Our Leadership

Jose@WestRetail.com | (916) 790 – 6100 

Jose Alberto Gonzalez leads acquisitions, entitlements, and delivery for Leon Dorado Community and related residential projects. His approach combines rigorous feasibility and transparent pro formas with the realities of neighborhood living—street layouts, utilities, landscape, and home designs that support comfort, safety, and pride of ownership. Jose’s partnerships with experienced builders and design teams help balance attainability with quality. From due diligence through construction and stabilization, he manages details with lender‑ready rigor and community input, ensuring communities feel local, work financially, and age well.

James@marcofederal.com | (915) 217 – 8500

James serves as Chief Operating Officer and General Contractor for Leon Dorado Homes, bringing more than 25 years of construction management across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. He leads preconstruction through closeout with disciplined planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management, aligning owners, design teams, and trade partners around clear milestones. Skilled in contracts, subcontractor coordination, compliance, and modern field technologies, he streamlines documentation and reporting. James holds a BBA from UTEP and PMP, CCM, and OSHA‑30 credentials. El Paso‑based professional.

ggushaddadjd@gmail.com | (915) 282-2830

With over 20 years of legal practice at the Law Offices of G. Gus Haddad, alongside a 20-year tenure leading Haddad Consulting Group, Gus Haddad has developed broad expertise across law, business, real estate, title and escrow, and insurance claims. He founded both firms and has operated them in parallel, integrating legal analysis with practical business strategy to address complex client needs.

His work focuses on protecting client interests through disciplined planning, sound judgment, and respect for legal process. He approaches each matter with clarity, precision, and accountability, ensuring client objectives are pursued with realism and care.

At the core of his professional work is a commitment to justice, integrity, and high standards of service. His strength lies in navigating complex environments and developing strategies that advance the interests of those he represents.

(732) 397-1210

Julian Bonilla is a licensed mortgage advisor in New Jersey, Florida, and Texas with over a decade of experience in new construction and renovation project management. He brings specialized expertise in creative financing strategies for property acquisition and development, with a focus on commercial and luxury residential projects.

With a background in construction and business management, Julian provides practical insight into project planning, capital structuring, and return optimization for both investors and homeowners. His approach blends financial strategy with real-world execution, ensuring financing solutions support long-term value creation. Julian plays a key role in advancing Leon Dorado’s vision of modern, sustainable communities through growth-driven, results-oriented financial planning.