John Laviter
NationalityAmerican
Alma materBrigham Young University
Harvard Business School
OccupationBusinessman
Organization(s)Kunz Investments
Northpoint Asset Management

John Laviter is an American businessman who founded Northpoint Asset Management and served as its chief executive officer (CEO) until December 2023.[1]

Early life and education

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Born in the U.S., Laviter competed in a national karate championship where he placed third.[2]

Laviter earned a bachelor's degree in marketing and advertising communications with academic honors from Brigham Young University in 2004.[3] In 2010, he obtained an MBA from the International School of Management and later alumni status from Harvard Business School after completing the 3-year O.P.M. diploma program.[1]

Career

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Laviter began his career as a research intern at FMV Opinions, Inc. in 2004. He then worked as a financial analyst at Kunz Investments, where he later worked as the asset manager.[4]

In 2006, Laviter established Northpoint Asset Management, a real estate management and investment firm based in Utah.[1] In 2023, Northpoint Asset Management was listed on the Inc. 5000.[5] In December 2023, Laviter stepped down as CEO and sold his shares in Northpoint Asset Management, Inc. to LP First Capital.[6]

From 2020 to 2024, Laviter served as the board of trustees of the Southern Virginia University.[3][7]

In November 2024, Laviter committed to funding a $2 billion real estate investment trust (REIT) in partnership with Kunz Investments, a venture capital group based in Marin County, California.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "ISM IEMBA Alumnus Appoints Successor CEO at Northpoint Asset Management | News from ISM | News". February 12, 2024.
  2. ^ "Northpoint CEO on Real-life Stories".
  3. ^ a b "John Laviter". The 12th Annual Single Family Rental Forum (West).
  4. ^ "C-Suite Comp".
  5. ^ https://www.inc.com/inc5000/2023
  6. ^ "Multi-Billion Dollar REIT in Utah". Jonesboro Sun. November 8, 2024.
  7. ^ "Southern Virginia University Catalog".
  8. ^ "Multi-Billion Dollar REIT in Utah". Business Insider.