VictoryBase was born from our own experiences in the military.
During my time in the Marine Corps, I experienced frequent relocations due to my duties. Despite my desire to own a home, the nature of my lifestyle compelled me to rent in order to maintain flexibility for my family. However, as the years went by, I realized that I was missing out on the benefits of owning my home. Determined to change this, I embarked on a new venture at the end of my military service and started VictoryBase.
VictoryBase is not limited to the military; it caters to anyone who is tired of missing out on the advantages of owning the home you live in. Recognizing the potential for innovation in the real estate industry, we aim to provide creative and alternative ways for individuals to improve their quality of living while investing in their future. Our business model enables people to reside in beautiful homes and finally build an investment that was once exclusively accessible to sophisticated or affluent investors. Now, you can cultivate a long-term investment without the concern of falling behind in life due to rental payments.
We are assembling a world-class team of former military personnel who possess the innovative mindset and firsthand understanding of the struggles individuals face. Together, we are committed to disrupting a 4 trillion dollar industry and reshaping the future of living. We warmly welcome you to join our community and be part of this exciting journey.
Tom Paquin
CEO, VictoryBase
Meet the Team
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Tom Paquin
CEO and FOUNDER
Mr. Paquin has a successful track record of creating and leading rapidly growing businesses. He has created extreme value for the investors and founders of his previous companies. He skillfully exited the investments, and the business model is still creating exceeding value for the new owners, investors and customers today.
Prior to his business career, Mr. Paquin served as a Top Gun trained US Marine Corps F/A-18 pilot. After 21 years of service, he achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before retiring from the reserves. Throughout his military career, Tom participated in several combat operations around the world and received numerous awards and honors, including the Air Medal and Joint Service Commendation Medal, among others.
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John Sharkey
COO
Mr. Sharkey's career has been in Commercial Real Estate. Most recently, he was the Vice President of Operations at Devonwood Investors, a Private Equity Real Estate developer focused on large-scale, mixed use projects in urban markets. Prior to that, he represented institutional investors, family offices, and private capital real estate owners at CBRE.
John Sharkey spent seven years as a US Army Aviation Office and Blackhawk helicopter pilot. He is a West Point graduate with an MBA from Cornell University.
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Justin Allen
VP Finance and Development
Mr. Allen recently earned his MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management with a major in Finance and a focus on Real Estate and Entrepreneurship. He has 8 years of personal real estate experience by way of a small investment company he started in 2014 that owns and operates single family rentals. Mr. Allen holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University where he was a full-time scholarship athlete for the Division-1 wrestling program.
Prior to his graduate studies, Mr. Allen was a Green Beret Captain in the United States Army and held various command positions during his 10 years of service, including 3 overseas deployments. He successfully graduated from Ranger school, Military Freefall school, and Combat Diver school.