Ron Boji
Ron is the President of Boji Group, LLC and as one
of its owners, is specifically responsible for the management, development and leasing of
space in the company's portfolio.
Prior to establishing Boji Group, Ron had a significant
impact in the computer indusrty within the Lansing area as a representative of large hard ware and software firms nationwide. In 1998
Ron and his father purchased the landmark Michigan National Tower to add
to their growing real estate portfolio. In 1999 the Boji's assumed daily management duties and
Ron became the pricinpal operations offcier for the property. He still performs these
duties with weekly visits to this building while overseeing the Capitol View
and Hollister properties as well. He maintains a strong relationship with all the
tenants housed in each of these structures
Ron attended Michigan State University, earning a
Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management. Currently he sits on numerous boards but focusses the majority of this
time to the development of the downtown Lansing Central Business District
and also sits on the Principal Shopping District's Board of
Directors.
Ron is an active participant in his community. He presently serves on the Arab American
Advisory Board having been appointed to this position by Governor Engler. He
was also appointed by Mayor Hollister in Lansing to the Blue Ribbon Committee for
Economic Development. He also serves on the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Board
of Directors, the Capitol Area Youth Alliance, the Mother of God Parish Council,
and honored on Crain's 40 under 40 list.
Ron resides in Novi, Michigan with his wife and 3 children
rjb@bojigroup.com
Louie Boji
Louie Boji is the founder and managing member of the
Boji Group. He earned a law degree in his homeland of Iraq from the University
of Baghdad, June 1965. He immigrated to the United States in 1968 and became a
citizen in 1974. Louie became involved in a number of grocery and party stores
with a variety of partners. His role was to provide finance and management
expertise. Ownership of most of these stores included real estate ownership.
Another of Louie's roles was to manage and operate that real estate.
Louie has developed two retail centers. In 1987 he developed the 70,000
square foot Marysville Plaza, which included the location of one of his grocery
stores. In 1992 he developed a 136,000 square foot retail center in Shelby
Township, which has since been sold. In 1998 he sold his last store and since
that time he has been primarily involved in the development, ownership and
management of real estate with the Boji Group.
Louie's single largest accomplishment was coordinating the purchase of the
Michigan National Tower from Michigan National Bank in 1998.
Louie and his wife live in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
lboji@bojigroup.com
Hani Mio
Hani Mio is an owner of Boji Group, LLC and currently
serves as its Executive Vice President for Buildings Management and
Operations.
Hani immigrated to the United States at age fourteen and purchased his first
business, a convenience store in Redford Twp., Michigan, at age 18. From these
humble beginnings Hani eventually sold this business to purchase two other
convenience stores in Monroe, Michigan. While working at these two stores, he
was able to raise profitability while expanding both locations size and
revenues. At age 28 he purchased an entire shopping center in Southfield,
Michigan beginning his eventual start in property and business management and
development.
In 1995, Hani purchased the Ramada Inn in Warren, Michigan eventually
transforming it into the Four Points Sheraton, Hotel and Suites. Since 1995, Mr.
Mio has bought and constructed two Holiday Inn Express, Hotels and Suites in
Roseville and Woodhaven, Michigan, purchased a Ramada Inn in Midland and
purchased a Best Western in Woodhaven as well.
Hani brings a wealth of knowledge in the lodging industry to the Boji Group
as well as the necessary tools required to manage, build and operate all of its
buildings while maintaining positive relations with every kind of tenant.
Hani currently resides in Bloomfield, Michigan with his wife and 3
children.
hmio@bojigroup.com
Michael W. Peplowski
Mike is the Chief Operating Officer and
Controller for the Boji Group. Currently Mr. Peplowski is responsible for all
financial analysis of intended projects that the Boji Group undertakes. Mike has
direct experience in Commercial Real Estate Analysis as they pertain to short
and long term cash flows as well as fundamental knowledge of private and public
finance through tax-free municipal bond issuances. Before joining the Boji
Group, Mike was the direct manager of Mortgage Sales and Development for
Independent Bank South Michigan from 1998-2001. In this capacity he was
responsible for the direct funding of all mortgage products that included
portfolio notes as well as standard Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac products. Also
Mike had direct responsibilities in commercial banking functions, loan
committees for both commercial and residential lending, and commercial business
development.
After leaving Independent Bank, Mike took a business development position
with WILX tv10 in Lansing. While working at the TV station, Mike was able to
construct numerous marketing and advertising partnerships between local
companies and corporations. He also serves and chairs the Athlete For Kids
Committee, which is responsible for building a dedicated pediatric emergency
room at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Mike also serves as Foundation Board Member for
Sparrow Hospital.
Mike graduated form Michigan State University with a Business Administration degree in 1992. Mike
also played basketball for Michigan State University and earned Academic All Big
Ten and Academic All American honors as well. After graduation, he was drafted
by the Sacramento Kings and played for numerous teams in the NBA as
well as in Europe for FC Barcelona.
Mike currently resides in Williamston, Michigan.
mpeplowski@bojigroup.com