Justin French came to Richmond, Virginia in 1997. He earned his B.A. in Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Philosophy from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA and attended Law School at George Mason University. He transitioned from mortgage banking to Real Estate Investment and Urban Renewal and Development and has since owned over 300 houses, over 1000 apartments, and scores of commercial and industrial properties, as well as condo developments. The majority of his investments are historical renovations and are located within the City of Richmond, with major focuses in Scott’s Addition and Manchester.
Justin appreciates classic and contemporary art and actively supports the local arts community through local galleries and as a member of the VCU School of the Arts Pollak Society. Justin also supports such organizations as The Children’s Museum of Richmond; NuSolutions Task Force; Boy Scouts of America; and New Visions, New Ventures. He is on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement of Central Virginia and The Faison School for Autism. He is also a member of the Kiwanis Club of Richmond, Kinloch Golf Club, and The Country Club of Virginia.