Brett M. Johnson is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and executive with a diverse background spanning professional sports, real estate, private equity, and digital media. As a Founder and Board Member of United Sports Development Partners (USDP), Mr. Johnson brings a dynamic blend of vision, operational expertise, and capital markets experience to complex mixed-use development and sports-led infrastructure projects.

Mr. Johnson is the CEO and Founder of Fortuitous Partners, a leading investment firm focused on sports-anchored real estate, and is also the Founder of Benevolent Capital, a private equity fund and family office. His real estate ventures include Octagon Partners, a development firm specializing in value-added projects. In the professional sports world, he is Founder and Chairman of Rhode Island FC (USL), and Co-Founder of Phoenix Rising FC, one of the most successful clubs in USL history. He is an investor and board member of Ipswich Town Football Club through his Three Lions sports fund.

Mr. Johnson’s leadership extends across several growth-oriented and impact-driven companies. He held executive leadership roles at Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FORD) and Targus, where he oversaw global operations with sales exceeding $545 million. His corporate board experience includes service on the board of Blyth, Inc. (NYSE: BTH), which was acquired by The Carlyle Group, as well as NYC Office Suites and TerraCycle, a global leader in recycling innovation.

Mr. Johnson holds a B.A. from Brown University and an MBA from Pepperdine University’s Presidential/Key Executive Program. He also completed the President’s Leadership Program at Harvard Business School and is an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).

Dan is a founding principal of Charter Realty and Zelco Properties & Development. He has focused his efforts on the leasing and development of the company’s portfolio of shopping centers and mixed-use projects comprising over 11,000,000 square feet. He has successfully acquired several retail chains for their underlying real estate, as well as been involved in the acquisition and development of Charter’s own portfolio. Dan is currently spearheading several growing ventures for Charter, including a mixed-use development program (retail, hospitality, residential, student housing, and technology/innovation) that he is implementing across the United States. Since the company’s inception, Dan has completed more than 20,000,000 square feet of new tenant leases in both Charter and third-party properties. Dan is a graduate of Cornell University; he has served on the Board of Directors for the United States Olympic Foundation and the Southport Fire Department. Dan splits his time between Fairfield, Connecticut, and Big Sky, Montana, along with his wife and their dogs Mungo and Pappy (enjoying frequent visits from his three grown sons).

Dan is a civil engineer with over 20 years’ experience in sports facility and residential real estate development, including as a Partner at Milone & MacBroom. He currently serves as Director of Development and Managing Director of Fortuitous Partners and is a member of the Executive Committee of Rhode Island FC. At Fortuitous, Dan led the vision and masterplanning efforts for Tidewater Landing. The Stadium at Tidewater Landing, a new 10,500-seat stadium, is currently under construction, with completion anticipated in Spring 2025. Additionally, Dan leads the planning and upcoming construction of retail and over 600 units of multifamily residential at Tidewater Landing. Over the course of his career, he has designed and delivered over 50 athletic facilities at the recreational, university, and professional levels. Dan earned his BS in civil engineering from the University of Connecticut and is a licensed professional engineer in the state. He resides in Connecticut with his wife and children.

Chris is a 30-year veteran of the sports industry. His resume includes President of the Houston 2026 World Cup Organizing Committee, President of the Houston Dynamo (MLS), President of the Houston Dash (NWSL), and General Manager of the New Haven Ravens (Double-A Baseball). He successfully led Houston’s bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup and manages the city’s FIFA World Cup planning efforts. He was with the Dynamo for 13 years, during which time the club won seven trophies (2 MLS Cups, 1 US Open Cup, 4 Conference titles). Canetti oversaw the development of the Dynamo’s new soccer-specific stadium and founded the city’s professional women’s team – the Houston Dash. He is a past winner of the MLS Executive of the Year award, and he was previously honored as Sports Business Journal 40 Under 40. Chris is a graduate of Quinnipiac University and has been actively engaged in numerous charitable projects over the course of his career. Chris resides in the Houston area with his wife, Judi, and daughters Kara and Ella.

Greg brings more than 20 years of commercial and residential real estate development and finance experience to USDP. Most recently, Greg led financial asset management for a portfolio of more than 100 shopping centers representing more than 20 million leasable square feet for Brixmor Property Group. Prior to that, Greg was Vice President of Investments for the Northeast region for Regency Centers. In the multifamily sector, Greg served as Executive Vice President for Adellco Management, a New York City multifamily developer, where he led the acquisition and development of more than two million square feet of multifamily rental and condominium space in Manhattan, representing more than $2 billion of asset value. Greg started his career in the Debt Capital Markets group at Deutsche Bank. Greg earned his BS in finance and management from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He resides in Connecticut with his wife and two sons.