EXECUTIVE Team
Gary L. Odum
CEO
Mr. Odum is an Air Force Veteran who has worked for President George W. Bush Air Force One team and supported global war/humanitarian efforts. After completion of his tour, he financed residential and investment properties for clients who focused on maximizing returns within their retirement portfolios. He has also worked in the construction industry serving as an Executive Vice President managing contracts valued over $7MM with a focus on operations and risk mitigation. He worked for the Lorton Art Foundation through Complete Construction Management (owner’s representative) on a historical redevelopment project covering 55 acres valued over $39MM. His extensive personal network provides clients with valuable market information for strategic planning and implementation for urban planning and development.
Mr. Odum attained a B.S. in Business Management, and holds a Masters in Real Estate from Georgetown University. Mr. Odum is a member with the Rotary Club-Service Committee Chair, Andrews AFB Fisher House Board of Directors, DC Chamber of Commerce, Georgetown Alumni Association and Georgetown Veterans Association.
Alex Chavez
Chief of Staff
Mr. Chavez is focused on company-wide operational effectiveness and efficiency from BGL's technology stack to workflow processes. He brings commercial underwriting, project management, and an understanding of how to leverage technology to drive long-term improvements.
Mr. Chavez obtained his B.S. in International Business from American University and holds a MBA from George Washington University.
Nathan Pancake
Director of Acquisitions
Mr. Pancake is a Marine Veteran with experience in establishing, securing, and maintaining data networks. After leaving the Marines, embarked on his entrepreneurial path by getting hands on commercial real estate (CRE) experience with an investor and developer based in California. He parlayed that experience to found Legion Securities, a social impact CRE platform. He is focused on the potential and financial viability of projects in our pipeline.
Mr. Pancake obtained his B.S. in Business Administration from Boise State University and hold a Masters in Real Estate from Georgetown University.
Maynard Henry
General Counsel
Mr. Henry is a Marine Veteran who has vast experience working on legal matters for the Marine Corps and through private practice. Mr. Henry also possesses strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills as the Founding and Managing Partner for an Alexandria, VA-based firm where he spent 13 years.
Mr. Henry obtained his B.A. in English Language and Literature from Norwich University and his JD from Duquesne University.
CEO
Mr. Odum is an Air Force Veteran who has worked for President George W. Bush Air Force One team and supported global war/humanitarian efforts. After completion of his tour, he financed residential and investment properties for clients who focused on maximizing returns within their retirement portfolios. He has also worked in the construction industry serving as an Executive Vice President managing contracts valued over $7MM with a focus on operations and risk mitigation. He worked for the Lorton Art Foundation through Complete Construction Management (owner’s representative) on a historical redevelopment project covering 55 acres valued over $39MM. His extensive personal network provides clients with valuable market information for strategic planning and implementation for urban planning and development.
Mr. Odum attained a B.S. in Business Management, and holds a Masters in Real Estate from Georgetown University. Mr. Odum is a member with the Rotary Club-Service Committee Chair, Andrews AFB Fisher House Board of Directors, DC Chamber of Commerce, Georgetown Alumni Association and Georgetown Veterans Association.
Alex Chavez
Chief of Staff
Mr. Chavez is focused on company-wide operational effectiveness and efficiency from BGL's technology stack to workflow processes. He brings commercial underwriting, project management, and an understanding of how to leverage technology to drive long-term improvements.
Mr. Chavez obtained his B.S. in International Business from American University and holds a MBA from George Washington University.
Nathan Pancake
Director of Acquisitions
Mr. Pancake is a Marine Veteran with experience in establishing, securing, and maintaining data networks. After leaving the Marines, embarked on his entrepreneurial path by getting hands on commercial real estate (CRE) experience with an investor and developer based in California. He parlayed that experience to found Legion Securities, a social impact CRE platform. He is focused on the potential and financial viability of projects in our pipeline.
Mr. Pancake obtained his B.S. in Business Administration from Boise State University and hold a Masters in Real Estate from Georgetown University.
Maynard Henry
General Counsel
Mr. Henry is a Marine Veteran who has vast experience working on legal matters for the Marine Corps and through private practice. Mr. Henry also possesses strong leadership and entrepreneurial skills as the Founding and Managing Partner for an Alexandria, VA-based firm where he spent 13 years.
Mr. Henry obtained his B.A. in English Language and Literature from Norwich University and his JD from Duquesne University.