John M. Laviter
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 40+ offices across the U.S.[2] He is also a lead partner in a $2 billion real-estate investment trust (REIT) based in Salt Lake City, Utah, [3]
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.[4]
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.[5]
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.[6]
Laviter has spoken publicly on real-estate market trends, including as a panelist discussing deflation risks at an IMN conference in 2024.[7]
The company appeared multiple times on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.[8][9]
In December 2023, Laviter stepped down as CEO and sold his ownership in Northpoint to private-equity firm LP First Capital.[10][11]
Laviter also served on the Board of Trustees at Southern Virginia University from 2020 to 2024.[12]
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Northpoint Asset Management, Inc. “About Us / At-a-Glance: $5B+ Real Estate Assets Managed, 40+ Office Locations”. https://northpointam.com/. Accessed 2025-10-28.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ C-Suite Comp. “Board of Advisors”. https://csuitecomp.com/board-of-advisors. Accessed 2024-04-10.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ NewsBreak. “IMN Panelist Speaker John Laviter Warns Real Estate Professionals: Deflation is Coming”. https://www.newsbreak.com/news/3702192522748. Accessed 2024-05-01.
- ↑ Inc. “2022 Inc. 5000 Yearbook”. https://assets.inc.com/_/images/uploaded_files/franchiseitem/2022Inc.5000Yearbook_sm_391.pdf. Accessed 2023-10-10.
- ↑ ISM. “ISM IMBA Alumnus Company Makes Inc. 5000 List”. August 25, 2023. Accessed 2023-10-10.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ ProPublica. “Southern Virginia University EIN 54-0646523”. https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/540646523. Accessed 2025-10-28.