Ashley Cassel Byrd Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas Area

TRANSWESTERN ROLEAshley has been a leader on the Transwestern Healthcare Advisory services group since 2012. Serving as Senior Vice President, she leads a team responsible for leasing over 3 million square feet of medical office buildings in the greater Houston area. Her deep roots in the Houston medical community allows her the opportunity to execute.

Houston, Texas Area

Ashley joined Lincoln Harris CSG in January 2011 and was responsible for leasing over 775,000sf the HCPI medical office building portfolio in the greater Houston area. Her portfolio included properties in Spring, Cyfair, Clearlake, Pearland, Sugarland, Baytown, and the Westchase area.

• Increased building occupancy by more than 5% during the 2009 recession
• Maintained 20% higher occupancy than market competitors
• Completed over 270 lease transactions generating $4.9 million in revenue in 2009
• Managed all leasing, renewal & marketing activities for 410,000 sf
• Explored creative lease structures minimizing TI and upfront expenses
• Developed inclusive marketing program generating extensive new business

• Handled all new leasing and renewal activities for approximately 340,000sf
• Revamped marketing program increasing daily call volume by 20%
• Produced over $4.7 million in revenue in first half of 2008
• Executed 147 lease transaction in a 12 month period
• Continued to increase rental rates in all markets
• Streamed lined follow-up and lease reporting procedures

• Recognized as top nation-wide closer
• Played active role in leasing property to 100% capacity
• Trained new employees and served as mentor to new agents
• Improved building occupancy of 20% in five month time period
• Generated all time high revenue by strategically increasing renewal rates
• Participated in industry recognized Property Manager Training Program

• Developed renewal program that exceeded corporate goals by 370%
• Increased staff’s closing ratio by 30%
• Leased property to full capacity
• Received top leasing agent award two consecutive years, leasing nearly 1/3 of total occupancy
• Interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised 20 leasing agents
• Created innovative community wide marketing campaign to increase occupancy