Howell Development & Investments, Inc
Howell Development & Investments (HDI) is a privately held real estate development and investment firm built on decades of experience identifying opportunities and creating lasting value. HDI takes a hands-on, disciplined approach to acquisition, development, redevelopment, construction, ownership, and investment. Its experience as both an owner and developer brings a practical, long-term perspective to every opportunity. Each project is evaluated individually, allowing HDI to tailor its role, investment, and partnership structure to the property, the market, and the objectives involved. From initial evaluation through execution and long-term strategy, HDI works closely with property owners, investors, real estate professionals, and project partners. Thoughtful decision-making, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality guide both the firm’s work and the relationships behind it.
The Team
Gregory Howell
Founder and President
Gregory Howell began his career in Bay Area real estate in 1990 and founded HDI in 1994. As Founder and President, he establishes the firm’s strategic direction and remains directly involved in its major acquisition, investment, development, construction, and financial decisions.
His experience encompasses the acquisition, ownership, development, construction, and sale of properties throughout the Bay Area and Santa Cruz County. Drawing on more than three decades in real estate, Gregory provides the leadership and judgment behind HDI’s projects, investments, and long-term growth.
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Diana Howell
Principal
A Bay Area native, Diana Howell has played a foundational role in HDI’s growth and operations alongside Gregory Howell. Throughout the firm’s history, her hands-on responsibilities have spanned sales and marketing, budgeting, project scheduling and coordination, administration, and relationships with clients and professional partners.
Today, Diana remains involved in the firm with a primary focus on budgeting, financial administration, and tax matters. Her longstanding experience and attention to detail continue to provide important continuity and support for HDI.
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Jordan Howell
Director of Development & Operations
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Jordan Howell began his real estate career as a commercial real estate analyst at Cushman & Wakefield, where he evaluated opportunities across office, industrial, manufacturing, high-tech/flex, and life-science properties.
Since joining HDI in 2024, Jordan has assumed a broad and expanding role in the day-to-day execution of the firm’s development, investment, operational, transaction, and marketing activities. Working closely with Gregory, his responsibilities include opportunity evaluation, investment analysis and due diligence, entitlement and permitting coordination, project planning, and collaboration with municipal agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other professional partners.
Jordan also directs HDI’s corporate and property marketing, overseeing photography, website management, digital presence, and social media. Through his real estate practice Jordan serves as HDI’s internal lead for the acquisition, marketing, and sale of its properties. His combination of analytical, operational, project, marketing, and transaction experience allows him to contribute throughout the firm’s development and investment activities.
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Professional Partners
HDI’s work is strengthened by longstanding relationships with experienced real estate professionals and project partners. For each opportunity, the firm brings together the people and expertise best suited to its needs, emphasizing clear communication, accountability, and shared success.
Real Estate Agents & Brokers
Real estate agents and brokers are valued partners and an important source of opportunities, relationships, and local market insight. HDI respects the role they play and protects the relationships they bring to the table. When an agent or broker introduces an opportunity that results in a successfully completed transaction, HDI honors the agreed commission. The firm seeks to build lasting partnerships through responsiveness, fair dealing, and mutual success.
Project Partners
HDI works with a trusted network of architects, designers, contractors, land-use professionals, engineers, consultants, title and escrow providers, and lending and capital partners. Teams are assembled according to the needs of each project, allowing the right expertise to be engaged at the right stage. Through close coordination from initial planning through completion, these partnerships help HDI move opportunities forward thoughtfully and efficiently.