DFW Commercial Real Estate

Doing great work with great people.

 

LEADERSHIP

Justin Smith

Justin Smith

Owner

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

Julia Gilbert

Investment Management

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

Kolby Dickerson

Vice President

Kolby Dickerson
Vice President
Mobile: 214.534.1599

Kolby Dickerson joined TXRE Properties in 2015 as Leasing Director and now serves as Vice President.

In his eight 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.

Sam Davis

Sam Davis

Market Director

Sam Davis
Market Director
Mobile: 214.684.7197

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

Grant Gomez

Leasing Analyst

Grant Gomez
Leasing Associate
Mobile: 214.734.4725

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

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

 

Linda Phillips

Linda Phillips

Property Manager

Linda Phillips
Property Manager
Mobile: 214.395.2880

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

Gregory Hood

Head of Engineering

Gregory Hood
Head of Engineer
Mobile: 214.392.7741

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.

Construction Management

 

Ryan Gilbert

Ryan Gilbert

Construction Management

Ryan Gilbert
Construction Management
Mobile: 214.772.4359

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.

Accounting

Diane Ables

Diane Ables

Controller

Diane Able
Controller
Mobile: 214.450.0312

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

Cliss Holmstrom

Accountant

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

Cole Johnson

Accountant

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.

Marilyn Russell

Marilyn Russell

Accountant

Marilyn Russell
Accountant
Marilyn Russell joined TXRE Properties in 2022 as a Property Accountant. Her professional experiences include both property management and property accounting in residential, multi-family, and commercial real estate. Marilyn holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Legal Studies and a Master of Business Administration in Accounting. She resides in Sachse with her two children.