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Building Dreams: Greg Peck ’92

When Greg Peck graduated from Portledge School in 1992, he left behind more than just fond memories of classmates and dedicated teachers — he carried with him the foundational tools that would help shape a successful entrepreneurial career in real estate and hospitality. 
Today, as a real estate investor and hotel developer working on high-profile projects in Los Angeles and beyond, Peck credits Portledge as a critical springboard to the life he envisioned for himself.

“When I think back, I see this beautiful little oasis — this sanctuary,” Peck reflects, “where the world felt safe and simple. The lessons were clear: work hard, be kind, and stay curious.”

Those lessons were the anchor that kept him grounded as he achieved success in college and beyond. Peck went on to attend Columbia University, a leap that might have seemed daunting at first. “I was intimidated at first — Ivy League! But it didn’t take long to realize how well Portledge had prepared me,” he says. “High school was, in some ways, harder than college. That discipline stuck with me.”

While at Portledge, Peck helped start the golf program with support from then-college counselor Mr. Jennings, played tennis, and wrote for the first rendition of the Portledge Press. “I tried to be as involved as I could. And I remember every teacher and every classmate. That crew shaped who I am.”

After college, Peck began his career in investment banking, which soon evolved into real estate investment. A bold entrepreneurial move at age 27 marked a turning point. “I didn’t have the money, but I had persistence and passion. I raised capital from friends and family and bought a small hotel property. That became the start of something bigger.”

That “something bigger” includes developing projects across the country — from boutique hotels in New York and San Francisco to a major property redevelopment near SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. “We’ve got a 130-room site entitled for 330,000 square feet of new development. It’s taken time, but it’s a project I’m proud of,” he says.

Through it all, Peck relies on the lessons learned at Portledge. “Portledge helped me see what was possible. It opened doors by exposing me to success, driven people, and opportunity. I thought, ‘I want that too.’ It was motivating.”

When asked to share any advice he may have for current Portledge students, years of grateful reflection fill his eyes. “Cherish your time there. You don’t realize how special it is until later. Enjoy it, but work hard — Portledge can set you on a trajectory that will shape your life. Don’t discount the value of education. Read Plato, hang out with your friends, soak it all in — because real life is coming, and you’ll miss those days.”
From classrooms in Locust Valley to multimillion-dollar deals in Los Angeles, Greg Peck’s journey is a testament to the power of a strong foundation — and the dreams it can help build.
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