Our Team

Chris Gump - Partner

Bachelor of Science in Business, Accountancy, Miami University

Masters in Real Estate, Georgetown University

Chris previously served as Vice President of Finance + Development for a Central Ohio based development firm, where he oversaw the financial activities, including sourcing, underwriting, structuring, and financing potential investments. Chris maintained involvement throughout the project life cycle, managing the development process, maximizing the capital structure, and monitoring the ongoing performance of each asset once stabilized.

Chris brings a wealth of experience in the real estate investment and banking fields. Previously, Chris was an analyst at a national commercial mortgage banking firm. In this role, he was responsible for structuring, underwriting, and managing the loan closing process for commercial real estate loans for various asset types from capital sources, including life insurance companies, conduits, government agencies, and commercial banks. Chris has facilitated the funding of over $450 million of debt and equity transactions over the course of his career.

A graduate of Miami University, Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and is currently pursuing a master's degree in real estate from Georgetown University. Chris is involved in the National Association for Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP), previously served on the Logan County Chamber board, and is a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in the state of Ohio.

Grant Dolven - Partner

Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University

Grant is responsible for identifying sites, deal negotiation, and acquisition of investments. Through market research and site due diligence to permanent financing, Grant maintains involvement throughout the project life cycle to ensure the success of the project and those involved.

Prior to forming Grateful Development Partners, Grant served as Vice President of Acquisition + Development for a Central Ohio based development firm. Previously, Grant worked for a national multifamily & mixed-use development firm with over 7,200 units in 5 markets. Grant was responsible for identifying new development opportunities across markets, working with local and municipal leaders & partners, and deal negotiations. He also worked for an affiliate of the firm, specializing in the construction and sale of luxury subdivisions and single-family homes ranging in value from $800K to $3M. Grant holds a Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University and holds his real estate license in the state of Ohio. He is actively involved with ULI and the BIA.