Mr. Hughes is the founder and CEO of Hughes Properties, Inc., a company guided by Ron’s 39 years of experience in acquisition, entitlement, development and management of a variety of real estate assets including office, industrial, residential communities, and housing for seniors and students. In addition to leading the development and execution of long-term strategies for the Company, Ron identifies new opportunities and leads the acquisition, design, and entitlement process, his particular areas of expertise. Ron previously served as Vice President and Senior Loan Officer for Michigan National Bank where he was responsible for one of the largest commercial and real estate portfolios held by the bank. Ron is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Michigan.