DFW Commercial Real Estate
Doing great work with great people.
LEADERSHIP
Justin Smith
Owner
As the founding partner of TXRE Properties, LLC and its affiliates, Justin Smith oversees the management and leasing division of TXRE. His expertise also includes development opportunities and investment acquisitions and sales. His unique management style of combining property management with leasing has been successful at every managed TXRE property. Justin attended the University of New Hampshire on a full athletic scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration focusing in marketing. Justin earned his MS in Real Estate from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He is married with two children and resides in Dallas, Texas.
Julia Gilbert
Investment Management
Julia Gilbert oversees investment management and special projects. Her role as Investment Manager includes cash flow management and analysis, asset positioning, and value enhancement. Ms. Gilbert has over 20 years experience in real estate management. Prior to TXRE Properties, Ms. Gilbert was an asset manager for Macfarlan Real Estate Services where she managed a majority owned Morgan Stanley office portfolio in Texas and a privately held portfolio consisting of office, industrial and hotel assets throughout the United States. She was also with the Archon Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Goldman Sachs, where she worked in the international acquisitions division pursuing investment opportunities for Goldman Sachs and their operating partners in South America, Europe and Asia. Ms. Gilbert is a native of Houston and graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting. She is a member of several community and professional organizations including Junior League of Dallas, Catholic Charity Services and CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women). Ms. Gilbert currently resides in Las Colinas with her husband and twin daughters.
BROKERAGE & LEASING
Kolby Dickerson
Vice President
Kolby Dickerson joined TXRE Properties in 2015 as Leasing Director and now serves as Vice President. In his seven years at TXRE Properties he has been integral to the growth of the portfolio that now encompasses over seven and a half million square feet throughout DFW. He has been the top producer at TXRE Properties during his tenure and continually works with the rest of the team to ensure year over year growth for all aspects of TXRE Properties. Kolby attended Texas Tech University and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a concentration in Real Estate. Outside of work, Kolby enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, son, and two dogs and can be found cheering on Dallas sports teams.
Cole Moreano
Market Director
Cole Moreano joined TXRE Properties in 2018. Over the last four years at the firm Cole has become a core member of the leasing team and assisted in growing the third-party arm of TXRE. Cole ensures he is offering the highest level of service to his clients with clear communication and strategic marketing at each individual asset he represents. His markets of focus are Arlington, HEB, and Irving where he specializes in Landlord representation services. Cole was educated at the Sam Walton of Business Honors College at the University of Arkansas where he double majored in Finance and Management. In his free time, Cole is watching the latest sporting event with friends or hanging out with his fiancé, Morgan, and his dog, Teddy.
Sam Davis
Market Director
Sam Davis joined TXRE Properties in 2019. Over the past three years at the firm, Sam has become a core member of the leasing team. Sam ensures he is offering a premium level of service to his clients by providing a high level of enthusiasm and clear communication. Sam attended Texas Tech University and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. In his spare time, he enjoys watching sports and spending time with his friends and family.
Grant Gomez
Leasing Analyst
Grant joined TXRE Properties in 2022, since joining TXRE he has become an integral part of the Dallas leasing team. He prides himself on his work ethic and determination to provide his clients with the best service possible. Grant attended Texas Tech University where he graduated from the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business with a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis on marketing. When Grant is not working you can find him watching sports and spending time with his friends and family
CAPITAL MARKETS & CONSTRUCTION
David Wheless
Capital Markets
David Wheless joined TXRE Properties in 2021 as Director of Capital Markets. In this role, he oversees acquisition opportunities, underwriting analysis, property dispositions and debt placement within the TXRE Portfolio and on behalf of TXRE Clients. Prior to joining TXRE, David worked for HFF in Dallas (now JLL Capital Markets) where he focused on debt & equity placement, underwriting over $1 billion worth of commercial and residential properties. David graduated from the University of Georgia with Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics. David earned a dual-concentration MBA in Finance & Real Estate from SMU.
Ryan Gilbert
Construction Management
Ryan joined the TXRE team in 2013 and currently oversees the DFW portfolio. His experience includes promoting and maintaining excellent tenant relations and proactively resolving building and tenant issues. He continually compares and negotiates ongoing vendor contracts ensuring the best service, terms, and pricing. Ryan’s strong skill set compliments TXRE’s goals and missions to provide excellent service to our clients.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Linda Phillips
Property Manager
Linda Phillips is a perfect example of someone who started out her commercial real estate career at the bottom of the ladder and steadily worked her way up. Beginning as a building secretary and then progressing all the way to earning the Property Manager of the Year award from BOMA Dallas, Linda has proven her solid work ethic and ability to develop her leadership skills. Motivated by a love for people and an interest in commercial real estate, Linda loves to help tenants find their ideal workspace in one of our premier DFW office buildings. When she’s not busy working in the fast-paced real estate environment, you can find her relaxing with friends or volunteering at her local church.
ENGINEERING
Gregory Hood
Head of Engineering
Gregory Hood joined TXRE Properties in 2008 and currently serves as our chief Facilities Engineer. As Facilities Engineer, Mr. Hood coordinates and oversees the operations and maintenance of the TXRE managed properties in a cost effective manner aimed at long term preservation of the asset. His responsibilities include care of the heating and air conditioning systems, plumbing, lighting systems, grounds keeping, and preventative maintenance programs. Prior to joining TXRE, Mr. Hood served eight years in the U.S. Navy working as a building supervisor ensuring a high quality of life for America’s sailors. Mr. Hood holds an Associate Degree in Applied Science with a focus in HVAC Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. He is certified by the Environmental Protection Agency as a universal technician and holds R-410 and R-608 certifications. Mr. Hood continues to serve his country in the Navy Reserves. He currently resides in Grand Prairie with his wife and two children.
Accounting
Diane Able
Controller
Diane Able obtained an Associate’s degree in Accounting and Computer Programming, which she has utilized over a distinguished thirty year career at the Goldman Sachs and Klabzuba Realty companies. Mrs. Able joined the TXRE team in 2018 and is currently recognized as the Property Controller. Her past experience with large multinational financial organizations and local family offices gives her a uniquely insightful perspective which has enhanced her abilities across retail, office, hotel, and multi-family property management. Mrs. Able was born in Waco, Texas and moved to Fort Worth in 1995. Diane and her husband have raised two children and are ardent Dallas Cowboys fans.
Cliss Holmstrom
Accountant
Cliss Holmstrom joined the Accounting Team at TXRE in 2020. Her professional experiences in the banking and medical industries provided her with the skills to take on the complicated world of commercial real estate accounting. Cliss lives in the Carrollton area with her fiance, Roy, and their two sons.
Cole Johnson
Accountant
Cole Johnson joined the TXRE team in January of 2019 and currently serves in the Accounting department. In his current role, he handles all aspects of accounts receivable and accounts payable. Cole attended The University of Texas at Arlington and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics. Prior to graduating from The University of Texas at Arlington, Cole was on a full athletic scholarship to play basketball for Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. He enjoys anything that will allow him to compete and loves a challenge. His ideas of fun are learning more about financial analysis, spending time with family and friends and playing sports.