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Jim Dillavou
M&A Consultant
Jim Dillavou is a seasoned financial executive and retired partner at Deloitte, where he specialized in M&A Transaction Services. His career at Deloitte involved advising companies and private equity firms on various aspects of mergers and acquisitions, showcasing his expertise in financial consulting and strategic transactions.3
In addition to his role at Deloitte, Dillavou is a co-founder and principal of Paragon Commercial Group, a firm focused on retail real estate investments. He has been instrumental in shaping corporate strategy, capital structuring, and acquisitions within the firm. Under his leadership, Paragon has capitalized on investment opportunities arising from market dislocations.12
Dillavou has received several accolades for his contributions to the real estate sector, including recognition as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” by the Urban Land Institute and being named one of the top retail real estate professionals by the Los Angeles Business Journal.23 He is also actively involved in various academic and industry organizations, serving on boards and committees related to real estate education and development.12
His educational background includes a degree from Southern Methodist University, and he continues to contribute to the field through guest lectures at esteemed institutions like USC and UC Berkeley.2
