Our team brings over 75 years of combined experience in real estate, specialty assets, fiduciary services, and operations — with deep roots in asset management, trust advisory, risk management and governance. We’ve offered oversight across U.S. markets and asset classes, giving us the insight to deliver strategic clarity, not just data.
At 1011 Digital, leadership means more than experience — it means stewardship. We guide our clients with the same care we apply to our own families.
Mark Gladney is the Founder and CEO of 1011 Digital. He holds a Master’s degree in Real Estate Finance and Investments from New York University, along with professional certifications in artificial intelligence and digital strategy.
Mark’s career blends over a decade of entrepreneurial leadership with institutional expertise in specialty asset oversight. He has advised on and participated in equity and debt placements across a wide range of real estate investments, and has provided fiduciary guidance on complex portfolios spanning real estate, closely held businesses, and alternative assets—with total asset values exceeding $4 billion.
His work in trust services sharpened his fiduciary lens, serving as a voting member on several investment and governance committees, including real estate and loan transaction approvals, asset regulatory oversight, and a COVID-19 response panel. These roles offered invaluable experience navigating economic volatility—where balancing tenant relationships with long-term asset value was critical to supporting both client and beneficiary outcomes.
A student of innovation, Mark was an early advocate for the role of proptech and data science in reshaping real estate. At 1011 Digital, he leads strategic growth with a vision to modernize asset management through AI and performance-driven advisory. His current focus is expanding the firm’s client base across the U.S. and U.K., with an emphasis on investors seeking exposure to high-potential Southern U.S. markets.
Kent Spurlock is a Managing Member of 1011 Digital and a seasoned real estate and operations leader with over 15 years of experience across banking, mortgage servicing, and portfolio management. His expertise spans mortgage loan servicing, relationship management, call center leadership, and strategic growth — all anchored in a track record of operational excellence and team development.
Over the course of his career, Kent has overseen credit card portfolios exceeding $3 billion, scaled high-performing teams, and implemented operational strategies that increased revenue by over 20%. He has also played a key role in expanding real estate portfolios valued above $23 million, leveraging data-driven insights to improve asset performance, risk mitigation, and stakeholder outcomes.
In previous leadership roles, Kent led mortgage servicing operations and supplier diversity initiatives, bringing a practical, equity-informed approach to financial operations. His skills in procurement, vendor negotiations, and operational analytics enable him to make informed decisions that foster both innovation and efficiency.
Kent holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, a foundation that shapes his human-centered leadership style. Based in Charlotte, NC, he brings a systems-driven mindset to 1011’s mission — helping clients achieve strategic clarity, portfolio growth, and operational success in today’s evolving real estate landscape.
John Ramseier is a seasoned financial executive with over 30 years of experience in wealth management, investment strategy, and fiduciary advisory. As Executive Director of Wealth Management at Wells Fargo, he advised high-net-worth individuals on trust investments and oversaw real estate transactions totaling more than $2 billion.
A Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA), John is known for delivering sophisticated, tailored investment strategies across a wide range of asset classes. His expertise includes real estate investment, private equity, oil and gas ventures, and trust administration — all grounded in a risk-aware, long-term approach to wealth preservation.
In addition to his fiduciary leadership, John has three decades of direct real estate investment experience and over 25 years of active involvement in alternative asset classes such as loan portfolios, closely held businesses, and energy ventures. His ability to bridge financial theory with practical asset oversight makes him a trusted advisor to families, trusts, and institutions navigating complex financial landscapes.
At 1011 Digital, John brings a seasoned perspective to portfolio strategy, helping clients align their real estate investments with their long-term financial goals.
Kwame Apraku is a seasoned technology and digital advertising leader with nearly a decade of experience driving innovation at Magnite, one of the world’s largest programmatic advertising platforms. As Director of Technical Operations, he has led global initiatives to help top-tier media companies—including Disney, Roku, and Netflix—monetize content ecosystems through advanced data architecture, automation, and AI-powered optimization.
Kwame brings to 1011 Digital a unique ability to translate complex data systems and digital infrastructure into actionable business strategy. His expertise in AI, real-time analytics, and automation offers valuable perspective as 1011 continues to integrate intelligent systems into its asset management platform.
In addition to his enterprise leadership, Kwame is the founder of TheBasemnt.com, a digital platform elevating community storytelling and creative expression. His work as a brand advisor and strategist includes fundraising, rebranding, and marketing for culturally relevant companies like Basbaas Foods and Trevony.
At 1011 Digital, Kwame advises on platform innovation, data strategy, and digital experience, helping ensure our real estate asset management solutions remain both high-tech and human-centered.
John B. Acierno III is a trusted legal advisor with deep expertise in real estate finance, capital structuring, and complex loan transactions. As a shareholder of Polsinelli’s Real Estate Finance practice, John represents both lenders and borrowers in structuring, negotiating, and executing high-value transactions, including senior mortgage loans, mezzanine financing, preferred equity, construction lending, and EB-5 capital.
John’s experience includes advising on transactions ranging from $50M revolving credit facilities to $750M mortgage refinancings and $300M mezzanine EB-5 deals—often involving mixed-use, hospitality, and large-scale development assets in major urban markets. He also advises clients on loan workouts, distressed debt, and restructuring, offering critical perspective across the full investment lifecycle.
At 1011 Digital, John provides strategic counsel on legal risk, capital stack structuring, and financing strategies, helping ensure every asset and portfolio under management is positioned for long-term performance and institutional integrity. His insights support the firm’s commitment to delivering high-quality, data-informed real estate asset management for private investors, trusts, and fiduciaries focused on Southern U.S. markets.
1011 Digital is an AI-powered real estate asset management firm focused on delivering long-term value for investors, trusts, and portfolio owners throughout the Southern U.S.