From consulting to construction to lending to ownership, Ramin brings a uniquely diverse point of view. Having directly worked on over $500M of real estate transactions, his breadth and depth adds operational value to multiple real estate product types.
Formed in early 2009, in the heart of the worst recession in a generation, Lighthouse Investments is the culmination of Ramin’s many years to bring those lessons and skills learned early and developed over time from having been COO of a national development company, construction lender to managing complex construction projects.
A licensed civil engineer and contractor, Ramin has worked in the ditches and behind the desk providing practical and innovative solutions to every real estate deal. Ramin is active in ULI, serving as co-chair of ULI-LA’s inaugural TOD Committee and on ULI-LA’s Program Committee, he also sits as Board member of Bel Air Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council and was previously a member of the National Brownfields Association.
Ramin Kolahi
Principal
From Seattle to Southern California; Jennifer (ok to call her Jen) brings 16 years of award-winning, hospitality, and mixed-use development marketing experience, with an emphasis on increasing online visibility and driving incremental revenue for hotels.
Having worked extensively in many areas of traditional and digital marketing with some of the worlds' leading names, Jen specializes in online marketing, performance-based marketing, direct marketing, traditional advertising, partnership development marketing, public relations, and social media.
She started her career at the James Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona, and transitioned the brand to Morgan Hotel Group's first southwest property: Mondrian, and never looked back. Relocating to Los Angeles a few years later, she spent the last decade building, marketing, and expanding portfolios for lifestyle hospitality and development groups including Related companies, Thompson Hotels, Patina Restaurant Group, SBE, Viceroy Hotels & Resorts, Palisociety, Lore Group London, Loews Hotels, and more. She has opened and transitioned 21 brands to date and has consulted independently for Tableau Software and Kayyem Marketing on special acquisition projects. Jen received her B.A. from Washington State University.
For fun, you can catch her exploring the great outdoors, plotting her next trip, or strengthening her yoga practice. A Super Tuscan accompanied by a Sunset is her favorite way to end the day..
Jen Sorlie
Consulting Marketing Asset Manager
Responsible for management of investment entity books, audit /reconciliation of books and overall management of operations and company functions, Julie brings her combination of education coupled with real world application.
Julie has devoted 20+ years to a successful career in the retail/fashion industry. She has managed several multi-location retail stores in the Los Angeles area. She was a buyer a robust on-line retailer, continually identifying new trends and researching products. She also managed a private membership club in West Hollywood honing her social skills and building relationships.
She earned her Bachelors degree in Business Economics with an Accounting Emphasis from University of California, Santa Barbara. She later earned her Masters degree in International Finance form Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles.
As an active community member, Julie devotes many hours to volunteering at local schools and bettering the lives of children.
Julie Ross
Controller