
Orion Initiatives
Orion Initiatives
Orion Initiatives
About Orion Initiatives
Building Tomorrow's Communities Today
Our Dedicated Team
Committed to Community

Thakir Saleem - CEO
Thakir F. Saleem is the Co-Founder and CEO of Orion Initiatives, leading sourcing, underwriting, and execution across real estate investments and development. He is a sophomore at Morehouse College studying Economics and English, with four years of development experience, including work with real estate firms such as Banneker Ventures.

Faheem Muhammad - CFO
Faheem Muhammad is a Co-Founder of Orion Initiatives and oversees the firm’s financial strategy, underwriting, capital structuring, budgeting, and risk management. He brings hands-on construction experience that supports disciplined cost control and execution-focused oversight. He also works as a Sales Consultant at ALM Kia South, applying negotiation and client advisory expertise to Orion’s operations.

Khadeem Barri - COO
Khadeem Barri is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Orion Initiatives, where he oversees day-to-day operations, internal systems, and cross-functional coordination. He is responsible for operational strategy, process optimization, team management, and driving efficient execution across the organization, while also leading communication and outreach efforts. In addition, Khadeem currently works as a car salesman at ALM Kia South, where he applies his strengths in sales, client relations, and negotiation to deliver results and build lasting relationships.
Our Advisory Board
Senior advisors bringing decades of experience across development, construction, finance, and law.
5 Advisors
Senior professionals providing strategic, financial, and operational guidance.
70+ Years of Experience
Aggregate experience across real estate development, construction, finance, and governance.
$400M+ in Aggregate Value
Combined development value and net worth represented across advisory members.
4+ Development Platforms
Experience spanning institutional and entrepreneurial real estate firms.
Multiple Asset Classes
· Multifamily · Hospitality · Senior Housing · Logistics & Mixed-Use
Cross-Disciplinary Expertise
Real Estate Development · Construction · Capital Markets · Legal & Governance
Our Core Values
Guiding Principles for Success
Integrity
We conduct our business with honesty, transparency, and accountability, holding ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
Excellence
We pursue operational excellence through disciplined execution, thoughtful underwriting, and continuous improvement.
Humility & Stewardship
We lead with humility, recognizing the responsibility entrusted to us. We steward capital, relationships, and community impact with care, respect, and long-term accountability.
Community & People Development
We view real estate as a platform for developing people. We are committed to building alongside others by providing exposure, mentorship-by-proximity, and opportunities to grow in professionalism and entrepreneurship
Advisement & Mentorship
We believe disciplined decision-making is strengthened through counsel. We maintain a consistent routine of advisement and mentorship, leveraging intergenerational experience to challenge assumptions, refine strategy, and elevate execution across all aspects of the business.
Persistence
We remain committed through challenges, executing with patience, resilience, and conviction over the long term.
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