Olympia Development of Michigan
John Valentine is a Vice President and General Counsel at Olympia Development of Michigan. Before that, John was a Principal at Miller Canfield and a Partner at Pircher, Nichols & Meeks. John also worked as an associate at Winston & Strawn LLP. John has a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan and a J.D. in Law from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. In addition to their legal work, John has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Loyola University of Chicago School of Law.
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.