Strategic Vision. Lasting Value.

In an industry fueled by creativity and star power, it can be easy to overlook the accomplished professionals working tirelessly behind the curtain to keep entertainment moving forward. Yet the lawyers, accountants, financial experts, lenders, bankers, strategists, consultants, business managers/advisors and industry executives featured in this section are among the entertainment world’s most valuable architects – the individuals whose guidance helps productions launch, companies expand, deals close and careers flourish.

James Parks is bullish on multifamily investments in Northern Nevada. Parks, founder and principal of APW Avenue Group of Culver City, Calif., announced April 1 the $96.25 million acquisition of The Village at Iron Blossom, a 401-unit apartment complex on East Patriot Boulevard in south Reno. The deal translates to roughly $238,000 per key. A week later, APW announced the reopening of One 18 West, a brick building at 118 West St. that was acquired in 2021 for $14 million and underwent a top-to-bottom $18 million renovation. Parks said in an interview with NNBW that APW Avenue Group is just getting started.

James R. Parks is managing director at CBIZ, leading the firm’s West Los Angeles office, and as the private client services leader for the West Coast, while overseeing its West region family office and high-net-worth client practices. Parks specializes in tax strategy, business management, and litigation consulting for clients.