Three Minds. One Direction.

Joseph R. Thompson is a seasoned executive with 30 years of success across manufacturing, banking, compliance, and finance, complemented by entrepreneurial leadership of two successful businesses in manufacturing and consulting. In his consulting practice, Mr. Thompson has served as both a full-time and fractional COO, partnering with companies to drive turnarounds, scale operations, and launch new ventures across diverse industries.

As Chief Operating Officer and Director of Project Management at Summit Capital Investors, Mr. Thompson oversees company operations, project execution, vendor accountability, timelines, budgets, and quality standards across the company's active portfolio. Known for bridging strategy and execution, he brings deep expertise in process optimization, risk management, and capital efficiency.

Mr. Thompson is Certified Six Sigma, holds certifications in Systems and Operations Management and Lean Management, and has extensive project management experience. Driven by a passion for business and its challenges, and guided by deep discernment, he follows a simple principle: there is no problem without a solution.

Joe Jordan is a real estate operator and entrepreneur with extensive experience across acquisitions, renovations, capital deployment, and portfolio management within residential and small multifamily real estate.

As Founder and CEO of Summit Capital Investors, he has overseen hundreds of transactions spanning wholesaling, value-add rehabs, and turnkey rental portfolios, working closely with buyers, sellers, and strategic partners across multiple markets. Known for combining disciplined underwriting with hands-on execution, Joe brings deep expertise in deal analysis, capital structuring, risk mitigation, and operational scaling.

His work includes managing complex rehab pipelines, acquiring and improving residential properties on short timelines, and building repeatable systems that support growth while maintaining transparency and accountability. He is driven by a conviction that real estate should be executed with integrity, clarity, and stewardship — believing that long-term success is built by doing things the right way, even when it is harder.

Pat O'Connor serves as Acquisitions Manager for Summit Capital Investors, where he helps identify, evaluate, and assess high-potential retail and wholesale opportunities. He brings over seven years of multi-unit retail leadership experience, with a strong background in operations, sales growth, team development, recruiting, merchandising, inventory management, and profitability.

Known for his hands-on leadership style, analytical mindset, and commitment to results, Pat brings operational insight to an acquisition strategy. His experience includes multiple District Manager roles across Tennessee, Illinois, and Missouri, along with senior leadership roles overseeing large store operations. His background in both corporate leadership and business ownership gives him a practical understanding of what drives scalable growth, operational efficiency, and long-term business success.