Owner, Gilmore Associates

Gilmore’s company develops commercial real estate properties. Gilmore was an early player in the redevelopment of downtown’s historic core area where his company has built more than 200 rental lofts and 266 condos. A few years ago, Pasadena’s ArtCenter College of Design moved into a space in the Hellman Building that Gilmore restored. He and his business partner, Jerri Perrone, launched Gilmore Associates in 1998. Some of Gilmore’s most notable projects downtown include the Continental, Hellman, San Fernando, and Farmers and Merchants National Bank. Gilmore also redeveloped the former St. Vibiana’s Cathedral into Vibiana, a performing arts center and event facility. Gilmore is a past chairman of the Central City Association.

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