Meet The Team
Mike Smith
Mike Smith
Mike Smith is a founding principal of the Jokake Companies, Jokake Resources, and Jokake Management Services. As the Managing Partner, he has established and led several successful operating companies, including:
- Jokake Construction Company: A leading commercial tenant improvement general contractor with a focus on constructing in occupied environments. The company was sold to its employees in 2010.
- Superior Marble: A white marble mining and processing company located 60 miles east of Phoenix.
- WhiteStar Solutions: A cannabis cultivation and dispensary company based in Scottsdale.
- Clarion, Inc.: A distribution company specializing in selling chlorine dioxide nationwide within the cannabis cultivation market.
- Aerial Sphere: An aerial imagery and software solutions company serving the GIS market.
- Stockyards Restaurant: A restored and revived 75-year-old steakhouse that was designated an Arizona Centennial Restaurant in 2012.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona. He has been an active member of the Phoenix Thunderbirds for over 30 years, served on the University of Arizona Phoenix Alumni Association, and is a Board Member of Paradise Valley Country Club.
Gary Smith
Gary Smith is a prominent figure in Arizona real estate and a founding principal of multiple enterprises under the Jokake umbrella. As a visionary leader, Gary drives the strategic direction and oversees the comprehensive real estate activities of Jokake Companies, Jokake Resources, Jokake Real Estate Services, and Jokake Management Services. His responsibilities include managing investment holdings, directing acquisitions, orchestrating dispositions, and nurturing investor relations across these entities.
In his role as Managing Partner for various real estate acquisition and development entities, Gary’s expertise and foresight are key to driving growth and success. With a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona and as a licensed Arizona Real Estate Broker, Gary blends technical knowledge with deep industry insight to continually elevate the Jokake Companies' real estate portfolio.
Gary’s commitment to excellence extends beyond his professional endeavors. He has served on the boards of the University of Arizona Alumni Association, Phoenix Executive Council, Scottsdale Charros, Maricopa County Farm Bureau, and the Paloma Irrigation and Drainage District. His involvement in these organizations underscores his dedication to community engagement and leadership across multiple sectors.
Gary Smith
Jill Clements
Jill Clements
With over 35 years of experience in the real estate industry, Jill has extensive knowledge across a wide range of property and transaction types. Her expertise spans residential, multi-family, industrial, and commercial development and construction, as well as sales, commercial leasing, land entitlement, brokerage, transaction management, and asset and property management.
As a licensed Arizona Real Estate Broker, Jill has actively contributed to the industry and community through her service on numerous boards and various industry organizations, including the Urban Land Institute, UrbanPlan, the National Multi-Housing Council, the Homebuilders Association of Central Arizona, the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, and Valley Partnership. Jill oversees staff and corporate operations for the Jokake Family of Companies, focusing on corporate governance, contracts, and asset and property management.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Jill is passionate about personal growth and spirituality. In her spare time, she is active in the Spiritual Center she founded in 2015 in Scottsdale, where she enjoys coaching others to unlock their potential and live life more fully. She also enjoys a good round of golf and preparing healthy meals.
Erica Veach
Erica has been the Accounting Manager at Jokake since 2015, where she oversees the company’s accounting department, managing assets, budgets, annual tax returns, and financial modeling. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from California State University, Northridge, and brings over 15 years of diverse accounting experience across private and publicly traded manufacturing, nonprofit service, and entertainment industries.
Erica Veach