Who is USA Invest Co?

Who is USAInvestCo?

USAInvestCo is made up of a group of experienced real estate developers with over 80 years of combined expertise in both real estate development and management. Our experience has demonstrated a proven track record in acquisition, entitlement, development, management and sales. Our general partners have raised over $100 Million for various projects throughout the United States including Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, California and Texas.

Our company focuses on real estate developments on the East Coast of the United States. We identify, analyze and acquire projects that we feel have a significant upside potential. We use various investment vehicles to raise funds to buy and develop the projects. USAInvestCo is pleased to welcome you to our company.

Management Team, Northern Riverfront Marina and Hotel, LLLP

Charles J. Schoninger, Managing Member

Mr. Charles “Chuck” Schoninger, a seasoned real estate developer and mezzanine debt fund manager obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Colorado-Boulder. His real estate career began in Colorado Springs, Colorado as a broker for a leading real estate company and then forming his own company Zephyr Development in 2000. Zephyr’s primary business activity from 2000-2005 was the acquisition, entitlement, development and sale of mixed use real estate projects. Chuck Schoninger acted as general partner to create a private equity network of over $50 Million, investing in development-related private placement offerings paying preferred returns in the 12-14% range. Under leadership from Mr. Schoninger, Zephyr Development created over 12,000 single family lots as a conduit developer for some of the largest publicly traded homebuilders and was involved in over 30 communities and mixed use developments.

Zephyr Development’s primary focus was in Colorado however projects were also completed in Florida, Texas and Oklahoma. Chuck Schoninger was instrumental in creating and enacting several large municipal special improvement districts and subsequent bond funding of those projects. Mr. Schoninger relocated to Wilmington, North Carolina to oversee the completion of the Wilmington Riverfront Redevelopment Project; acquiring the majority interest in Riverfront Holdings II, LLC and City Marina, LLC in 2007. His focus and that of his firm, Zephyr Development, has been devoted to maximizing the value added to this project. Zephyr closely monitors national and local economic and market conditions in order to minimize investment risk and maximize profits through recapitalization of assets.
John C. Wang, President of Asian Development

John is the President and founding member of Pacific Coast Realty Services Inc. and a partner of VenQuest Hotel Group, which owns and manages a portfolio of hotels and commercial properties throughout the United States

Currently a Senior Advisory Board member of Cathay Bank, a Los Angeles based financial institution with over $6 billion in assets with 29 branches in the United States and representative offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Prior to the merger with Cathay Bank, John was actively involved in the strategic planning of General Bank. He was influential in the company's formation of GBC Venture Capital in 1998. John serves as a member of the Executive Loan Committee and was a Board representative of the Bank’s Community Reinvestment Committee for 12 years.

A community leader, John was appointed by former president of Taiwan to be a member of the Taiwan Parliament from 2002-2005. Senator Wang served as member of the senate committee on foreign relations and overseas Chinese affairs commission. John is currently a valuable member of the advisory board for the Premier of Taiwan.

With a passion for charity, John and his wife, Patricia, of 15 years, serves on the board of numerous non-profit organizations and foundations. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, John’s family immigrated to the United States in 1973 at the age of 10. An avid golfer, John is a graduate of University of Southern California in the field of Finance and Real Estate.
Adam Lisk, Vice President of United State Region
Mehdi Dehghan, President of Middle East Region

Mehdi “Mike” Dehghan graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in “construction” in 1981. He is a licensed builder in North Carolina and Virginia and has developed numerous subdivisions and built more than 5,000 homes, office buildings, and commercial properties.

Mike Dehghan founded Habitech Enterprises Inc. in 1983, which was pivotal in the investment of several successful projects in North Carolina. Prior to that while living in Louisiana, he managed and built 3,500 residential projects for a regional builder. In addition to his diverse background in business negotiations, Mr. Dehghan brings a wealth of knowledge and vast experience in the area of construction and land development from the preliminary raw land phase through plan approval and construction (turn key).

As an international business negotiator, Mr. Dehghan has successfully developed a network of elite entrepreneurs and investors in the Middle East and United States. With 30 years of professional experience in acquisition, planning, development, and construction he is a valuable asset in the forefront of multimillion dollar real estate investments.
Jean Hall, Investor Relations

Ms. Hall brings 29 years of a vast and versatile background in investor and customer relations, commercial and residential sales and management, commercial banking, property insurance and petroleum marketing. As a licensed real estate broker, she was the on-site manager for the development and sales of a premier, senior living facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Joining Zephyr Development in March, 2004 as Investor Relations Manager, Ms. Hall maintained close communications and correspondence with over 140 investors from the inception of their investment. Overseeing investments in excess of $40 Million, Ms. Hall provided regular, periodic, detailed updates directly to the investors. Ms. Hall is a proven professional with extensive experience and has become an invaluable asset to Zephyr Development.
Chris Ardalan, Director of Investment Relations

As a high profile mortgage banker in North Carolina for over 10 years, Chris is recognized in the mortgage banking community as a successful competent professional. From financing commercial real estate, to a national leader in wholesale production, to raising capital to start, manage and sell a successful mortgage banking company, Chris has a trail of production and management success in wholesale and retail channels. He also has hands on experience in all facets of mortgage operations in commercial, retail and residential.

His industry expertise and broad contacts ideally qualifies him to excel again with USA Investco Group in identifying and placing high caliber financing with the right companies and for successfully handling merger/acquisition assignments.
Jerry Haire, Principal Planner and Project Manager

Jerry is a 25 year veteran in land use planning and project management. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), holds a degree in Community and Regional Planning from Appalachian State University and served two terms as Secretary for the North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association. Jerry spent the first 14 years of his diverse career as a local government planner, administering zoning and subdivision regulations, state and federal grants, economic development programs and downtown and neighborhood revitalization projects. Switching to the private sector in 1999, Jerry worked as principal planner in a planning and architectural firm before establishing his own planning consulting firm in 2005. His broad background in the governmental regulatory review process and extensive experience as a development project manager from “raw land” phase through plan approval and construction distinquish Jerry as an invaluable member of the team.
Vigo Zuo, Chief Representative China

Mr. Vigo Zuo has years of overseas working experience in Sales & Marketing. Over the past few years, Mr. Zuo has successfully worked to secure US immigration through the EB-5 program for his clients. Mr. Zuo will be the coordinator between copartners in China and the USA.

Our Chinese Office is located at:

Room 702, No 108, Wan Cheng Business Tower
Yue Xiu Distric, Guangzhou
Tel: 8620-6234 8217
Rachel Wong, Assistant to CEO & Chief Representative China

Ms. Rachel Wong is proficient in analyzing EB-5 projects and laying out the source of funds for investors. Ms. Wong has succeeded in many EB-5 cases in the past few years. Now Ms Rachel Wong is in charge of building USAInvestCo's EB-5 business in China.
Harry Liu Ph.D., Translator and Chinese Representative

A professional patent agent and PhD, who has 10 years working experience in a Los Angeles based law firm. Mr. Harry Liu pursued his masters and doctorate degrees from University of Miami and Texas Tech University respectively, drafted over 250 US patent applications, and provided solid technical support to many patent litigation lawsuits.

Mr. Harry Liu participates in negotiations and discussions between Chinese and American law firms and enterprises regarding patent infringement, trademark and copyright disputes as well as licensing agreements. More importantly, Mr. Liu provides intensive law related advising and consulting for customers, especially to prospective Chinese immigrants.