Marine veteran and serial entrepreneur Christopher Aubin is not only changing the face of real estate but is also bringing transformation through his myriad business ventures. As a leader of several business ventures, such as Anchor State Investments, the work of Christopher Aubin epitomizes a commitment to ethics, community development, and philanthropy.
Aubin comes from a military background, so discipline, integrity, and being service-first become the basis for his entrepreneurial success. "I understand, coming from a veteran background, mission-driven work, and I believe through my companies, I've found a way to extend that service by giving opportunities to other people," shares Aubin.
One of Aubin's signature ventures has been Anchor State Investments, through which he has helped end the affordable housing crisis. Anchor State Investments offered some innovative solutions like affordable housing programs, allowing more than 100 families to acquire homes in 2023. Aubin's businesses have rehabilitated underserved neighborhoods and created more than 160 jobs, having a substantial positive impact on economic growth. “We’re not just building homes; we’re building futures,” Aubin emphasizes. “Through every venture, we’re fostering stability and success for individuals and communities alike.”
His multi-faceted initiatives help prepare service members in transitioning into a civilian lifestyle through mentorship, career development programs, and targeted coaching that better equips veterans with the tools they need for survival in entrepreneurship and beyond. As someone who is himself a veteran, Aubin believes he understands what a fellow veteran goes through while adapting to life off the bases. "Our programs are tailored to transform those challenges into opportunities," he says.
Aubin conducts business as a man of transparency and integrity. As he runs different businesses, he always seeks to gain the trust of clients, investors, and community partners. "Success should never be at the expense of ethics," Aubin proclaimed. "Our goal is to make a lasting impact by doing the right thing every time."
Christopher Aubin's business continues to grow, with a new in-house financing arm aimed at innovating and simplifying real estate transactions. This is part of a broader mission to make homeownership and financial stability accessible to more people. He is being recognized as one of the 2024 Global Recognition Award winners for excellence in real estate and community impact. Aubin never loses his grounding in purpose: "This award reminds us that businesses can prosper while promoting good change."
The diversity of his companies portrays how entrepreneurship can be aligned with social good. Aubin's concerns for ethics, veterans, and the development of the community set a new standard for business entrepreneurship with a social sense. Aubin's work reminds all of the power of businesses to be catalysts for constructive change in the future.
