Core Competencies
Continuous Precision
- We value continuous improvement and precision. By using structured programming and detailed checklists, we ensure compliance, minimize errors, and enhance collaboration to consistently deliver better outcomes.
Principled Innovation
- We practice first-principles thinking so we can build solutions from the ground up, not just follow convention. We embrace the idea that honest conflict holds more value than dishonest harmony, and respectful debate ensures the strongest ideas rise to the top.
Execution
- We thrive under pressure and embrace executing complex tasks. To achieve this, we practice difficult tasks until they become routine, ensuring we are always prepared to deliver in high-stakes situations for our clients and investors.
Values Statement
Foundation of Integrity
- Integrity of character is our guiding principle. From this foundation flow the traits of honesty, respect for others, and ethical behavior, shaping everything we do.
Investment Approach
- Stemming from our core competencies, we approach every investment with a structured evaluation and base our decisions on first-principles thinking rather than relying on conventional wisdom. This allows us to identify opportunities that others may overlook and make informed, high-conviction decisions grounded in analysis and data.
Fiduciary Duty
- We serve our clients and investors above all, with our own interests secondarily considered. We are unwavering in our fiduciary duty, prioritizing the best interests of our clients and investors at all times.
Building with Purpose
- We take pride in the trust our tenants place in us, choosing us not just for the products we build, but for the exceptional places where we develop. We understand that the cities we build in are integral to our success, which is why we prioritize collaboration with local authorities and stakeholders. Our approach reflects a deep respect for both our tenants and the cities where we build.
Team
William Jacobs
- William Jacobs is the founder and managing partner of Leavey Corporation. Throughout his career, William has played a key role in the entitlement and development of over 600,000 square feet of industrial properties and more than 500 apartment units. He has experience across all phases of the development cycle, including due diligence, entitlements, pre-construction, permitting, construction management, and lease-up. William's prior experience includes roles at Holland Partner Group and North Palisade Partners, where he continues to provide consulting services. He began his career with Morley Builders, a regional general contractor in Southern California. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and a graduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.
