Partners
Dr. Gina Merritt, Principal Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures (NREUV)
We have developed a groundbreaking partnership between local minority business leader Dr. Gina Merritt’s company, Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures (NREUV) and Fraport Washington Partnership LLC. We are extremely excited to partner with Dr. Merritt, a local minority business leader with a proven track record in supporting underserved communities. Dr. Merritt and her company NREUV support economic goals on development projects for Fraport Washington Partnership. They identify, screen, hire, train, and maintain a strong local team at DCA and IAD. The support and global knowledge and expertise that are integrated into the Fraport Washington Partnership creates an unmatched strength.
Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures, LLC, an award-winning community development organization, champions innovation, equity, and a comprehensive approach to real estate development in low-income communities. With a focus on innovation and quality, they manage projects, prioritizing economic empowerment and fostering real community connections through education and strategic partnerships, like Fraport Washington Partnership.
Ernst Valery, Founder & President, Ernst Valery Investments Corp.
Fraport Baltimore Partnership LLC has partnered with Ernst Valery, Founder and President of Ernst Valery Investments Corp. (EVI), who has led the private real estate investment firm in investing in underserved and undervalued emerging domestic real estate markets, defined as urban transitional areas with high residential and retail demand.
Mr. Valery’s extensive experience in affordable and market rate housing development and investment, including providing due diligence capabilities and extensive skills in budget planning, design development, marketing, and the supervision and guidance of contractors, architects and engineers, puts him and EVI as one of the top urban transitional experts in the country.
Since formation, EVI has expanded its focus to include investing in small business development, particularly women and minority owned businesses. EVI maintains strategic relationships with a network of seasoned local developers and small business owners who work in emerging markets in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC.
