Congratulations to The Garza’s, Founders of REEP, and a San Antonio Power Couple

Congratulations to Jacob and Arleen Garza, the founders of REEP, who have been honored with distinguished awards that underscore their contributions to San Antonio’s business community. Jacob Garza was recognized as a 2024 San Antonio Business Journal C-Suite Awards honoree, while Arleen Garza earned the prestigious 2024 Women’s Leadership Award nomination.

With over 33 years of entrepreneurial expertise and a decade in multifamily real estate, Jacob Garza has been instrumental in driving REEP’s operational success. Under his leadership, the company manages assets worth over $730 million, demonstrating a commitment to both investor satisfaction and resident experience.

Since its inception in 2012, Arleen Garza has been the driving force behind REEP’s strategic growth through acquisitions and expansions. Her leadership has transformed underperforming properties into thriving communities

Edge Realty Partners promoted brokers Andrew Shaw and Ryan Griffin to Principal. Shaw and Griffin are both based in the firm’s Dallas office.

Griffin specializes in the leasing and sale of free-standing retail buildings and multi-tenant retail centers, representing landlords and tenants. In this role, he capitalizes on over two decades of experience advising investors, developers, and tenants throughout Texas and its neighboring states.

Throughout his career Griffin has negotiated over 800 lease and sale transactions and managed large REIT portfolios for Regency Centers and Leon Capital Group. His current national tenant accounts include Circle K Gas Station, Clean Freak Car Wash, and Mattison Avenue Salon Suites.

Closing more deals over the last two years than any other broker at Edge, Shaw is primarily focused on handling leasing at multi-tenant retail center in Texas. In this role, he has worked with a variety of Landlords, including Brixmor, Rosewood Property Company, Tabani Group, DLC Management, and Kite. Throughout his career, he has leased of over 6.5 million square feet of retail space throughout the region. He also provides site selection for tenants including Ace Hardware, Salad and Go and Wingstop.

Fletcher Cordell has joined Colliers as senior vice president in the Dallas office.

With a 25-year career in commercial real estate, Cordell brings a wealth of experience in office leasing and tenant representation. As part of Colliers’ Dallas office leasing team, he will collaborate with Chris Wright, Jack Beare, Cole Moreano, and Lily Jackson to bolster the firm’s investor services capabilities throughout the DFW metroplex.

Cordell, previously Senior Vice President at CBRE, has executed over 10 million square feet of leases throughout his career, working with high-profile clients such as Todd Interests, Goddard Investment Group and JP Morgan. His vast expertise and proven track record have made him a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex real estate decisions. Before his seven years at CBRE, Cordell spent 16 years at Transwestern, establishing his presence in the Dallas real estate market.

Cordell holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Business from the University of Texas. He is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), and his industry influence extends beyond transactions. He currently serves on the Board of Governors for Downtown Dallas, Inc., and is a member of the Corporate Relocation and Economic Development Task Force for the Dallas Regional Chamber.

VeraBank welcomes Paul Gerling, EVP – Regional Chairman, to its Austin market. Paul steps into the role following an extensive career in the Austin financial sector with a keen understanding of the market’s financial needs. “Since we entered the Austin market in 2020, we’ve built an experienced team of bankers who have a proven track record of cultivating strong, lasting partnerships. Paul’s strategic leadership is instrumental in further solidifying our commitment to develop relationship-based connections across Central Texas,” said Brad Tidwell, President & CEO.

Paul will lead the bank’s business in Travis, Bastrop, and Hays Counties. “The blend of delivering cutting-edge technology while maintaining genuine relationships and a strong culture is what makes VeraBank the perfect fit. I look forward to continuing to build on the momentum VeraBank has created in the Austin market and could not be more excited about our future growth and expansion in Central Texas,” said Paul Gerling.

As Vice President of Asset Management at The Vecino Group, Andrew Jacobs will ensure the company’s national portfolio of properties exceeds expectations. He brings 11+ years of experience to Vecino, including 9+ years in commercial real estate, and successfully managed assets valued at over $4.8 billion. His background in risk management and leadership will be invaluable as Vecino continues its growth. Andrew will manage the Vecino Group Asset Management Team from offices in San Antonio, TX.

PDR is excited to recognize Dallas Snow. In her role, Dallas is responsible for elevating clients’ design solutions, leading the execution of the company’s initiatives, and promoting the continuous growth of PDR’s team while playing an integral role in building and maintaining client relationships. Throughout her career, Dallas has contributed to many award-winning projects, including several that have been recognized by the Chrysalis Award, Golden Fork A and regional accolades from ASID & IIDA.