About
The mission at Homkor is to provide excellence in every project from ground up shopping center development, to ground up apartment building development, to mixed use, historic adaptive reuse, and consultation services.
Homkor is dedicated to creating, enhancing, and improving communities through aesthetic appeal, environmental and financial stewardship, and social responsibility. The firm has been the driving force behind the development of market rate and mixed income, mixed-use projects over the past 30 years.
Homkor interfaces with various community groups and local government officials on urban-infill, public-private development projects. The strong partnerships between the public, private, and community sectors, Homkor has built are known for successfully bringing many groups together to complete multi-million dollar projects. In recent years, Homkor has acquired historic properties in Kansas City, Missouri and Jacksonville, Florida for adaptive reuse and revitalization of the downtown urban cores of each city.
President - Homkor Companies
James Wiss
For the past 20 years, Homkor president and founder James R. Wiss has brought rewards to many investors through his deft mixture of marketing, planning, and a thorough understanding of real estate. Formerly president and CEO of Dartmouth Corporation, Wiss has earned a well-deserved reputation as a specialist in the acquisition, rehabilitation, build-out, and lease-up of apartment houses, office/warehouse complexes, and research and development facilities. Wiss' extensive background in accounting, marketing, planning, financing and construction management is the cornerstone of the Homkor Companies. In addition to his work as a developer, partner and manager of numerous projects, Wiss is an active and much sought after consultant for major developers and property owners in the Colorado, Kansas and Missouri markets.
President - Homkor Florida, Inc.
Vice President - Homkor Companies
Ellen Wiss
Ellen Wiss has over three decades of experience in the real estate industry, primarily with large, multi-family residential projects. She is skilled in property marketing, management, sales, acquisitions, leasing, management and green building initiatives. She helps Homkor and their clients maximize the value of their properties.
Vice President - Homkor Florida, Inc.
Secretary and Controller - Homkor Companies
Rebecca Clevenger
Rebecca Clevenger, CPA, MBA, possesses expertise in all areas of financial reporting, cash management, and financial system analysis. Clevenger's distinctive background includes a holding current Certified Public Accountant license, a strong background in real estate accounting experience having worked for the owner of Kansas City's premier retail and office district, a strong and diverse accounting background, and experience working with government agencies.
Director of Rental Properties
Jean Gilbo
Homkor clients trust Jean Gilbo to manage the essential components of commercial building projects. As director of retail, Jean works with Homkor clients to coordinate, estimate, and improve each property she manages. Jean brings more than 20 years of experience in managing commercial properties, and knows what it takes to streamline the entire process. From hiring the architect to negotiating the lease agreement, Jean's attention to detail has enhanced the high standard of quality and operational coordination within Homkor.
Community Manager
Carri Schwartz
Carri Schwartz has over 20 years of experience, primarily with large, multi-family communities. She is skilled in multi-site management, sales, leasing, and marketing. Carri’s forte is turning around communities that are not performing to their highest potential.
Accounts Receivable
Stephanie Mukai
Stephanie’s duties include managing accounts receivable and payables. She has several years of property management experience at all levels. She has a keen eye for details to service clients.
