GM Development: Commercial, Residential, Infill Real Estate Developers
GM Development is known as a neighborhood pioneer and is respected as one of Colorado’s premier real estate owner-manager-developers with an extensive portfolio of residential properties. Founded and headed by Ben Gearhart and Charles Moore, GM Development is setting new standards in the real estate industry and has developed a reputation for superior quality and design. We pride ourselves in providing clients and investors with a unique, cost effective product with superior design and materials.
GM Development Headquarters
2079 W. 44th Ave.
Denver, CO 80211
p: 303.747.3320
f: 720.324.5069
info@gmdevco.com
Ben Gearhart, Principal
Ben Gearhart is an experienced, knowledgeable, active real estate broker/investor/developer at GM Development in Denver, Colorado. Leveraging his expertise in the rapidly evolving market, Ben empowers clients with the education and guidance needed to achieve their real estate investment goals. His background in real estate finance/development and sharp negotiation skills contribute to his track record of creating value add opportunities.
Ben entered the real estate and finance business in 2008, and later teamed up with fellow Iowa native and childhood friend Charles Moore. With a shared affinity for real estate and real estate finance, they founded Gearhart Moore Holdings LLC, a privately held real estate investment company, in 2011. In 2014, Ben and Chuck formed GM Development to provide clients and investors with a unique, cost effective product with superior design and materials.
Ben earned his business degree in Operations Management/Marketing from the University of Colorado Boulder, and is a member of the Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain, University of Colorado Alumni, and Colorado Eagle Scouts.
Charles E. Moore, Principal
Real estate professional/investor/developer Charles “Chuck” Moore is passionate about helping clients navigate the complex world of buying, selling, financing, and developing real estate. His client-centered approach is based on what is best for the client not what yields the highest commission. With his proven ability to find solutions and experience closing with a vast range of sellers, Chuck gives clients an expert advantage. This coupled with exemplary guidance and customer service has resulted in business based on nearly 100% referral.
With a father in real estate, Chuck became interested in real estate at an early age. He entered mortgage finance in 2007, and teamed up with fellow Iowa native and childhood friend Ben Gearhart in 2008. With a shared affinity for real estate and finance, they founded Gearhart Moore Holdings LLC, a privately held real estate investment company, in 2011. In 2014, Chuck and Ben formed GM Development to provide clients and investors with a unique, cost effective product with superior design and materials.
Chuck earned his B.A. in Economics and Business, and a Certificate of Entrepreneurship, from the University of Iowa. He is a board member of the SoLa Metro District, and a member of the University of Iowa Alumni.
Jeanelle Valdez, Project Manager
Jeanelle Valdez has been with GM Development since April 2014. As Project Manager, she is involved with all components of GM Development from planning to completion of a project. Her role requires managing interdisciplinary teams in order to create an appealing final product for the market. Jeanelle supervises all phases of the development plan, including entity formation, land entitlement, accounting and legal requirements. A crucial component of Jeanelle’s work is the coordination with various city departments to ensure that a project is completed on time and on budget.
Jeanelle is a Denver native who currently resides in Arvada with her husband, Joel, two young children, Beckham and Penelope, and her two dogs.
