Christopher Milam of Austin is the founder and owner of IDM.

In addition to his work in architecture, design, building and planning for IDM, Chris is deeply committed to a resurgent Natural Philosophy, what was once that combination of Physics and Philosophy. He dedicates time and intellect to understanding the true nature of our shared reality and how application of that knowledge through new technologies can radically improve the environment and the human condition.

Chris’ experience extends broadly across urban planning, transportation and technology, and includes his leadership of three companies.

International Development Management

Austin, Texas

IDM is dedicated to producing the highest yields for its clients on their investments in real property assets. The firm originates and manages investments in both direct equity and debt, as well as securitized, syndicated and other derivative instruments. IDM is an active manager of its assets, from acquisition to disposition. The firm has significant worldwide experience in privately sponsored, large-scale projects of all types, as well as in government sponsored public-private partnerships. In addition to maximizing financial returns on its investments, IDM seeks assets which enhance the living and working lives of people, are additive to their communities, and are sensitive to the natural environment. IDM has a global history and depth of experience which gives the firm the ability to manage investments from inception to completion. The firm’s principals have expertise in a wide range of asset types. Services provided include financial underwriting, development oversight, design supervision, project and construction management, industrial labor management, marketing, sales, leasing, operations, asset and property management. The reach and effectiveness of IDM is further extended through long-established relationships with institutional investors, commercial lenders, investment banks, advisors, design professionals, specialty consultants and contractors. A sample of institutions with which IDM affiliates have originated, ventured and/or financed real property related investments include the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD), the US Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), Northwestern Mutual Life, the ATT Master Pension Trust, AEW Capital Management, York Capital Management, Starwood Capital, Credit Suisse, Raiffeisen Bank, Creditanstalt Bank and Bank of America, to name only a few.

Global Reach Aerospace Founder and Owner

Houston, Texas

Global Reach Aerospace (GRA) has been formed to bring to market advanced vehicles based on matter atmosphere independent propulsion systems developed by its affiliate Quantum Machines Corporation. This effort includes some of the best minds in mathematics and the physical sciences, as well as the applied engineering disciplines. Our objective is to blur the lines between vehicle types, providing mobility solutions which are equally applicable to surface, atmospheric, exoatmospheric and marine transport. Through affiliates we maintain a Commercial Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with NASA Johnson (Center for Human Spaceflight), and a Space Act Agreement (SAA) with NASA Marshall (Center for Propulsion). Our mission is guided by our lifelong interests in the Earth and space sciences, human well being, preservation of the natural environment, species protection, and the true nature of reality on this remarkable and improbable planet. GRA is a subsidiary of Supernature Sciences Corporation (Supernature).