ABOUT US

Wayne Hilmer

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(407)-492-6900

Wayne’s career is driven by an unwavering entrepreneurial drive and visionary innovation. With a legacy spanning decades, he has achieved extraordinary success as the CEO and founder of over thirty national and international enterprises.

In 1963, Wayne embarked on a groundbreaking journey, establishing THE OMNIJET TRADING FLOOR. This pioneering venture specialized in the sale and lease of both new and preowned aircraft, distinguished by its cutting-edge innovation and advanced technologies. Under his leadership, OmniJet emerged as a global market maker and leader in Jet Aircraft Sales, serving a prestigious clientele that included Fortune 1000 companies. Wayne enjoyed and appreciated representing industry titans such as Lockheed, Israel Aircraft Industries, and Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA (CASA), now known as Airbus SE.

Those achievements not only were the subject of IBM industrial films but also garnered the attention of Forbes magazine and a multitude of other esteemed publications. OmniJet and its international subsidiaries, played a pivotal role in facilitating commercial and airline transactions worldwide, catering to heads of state, royalty, celebrities, and CEOs of leading corporations.

Beyond the realm of aviation, Wayne’s interests extended into diverse sectors such as technology, real estate, and finance. Notably, he founded “The Registry,” a national tenant screening company that harnessed mainframe computers to compile landlord-tenant data from all the county courthouses. Subsequently, this remarkable enterprise was acquired by Core Logic, a publicly-traded company at that time with a value of $7.0 billion.

Wayne’s influence also resonated within the banking sector, where he served on multiple bank boards. He also assumed the Diplomatic role of Consul General and was a representative to the OAS and Chief of Air Operations for a sovereign while making significant contributions to aviation law for various Latin American countries for CAT 3 compliance into the USA.

His presence in the real estate and landholding arena dates back to the 1960s. Presently, he serves as the CEO of Cathay Holdings, Inc., a company formed in 1977 through a transaction with the Hong Kong-based Swire Group known for its holdings in Cathay Pacific Airlines, Mandarin Hotels and other subsidiaries.

Over the years, Cathay Holdings has excelled in the acquisition, development, financing, and leasing of aircraft and real estate properties on a global scale.

Wayne is also a managing member of Cathay Holdings Limited, LLC, a private partnership headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Currently, he actively seeks opportunities where Cathay’s operational expertise can enhance value through acquisitions, sales, land development, and lending.

Eric Joseph

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(561)-284-9595

Eric Joseph is a leading Commercial Real Estate Entrepreneur, who has a proven track record of success navigating Florida’s dynamic real estate markets. With years of experience under his belt, he has established himself as a trusted advisor known for his innovative approach and commitment to delivering exceptional results.

In Eric’s role as a CFO and Managing Member of Cathay Holdings Limited LLC, he oversees all financial aspects of Cathay’s acquisitions, dispositions, predevelopment services, asset positioning, contract negotiations and other real estate related stewardship. He brings a visionary perspective to every transaction, uncovering opportunities that others may overlook. The creative vision Eric has fine-tuned over the years, coupled with his entrepreneurial spirit, enables him to identify lucrative investment prospects and craft tailored solutions designed to maximize value. As a Broker with a Developer State of Mind, Eric serves a niche in the real estate industry and is known by his clients, partners, and investors to be a “Strategic Deal Maker”.

Eric’s areas of expertise include: Multifamily Apartments, Mixed-Use Developments, Urban Infill Projects, Asset Repurposing, Master Planned Communities, Single Family and Town Home Communities, Town Centers, High Rise Projects, Affordable/Workforce Housing Communities, Office, Hotel/Hospitality, Luxury Condominium Developments.

A key strength of his lies in the ability to cultivate strong relationships across the industry. Eric has built a broad network of connections spanning developers, investors, industry professionals, and more, which allows him to leverage these relationships for the benefit of his clients. By fostering collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances, he ensures access to the resources necessary to drive successful outcomes.

Eric has closed on a variety of notable land acquisitions throughout Florida, in excess of 2500 units, with a total capitalization of $1.5 billion dollars and growing. His peers and clients consistently cite his expertise, as he unfolds new ventures and opportunities.

Eric is passionate about development and driving growth through innovation in the Commercial Real Estate sector.