Gary Beasley
Managing DirectorGary is responsible for the overall leadership of the firm, strategy, and finance. Prior to joining Waypoint, Gary served as both an operating executive and principal investor across a wide range of industries including hospitality, real estate, consumer Internet, and cleantech. After helping orchestrate Geolo Capitals controlling investment into Joie de Vivre Hospitality in mid-2010, Gary served as JDVs interim CEO until the companys merger with Thompson Hotels in October 2011. Prior to joining Geolo Capital in the fall of 2009, he served as President and CEO of GreenVolts, an award-winning solar technology start-up.Between 2001 and 2007 Gary was an operating executive with ZipRealty, where as its CFO he led the innovative Internet-based residential brokerage through its successful IPO before eventually being named its President. Gary also spent seven years with KSL Resorts, where he was instrumental in acquiring and integrating over $800 MM of hotel and resort properties. Earlier in his career, Gary worked for leading real estate industry firms LaSalle Partners and Security Capital Group. Gary holds a B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University and an M.B.A. from Stanford Graduate School of Business.