Today, David Gerber, the founder and managing broker of Gerber Realty, LLC, passed the torch to his daughter, Melissa Gerber Brams, by appointing her as President and CEO of Gerber Realty After 34 years in the industry, David remarked, “I knew now was the time for Melissa to leverage her previous work experience, valued relationships, and market knowledge to provide exceptional service and add value to Gerber Realty, LLC. Melissa sets herself apart from other real estate professionals with her ability to listen to the clients to understand their needs truly. I am proud of her accomplishments in business and the community.”

After two decades in financial sales, life insurance planning, and enterprise information technology sales, Melissa Gerber Brams chose a new career path in the commercial real estate brokerage industry. In 2014, she joined her father, David Gerber, in the family commercial real estate brokerage business– Gerber Realty, LLC.

Since joining the firm, Melissa’s focus has been buyer and tenant representation in the retail, office, and industrial sectors and the disposition of commercial real estate properties within the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area. She is a licensed real estate broker in Texas and will now serve as Managing Broker of the firm.

As a fourth-generation Houstonian, Melissa states, “My roots are grounded in Houston, and I desire to grow our firm to reflect the core values of the Gerber and Brams families. One day, I would love to see one of my three daughters join me in the growth and development of the family business. I love being a positive role model and a successful brokerage businesswoman.”

Active in the Houston business community, Melissa serves as Chair of the Sponsorship Committee of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) of Houston. Additionally, she has taken leadership roles in various community non-profit organizations.

David Gerber adds, “Melissa’s clients appreciate her work ethic, enthusiasm, and commitment. I am thrilled to have the next generation of our family embrace Houston’s commercial real estate industry and help grow our company. I do not doubt that she will take Gerber Realty to the next level of excellence and success.”

For additional information, please contact Melissa Brams at +1 713 906 2623 or Elke S. Laughlin at +1 713 805 1182.