Our Team
Jason Farino
Managing Partner
After graduating with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Old Dominion University, Mr. Farino pursued his career in Florida. He worked as a Lending Manager for numerous condo-conversion companies that grossed over $450M in revenue from 2004 - 2009.
Mr. Farino continued in the real estate industry obtaining his Mortgage Loan Originator license holding numerous licenses in multiple states across the country. He has worked in the real estate industry for over 15 years in several different managerial capacities before venturing out to private investments.
As partner and co-founder of Sterling Capital Group, Mr. Farino uses his vast real estate expertise to capitalize on the growing emerging business markets. He oversees all CRE acquisitions and sales, and heads up the investment research team providing leadership and guidance to locate and purchase low risk CRE investments for high end returns.
Mr. Farino currently resides in Richmond, VA with his wife Julia and 4 children, Elayna, Canaan, Elijah & Selah.
John Whitlock
Managing Partner
Mr. Whitlock attended the University of Georgia where he received his Bachelors of Business Administration in 1979. He attended law school at the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond and received his JD in 1982. After graduation, he practiced law for five years with his father in Mineral, Virginia, before starting several entrepreneurial ventures where he was consistently recognized for service, growth and financial success.
Mr. Whitlock has over 30 years’ experience in real estate investment and land development, overseeing the development of 19 subdivisions on Lake Anna, one of the largest freshwater inland reservoirs in Virginia, as well as many subdivisions in the Central Virginia area.
As partner and co-founder of Sterling Capital Group, Mr. Whitlock employs his strong values-based, fiscally responsible approach to operations and culture. He oversees the company’s strategic direction and financial functions including financial planning and analysis.
Mr. Whitlock currently lives in Richmond, VA with his wife Margaret. He has five children, Callie, Eddie, Ellie, Charlie and Johnny and two sons-in-law, Ryan and Josh.
Alison Tyler
Managing PaRTNER
Ms. Tyler attended James Madison University where she received her Bachelors of Science in 1987. After graduation, she pursued her career in Virginia working in sales and service management before joining Mr. Whitlock in land acquisition and development in 2002.
Ms. Tyler has over 18 years’ experience in real estate investment and land development. As part owner of two investment companies, she has worked closely with land acquisitions teams, general contractors and clients to provide a mutually beneficial environment for progressive growth. She directly managed site specific land development on an as needed basis.
As partner and co-founder of Sterling Capital Group, Ms. Tyler works closely with our investment research team helping to identify and manage short and long term CRE investments. She oversees acquisition funding and property operations maintaining positive tenant relations.
Ms. Tyler currently lives in Ashland, VA. She has two daughters, Jordan and Sarah, and two sons-in-law, Josh and Elliott.