ABOUT


ServiceStar Capital Management is founded in real estate development expertise and straightforward strategy: source extraordinary opportunities in advantageous real estate sectors, structure wisely and treat people well. With emphasis on value-add and opportunistic niche real estate investments, ServiceStar Capital Management has developed and invested in projects valued at nearly a half a billion dollars. We don’t dabble in real estate, we are founded in it and invest with conviction.


Mark DeRose

Co-Founder & Principal

Mr. DeRose is a Co-Founder and Principal of ServiceStar Capital Management. As a venture capitalist and real estate developer, Mark has led the charge on real estate developments valued at nearly $1 billion. From his start overseeing single-tenant build-to-suit projects to an international developer of multi-faceted real estate projects, Mark successfully navigates the structure of investment opportunities that are sustainable in their communities. In large part, the success of ServiceStar can be attributed to Mark’s hands-on management style and close working relationship with the company’s streamlined leadership team. Mark continues to earn the trust and respect of investors and partners through his straightforward manner and flexible approach to problem solving.

Mark received a BS in Communications from the University of Southern Colorado.

Contact: mderose@servicestarusa.net

John Jagger

Co-Founder & Principal

Mr.  Jagger is a Co-Founder and Principal of ServiceStar Capital Management. John is responsible for developing and evaluating investment opportunities, providing strategic management support, and monitoring investments. He has overseen the acquisition, development, redevelopment, financing, operating and sale of investments in real properties and operating entities having combined value of approximately $1 billion. John is a former Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from the University of Southern Colorado, in addition to an M.S. in Taxation from the University of Denver. He is currently a Board member of four Colorado Metropolitan Districts.

Contact: jjagger@servicestarusa.net

Jim Stilwell

Co-Founder & Principal

Mr. Stilwell is a Co-Founder and Principal of ServiceStar Capital Management.  In addition to capital formation, investments and portfolio management activities, Jim directly oversees the Company’s asset management for a collection of properties in Colorado, Texas, and Florida.

Jim previously served as the Chief Operating Officer for ServiceStar Development Company and was primarily responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Company and its personnel, as well as overseeing the Company’s multiple development projects throughout the United States.  ServiceStar Development was a full-service commercial real estate development firm whose expertise included acquisition, entitlement, site planning and design, construction management, and property disposition.

Jim started his career with Shell Oil Company where he supported Shell’s retail dealer network with specific focus on dealer relations, sales, marketing and profit enhancement. Jim is a U.S. Navy Veteran and holds a B.S. from the University of Alabama.  He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and has served as ICSC State Director and Western Division Co-Chair.

Jim serves on the board of two Metropolitan Districts in Colorado and is active in a variety of community and charitable organizations.

Contact: jstilwell@servicestarusa.net