James F. Knott – President/CEO

Mr. Knott, the President and Founder, formed the James F. Knott Realty Group in 1977. Starting with a career in the masonry business, he eventually turned to residential development with the start of the Realty Group Mr. Knott quickly broadened the scope of the company to include commercial development. Over its history, the firm has developed and constructed in excess of 4,000,000 square feet of real estate including commercial, industrial, office, retail, and residential projects. Mr. Knott plays an active role in the daily operations of the company, especially in new project development. He is an active member of the Baltimore community, having served on the Board of Trustees for Franklin Square Hospital, The Boy Scouts of America, Associated Catholic Charities, Notre Dame College, Bon Secours Hospital, and the Roland Park Country School. Jim is married with three grown children and resides in Ruxton.

Bob Hamilton – Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Hamilton is responsible for leading and managing the daily operations of the James F. Knott family of companies and its 50 employees, including James F. Knott Property Management, Knott Homes, James F. Knott Construction, and the portfolio of commercial and residential real estate holdings. Mr. Hamilton has been active in the real estate industry for over twenty years. He possesses an undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Delaware, a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Baltimore, a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Towson University, and is currently a Doctoral student in George Washington University’s Executive Leadership and Organizational Design Program. He is an active member of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP). Bob is married with two children and resides in Hunt Valley.

James F. Knott, Jr. - Senior Vice President

Mr. Knott has been with the company since 2000. As Senior Vice President, he oversees building and land transactions, land development, permitting, engineering, budget management, and building construction both inside and outside the State of Maryland. Mr. Knott's notable work includes the sale of 234,000 square feet of warehouse in Jessup, Maryland, the acquisition of 50 acres of premier office land and subsequent development and construction of two, 60,000 square foot Class A office buildings in Laurel, Maryland, and a 216,000 square foot office/warehouse development in Fort Myers, Florida. Mr. Knott has a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Boston College. He is an active board member of NAIOP Maryland and is Co-Chair of the Developing Leaders Committee. James is married with two daughters and resides in Timonium.

Carroll Knott McGill – Development Consultant

Mrs. McGill has ten years of experience with the James F. Knott Realty Group. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Boston College. She is involved in land purchase negotiations, zoning and permitting approvals, and the design and construction of development projects both within the Knott portfolio and for third parties. She led the development efforts for the Texas Station Office Building, the Dorsey Run Industrial Buildings, the Biscayne Bay manufactured home community expansion, and the Beechtree Golf Club. Carroll is married with three children and resides in Reisterstown.

Ralph Lightner, CPA - Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Lightner is responsible for all accounting, finance, and tax planning for the James F. Knott family of companies. He also oversees the management of information technology. He has over 18 years of experience in the field of public accounting and seven years of experience as a CFO in the private sector. In addition to being a CPA, he obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Frostburg State University, is a member of AICPA and MACPA, and has obtained the Accreditation in Business Valuation (ABV) and Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) designations. Ralph is married with two children and resides in Parkton.

Dennis Gray- Vice President of Property Management

Mr. Gray is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Knott portfolio of properties. This portfolio is comprised of office, warehouse and flex buildings, luxury apartments, and a manufactured home community. He is also responsible for all commercial tenant improvement work. Mr. Gray has over thirty years experience in the management of real estate. His experience includes managing condominiums, residential apartments, shopping centers, Class A office buildings, flex buildings, special purpose secure facilities, and warehouses. Mr. Gray holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a Master’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Dennis is married with two sons and resides in the Ellicott City area.

John Burch, Jr. - Vice President of Construction

Mr. Burch is responsible for the day to day operations of Knott’s construction division. Mr. Burch has been actively involved in the construction and real estate industry for over 30 years. He has extensive experience managing large projects and design-build projects. John has significant expertise in pre-construction services relating to MEP disciplines and is a hands-on manager who maintains close involvement in all projects throughout the construction phase. Mr. Burch holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland and a Master’s in Business Administration in Finance from the University of Baltimore. He is married with one daughter and resides in the Columbia area.