Jim Ball
Senior Managing Director

Jim Ball is a Senior Managing Director with MCA Financial Group. Jim has over 30 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry. His focus is on the turnaround, operations, strategic planning and asset management of hotels, resorts, country clubs and golf courses. He has managed new construction, renovation and expansion projects as well as the acquisition and disposition of hotel assets.

Prior to joining MCA Financial Group, Jim served as Vice President and Managing Director of the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa; Vice President of The Woodlands Hospitality Group and Managing Director of The Woodlands Resort and Country Club; and General Manager for both Marriott and Wyndham Hotels. He has served as President of the local hotel association in both Austin, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona and has served on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Hotel and Lodging Association and the International Association of Conference Centers.

Jim graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BA in Economics. He is a Certified Hotel Administrator.

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James Donley
Managing Director / Designated Broker

James Donley is a Director for MCA Financial Group and Designated Broker of MCA Brokerage Services. James has a rich background in real estate development, finance, and accounting. He is involved in both commercial and residential development. At MCA James specializes in market analysis and disposition of assets. MCA has a broad range of assets under management including, land, finished lots, multifamily, high-rise residential, retail and office space. James has managed the marketing and sales process of residential subdivisions with upwards of 6000 finished lots, office buildings, 400 residential condominiums, real estate bank notes, and projects under development.

Prior to joining MCA, James was Chief Operating Officer and Designated Broker for Lawrence & Geyser Development Corp. James was Vice-President and a member of the executive management team for Donley Service Center. James also served on the Board of Directors for Pinnacle Bank.

James has a B.S. in accounting and finance from the University of Arizona. He is licensed with the Arizona Department of Real Estate. James serves on the boards of local non-profit organizations.

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