JIM LAVALLE

Executive Vice President of Development

Jim LaValle is the Executive Vice President of Development at Tareen Development Partners (TDP), where he leads the firm’s development team and is responsible for identifying and executing new real estate opportunities. With over 25 years of experience in commercial real estate, including development, construction, finance, project management, operations, and marketing, Jim brings a multidisciplinary approach to creating transformative projects that enhance the communities they serve.

Jim is known for his commitment to delivering high-quality, award-winning developments that reflect and respect the character of their surrounding neighborhoods. His primary focus is on urban housing and mixed-use retail environments that drive lasting impact.

Prior to co-founding TDP with Dr. Basir Tareen, Jim developed on his own and played a pivotal role at Doran Companies, where he served as the firm’s first developer and helped establish it as one of the Twin Cities’ most prominent development firms. During his tenure there, he delivered six urban purpose-built student housing projects around the University of Minnesota, as well as the Mill & Main project, an iconic, two-phase residential development overlooking the Mississippi River and downtown Minneapolis.

At TDP, Jim has overseen the successful delivery of several signature projects, including Roseville Health, a 40,000-square-foot medical office building, adjacent to The Isaac, a 127-unit luxury apartment complex. His recent developments also include Avandale, The Grove, The Finn, and The Donegan in St. Paul, as well as Article No. 7 in North St. Paul and a local Culvers. Jim has also recently worked on the acquisitions of two suburban affordable multifamily communities and a medical office building.

Jim’s deep industry expertise across different asset classes, collaborative leadership style, and passion for placemaking continue to shape vibrant urban communities across Minnesota and beyond.