James Kassouf

“The idea of bringing something to Cleveland that hasn’t been done before is compelling.” James Kassouf has lived by these words to improve and honor his great community.  For the past two decades, James Kassouf and his family have bought and redeveloped buildings both in Cleveland and oversees. Natives to the Cleveland area, the Kassoufs have a nearly 40-year history operating parking lots in downtown Cleveland. They are apart of the community and have helped make it what it has become today. Most recently, the family has been working on a Class A office tower that has residential, fitness, retail, dining, entertainment and parking components all in one project. The property also includes a 421-space parking garage underneath the complex. Apart from Metro Parking Systems, James Kassouf also heads KRA Management, a family-owned and operated real estate development and property management business that was founded in 1972.  The Kassouf family has come to own over 20 acres of real estate in Downtown Cleveland, a chain of gas stations and multiple office buildings in Downtown Cleveland. Metro Parking System’s, an affiliate of KRA, has been an industry leader since 1972. Through its history, Metro Parking Systems has operated more than 51 parking lots and garages with over 12,000 parking spaces across 4 states.As a real estate developer, James Kassouf looks for opportunities to revitalize the city, developing recognizable and distinguished properties in his hometown. Apart from his real estate development in Cleveland, James Kassouf also heads International Management Systems. Since 2001, Kassouf has provided management services for companies all over the globe.   Together James Kassouf and his team have engaged in over 50 acquisitions and learned how to work in any environment in the world. Their aim is to present to their customers the benefits of working offshore. IMS’s system has innovated the way business is done. James Kassouf and his team allow clients to work anywhere in the world. Providing individuals with knowledge, understanding, and the proper tools to make for a most fulfilling experience.