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Dr. Gerald House DBA
CCO (706) 432-8294 geraldhouse@gmail.com

Biography
I am a serial entrepreneur who has owned, managed, or partnered in several business ventures including; engineering and construction, real estate, and financial services. Some of the business ventures I have been involved with are; a fence company, a general contracting business, an independent real estate appraiser, real estate broker, business broker, partner in a steel fabrication shop, and a financial advisor and coach. I have a diverse background in business management, business brokerage, business exit strategies, financing, real estate investments, real estate appraisal, construction, and personal financial services. One of these days I am going to retire….NOT!
My professional education has been in engineering (Army Engineer School), History (BA Augusta University), Master of Science in Business Management (MSM Southern Wesleyan University), and Doctoral Degree (DBA Walden University) with a finance concentration.
I am a veteran who served my country as an Army Civil Engineer Officer in the National Guard and retired with over 20 years of service–8 years full-time service. I have designed and managed projects in Egypt, Jordan, Oman (Desert Storm), Dominican Republic, and the Republic of Georgia (former USSR)–along with numerous domestic projects in the U.S. I have had the pleasure of serving with some of the greatest American Patriots of our time. I will always cherish their friendship and support.
I am also a family man who has been blessed with a large family, 4 children and 9 grandchildren. And, of course, a very special angel (My wife Cookie) who has, for reasons I still cannot comprehend, managed to endure my many blunders and dry humor for over 40 years. I am also a middle sibling with two sisters and an older brother who has since gone to be with Lord. Both of my parents continue to be very supportive in my life and I thank them on a daily basis.
I am a disciple of Christ and I give back my time by volunteering for various activities in the Church including “Financial Peace University”. My faith is very important to me and my family and I continue to grow and learn every day. I thank God for allowing me to serve people with the life purpose he has designed especially for me.
I have a passion for teaching financial money management and investing. I consider myself a “prosperity coach” because prosperity is the goal we all want to achieve in our financial lives. I consider it my mission to educate people on true financial independence so they can enjoy the freedoms it brings and not be burdened with financial hardships.
I have been a slave myself to the financial burdens of life. I have witnessed, first hand, how bad advice can ruin a good business or destroy a person’s life savings. Now, I put myself out there as a “truth gladiator” ready to fight for those people who need honest financial advice and direction in their lives.
I am a “regular Joe”. I am not famous—yet—nor do I have superpowers. (Although my grandchildren still wonder how I can pull small balls out of their ears) Give me the opportunity to share some of my knowledge and experiences with you. Hopefully, you will gain insight into an area thought to be too complicated to understand.
Experience:
Core Investment Management Group, LLC
Managing Partner
Core Investment Management Group, LLC
Investment Analyst
Apr 2016 – Present (4 years 8 months)
Augusta, Georgia Area
Real Estate Investing and Financial Services for individual investors, entrepreneurs, and business owners.
Leading Edge Real Estate
Associate Broker
Sep 2014 – Mar 2016 (1 year 7 months)
Augusta Georgia
Commercial and residential sales and leasing, business site selection, real estate investments
VIP REALTY SERVICES, INC
Associate Broker
Jan 2010 – Sep 2014 (4 years 9 months)
Commercial real estate including site selection for business owners, commercial leasing, real estate investments, and group investing.
The Business Exchange LLC
Managing Partner/Broker
Jan 2007 – May 2011 (4 years 5 months)
Business and Franchise Consulting-including writing and publishing articles for websites and The Augusta Business Examiner Newspaper.
Site Acquisition for Business Owners
Mergers and Acquisition Advisor
Sales Training and Mentoring for Associates
Business Valuations and Cash Flow Analysis
Business Finance
FranNet
Franchise Consultant
2008 – 2009 (1 year)
Sell franchises
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Associate Broker
2006 – 2007 (1 year)
Sell Businesses
Keller Williams Realty
Associate Broker
Jun 2005 – Jan 2006 (8 months)
Sales and property management, real estate appraisals. Business Consulting
Macuch Steel Products, Inc
Project Engineering & Construction Manager
Jan 2000 – Jan 2004 (4 years 1 month)
Managed engineering & construction for steel buildings
Re-engineered the project management and engineering departments to increase efficiency.
Georgia Army National Guard
Engineering Officer
Jan 1993 – Jan 2000 (7 years 1 month)
Managed armories throughout Georgia and oversee construction projects
Padgett Business Services
Account Representative
Mar 1991 – Dec 1992 (1 year 10 months)
Small Business Tax Returns and business accounting
Walden UniversityWalden University
Walden University
DBABusiness Finance
2017 – 2020
Southern Wesleyan UniversitySouthern Wesleyan University
Southern Wesleyan University
MSMMaster of Science in Management
2005 – 2006
Obtain Masters degree
Augusta State UniversityAugusta State University
Augusta State University
BAHistory, Business Administration
1977 – 2001
Bachelors Degree
Augusta State University, Florida State University, University of Florida, and University of Georgia
Augusta State University, Florida State University, University of Florida, and University of Georgia
Real EstateReal Estate Appraising
1977 – 1991
Activities and Societies: ROTC
Business and Real Estate Appraisal Courses.
Army Engineer School
Army Engineer School
N/AEngineering
1982 – 1983
Civil Engineering