The spirit of the HighSide name is rooted in the challenges that are faced while rafting one of Colorado’s many rivers. Maneuvering through the kinds of challenges found on these rivers is akin to navigating the challenges faced in the modern business environment; You must be able to see the next obstacle coming, you cannot falter in the face of challenge, you must possess the appropriate technical expertise, and you must believe that teamwork is essential to success.

The spirit of the HighSide name is rooted in the challenges that are faced while rafting one of Colorado’s many rivers. Maneuvering through the kinds of challenges found on these rivers is akin to navigating the challenges faced in the modern business environment; You must be able to see the next obstacle coming, you cannot falter in the face of challenge, you must possess the appropriate technical expertise, and you must believe that teamwork is essential to success.
Core Values
Shaping what it’s like to work with us – as a client or a colleague.
Core Values
Shaping what it’s like to work with us – as a client or a colleague.
Honesty always, especially when it’s hard.
Finding the best solution to any problem we experience is dependent on full transparency.
Trust is hard to earn and easy to lose.
We work hard every day to earn the trust of our partners and our team.
Accountability is for everyone and is to everyone.
We are all accountable to each other in one way or another. We live up to our accountability and we expect others to live up to theirs.
HighSide is one team.
We work swiftly as a team to solve any issues that arise. We are in this together.
Play to win.
We are in the game to succeed. We win by being better prepared, working harder, working smarter, and focusing on creating better outcomes for our stakeholders.
We are here to get it right. Not be right.
Ideas are always welcome – from everyone. The best idea always wins.
Humility in everything we do.
Leadership is a humble exercise.  Humility builds trust, and trust builds teams.
Honesty always, especially when it’s hard.
Finding the best solution to any problem we experience is dependent on full transparency.
Trust is hard to earn and easy to lose.
We work hard every day to earn the trust of our partners and our team.
Accountability is for everyone and is to everyone.
We are all accountable to each other in one way or another. We live up to our accountability and we expect others to live up to theirs.
HighSide is one team.
We work swiftly as a team to solve any issues that arise. We are in this together.
Play to win.
We are in the game to succeed. We win by being better prepared, working harder, working smarter, and focusing on creating better outcomes for our stakeholders.
We are here to get it right. Not be right.
Ideas are always welcome – from everyone. The best idea always wins.
Humility in everything we do.
Leadership is a humble exercise.  Humility builds trust, and trust builds teams.
Our Partnership
Our Partnership

In 2022, HighSide Companies formed a strategic partnership with Westmount Park Investments – a Toronto based family office with an end-to-end approach to investment, acquisitions, financing, and development.

The partnership has allowed both entities to combine their teams’ broad experience, leverage added capabilities, and empower exponential growth potential in the US and Canada.

In 2022, HighSide Companies formed a strategic partnership with Westmount Park Investments – a Toronto based family office with an end-to-end approach to investment, acquisitions, financing, and development.

The partnership has allowed both entities to combine their teams’ broad experience, leverage added capabilities, and empower exponential growth potential in the US and Canada.

The HighSide Team
Behind every incredible success is an incredible team.
The HighSide Team
Behind every incredible success is an incredible team.

HighSide Corporate Team                                  

Justin Roberts
CEO, Founder
  • 20 years of commercial real estate experience
  • P&L responsibility for over $3B in real estate assets
  • Tenure at Choice Hotels, AIG Global Real Estate and GE Capital
  • JD – William & Mary School of Law; MS – University of Denver; BA – University of California Santa Barbara

HighSide Corporate Team

Paul Congleton
Chief Operating Officer
  • Over 40 years of experience in commercial real estate in both private and public company operating platforms
  • Direct responsibility for development and management of individual as well as regional market positions
  • Capital formation, oversight and management of 13 investment funds with over $10B AUM
  • Tenure at Trammell Crow Company; Prologis Industrial REIT; various private investment partnerships
  • MBA-Kellogg School of Management-Northwestern University; BBA Southern Methodist University

HighSide Corporate Team                                  

Phil Joseph
Chief Financial Officer
  • 30 years of commercial real estate experience with public and private companies/funds
  • Responsible for company finance, treasury, tax, accounting and IT activities
  • Tenure at ProLogis (NYSE: PLD) Spirit Realty (NYSE: SRC); various private investment partnerships
  • BA – DePauw University
  • MM/MBA J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management: Northwestern University
Justin Roberts
CEO, Founder

HighSide Corporate Team

  • 20 years of commercial real estate experience
  • P&L responsibility for over $3B in real estate assets
  • Tenure at Choice Hotels, AIG Global Real Estate and GE Capital
  • JD – William & Mary School of Law; MS – University of Denver; BA – University of California Santa Barbara
Kevin McKinney
President, Founder

HighSide Corporate Team

  • 20+years of construction and development experience
  • Oversight of development and construction in $1.5B+ in hotel assets
  • 10+ Years leading design and construction for Sage Hospitality
  • BS – Colorado State University
Paul Congleton
Chief Operating Officer

HighSide Corporate Team

  • Over 40 years of experience in commercial real estate in both private and public company operating platforms
  • Direct responsibility for development and management of individual as well as regional market positions
  • Capital formation, oversight and management of 13 investment funds with over $10B AUM
  • Tenure at Trammell Crow Company; Prologis Industrial REIT; various private investment partnerships
  • MBA-Kellogg School of Management-Northwestern University; BBA Southern Methodist University
Aaron Pollick
SVP of Development, Partner

HighSide Corporate Team

  •  20 years of construction and development experience
  • Oversight of over 50+ commercial projects
  • Tenure at GE Johnson and Saunders Construction
  • MS and BA – Purdue University

HighSide Corporate Team

Phil Joseph
Chief Financial Officer
  • 30 years of commercial real estate experience with public and private companies/funds
  • Responsible for company finance, treasury, tax, accounting and IT activities
  • Tenure at ProLogis (NYSE: PLD) Spirit Realty (NYSE: SRC); various private investment partnerships
  • BA – DePauw University
  • MM/MBA J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management: Northwestern University
Jennette Roberts

HighSide Corporate Team                                  

Jennette Roberts
General Counsel/ Head of HR
  • Over 20 years of large law firm and in-house legal and compliance experience
  • Seasoned counselor in corporate governance; capital markets; regulatory enforcement and supervision; transactional, litigation, and employment matters
  • Licensed in California, Colorado, and Virginia
  • J.D. – University of Virginia; B.A. – University of California at Berkeley

HighSide Corporate Team                                  

Andrew Smith
SVP, Finance and Operations
  • 17 years of CRE Investment Management
  • Oversight of $3.2 Billion in real estate investment and development projects
  • CFA Charterholder
  • Tenure at Unico Properties, Northwood Investors, Black Creek Diversified Property Fund
  • BS/BA – University of Denver

HighSide Development Team

Matt Shannon
SVP of Development

  • 15+ years of construction and development experience across multiple midwestern states
  • Construction and development oversight for over 2 million square feet of a wide range of asset types
  • Seasoned project leader with a highly collaborative approach
  • BS – Pittsburg State University
Andrew Smith
SVP, Finance and Operations

HighSide Corporate Team

  • 17 years of CRE Investment Management
  • Oversight of $3.2 Billion in real estate investment and development projects
  • CFA Charterholder
  • Tenure at Unico Properties, Northwood Investors, Black Creek Diversified Property Fund
  • BS/BA – University of Denver
David Gomez
Senior Associate

HighSide Corporate Team

  • Over a decade of accounting experience in a broad range of Real Estate assets classes including Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Data Centers, Retail and Build for Rent
  • Experience with multiple accounting systems including conversion, integration, processes and procedures implementation.
  • Tenures at Prologis, Inc. and EverWest Real Estate Advisors
  • BS – Metropolitan State University
Sharon Tyler
Corporate Accounting and Operations Manager

HighSide Corporate Team

  • 20+ years Office Management and Leadership Experience
  • 10+ years Corporate Accounting
  • Oversight of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Human Resources, Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Expertise in assisting Executive and Leadership Team
Josephine Tran
Staff Accountant

HighSide Corporate Team

  • 5 years of accounting experience
  • Master of Science – Regis University

HighSide Corporate Team                                  

David Gomez
Assistant Controller
  • Over a decade of accounting experience in a broad range of Real Estate assets classes including Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Data Centers, Retail and Build for Rent
  • Experience with multiple accounting systems including conversion, integration, processes and procedures implementation.
  • Tenures at Prologis, Inc. and EverWest Real Estate Advisors
  • BS – Metropolitan State University

HighSide Corporate Team                                  

Sharon Tyler
Corporate Accounting and Operations Manager
  • 20+ years Office Management and Leadership Experience
  • 10+ years Corporate Accounting
  • Oversight of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Human Resources, Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Expertise in assisting Executive and Leadership Team

HighSide Corporate Team                                  

Josephine Tran
Staff Accountant
  • 5 years of accounting experience
  • Master of Science – Regis University
HighSide Companies
HighSide Companies
Providing exceptional investment opportunities to our partners. By analyzing risk and opportunity, we deploy disciplined and targeted strategies to maximize performance and fuel excellent risk-adjusted returns.
Comprehensive development and construction management – from feasibility and due diligence through project opening. We bring together the right team to ensure the quality, budget, and schedule are met every time.
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