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June 26, 2025


DALLAS - Transwestern announces Deke Schultze has joined Transwestern Investment Group (TIG®) as Senior Managing Director, Capital Formation. Schultze will play a key role in leading the firm’s capital formation strategy, while supporting business development and capital raising efforts across the enterprise, which includes TIG, Transwestern Development Company (TDC), Transwestern Commercial Services (TCS), and Transwestern Hospitality Group (THG).

“Deke brings deep experience in real estate private equity,” said Charles Hazen, President of TIG. “His investment acumen and partnership mindset make him an outstanding addition to the team as we continue to broaden our investment offerings through product expansion and differentiation, capital formation and investor outreach.”

Schultze brings over 20 years of broad-based real estate investment management experience to this role. He most recently served as Client Portfolio Manager on the Capital Formation team at Lionstone Investments, where he led capital formation strategies. This included directing product development and go-to-market fundraising while developing and managing investor relationships.  Previously, he was a Principal at Rubenstein Partners and a Senior Vice President at Clarion Partners.

“Transwestern Investment Group’s reputation as a trusted fiduciary and track record of high performance makes this an exciting opportunity,” said Schultze. “I look forward to developing new and existing client relationships while delivering attractive products and strategies through our differentiated and integrated operating model – one that leverages insights and opportunities from our capabilities across real estate investment management, property services, development and data analytics.”

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About Transwestern Investment Group
Transwestern Investment Group (TIG®), a real estate investment adviser, seeks to provide value to institutional and high-net-worth clients through what we believe to be compelling, thematic investment opportunities across property types and risk profiles within the United States. Part of the Transwestern companies, we have sourced and executed more than $8 billion of real estate investments to date in 26 markets.

Four dynamic, integrated companies make up the Transwestern enterprise, giving us the perspective to think broadly, deeply and creatively about commercial real estate. Through offices nationwide, we positively impact the built environment and our communities while fostering a work climate that champions career vitality for all. Learn more at @Transwestern.

This document does not constitute an offer, solicitation or recommendation to sell or an offer to buy any securities, investment products or investment advisory services. Any offer or solicitation will be made only pursuant to a confidential private placement memorandum and subscription documents (the “Offering Materials”) and will be subject to the terms and conditions contained in such Offering Materials.

Media Contact:
Montgomery Angel
346.232.8625
Montgomery.angel@transwestern.com
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Deke Schultze

Senior Managing Director, Capital Formation

Dallas, Texas

(214) 237-5023

Charles Hazen

President

Houston, Texas

(713) 270-3366