Dallas-based real estate investment and services firm Sealy & Co. announced that James Gilligan is succeeding James Cook as the firm’s new chief financial officer.
Cook announced his retirement after 24 years of service and will officially retire on June 30. Gilligan will take his new post, effective June 16.
President Mark P. Sealy thanked James for his years of service, calling out his “exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and commitment” to the company’s growth and success.
During Cook’s tenure, Sealy has seen significant growth, including sponsorship of a multi-entity real estate investment program, with combined assets under management in excess of $3 billion.
Gilligan joined the company in April and brings a strong executive leadership background centered around real estate investments and private equity, the firm said. Gilligan was CFO and treasurer of Farmland Partners (NYSE: FPI) from 2021 to 2024, and before that, he worked at Equity International and Equity Group Investments, two investment firms founded by Sam Zell.
The firm said that Gilligan and Cook have worked closely over the past two months to facilitate knowledge transfer and a seamless handover of responsibilities.
Sealy & Co. is a leader in acquiring, developing, and redeveloping regional distribution warehouse, industrial/flex, and other commercial properties. Sealy & Co. has a team of over 100 employees, located in five offices, with corporate offices in Dallas and Shreveport, LA.
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