FOUNDER & CEO

His first career after graduating from Harvard Business School was as an investment banker in corporate finance. He quickly transitioned that finance focus into owning his own real estate businesses and has maintained a California Department of Real Estate Broker's License for over 40 years. 

PROJECT PARTNER

Joske Thompson, a licensed real estate Broker for over the last 40 years, has an instinctual ability to identify market directions and new market trends. This talent was honed when he co-founded the real estate division at an Australian Merchant Bank.

Facilitating international business development with the world's most representative real estate industry organization, Joske is an active member of FIABCI, an elite network represented in over 70 countries with members from all real estate professions. FIABCI is the French acronym for "Fédération Internationale des Administrateurs de Bien-Conseils Immobiliers", which means "The International Real Estate Federation" in English.

His extensive knowledge of international property and investment practices, paired with his robust worldwide network, gives Joske the competitive edge to deliver successful strategies for his global clientele. Details on his website: Joske.org

PROJECT PARTNER

Pierre Guillery, a French citizen and resident of Uzes who was educated in the US, helps English speakers buy properties in the South of France ... from negotiations, assisting in the legal process with notaires, support through closing, and even post-sale assistance, including utilities, property management, dealing with local authorities, and refurbishment coordination. Pierre gives us 'boots on the ground' to support our mission of making co-ownership of a dream home in France easy. His website is Pierre Guillery and he has agreed to partner with Joie de Vivre Homes on our projects.

LEGAL

Andy's projects range from individual homes to large developments. He represent sellers, buyers, developers, internet entrepreneurs, and real estate professionals of all kinds. 

Through his offices in San Francisco, California and Paris, France, he's worked on projects all over the world. Since 1985, his firm has prepared fractional ownership documentation for over 8,000 clients.

In addition to advising clients, Andy Sirkin has personally developed more than 40 real estate projects throughout the world. A member of the California Bar since 1984, Andy graduated Magna Cum Laude and Order of the Coif from Boston College Law School, where he served as editor of the Boston College Law Review, and Summa Cum Laude from University of Vermont.

DESIGN & BRAND | ADVISOR

Jeff is a forward-thinking product designer and inventor who pushes the boundaries of innovation through cutting-edge AI products. With a mind for creative problem-solving and a passion for the latest technology, Jeff continually reimagines how people interact with products. Outside of the design lab, he’s a modern Renaissance man: a student pilot who takes to the skies in both airplanes and drones, a black-and-white portrait photographer capturing the essence of humanity, and an avid international traveler exploring cultures, culinary endeavors, and landscapes around the globe.

IT DIRECTOR

Omer Hussain is a versatile IT professional with a robust skill set that spans across technical support, project management, and systems administration. He holds certifications including Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), and a Paralegal Diploma. Omer is adept at enhancing workflow efficiency, managing multi-platform systems, and leading teams in fast-paced environments, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and development.