About Us - The GMH Companies

History

Under the umbrella of parent company GMH Associates, GMH Capital Partners is a revolutionary real estate developer founded in 1985 by Gary Holloway, Sr., who’s vision was to create an all-encompassing real estate entity that would eliminate the need for any third party contractors to manage or develop our properties. Strategic thinking and diversified assets have made GMH Capital Partners a nationwide industry leader in real estate and housing development. GMH Capital Partners boasts numerous managed investments and an immense real estate portfolio.

In 1986, GMH Associates acquired its first student housing project at Pennsylvania State University, and began to also grow the commercial real estate portfolio with syndicated equity.

As the early 1990’s arrived, GMH Associates saw expansive growth with over 62,000 multi-family units and over 5 million SF of office space nationwide, beginning GMH Associates dominance as a student housing development leader.

A joint venture partnership with GE Capital from 1985-1998 to redevelop over $1 billion worth of distressed properties laid the ground work for GMH Capital Partners, which was formed in 1999 and continues today, as the real estate and investment sales division of GMH Associates. During this time, a joint venture with Goldman Sachs was also formed. College Park Communities was created, a national leader in student housing. From 1993 – 1998, over 10,000 student housing residences valued at over $1 billion were acquired and developed.

In 1998, GMH Military Housing was created, taking advantage of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative. This new endeavor grows to 38 communities, 25,000 residences across the country, with over $3 billion in development. Now men and women in uniform could enjoy the same amenities and housing standards as their civilian counterparts.

In October of 2004,GMH Communities Trust was formed and filed an IPO listed on The New York Stock Exchange (GCT) with an enterprise value of $1.1 billion. Throughout the years to 2007, GMH Associates student portfolio grows to 60,000 beds, making GMH the largest owner and operator of student housing in the United States.

GMH Communities Trust was sold in June 2008, valued at approximately $2 billion. GMH Capital Partners remained as a fully integrated private real estate owner and service provider, under the GMH Associates brand.

Most recently, GMH Capital Partners began the development of a state-of-art drug and wellness facility, Futures of Palm Beach, which will provide individualized substance abuse treatment services for discerning cliental who want the highest level of recovery in a serene and idyllic location. Guests of the new facility will have all the comforts and services of an exclusive five-star hotel, with innovative treatment strategies from the finest drug abuse professionals in the country. GMH plans to officially open the new facility in Summer of 2012. GMH Capital Partners is actively looking for other sites to expand the Futures Wellness & Recovery Centers around the country.

Today, GMH Capital Partners continues to manage its current portfolio of real estate properties and assets while researching and investing in new opportunities both nationwide and abroad.