James Franklin is the CEO & Co-Owner of Watercress Holdings, LLC. and has worked for decades in the real estate and property restoration industry. He owns and manages over half a million square feet of commercial real estate.

His construction experience includes high-rise office, large-scale commercial, multi-family structures, condominiums, commercial/industrial tilt-ups, and high-end residential projects. He has worked with both private and public sector clients on their restoration, Cap-x, tenant improvement, and new construction projects. In his past business efforts, Mr. Franklin led over 300 employees in 14 locations to provide specialized services for properties damaged due to fire, water, earthquake, and other catastrophes.

As a 40-year veteran in the real estate and restoration industry, Mr. Franklin is a source of leadership, knowledge, and experience. With a hands-on approach and a team of outstanding professionals, Mr. Franklin leads by example, instilling his colleagues with passion, integrity, dedication to quality, and the desire for customer satisfaction.

Prior to establishing Watercress Holdings LLC., an asset management company, Mr. Franklin was the CEO of Harbro Restoration Companies which merged with BluSky Restoration in early 2020.

Beyond Mr. Franklin’s influential role in the real estate and restoration industries, he is deeply involved in his community. He is currently serving or has served, on several “for-profit” Boards including El Dorado Banishers, CIBA Insurance Services, Morris Contractors, and Caprock Partners. Current and past nonprofit/para-church ministry boards on which he has served include The Free Wheelchair Mission, The Legacy Center of New York, The National Christian Foundation of California, Mariners Church, and Trochia Ministries.