Paid for college working as a landscape contractor and for John Desmond Architects. Graduated from LSU in 1990. Upon graduation, worked throughout the Midwest for a commercial contractor in the position of Estimator, Scheduler and Project Manager. This lead to being hired by a client to build a $300 million steel plant.
This industrial project lead to more..and over a 15 year period was an Estimator for TL James for 5 yrs, then HB Zachary in Project Controls to Johnson Controls as Project Manager in charge of large infrastructure projects throughout the United States.
With an ongoing belief in real estate being the best investment when one understands the elements, Ian Cockburn began purchasing and remodeling single and multifamily homes...then graduated to purchasing an RV Park and a gas station...all with the same intent..create value. With years of knowledge and successfully turning around businesses and real estate investments and then selling for profit, Ian Cockburn began to help others do the same.
With a business model based on integrity and trust, Ian Cockburn started John Anthony Realty LLC. This full service business takes a holistic approach to real estate..providing development services from estimating and scheduling to complete real estate analysis. Our reports have been used to facilitate loan acquisitions, refinancing and real estate sales. Property management includes every facet of asset management..from the nuts and bolts, plumbing repairs to collecting rent. As a consultant for financial institutions nationwide, John Anthony Realty performs inspections of large commercial properties throughout the New Orleans metropolitan area.
