Our Team

TEXAS

Eric Lane

Upon graduation from the University of Florida, Mr. Lane started his career in commercial real estate when he joined Publix Supermarkets, Inc. as a Senior Business Analyst.  Concentrating in the financial analysis and modeling of more than $10 Billion in assets, Mr. Lane provided expertise and guidance to real estate and facilities executive management.  Mr. Lane also gained valuable experience in architectural/engineering practices and lead projects focused on waste reduction, cost minimization, and the aversion of lost opportunities.  

In 2004, Mr. Lane joined Euro American Advisors, an international real estate investment and equity company, as Assistant Director of Acquisitions.  In his time with the company, Mr. Lane underwrote more than $700 million in assets while reviewing development partner proposals and conducting financial analysis for projects.  His core focus was centered on underwriting, due diligence, legal structure and documentation, market analysis, development strategies and predevelopment planning as well as identifying and nurturing development and acquisition opportunities.

After moving to Texas to pursue entrepreneurial interests, Mr. Lane has served as an independent Real Estate Investor and Development Consultant working with individuals and companies in developing and managing more than $800 million of residential investments throughout Texas and the southeast.  This includes more than 7,000 Class-A multifamily units throughout Texas.  Mr. Lane is also a licensed real estate salesperson in the state of Texas. 
 
Eric is an avid outdoorsman with his favorite pastimes being hunting and fishing.  He serves as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters.  He and his wife, Amy, live in Houston, Texas and enjoy traveling, cooking, and giving back to their community.  They are members of Houston’s First Baptist Church.  

SOUTH CAROLINA

George McLaughlin

Mr. McLaughlin graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1995 with a degree in Business Management.  While in college he helped establish McAlister’s Deli Franchise Development Company.  After college, he played an instrumental role in site selection and development of over 30 locations before becoming a franchisee.  As a franchisee Mr. McLaughlin developed over 20 locations that included large retail developments centered around multiple restaurants. 

After selling the business in 2008, Mr. McLaughlin created Bottles, a top retail brand in the wine, beer and spirits business while forming his own investment real estate company.  He has been involved with the acquisition and development of multiple large real estate ventures from South Carolina to Texas.  Over the last three years, he has been General Partner in the development of three multifamily developments in Texas, as well as the general partner in multiple assisted living developments in South Carolina and Virginia. 

George currently resides in Isle of Palms, SC with his wife and two children.  He serves on the board of Retail Association of South Carolina, Lowcountry Local First and Harbor Entrepreneur Center.