Transwestern

Biography

TRANSWESTERN ROLE

Doug structures and executes strategic national initiatives and serves institutional clients nationally and throughout Houston in marketing, management and leasing on numerous office projects.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

A 34-year industry veteran, Doug’s resume includes negotiations totaling over 50 million square feet with a total transaction value exceeding $4 billion. These commercial office buildings have been located nationally and throughout the greater Houston area. He has been named one of Houston’s “Heavy Hitters” by the Houston Business Journal for the last 15 years. Prior to joining Transwestern, Doug served as Executive Vice President and Managing Director – Central Division with PM Realty Group, where he was responsible for all aspects of the Central Division’s 50 million square foot portfolio.
 
Some of the most noteworthy leases completed by Doug include Mustang Engineering (411,806 square feet), Shell Oil (250,000 square feet), Conoco Phillips (207,009 square feet), Alliance Wood Group (150,000 square feet), Bracewell & Giuliani LLP (189,000 square feet), Forum Technologies (108,639 square feet), Direct Energy (105,934 square feet), Arnold White & Durkee (100,000 square feet), TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company (97,295 square feet), British Petroleum (95,669 square feet), Cadence Bank (82,215 square feet), Det Norske Veritas (75,000 square feet), Haynes & Boone (70,237 square feet) and Ryan (66,750 square feet).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION / RECOGNITION

Doug has received the following awards/recognitions:
  • HOLBA Landlord Representative of the Year for 2020
  • Top 10 in production nationally
  • Top 2 Office Leasing CoStar Power Broker 2020
  • Top 5 in production nationally 2012 - 2020
  • Transwestern Champions Club 2012 – 2020
  • HOLBA Deal of the Year 2019
  • HOLBA Landlord Representative of the Year Finalist 2018     
  • 2013 Landmark Award winner for project lease
  • Agency Leasing Deal of the Year 2012
  • Named one of Houston’s “Heavy Hitters” by the Houston Business Journal each of the last 11 years
  • Top 2 in the Houston Business Journal Heavy Hitters for 2019 and 2020
 
He is a member of the following organizations:
  • Houston Office Leasing Brokers Association (HOLBA)
  • National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
  • Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)

EDUCATION

Doug received his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Tech University and is a licensed Real Estate professional in Texas..