Creating legacies via timeless property developments
Vero West was born out of the construction expertise of Ghilotti Bros., Inc.. GBI was established in 1914 by Italian immigrant and masonry expert, James Ghilotti, who settled in San Rafael, California. Today, GBI remains a family-owned business, having completed more than 2,500 projects and employing over 280 team members in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Vero West’s philosophy, articulated by James Ghilotti, is: “Earn respect by doing a job well, treat employees with courtesy and respect, and do good work for the community in which you live and work.”
Vero West was born out of the construction expertise of Ghilotti Bros., Inc.. GBI was established in 1914 by Italian immigrant and masonry expert, James Ghilotti, who settled in San Rafael, California. Today, GBI remains a family-owned business, having completed more than 2,500 projects and employing over 280 team members in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Founded in 1914
Large sites in Marin and Sonoma County that are complex in entitlements but will serve as future landmarks of the area. Designed and built with a native’s respect for the beauty and quality of these regions.
Assets that benefit from the economic vail of protection frorm the beauty of Marin and Sonoma County. These assets generate long-term cash flow that we can add value through improvements and leasing.
Community and Political Relationships
Competitive Edge: Infrastructure Experts
Leveraging Key Legislation and Regulations
The Ghilotti family companies generate over $400 million in annual revenue. As stewards of the North Bay, the family is deeply involved in numerous public and private partnerships and holds leadership positions across various boards, non-profits, and local organizations.
Vero West frequently has access to real estate opportunities that are not widely distributed or marketed. The firm has developed a reputation as a dependable, trustworthy investor, capable of acquiring legacy assets from other established families and investors. Vero West’s current pipeline (as of Q1 2025) is in excess of $200 million in project costs.
completed sitework
years of infrastructure experience
partnerships with community leading organizations
general contractor and corporate ownership relationships
in-house site work engineers & estimating professionals
