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'''John Laviter''' is an American entrepreneur and executive known as the founder of Northpoint Asset Management, Inc.<ref>ISM (February 12, 2024). “ISM IEMBA Alumnus Appoints Successor CEO at Northpoint Asset Management”. https://www.ism.edu/news-from-ism/ism-iemba-alumnus-appoints-successor-ceo-at-northpoint-asset-management.html. Accessed 2024-10-10.</ref> During his tenure the company grew significantly, managing over $5 billion in real-estate assets and operating 40+ offices across the U.S.<ref>Northpoint Asset Management, Inc. “About Us / At-a-Glance: $5B+ Real Estate Assets Managed, 40+ Office Locations”. https://northpointam.com/. Accessed 2025-10-28.</ref> He is also a lead partner in a $2 billion real-estate investment trust (REIT) based in Salt Lake City, Utah, <ref>Business Insider. “Multi-Billion Dollar REIT in Utah”. https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/multi-billion-dollar-reit-in-utah-1033982923. Accessed 2024-11-12.</ref>
'''John Laviter''' is an American entrepreneur and executive known as the founder of Northpoint Asset Management, Inc.<ref>ISM (February 12, 2024). “ISM IEMBA Alumnus Appoints Successor CEO at Northpoint Asset Management”. https://www.ism.edu/news-from-ism/ism-iemba-alumnus-appoints-successor-ceo-at-northpoint-asset-management.html. Accessed 2024-10-10.</ref> During his tenure, the company grew significantly, managing over $5 billion in real-estate assets and operating 44 offices in 23 U.S. states.<ref>Northpoint Asset Management, Inc. “About Us / At-a-Glance: $5B+ Real Estate Assets Managed, 44 Office Locations in 23 States”. https://northpointam.com/. Accessed 2025-10-28.</ref> He is also a lead partner in a $2 billion real-estate investment trust (REIT) based in Salt Lake City, Utah.<ref>Business Insider. “Multi-Billion Dollar REIT in Utah”. https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/multi-billion-dollar-reit-in-utah-1033982923. Accessed 2024-11-12.</ref><ref>MarketWatch. “Multi-Billion Dollar REIT in Utah”. https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/multi-billion-dollar-reit-in-utah-86100f55. Accessed 2024-11-12.</ref><ref>AP News. “Multi-Billion Dollar REIT in Salt Lake City, Utah”. https://apnews.com/press-release/accesswire/salt-lake-city-2ec29a16d63a6ed26850f447b6ded139. Accessed 2025-10-28.</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Laviter received a bachelor’s degree in marketing and advertising communications from Brigham Young University in 2004, graduating with academic honours. In 2010, he obtained an MBA from the International School of Management (Paris) and later completed the OPM programme at Harvard Business School.<ref>ISM. “ISM IMBA Alumnus Company Makes Inc. 5000 List”. August 25, 2023. https://www.ism.edu/news-from-ism/ism-imba-alumnus-company-makes-inc-5000-list.html. Accessed 2023-10-10.</ref>
Laviter graduated from Harvard Business School and earned an MBA degree from the International School of Management in 2010. He earned a BA degree with academic honors from Brigham Young University in 2004.<ref>ISM. “ISM IMBA Alumnus Company Makes Inc. 5000 List”. August 25, 2023. https://www.ism.edu/news-from-ism/ism-imba-alumnus-company-makes-inc-5000-list.html. Accessed 2023-10-10.</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Laviter began his career as a research intern at FMV Opinions, Inc. in 2004, followed by roles as financial analyst and later asset manager at Kunz Investments.<ref>C-Suite Comp. “Board of Advisors”. https://csuitecomp.com/board-of-advisors. Accessed 2024-04-10.</ref>
Laviter began his career as a research intern at FMV Opinions, Inc. in 2004, followed by roles as financial analyst and later asset manager at Kunz Investments.<ref>C-Suite Comp. “Board of Advisors”. https://csuitecomp.com/board-of-advisors. Accessed 2024-04-10.</ref> In 2006, Laviter founded Northpoint Asset Management, a real-estate investment and property-management company headquartered in Utah. Under his leadership, the firm expanded to manage over $5 billion in assets across 44 offices in 23 U.S. states.<ref>AppFolio. “Northpoint Asset Management Selects AppFolio to Unlock Performance Across its Diverse Portfolio”. July 16, 2025. https://www.appfolio.com/newsroom/northpoint-asset-management-selects-appfolio. Accessed 2025-10-28.</ref>


In 2006, Laviter founded Northpoint Asset Management, a real-estate investment and property-management company headquartered in Utah. Under his leadership, the firm expanded to manage over $5 billion in assets, with more than 40 office locations in the U.S.<ref>AppFolio. “Northpoint Asset Management Selects AppFolio to Unlock Performance Across its Diverse Portfolio”. July 16, 2025. https://www.appfolio.com/newsroom/northpoint-asset-management-selects-appfolio. Accessed 2025-10-28.</ref>
Laviter has spoken publicly on real-estate market trends, including as a panelist discussing deflation risks at an IMN conference in 2024.<ref>NewsBreak. “IMN Panelist Speaker John Laviter Warns Real Estate Professionals: Deflation is Coming”. https://www.newsbreak.com/news/3702192522748. Accessed 2024-05-01.</ref><ref>Yahoo! Finance. “IMN Panelist Speaker John Laviter Warns Real Estate Professionals: Deflation is Coming”. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/imn-panelist-speaker-john-laviter-162000386.html. Accessed 2024-05-01.</ref> He has also been featured in media interviews discussing leadership and entrepreneurship, including the article “The No. 1 Character Trait to Form Entrepreneurial Success.<ref>Yahoo! Finance. “The No. 1 Character Trait to Form Entrepreneurial Success”. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/no-1-character-trait-form-175000160.html. Accessed 2024-11-12.</ref>


Laviter has spoken publicly on real-estate market trends, including as a panelist discussing deflation risks at an IMN conference in 2024.<ref>NewsBreak. “IMN Panelist Speaker John Laviter Warns Real Estate Professionals: Deflation is Coming”. https://www.newsbreak.com/news/3702192522748. Accessed 2024-05-01.</ref>
The company appeared multiple times on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.<ref>Inc. “2022 Inc. 5000 Yearbook”. https://assets.inc.com/_/images/uploaded_files/franchiseitem/2022Inc.5000Yearbook_sm_391.pdf. Accessed 2023-10-10.</ref><ref>ISM. “ISM IMBA Alumnus Company Makes Inc. 5000 List”. August 25, 2023. Accessed 2023-10-10.</ref> Laviter has been featured on podcasts and university media for his business insights, including the episode “How to Grow Fast and Survive” on ''Grow the Dream Show''.<ref>Apple Podcasts. “#63 – How to Grow Fast and Survive with John Laviter”. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/63-how-to-grow-fast-and-survive-with-john-laviter/id1270553459?i=1000422512961. Accessed 2025-10-28.</ref><ref>Southern Virginia University. “Northpoint CEO on Real-Life Stories and Powerful Goals”. https://news.svu.edu/2020/northpoint-ceo-on-real-life-stories-and-powerful-goals/. Accessed 2025-10-28.</ref>


The company appeared multiple times on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.<ref>Inc. “2022 Inc. 5000 Yearbook”. https://assets.inc.com/_/images/uploaded_files/franchiseitem/2022Inc.5000Yearbook_sm_391.pdf. Accessed 2023-10-10.</ref><ref>ISM. “ISM IMBA Alumnus Company Makes Inc. 5000 List”. August 25, 2023. Accessed 2023-10-10.</ref>
In December 2023, Laviter stepped down as Chairman and CEO and sold his ownership in Northpoint to private-equity firm LP First Capital.<ref>PR Newswire. “LP First Capital Leads Acquisition of Top 10 SFR Property Manager Northpoint Asset Management”. January 29, 2024. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lp-first-capital-leads-acquisition-of-top-10-sfr-property-manager-northpoint-asset-management-302046857.html. Accessed 2025-10-28.</ref><ref>ISM. “ISM IEMBA Alumnus Interviewed on the Role of Discipline in Entrepreneurial Success”. November 5, 2024. https://www.ism.edu/news-from-ism/ism-iemba-alumnus-interviewed-on-the-role-of-discipline-in-entrepreneurial-success.html. Accessed 2025-10-28.</ref> Laviter also served on the Board of Trustees at Southern Virginia University from 2020 to 2024.<ref>ProPublica. “Southern Virginia University EIN 54-0646523”. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/540646523. Accessed 2025-10-28.</ref>
 
In December 2023, Laviter stepped down as CEO and sold his ownership in Northpoint to private-equity firm LP First Capital.<ref>PR Newswire. “LP First Capital Leads Acquisition of Top 10 SFR Property Manager Northpoint Asset Management”. January 29, 2024. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lp-first-capital-leads-acquisition-of-top-10-sfr-property-manager-northpoint-asset-management-302046857.html. Accessed 2025-10-28.</ref><ref>ISM. “ISM IEMBA Alumnus Interviewed on the Role of Discipline in Entrepreneurial Success”. November 5, 2024. https://www.ism.edu/news-from-ism/ism-iemba-alumnus-interviewed-on-the-role-of-discipline-in-entrepreneurial-success.html. Accessed 2025-10-28.</ref>
 
Laviter also served on the Board of Trustees at Southern Virginia University from 2020 to 2024.<ref>ProPublica. “Southern Virginia University EIN 54-0646523”. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/540646523. Accessed 2025-10-28.</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 06:10, 6 November 2025


John Laviter is an American entrepreneur and executive known as the founder of Northpoint Asset Management, Inc.[1] During his tenure, the company grew significantly, managing over $5 billion in real-estate assets and operating 44 offices in 23 U.S. states.[2] He is also a lead partner in a $2 billion real-estate investment trust (REIT) based in Salt Lake City, Utah.[3][4][5]

Early life and education

Laviter graduated from Harvard Business School and earned an MBA degree from the International School of Management in 2010. He earned a BA degree with academic honors from Brigham Young University in 2004.[6]

Career

Laviter began his career as a research intern at FMV Opinions, Inc. in 2004, followed by roles as financial analyst and later asset manager at Kunz Investments.[7] In 2006, Laviter founded Northpoint Asset Management, a real-estate investment and property-management company headquartered in Utah. Under his leadership, the firm expanded to manage over $5 billion in assets across 44 offices in 23 U.S. states.[8]

Laviter has spoken publicly on real-estate market trends, including as a panelist discussing deflation risks at an IMN conference in 2024.[9][10] He has also been featured in media interviews discussing leadership and entrepreneurship, including the article “The No. 1 Character Trait to Form Entrepreneurial Success.”[11]

The company appeared multiple times on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.[12][13] Laviter has been featured on podcasts and university media for his business insights, including the episode “How to Grow Fast and Survive” on Grow the Dream Show.[14][15]

In December 2023, Laviter stepped down as Chairman and CEO and sold his ownership in Northpoint to private-equity firm LP First Capital.[16][17] Laviter also served on the Board of Trustees at Southern Virginia University from 2020 to 2024.[18]

References

  1. ISM (February 12, 2024). “ISM IEMBA Alumnus Appoints Successor CEO at Northpoint Asset Management”. https://www.ism.edu/news-from-ism/ism-iemba-alumnus-appoints-successor-ceo-at-northpoint-asset-management.html. Accessed 2024-10-10.
  2. Northpoint Asset Management, Inc. “About Us / At-a-Glance: $5B+ Real Estate Assets Managed, 44 Office Locations in 23 States”. https://northpointam.com/. Accessed 2025-10-28.
  3. Business Insider. “Multi-Billion Dollar REIT in Utah”. https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/multi-billion-dollar-reit-in-utah-1033982923. Accessed 2024-11-12.
  4. MarketWatch. “Multi-Billion Dollar REIT in Utah”. https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/multi-billion-dollar-reit-in-utah-86100f55. Accessed 2024-11-12.
  5. AP News. “Multi-Billion Dollar REIT in Salt Lake City, Utah”. https://apnews.com/press-release/accesswire/salt-lake-city-2ec29a16d63a6ed26850f447b6ded139. Accessed 2025-10-28.
  6. ISM. “ISM IMBA Alumnus Company Makes Inc. 5000 List”. August 25, 2023. https://www.ism.edu/news-from-ism/ism-imba-alumnus-company-makes-inc-5000-list.html. Accessed 2023-10-10.
  7. C-Suite Comp. “Board of Advisors”. https://csuitecomp.com/board-of-advisors. Accessed 2024-04-10.
  8. AppFolio. “Northpoint Asset Management Selects AppFolio to Unlock Performance Across its Diverse Portfolio”. July 16, 2025. https://www.appfolio.com/newsroom/northpoint-asset-management-selects-appfolio. Accessed 2025-10-28.
  9. NewsBreak. “IMN Panelist Speaker John Laviter Warns Real Estate Professionals: Deflation is Coming”. https://www.newsbreak.com/news/3702192522748. Accessed 2024-05-01.
  10. Yahoo! Finance. “IMN Panelist Speaker John Laviter Warns Real Estate Professionals: Deflation is Coming”. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/imn-panelist-speaker-john-laviter-162000386.html. Accessed 2024-05-01.
  11. Yahoo! Finance. “The No. 1 Character Trait to Form Entrepreneurial Success”. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/no-1-character-trait-form-175000160.html. Accessed 2024-11-12.
  12. Inc. “2022 Inc. 5000 Yearbook”. https://assets.inc.com/_/images/uploaded_files/franchiseitem/2022Inc.5000Yearbook_sm_391.pdf. Accessed 2023-10-10.
  13. ISM. “ISM IMBA Alumnus Company Makes Inc. 5000 List”. August 25, 2023. Accessed 2023-10-10.
  14. Apple Podcasts. “#63 – How to Grow Fast and Survive with John Laviter”. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/63-how-to-grow-fast-and-survive-with-john-laviter/id1270553459?i=1000422512961. Accessed 2025-10-28.
  15. Southern Virginia University. “Northpoint CEO on Real-Life Stories and Powerful Goals”. https://news.svu.edu/2020/northpoint-ceo-on-real-life-stories-and-powerful-goals/. Accessed 2025-10-28.
  16. PR Newswire. “LP First Capital Leads Acquisition of Top 10 SFR Property Manager Northpoint Asset Management”. January 29, 2024. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lp-first-capital-leads-acquisition-of-top-10-sfr-property-manager-northpoint-asset-management-302046857.html. Accessed 2025-10-28.
  17. ISM. “ISM IEMBA Alumnus Interviewed on the Role of Discipline in Entrepreneurial Success”. November 5, 2024. https://www.ism.edu/news-from-ism/ism-iemba-alumnus-interviewed-on-the-role-of-discipline-in-entrepreneurial-success.html. Accessed 2025-10-28.
  18. ProPublica. “Southern Virginia University EIN 54-0646523”. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/540646523. Accessed 2025-10-28.