Jim Mullin

CEO

BIO

With an early foundation in automotive retailing through family dealership businesses, Jim applied industry knowledge in commercial real estate investment and development at the local and national level. Jim has deep and varied experience in high impact automotive real estate developments. Jim currently serves as Principal at MULLIN360, LLC in Scottsdale Arizona, specializing in Automotive Retail Real Estate development services for over 30 years to national, international and public companies.

As the past President of Staubach AutoGroup, a national firm based in Dallas TX, Jim created the go-to national automotive real estate services firm for auto park development, site selection, auto real estate brokerage, dealership construction, automotive site research, and dealership finance. Jim was also one of the three co-founders of an automotive sale lease back finance company, AutoStar, in partnership with iStar (NYSE) which created and held a $1.6 billion portfolio of sale-lease-back automotive retail facilities within the US.

As the only automotive commercial real estate member of National J. D. Power International Roundtable for 11 years, Jim was the top resource for national automotive real estate topics for industry publications and speaking engagements. Jim’s consulting projects span through out the US, Saudi Arabia, Brazil and China. Throughout his career, Jim has been involved in over 1,200 automotive retail locations throughout the US and over 40 automotive developments.

Jacqueline Swanson

Director of Operations

BIO

Jacqueline joins American Resort Communities as a seasoned professional in Operational Excellence and Project Management. Jaqueline's core background is in offering direction and leading teams in the healthcare space and property and construction management. Jacqueline prides herself on leveraging her creativity and business acumen to drive efficiencies and profitability within an organization while meeting shareholder expectations. Jacqueline is organized, diligent in her follow-up, manages budget forecasts, and sees the big picture. Her ability to connect and leverage relationships to achieve results distinguishes her from others and is paramount in her success. 

Jacqueline is excited to be joining the organization during this pivotal time of growth and champion success.

Mark Simmons

Corporate Controller

BIO

In a career spanning four decades, Mark has earned a reputation for always getting the job done. Done efficiently and done well. Clients appreciate his common sense, straightforwardness, and honesty. His executive experience extends across the private and public sectors, including the Big Four accounting firms. Most recently he served as Vice President of Finance for Solar Gain in Tucson.

He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Franklin & Marshall College and a Master's Degree in Business Education from Temple University. He was a licensed CPA in the state of Pennsylvania for 17 years before moving to Arizona. He's spent over 30 years as either a Controller, VP-Finance, or CFO. Since 2015, Mark has also collaborated as an independent controller with companies in diverse industries.

He prides himself on his service-oriented approach to leading the finance department. In fact, he successfully managed Solar Gain's finances during an ownership transition very early in his tenure as CFO. With his input, the company continues to thrive.

During his time off, Mark can be found spending time with his family, on the golf course, and occasionally teaching accounting classes in the local community college system.