Armstead Jones
Founder, Real Estate Developer, and Entrepreneur, Imagine Think Tank
Armstead (CJ) Jones is an accomplished professional with over a decade of experience in managing strategic investments across multiple organizations, including the Baltimore Development Corporation, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, Lockheed Martin, Morgan State University, Whiting-Turner, and General Electric Aviation. As a seasoned expert in real estate development, real estate analysis, deal transaction analysis, and market research analysis, Armstead has been able to leverage his expertise to help organizations identify diversity, equity, and inclusion opportunities.
Throughout his years of creating partnerships and relationships, Armstead has become a market leader in his field, and his contributions have been recognized through his past and present membership in various organizations. Armstead has served on the Middle Neighborhood's Planning Group for the City of Baltimore Planning Department, and he has also been an active member of the National Society of Black Engineers, the Maryland Economic Development Association, the Consumer Council of Maryland, and the Institute of Industrial Engineers.
Armstead's community involvement extends beyond his professional affiliations. He serves as the Vice President of the Small Developers Collective, a member of the Regionalism Committee for the Urban Land Institute, a member of the Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee for the Urban Land Institute, and a board member of the Baltimore Architecture Foundation.
Armstead is a graduate of Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor Of Arts in Industrial Engineering and a Master of Science in Systems Engineering. His impressive work and expertise have been featured in various publications, including the New York Times, BisNow, National Mortgage News, SFGate, Fox Business, and Marketscale.
Armstead's professional accomplishments and community involvement highlight his unwavering commitment to excellence and making a positive impact in his community. He has an exceptional ability to navigate complex business environments and develop strategic partnerships, and his expertise has been instrumental in helping organizations identify and seize opportunities for diversity, equity, and inclusion. With his extensive experience and dedication, Armstead is poised to continue making significant contributions in the field of real estate and beyond.