As founder of McAlpin & Company, Jerome developed a small management concern into a leader in multi-family, commercial and residential sales in Los Angeles. Since establishing McAlpin & Company in 1988, he has closed more than 500 real estate investment transactions. He has also acquired and managed more than 25 apartment buildings in Inglewood and Los Angeles. Jerome has over 35 years of real estate investment experience. He served three terms as President of the Inglewood Board of Realtors, 10 years as a Director for the California Association of Realtors, as President of the Greater South Bay Multiple Listing Service, as Regional Chairman for the California Association of Realtors and as the Planning Commissioner for the City of Inglewood's 2nd District. Jerome attended Loyola High School of Los Angeles and holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of San Diego. He has been active in the community as a football and basketball coach at Hotshots in Pasadena and at St. Jerome's School. Jerome is proud to have donated a playground to Mother of Sorrows Catholic School in South Los Angeles and is a tutor-mentor and donor to Loyola High School.