Olympia Development of Michigan
James Simmons has a background in accounting and finance. James worked as a contractor at Olympia Development of Michigan, VP of Payroll Tax Operations at Heartland Payroll Solutions, and Director of Entrepreneurial Services at PwC. James holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan.
Olympia Development of Michigan
Olympia Development of Michigan, an Ilitch company, is a real estate development firm dedicated to improving the lives of people who live, work, and play in Detroit and beyond. Through catalytic developments, innovative design and construction, and inclusive placemaking, Olympia Development continues to create jobs, produce needed housing, increase tax base, and grow businesses in Detroit while steadily creating one of the world’s most dynamic sports and entertainment destinations, The District Detroit. Olympia Development’s restoration of Detroit’s historic icons, such as the Eddystone Apartments residences, is bringing much needed market-rate and affordable housing to the core of the city. The economic impact of The District Detroit to the region and the state of Michigan is generating an estimated $4 billion+ in estimated economic growth, driving job creation and entrepreneurship for the betterment of the community.