JRE Private Equity Group creates commercial real estate investment opportunities across the Gulf South (and beyond) for local, accredited investors to participate in. These assets are typically available only to real estate “insiders,” or institutional buyers like REIT’s or funds. Our mission is to open these types of quality assets up to all capable investors, and not just a select few.
About Us
What we do:
We are constantly combing through real estate listings, reaching out to our broker networks and talking to real estate owners in search of assets that we believe possess exceptional fundamentals of Real Estate. These are properties that we believe are solid investments today, tomorrow, and into the future – even after we have disposed of it. With strong leases, creditworthy tenants and desirable locations, we believe these properties will withstand the test of time. Through our network of private investors like yourself, we acquire these assets and provide our investors with a stable, risk-adjusted return on their investment.
How it works:
Each property that we underwrite goes through a rigorous due diligence process by our team. If it meets our high standards, then we will put together and send out a detailed Offering Memorandum through our online Investor Portal (click here to create an account). YOU can decide if the time is right for you to invest or not. Once fully subscribed, we will close the subscription and move forward with acquisition. Our team handles every step of the process, from procurement to distribution, and you (the investor) get to enjoy the benefits of commercial real estate investment!
Transparent
We strive to go above and beyond in communicating with our clients, providing detailed information and timely accounting for every investment.
Technological Advantages
With our industry-leading Juniper Square software, our clients can monitor and track the status of their investments in real time.
Successful Foundation
With over $160,000,000 of investments over the last 20 years, our principals have a long and successful history of providing our investment partners with quality commercial real estate assets.
Funds, REITs, and stocks don’t have relationships with you – we do.
Transparent Investments. High-Quality Support.
Private Equity investments can sometimes lack transparency, often leaving the investor wondering what exactly they have invested in, and why… Building upon our successful legacy and challenging ourselves to operate differently, we strive add clarity to the traditional private equity model. All of our partners have the ability to actually know, see and potentially visit the property they’re investing in! We encourage our investors to understand all of the risks and opportunities associated with each investment, and if they do not feel that the opportunity is right for them, they are under absolutely no obligation to invest. Once you become an investor with JRE, you will see that we have partnered with Juniper Square, an industry-defining software company that provides companies like us with state-of-the-art communication and asset reporting to our partners. You will have access to our custom-built software platform, and will be able to view (on demand) everything from your personal return metrics to closing documents and K1’s. We pride ourselves on offering accredited investors a variety of risk-adjusted investment opportunities, along with the relevant information they deserve to see.
We don’t treat commercial real estate like a commodity.
How Our Investment Portal Works
Meet Our Team
Trey Williams
Managing Partner
Though a native of Monroe, La, Trey has lived in and has been an active
Trey Williams
Managing Partner
Though a native of Monroe, La, Trey has lived in and has been an active member of the commercial real estate industry in Baton Rouge and across South Louisiana or the past 15 years. After graduating from the LSU MBA program with a concentration in Real Estate Finance, Trey began his career as a commercial real estate appraiser. He then moved on to NAI/Latter & Blum Commercial Realtors, where he earned the company’s “Rookie of the year” award in his first year. Shortly thereafter, Trey earned the National Realtor Association’s prestigious CCIM designation, was named to the Baton Rouge Business Report’s “Top 40 under 40” list, and was post recently appointed to the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry's (LABI) Emerging Leaders Council. In addition to his 15 years in Commercial Real Estate, Trey has also been an entrepreneur and small business owner, co-founding both the City Pork Restaurant Group and also Southfin Southern Pokè. Today, Trey’s full time commitment is to his partnership with Donnie, Josh and the investment partners of JRE Private Equity, bringing them commercial real estate investment opportunities that they would not normally have access to. Trey is a father of 4 small children, an active member in his church, serves on several local non-profit boards, enjoys the outdoors, and has a passion for many odd and unusual things (feel free to ask!). First and foremost, though, he has a passion for Commercial Real Estate and wants to see it become an easily accessible asset class for the right investors.
Josh Campbell
Associate
Following a successful tenure in commercial property management with one of the largest regional property mana
Josh Campbell
Associate
Following a successful tenure in commercial property management with one of the largest regional property management firms in Louisiana, Josh joined Donnie Jarreau Properties in 2019 as a partner in the business, overseeing a commercial property portfolio of over 1.5 million square feet. The current portfolio is comprised of Class A office space, multifamily, property owners' associations, and several community and grocery anchored retail properties stretching from the Texas / Louisiana border along I-10 to the Florida panhandle. Rebranded as Jarreau Real Estate Management, Josh now manages all aspects of the property management business. Joshua's role includes asset management and owner communication; vendor management; business efficiency modeling and implementation; tenant and leasing relationships; project management and the financial reporting function. Josh is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Louisiana and a member of the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors and NAR.
Donnie Jarreau
Partner
Donnie has been behind some of Baton Rouge's most successful developments, with a portfolio of investments str
Donnie Jarreau
Partner
Donnie has been behind some of Baton Rouge's most successful developments, with a portfolio of investments stretching from Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Pensacola, Florida. His passion for real estate and development is apparent, and those who work with Donnie enjoy the enthusiasm that has made him successful. In his nearly 25-year career, Donnie has developed and acquired over two million square feet of commercial, retail, office and multi-family property. Recognizing that every property, situation and client is different, Donnie sees that each new experience brings its own unique challenges, circumstances and advantages. When others skim the surface, he digs in. With creativity, dedication and diligent problem solving, Donnie is able to make his deals work. Many of his projects, like Southdowns Shopping Center, Perkins Road Hardware redevelopment, Drusilla Shopping Center, and Eastbank Shopping Center, have been diamond-in-the-rough properties that, once reenergized, have helped transform entire neighborhoods and streetscapes. Donnie has had several new development successes as well, including the 50,000 square-foot Perkins Palms mixed-use development and the 100-unit Elysian, a workforce housing complex designed to accommodate a wide array of mixed-income residents in Mid-City Baton Rouge. Over the past decade, Donnie has acquired over $170,000,000 in retail Shopping Centers through different partnership-structured syndications that encompass well over 1,000,000 square feet. Outside the office, Donnie is a valued community member who volunteers with a variety of local organizations. He served on the Board of the Baton Rouge Growth Coalition, is Board President of the Options Foundation (which provides housing and services to the mentally ill), and has been a committed mentor in the Kids Hope program for many years. Donnie also founded Everyone Plays Sports Foundation, a non-profit organization that donates sports equipment to local schools and addresses child obesity issues. Donnie is a lifelong Baton Rouge area resident, married to Barbara Parsons Jarreau and proud father to six children.
In addition to our existing team of real estate experts, we have assembled an Advisory Council of local business leaders, real estate investors and specialists in their field, to help advise us on the direction of commercial real estate investment as a whole. This arm’s length board of advisors was carefully selected to provide us with an additional layer of outside perspective that is crucial to what we do. We meet periodically with this council to discuss the macro-issues of commercial real estate: market trends (both locally and nationally); the changing legal landscape; banking requirements and relationship building; accounting best-practices; and current investor demands. We believe that the robust and diverse experience that this council provides equips us with the vision and foresight to serve our investors in the best possible capacity.
Meet Our Advisory Council
Terrell “Tee” Brown, Jr.
President, CEO and Founder | GMFS Mortgage
Tee Brown has clearly demonstrated leadership, both in his business and in the community. Founded in 1999 wi
Terrell “Tee” Brown, Jr.
President, CEO and Founder | GMFS Mortgage
Tee Brown has clearly demonstrated leadership, both in his business and in the community. Founded in 1999 with his father, GMFS Mortgage has become one of the fastest growing mortgage companies in the United States. Over the last 20 years, GMFS has grown to over 240 employees, is currently licensed in 23 states, and has funded home loans for nearly 100,000 customers at over $16 Billion worth of funding. In addition to his business successes, Tee is also a very active in his community as both a philanthropist and as an investor. He is very active with the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, currently serving as the Chairman of their Development Committee, and he was also instrumental in organizing the group “Red Stick Angels,” Baton Rouge’s first Angel Investor Network. Following an established model used throughout the country, Red Stick Angels helps LOCAL entrepreneurs grow their businesses by partnering them with other business owners and investors, for financing and expertise. Tee’s knowledge of business and his passion for bettering our community is clearly seen by all, and his presence on our council is invaluable.
Brian Andrews, CMB
Assistant Director of Real Estate Research Institute | Louisiana State University
Brian Andrews’ extensive career in Commercial Real Estate banking and finance spans nearly 4 decades, and br
Brian Andrews, CMB
Assistant Director of Real Estate Research Institute | Louisiana State University
Brian Andrews’ extensive career in Commercial Real Estate banking and finance spans nearly 4 decades, and brings a very high level of expertise to our Advisory Council. After spending nearly 20 years as a commercial lender, Brian started Andrews Commercial Real Estate Services. This company has facilitated both short term and long term financing for commercial real estate projects throughout the country while also providing consulting services for investors, such as review of appraisals, feasibility studies, loan workout strategies, financial modeling and bank negotiations. He has also testified as an expert witness in many high-profile cases involving banking and commercial real estate transactions, has served as the Real Estate Finance speaker at the annual Baton Rouge Trends Seminar since 1999, and also as the Master of Ceremonies for the Good Growth Awards for the last several years. In addition to all of his accolades, Brian serves as the Assistant Director of Real Estate Research Institute at LSU, and plays lead guitar in the local classic rock band “The V-Tones.” Brian’s experience in Commercial Real Estate Banking is second to none, and we are proud to have him as an advisor.
Beverly Moore Haydel, JD
Founder/Consultant | Sequitur Consulting
Beverly’s expansive career in both the public and private sector provides a wealth of knowledge and experien
Beverly Moore Haydel, JD
Founder/Consultant | Sequitur Consulting
Beverly’s expansive career in both the public and private sector provides a wealth of knowledge and experience to our Advisory Council. After receiving an economics degree from Harvard University, Beverly spent time at Goldman Sachs in New York where she served as an investment banking analyst. In this role, she worked very closely on several large IPO’s and large, multi-national debt transactions. Beverly then went on to Stanford University, where she earned her Juris Doctorate, and moved to Washington DC. There, she clerked for Judge Janice Brown on the DC Circuit Court of Appeals, and went on to work in corporate litigation, representing clients such as Starbucks and the W.L. Gore family (founders of Gor-Tex). Before moving back to her home-state of Louisiana to do economic development work for BRAF, Beverly served as Associate General Counsel for the Mitt Romney Presidential Campaign. Today, Beverly resides in Baton Rouge and operates a private consulting company, focused on public policy and political strategy. Her diverse experience across multiple disciplines is indispensable for any advisory council.
John Gifford, CPA, CIA, CMA & CGMA
Director of Global Real Estate and Facilities | Albermarle Corporation
John has over 20 years of real estate asset management and accounting experience, and currently oversees the e
John Gifford, CPA, CIA, CMA & CGMA
Director of Global Real Estate and Facilities | Albermarle Corporation
John has over 20 years of real estate asset management and accounting experience, and currently oversees the entire global Real Estate portfolio of Albermarle, with over 75 locations (including 3,000 acres of plants, mines & office locations). Previously, John has served as the CFO of Latter & Blum Property Management and as an asset manager for Parkway Properties, one of the country’s premier REIT’s. He has served an instructor for Becker Professional Review (the CPA industry’s leading exam preparatory class), and also owns and operates Gifford Consulting, which advises clients in the fields of accounting, finance and real estate management. John’s extensive background in these three disciplines brings a very important skill set to our advisory council.
Karl Landreneau, CCIM, SIOR
Director of Commercial Sales and Leasing | NAI/Latter & Blum Commercial Real Estate
NAI/Latter & Blum is Louisiana’s largest commercial real estate firm, boasting over 120 professional age
Karl Landreneau, CCIM, SIOR
Director of Commercial Sales and Leasing | NAI/Latter & Blum Commercial Real Estate
NAI/Latter & Blum is Louisiana’s largest commercial real estate firm, boasting over 120 professional agents and providing a full breadth of Commercial Real Estate services across South Louisiana. With over 30 years of experience, Karl has been leading NAI/Latter & Blum team for over 10 years. He has established himself as a fixture in the Commercial Real Estate brokerage community, both locally AND nationally, serving as either president or member of many industry groups and boards. Karl is also a certified instructor for the National Association of Realtors’ CCIM Institute, traveling around the country teaching classes on Commercial Real Estate brokerage and investment. In 2014, Karl was honored to serve as the national president of this prestigious organization, and remains a highly active with it. His vast knowledge of Commercial Real estate, both locally and nationally, bring a unique and crucial perspective to our board.
Tom Cook, MAI
Owner/Managing Partner | Cook, Moore, Davenport and Associates Commercial Appraisal
With over 35 years of experience in Commercial Real Estate Appraisal, Tom has established himself and his firm
Tom Cook, MAI
Owner/Managing Partner | Cook, Moore, Davenport and Associates Commercial Appraisal
With over 35 years of experience in Commercial Real Estate Appraisal, Tom has established himself and his firm as an “authority” on Commercial Real Estate in the capital region. Tom is very active in the commercial real estate community, serving as past president and as a current or past member of too many Commercial Real Estate boards to count. He holds the prestigious MAI designation, and is the Baton Rouge Business Report’s Real Estate Columnist, featured their monthly print edition. Tom also serves his community as a part-time pastor at Broadmoor Methodist Church, and serves extensively in the non-profit community. His extensive knowledge of commercial real estate valuation (and specifically, on our local real estate market), is second to none and his experience is invaluable to what we do.