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Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas, United States

RICHEY is a specialized real estate development and advisory firm dedicated to driving transformative development projects from concept to completion. With extensive expertise in mixed-use and master-planned communities, multi-family residential, healthcare, office, and land development, we deliver innovative solutions that maximize value for clients while fostering sustainable and vibrant communities.What We DoEnd-to-end real estate development and advisory, guiding developers, investors, and stakeholders through complex processes such as land acquisition due diligence, pre-development entitlements, architecture & master planning, civil/wetland/floodplain engineering, permitting, and project construction. Our proven track record includes large-scale projects that integrate residential, commercial, hospitality, and civic spaces, with a focus on balancing functionality, sustainability, and community impact.Our ApproachBring together a network of development experts, financial analysts, market experts, attorneys, architects, engineers, and construction professionals to navigate the complexities of modern large-scale real estate development. By tailoring solutions to each project’s unique needs, we provide clients with actionable strategies to achieve their vision and unlock long-term value.

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Created impactful development projects including a complex mixed-use master-planned project and medical facilities. Key Projects and Responsibilities:River Central Master-Planned TOD Development (450 Total Acres)Spearheaded and reorganized the entitlement process for a transformative mixed-use project in Fort Worth & Grand Prairie, TX. Procured and managed a multidisciplinary consultant team to secure Planned Development (PD) zoning approvals in the City of Grand Prairie.Entitlements include:* 8,342 multifamily units.* 604 townhome and single-family units.* 1.1 million square feet of office, retail, hospitality, and civic space.* Reserved more than 300 acres for parkland and recreation, creating a robust balance between urban and natural spaces.* Directed efforts on 120 acres of floodplain reclamation, navigating federal 404 wetland mitigation requirements spanning 70 acres.* Partnered with public finance consultants to structure a strategy for $300 million in PID/TIRZ funding approvals, supporting a 20-year phased buildout.Ambulatory Surgery Center and Medical Office Building (20,000 sq. ft.)* Negotiated and secured a 3.48-acre site, conducting comprehensive due diligence and contracting.* Developed the project budget, timeline, and financial proforma to ensure feasibility and ROI.* Launched the architectural and engineering (A&E) team for concept development, while continuing discussions with equity and debt lenders.

Austin, Texas, United States

Developed great mixed-use and master-planned projects by integrating new spaces with existing neighborhood character.Velocity (314 Acres, Southeast Austin, TX)Led a multidisciplinary development team including financial analysts, project accountants, market analysts, attorneys, consultants, construction managers, contractors, an investor relations manager, and a junior developer to deliver this transformative mixed-use master-planned community.* 6M SF of development, spanning multifamily, hospitality, office, industrial, and civic spaces.* 100 acres of open space dedicated to parkland and recreation to enhance the quality of life for future residents and users.* Strategically located within an Opportunity Zone and an entitled Public Improvement District, maximizing financial incentives and community benefits. * Coordination with financial analysts, project accountants, market analysts, attorneys, consultants, construction managers, contractors, investor relations managers, and junior developers to ensure seamless execution.The Pecan District (45 Acres, Pflugerville, TX)Assisted with the vertical development of mixed-use space in this ambitious mixed-use master plan.* 1,200 multifamily units and a 200-key hotel.* 2.7M SF of mixed-use space integrating residential, commercial, and hospitality uses.* 6 acres of open space for recreation and community engagement.* Secured infrastructure funding through a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ), aligning public- private collaboration to deliver critical infrastructure.

Austin, Texas Area

Performed consulting services as the Owner's Representative to help clients solve challenges, minimize risk and maximize outcomes in the real estate industry. I achieved this in the built environment by delivering leadership and strategic guidance, enabling PMA clients to make informed business decisions aimed at achieving or exceeding goals for their real estate project. Real estate services included Project Management, Development Management, Program Management, Construction Management and Investor Representation for a wide range of challenging projects in the region. My project experience spans both core/shell and tenant improvements, valuing over $500M of hospitality, mixed-use, retail, institutional, multi-family residential, and high tech corporate projects.

Orlando, Florida

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Worked with the Oyster family on a wide range of investment operations, focusing on real estate and personal property investment management. Real Estate duties centered around asset and project management on new and existing projects.• Acted as the owner’s project management representative, from entitlement through construction, in the development of a regional hospitality attraction called the Hula Hut. This role included entitlement management, project budget and schedule development, design program management, construction management, occupancy management, and project close out.• Conducted asset management/property management on real estate encompassing retail centers, restaurant space, industrial, and residential property types.

Port St. Lucie, Florida Area

• Managed the origination, coordination, and implementation of project entitlement plans, planning documents, zoning/land use submittals, permit submittals, environmental reports, and market research for traditional and LEED eligible vertical/land entitlement projects. Negotiated and submitted these entitlement strategies with local/state governmental agencies and constituent groups in Florida.• Teamed to complete due diligence activities, including review of environmental Phase I & II reports, on a 130 acre, $80 million industrial brownfield in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. Once completed, assisted in creating a preliminary development plan and investor package for the site. • Preformed financial and demographic analysis of asset property types including residential, commercial, and raw land. • Developed and presented market reports to senior management on product type, intensity, and focus for development projects. • Created and administered a property tax program to define and challenge values on $11.8 billion worth of taxable assets.• Managed an agricultural asset management program on agricultural land assets worth $8 billion of taxable value.

Washington D.C. / Richmond, Virginia

•Developed a reference tool that performed due diligence assessments on developable lands. •Compiled and presented a development report outlining commercially viable parcels in the Northern VA market.•Researched site plans of office parks in Northern VA for parking tabulation and construction information. Prepared reports detailing this information which was used to describe and analyze parking trends in this region.•Compiled and presented data for the development of a proposed $80 million semi-professional baseball stadium in downtown Richmond, VA. Collaborated with Richmond city officials to obtain geographic, demographic, and financial data for the stadium and associated development prospects.

Master’S Degree, Real Estate Development

Activities and Societies: William Kinne Fellowship Award WinnerEducational Curriculum Highlights: • Capital Markets & Real Estate Finance.

Master’S Degree, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Activities and Societies: Finalist 2005 Urban Land Institute Gerald D. Hines Competition (Team Project Manager); Third Place 2004 Urban.

Bachelor’S Degree, Emergency Administration & Planning

Activities and Societies: Coca-Cola Scholar, Rho Epsilon Mu Honors Society Member, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Member, IAEMMinors: Public.