Founder: Gary Morris
Personal History
Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Simi Valley, California. I have also lived in Malibu, Northridge, Santa Monica and now 25 years in Woodland Hills.
My life's career path followed a curvy line.
Service to Others
In 1978 I graduated from Paramedic school at 20 years old. I also worked as a Reserve Firefighter with the Ventura County Fire Department — serving both roles simultaneously through 1981 and 1982 respectively.
Healthcare
Prior to a real estate brokerage career, I served as Operations Manager of the Malibu Emergency Room, Medical Services Manager at Oceanview Medical Group at the Pritikin Longevity Center in Santa Monica, ultimately securing a position as Administrative Director of a hospital-based USC affiliate Family Practice Residency Program — a role that required, capital and operations budgeting, human resource management, and maintaining institutional relationships. This foundation was most valuable as I moved on to commercial real estate in 2004.
Twenty Years of Commercial Real Estate
For four years I worked with landlords across the San Fernando Valley as part of a team that represented over 900,000 square feet of commercial space. Then for sixteen years I shifted to tenant representation — culminating in several hundred leases for companies such as Verizon Wireless, Crunch Fitness, Jimmy John’s, Pizza 90, Xfinity, all across California, and in Oregon, Washington, Texas and the East Coast.
Why Philanthro Capital Realty
When I discovered the concept of philanthrocapitalism — the idea that a for-profit enterprise can so uniquely be a community benefit — everything clicked. Philanthro Capital Realty was created from that realization.
I specialize in residential listings in the Woodland Hills and surrounding communities I've called home for 25 years. I bring institutional-grade negotiation skills, a first responder's instinct for preparation, and a genuine commitment to make every sale have meaning beyond a closing statement.
Personal
I live in Woodland Hills with my partner, Estee. Our son Austin graduated from UC Santa Barbara and is building a path in the culinary arts — I enjoy watching his passion for Food Sustainability and global cuisines.
When I'm not working I may be on a hiking trail, a motorcycle, hopefully at a ski slope (it's been a while), but most likely listening to music or watching a film.
Professional Credentials
- California Real Estate Broker — License #01422323 (active since 2004)
- S.I.F.T. Ventures, Inc. — Corporate Broker License #01960986
- Paramedic School — Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital, Inglewood
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (Marketing) — California State University, Northridge
Let's connect for a complimentary home preparedness conversation — no real estate agenda, no obligation. Whether you're staying for 20 more years or thinking about what's next, a prepared home is the right choice.
Gary@PhilCapRealty.com | (818) 606-2673 | CA DRE #01960986
