founder
Gary Morris
Personal History
Born in Brooklyn New York and raised in Simi Valley. My life’s work has been centered around business and service to others.
On November 18, 2001 I secured the internet domain name UrbanBright.org. I was considerably younger and had an appetite for risk related to building a nest egg to found a non-profit organization. It was a dream. The dream never left my mind.
In proceeding years more thoughts emerged about how to make a fundamental change in career and life goals. Earning money was important but there was a greater calling. I searched for a livelihood where work was inseparable from service to others.
While researching philanthropy I came across an emerging topic known as Philanthrocapitalism, the word alone resonated on a deep level. This research precipitated a changed in mindset related to career goals. A plan emerged to transition to residential real estate including a commitment to tie each transaction to a local philanthropic organization - in a transparent manner.
I’m pleased to be fully engaged in building Philanthro Capital Realty. A creative for-profit business infused with a philanthropic mission.
I presently reside in Woodland Hills with my wife Estee and our 18-year-old son Austin is in college.
Career, Education
Real Estate
In addition to residential real estate pursuits including investments in rental properties, I have performed leasing services for Landlords and Tenants. Landlord related work included multiple San Fernando Valley properties with an aggregate gross lease-able area of approximately 900,000 sq. ft. Tenant representation services have been provided to regional and national corporations in California, Washington, Oregon, Texas, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I have held a Real Estate Agent license since 2004 and a Broker's license since 2014.
Past Employment
Paramedic, Reserve Fire Fighter for Ventura County Fire Department, Chief Paramedic and Operations Manager, Malibu Emergency Room, Medical Services Manager at the Pritikin Longevity Center, Administrative Director, USC-PIH Family Practice Residency Program.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing from CSUN, Paramedic training at Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital in Inglewood
Miscellaneous
Los Angeles City Fire Department's Community Emergency Response Team (volunteer), Past Board Member, Child Development Institute, Red Cross Certified CPR, First Aid, AED Instructor
* CPR and First Aid Instructor expired during COVID
My Free Time
In my free time I enjoy riding motorcycles and quads throughout the coast and canyons and off road in the desert and mountains. Hiking, snow skiing, film and concerts are great…but my favorite pastime is a vintage acoustic guitar.
