David Picket

As President of Gotham Organization, David Picket has overseen a company that develops, renovates and constructs unique real estate properties. Under his guidance, Gotham Organization’s portfolio has seen major expansion in terms of high-end luxury buildings throughout New York City and the Northeast.

Early Life and Education

David Pickett was born in Springfield, VT to Edward and Grace Pickett. His father served in the Army for 33 years, providing Dave with an early exposure to military service.

He is currently President of Gotham Organization, Inc. and CEO of Gotham Developers – a family-owned business that has grown into one of the nation’s premier real estate developers and property operations firms.

David Picket earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University, majoring in English and law. Additionally, he served on the Cornell University Council and Herbert F. Johnson Museum advisory board.

Professional Career

David Pickett is the president of Gotham Organization, a family-run development firm that specializes in urban residential and commercial space. He leads an experienced team of 150 employees and has successfully developed over 35,000 apartments and 40 million square feet of space throughout Manhattan – most notably.

In addition to running Gotham, he serves as executive director of a nonprofit that promotes veteran programs and education in Florida. Furthermore, he is an active member of both the Korean War Veterans Association and Disabled American Veterans Organization.

Pickett was previously an assistant coach at Milligan College, where he helped produce two AAC Champions and multiple all-conference performers and point scorers. Additionally, his assistance on the women’s 4100 relay team earned them All-American status during their appearance at the NCAA DI Championships in 2012.

Achievement and Honors

David Pickett ’84 is a retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel with extensive military expertise. During his two combat tours in the Middle East, he earned numerous accommodations and medals for his service.

He is the CEO of Gotham Organization, a vertically integrated real estate development firm that offers services from concept through financing, design, building and lease-up phases. Under his guidance the new project development business has experienced unprecedented growth during this period.

Picket and his wife Theresa are longtime residents of Port St. Lucie, Florida and have raised five children there. As a family unit, they emphasize respect, loyalty, duty, honor and courage as core values within their home.

Personal Life

David Picket is the president of Gotham Organization, a family-owned and operated real estate firm that develops and manages multifamily residential properties in New York City. Established in 1913, it’s one of the oldest development firms in NYC with more than 35,000 residential units under development.

He has also starred in several television series, such as Port Charles, Ally McBeal and The Practice. In 1997 his role on Ally McBeal earned him an Emmy nomination; two years later his portrayal of Detective David Harper on General Hospital earned him another nomination.

Pickett endured frequent beatings from his parents, who worked as sharecroppers. Despite these difficulties, he pursued music and eventually became a well-known country singer.

Net Worth

David Picket boasts a net worth of $5 million as the president of Gotham Organization, an urban development and construction firm.

Since 1913, this iconic New York City family company has been developing residential and commercial buildings. Their most renowned condo development, Atlas in Bryant Park, was recently featured on Project Runway.

Four generations of the Picket family have run this century-old construction business–an incredible testament to their perseverance. David, Joel and great-grandfather Nathan Picket credit their fathers for keeping the business diversified throughout the Great Depression by employing contractors instead of employees.