While many opportunity funds seem to be based on “hopes and dreams,” Gateway Fund is based on hard asset real estate values and time proven development principles.
Our team is comprised of seasoned real estate development professionals, world class “themed destination” site architects, and joined by our Top 25 Opportunity Zone fund manager/developer, our Top 25 Opportunity Zone attorney, and our Top 25 Opportunity Zone accountant/tax advisors. Our best in class third party fund administrators and we have assembled one of the best teams in the country to protect your investment and positioning our fund to provide you with significant returns based on hard assets.
Gateway Opportunity Fund’s investment in the Lighthouse Landing development will provide investors with immediate returns and a forecast 19% IRR. Please take a moment to review our shovel-ready project.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss our Fund with you, or better yet, call to schedule a site visit to see Lighthouse Landing in person. Please contact us to schedule an appointment. We would love to meet you!
Thank you for your interest in Gateway Opportunity Fund,
Larry Perkins, CEO, and the entire Gateway Team
Larry Perkins
Chairman of the Board and CEO
Larry Perkins, Chairman of the Board and CEO, will direct the fund’s investment activities along with the board of directors and investment committee. Mr. Perkins will also oversee any, and all, of the funds development activities.
Mr. Perkins graduated with a BS in Accounting from Millikin University, a highly acclaimed Midwest private university located in central Illinois. He spent his initial business years working in accounting with a national multimedia company, a regional CPA firm, and an international Fortune 50 company. When an opportunity arose to go into small business where he felt we could really make an impact on a business took it, becoming Vice President and Controller of nationwide electronics manufacturer. This is where he got his first real introduction to computers in the very early 80’s installing an IBM system 34 (top line computer system back then) running MAPICs manufacturing software and automating the entire manufacturing process.
In 1983, the multimedia company which he first worked had sold and the president of the company started a personal computer company and Mr. Perkins was approached to join this start up in a brand new and exciting industry. Mr. Perkins joined the company in late 1983 and by mid-1985 he became the owner. He then grew the company from 7 employees and $700,000 in sales to 60+ employees and over $20 Million dollar in sales in 6 years. In 1993, he sold his interest in the business and ventured out into new territory. That territory would be real estate.
Mr. Perkins’ primary expertise is in land recognition and “best use” planning and value positioning, as well as structured financing. Mr. Perkins has been involved in over a billion dollars of real estate development projects over the last 25 years throughout the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.
O.C. Latta
President, General Manager, Board Member
O.C. Latta, President and general manager of the fund will be in-charge of all the daily functions of the fund.
Mr. Latta has been involved in the real estate industry for over 40 years. He has served as construction manager for such companies as; Monsanto, General Mills and American Cyanamid and has worked on real estate projects in various capacities nationwide for Corrigan Company, Huxtable Hammond, Forrest Investment Corporation, and US Engineering.
Mr. Latta is a licensed mortgage broker in the state of Missouri, and has experience in over 1000 real estate financial transactions.
Mr. Latta bring a wealth of experience and knowledge both in physical and financial real estate development.
Howard Camp
Vice President of Development
All of the funds physical developments will be under the charge of Howard Camp, Vice President of Development. Mr. Camp brings over 40 years of real estate development experience covering most every type of commercial and residential projects.
Mr. Camp obtained his education at Toledo University and the University of Oklahoma, with further education with the U.S. Army Command & General Staff College in Civil Engineering, finance and Leadership.
Mr. Camp is a 14-year combat veteran in the U.S Army.
Mr. Camp has an impressive resume of general construction and real estate development including retail developments from 5,000 sq ft single tenant to more than 300,000 sq ft mixed use multi-tenant complex. Professional and medical office facilities from 2,500 sq ft to over 350,000 sq ft 18 story facilities. Mr. Camp has been involved in high end boutique condominiums to mid-range condominium developments in excess of 300 units. He has lead land developments ranging from 5-acre single use to 1,800-acre mixed use projects. He has experience in most any kind of real estate development including senior housing, manufacturing and warehousing ranging in size from 10,000 sq ft to over 500,000 sq ft. Mr. Camp has totaled over one billion dollars of successful real estate projects over the past 43 years.
Mr. Camp will oversee and mange a group of professionals second to none in their fields.
Brian Ross
Board Member
Mr. Ross has spent the 7 years in various finance advisory positions and is co-founder of InfaShares, a leading crowdfunding platformed specializing in private-public infrastructure projects nationwide. Mr. Ross brings significance and unique experience to the board with an expertise in both finance and real estate development.
Mr. Ross is a graduate of CalPoly with a BS in Construction Management, a graduate of Stanford University with a MSE in Construction Engineering, and has his MBA from Hass School of Business at UC Berkeley.
Mr. Ross has a class A Contractors License, is LEED AP certified and possesses FINRA Series 65 (Investment Advisor) and MSRB Series 50 Municipal Financial Advisor certificates.
Mr. Ross is a combat veteran serving as a platoon leader in Afghanistan and was awarded the Bronze Star.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss our Fund with you, or better yet, call to schedule a site visit to see Lighthouse Landing in person. We would love to meet you!
Larry Perkins
CEO
O.C. Latta
President and General Manager
864-GATEWAY (428-3929)
Gateway Opportunity Fund 11000 Riverview Dr. | St. Louis, Mo. 63138