JC Griffin, Sr.

MANAGING PRINCIPAL & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

JC Griffin, Sr. is the founder, Managing Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Griffin Venture Group, LLC, where he leads the firm’s strategic direction, operations and growth initiatives. A seasoned commercial real estate executive, JC is recognized for building high-performing teams, delivering clear and effective communication, and developing innovative, market-driven strategies. He brings a unique perspective to real estate investment, combining broad private-sector experience with over a decade of intergovernmental service at the local, state, and federal levels—including direct involvement in U.S. military operations and international geopolitical affairs.

Prior to embarking on his career in real estate, Mr. Griffin managed personnel, communications and infrastructure portfolios within the public sector—serving institutions such as the Cook County Bureau of Asset Management, the Illinois Department of Transportation, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In 2018, he served as an enlistee liaison to the White House Opportunity & Revitalization Council, helping coordinate federal economic development efforts in Opportunity Zones and underserved communities nationwide. In 2015, he was selected for a congressional fellowship supporting the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) and the House Committees on the Judiciary and Oversight & Government Reform. His policy focus centered on national security, veterans’ affairs, and government accountability, with targeted efforts to streamline access to federal resources.

Mr. Griffin is a licensed real estate broker in Illinois and Florida. He is a graduate of the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Commercial Real Estate Academy and the Real Estate Associate Program (REAP)—two nationally recognized platforms for advancing diverse talent and education in the commercial real estate industry. He is an alumnus of the John Marshall Law School in Chicago and holds a Bachelor's degree in Business and Organizational Management from North Park University.

An Iraq War veteran, JC served honorably as a Career Enlisted Aviator in the U.S. Air Force, completing eight years of distinguished uniformed armed service in the U.S. Department of Defense. He is a committed advocate for veterans and remains actively engaged in mentorship and diversity initiatives across commercial real estate and the aeronautical industry.