and underwriting. He also supports transaction analysis, due diligence, and investment performance monitoring. Mr. Goldblatt graduated from the London School of Economics.