Vishal Makan is an entrepreneur working in real estate and government contracting, with professional roots in Dallas, Texas, and ancestral ties to South Africa and India. He is a Partner focused on real estate and government contracting based in Washington, DC, where his work spans multiple business areas built on steady growth and long-term planning. Vishal is connected with HSG Holding Co and serves as a Managing Partner at Corporate Hospitality Facilities and Spartan Blue Knights. Through HSG HoldCo, he founded and guided both organizations. Corporate Hospitality Facilities concentrates on government contract–driven real estate and facility development, while Spartan Blue Knights provides post-disaster response services, with a primary focus on housing solutions. Alongside these responsibilities, he maintains a passive role as an Advisor and Broker at VM Brokerage, LLC. The firm operates as a boutique real estate company with assets across several U.S. markets, including multifamily properties, hotels, gas stations, and retail spaces. Makan is a graduate of Southern Methodist University, where he earned an undergraduate degree in Real Estate Finance and Economics. He later completed a Master’s degree in Real Estate Finance, strengthening his technical understanding of the field. Throughout his career, he has been involved in developing and closing real estate transactions while contributing to business development efforts. He believes success also includes service and has volunteered with organizations such as Goodwill, MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), and SOME (So Others Might Eat). Outside of work, he values golf, travel, and reading, interests shaped early in life. He places strong importance on relationships, spending time with family and friends, and planning a future with his fiancée. Vishal Makan continues to balance professional responsibilities with personal values.