Elevating People
and Places

Blake joined Trademark in 2024 and serves as Vice President of Development leading development efforts for new, ground-up and major redevelopments of retail and mixed-use projects. Since 2011, Blake has participated in more than $2.5 billion of commercial real estate transactions and has experience in mixed-use, office, retail, and multifamily development and acquisitions. Before joining Trademark, Blake was Director of Development for Crescent Communities in Dallas, TX where he led development efforts for the Commercial platform including site acquisition, due diligence, entitlements, design, financing, and execution. Prior to Crescent Communities, Blake worked with Dilweg Companies in Durham, NC and Reef Capital Partners in Salt Lake City, UT. Blake holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School in Chapel Hill and a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Brigham Young University. Blake is an active member of ULI, NAIOP, and TREC.

Gary joined Trademark in June 2018 and has numerous years of experience in full cycle accounting. Currently Gary oversees the accounting of 10 multi-use properties. Prior to joining Trademark, Gary worked as a consulting Controller/ CFO for VCFO Consulting where he was consistently a top performer.

Gary is a native of North Carolina and received his BA from North Carolina State University in Accounting, his MBA from Pfeiffer University, and his CPA from the State of North Carolina.

Prior to Trademark, Colley was previously with Criterion Development Partners, where he was responsible for the acquisition and development of multifamily and mixed-use properties. A well-rounded developer and licensed engineer, Colley has extensive experience in enhancing communities through strategic planning and execution of residential and mixed-use properties. Colley previously worked for Kimley-Horn & Associates where he established a land development consulting practice in Fort Worth, working on notable projects, such as the Dallas Cowboys headquarters “The Star”, Toyota USA headquarters, and the Fort Worth Stockyards.

Colley graduated from Florida State University with Bachelor of Science degrees in civil and environmental engineering and human biochemistry, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in business. Colley is a national full member of ULI, National Multifamily Housing Council, and serves on Fort Worth’s Mixed-Use Zoning Advisory Group (MUZAG) and the Board of Directors of the Valley Ranch Association.

Jamie joined Trademark in 2024 as the Senior Vice President of Property Management, overseeing property operations across the portfolio. Prior to joining Trademark, Jamie managed complex, high-profile assets across the United States, including terminals at JFK and LAX International Airports, mixed-use developments including River Oaks District and The Americana at Brand, shopping centers including The Grove and The Mall at Short Hills, and portfolios of open-air retail centers across major markets. Additionally, Jamie founded NPV Solar, a commercial-scale solar development company focused on optimizing financial and ESG results for commercial real estate owners.

Jamie is an experienced lecturer in the areas of solar energy, sustainability, real estate development, and business ethics, delivering talks at esteemed universities, including NYU and Yale. Additionally, he co-authored a case on business ethics at Yale and serves as an advisor for multiple startup ventures across the business spectrum.

Jamie holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Yale and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Washington State University.

Jamie is an active member of ULI, ICSC, SEIA, and American MENSA.

Daniel Goldware joined Trademark in October 2013 and currently serves as Senior Vice President of Leasing where he leads the leasing department and directly leases multiple projects. He is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and sits on Trademark’s Investment Committee.

Prior to joining Trademark, Daniel worked for Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE: WRI), a leading retail REIT, as a Leasing Executive where he was consistently a top performer focused on leasing grocery anchored and power centers throughout the central region.

Daniel is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). He received a BBA in Finance and Marketing and a minor in Economics from The University of Denver.

Weston Graves, Vice President Portfolio Development Design & Construction, joined Trademark in 2011. Weston is responsible for Trademark’s Tenant Services Department in addition to managing the design and construction of Trademark’s capital projects ranging from new and existing asset redevelopment to ground-up construction. Prior to joining Trademark, Weston had a diverse architecture and development career including positions as Vice President of Operations for Warren Wilke & Associates and Development Manager for K&H Development. He received his Masters of Architecture from Texas Tech University and is a licensed architect in the state of Texas.

Doug Harmonson joined Trademark in 1999 from OmniAmerican Federal Credit Union, where he was assistant vice president of Network Services. Previously, Doug was director of information technology for The Computer Assistant. In 2003, he was called on to help establish Trademark’s research department. Since starting this department, Doug has played a key role in developing several proprietary research tools for Trademark as well as providing research services both for in-house use and for Trademark’s partners. Doug has a BS degree from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Kessinger joined Trademark in the fall of 2023 as President and COO. His responsibilities include: increasing Trademark’s footprint as an experienced and stable operating partner that can navigate the most complex projects in challenging environments; implementing best practices and systems, along with new operational innovations, such as AI-powered technology; attracting, retaining and developing Trademark’s talented team; and growing and executing the company’s robust pipeline of mixed-use and multifamily projects, as well as its institutional service business, providing best-in-class management, leasing, development, and advisory services to top owners throughout the country.

He previously served as the Executive Vice President of Asset Management at ShopCore Properties, a Blackstone company. He initially consulted for Blackstone during its due diligence and acquisition of the company and then joined ShopCore full-time to oversee all transactions, asset management, property management, legal, marketing, and sustainability functions. While at ShopCore he also co-founded CoreGiving, a 501(c)(3) organization aimed squarely at tackling hunger and food insecurity for children in the U.S. Kessinger remains an active supporter of CoreGiving, which is on pace to raise more than $3.4 million this year. Kessinger continues his philanthropic efforts with the company’s Make a Difference Foundation, which is a core part of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) program.

Prior to his role at ShopCore, Kessinger oversaw the institutional funds portfolios at DDR Corp (now SITE Centers) as the Senior Vice President of Funds Management. He graduated from The University of Akron as the Valedictorian and received his law degree with honors from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He is also an active member of ICSC.

Cassie joined Trademark in 2015 and has twenty years of experience in the fields of landscape architecture, urban planning, and public space curation. She is currently managing the design of Trademark’s capital projects including new and existing asset redevelopment. Cassie and her team help build these well-crafted, curated and distinctive spaces by bringing in the local thread of designers, community artists and makers to enrich public spaces. She is also a commissioned artist and serves on the Texas A&M Professional Advisory Board for the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning.

Monica Luera joined Trademark in June 2010 and currently serves as Vice President – Development combining over 17 years of due diligence and project management experience in the commercial real estate industry. Monica holds an excellent track record of strong working relationships with owners and partners, resulting in successful development experiences. Monica’s project experience includes the $70M redevelopment of Victory Park in Dallas, TX, where she managed $16M in city incentives, as well as predevelopment activities at several of Trademark’s development projects. Monica’s current portfolio includes Lincoln Square in Arlington, TX and various Trademark pursuits in Austin and Houston.

Outside of her day-to-day responsibilities, Monica serves on the board of the Trademark Make a Difference Foundation, is a member of Trademark’s IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access) Team, a Board Member of the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth (RECGFW), a Board Member of Goodwill North Central Texas, a Foundation Champion Director of the CREW Network Foundation, a member of Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC) and a member CREW Network’s local Fort Worth chapter. Monica is a Past President of CREW Fort Worth and continues to serve on various chapter committees. Recognition includes CREW Fort Worth 2020 Susan A. Halsey Excellence in Leadership Award, RECGFW 2018 Outstanding Young Leader of the Year and CREW Fort Worth 2014 Member of the Year.

Monica holds a B.A. in History from the University of Texas at Austin and is a graduate of the CREW Network 2019 Leadership Certificate Program which specialized in leadership development, industry training and mentorship. In June 2022, Monica completed the CRE Analyst FastTrack Program.

Tommy Miller joined Trademark in 1999 as a development partner, and is currently Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer.

Tommy previously held executive positions with Santa Fe, N.M.-based Security Capital Group and its investee companies, CarrAmerica, Archstone, ProLogis and the predecessor to Regency Centers. He wrote the business plan for, and was Executive Vice President of CarrAmerica’s serviced office business, and directed office property acquisitions in multiple U.S. markets. He also served as the Founding Director of the Security Capital U.S. Investment Research Institute and Senior Manager with the Arthur Andersen Real Estate Services Group (formerly GA/Partners and Gladstone Associates) in Washington, D.C., and an associate with Kenneth Leventhal & Co. in Dallas.

Tommy is an Urban Land Institute (ULI) CRC Gold Flight Council member and is active in the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and serves on the Board of Trustees of All Saints Episcopal School in Fort Worth, Texas. He received his BBA from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from Trinity University.

As founder and CEO, Terry Montesi has led Trademark Property Co. through over 30 years of innovative, community-focused development. Under his leadership, Trademark has worked on more than $4.6B and 21M SF of some of the most placemaking-centric retail and mixed-use properties in the United States.

Terry is the driving force behind Trademark’s collaborative, community-driven approach to development. Pulling from his 40-plus years of industry experience, he has cultivated a company philosophy that is defined by constant innovation, creating meaningful guest experiences, and long-term thinking. Terry’s commitment to constant evolution and long-time support of the core tenets of Conscious Capitalism led him to create Trademark’s own conscious development model, The Conscious Place, setting the tone for a continued focus on innovative and experiential retail and mixed-use places. Terry is also the host of Leaning In, Trademark’s podcast focusing on the future of mixed-use real estate.

Terry sits on the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Board of Trustees and The University of Texas Development Board; is a member of the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors Hall of Fame, the World Presidents’ Organization, and the Urban Land Institute (ULI); and has served on numerous committees and judging panels for ULI, ICSC and the Texas Exes.

As an active participant in the Fort Worth community Terry holds, or has held, leadership positions with the Union Gospel Mission of Fort Worth, Christ Chapel Bible Church, the Trinity Habitat for Humanity, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and Junior Achievement. In addition, he is an enthusiastic supporter of the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Before founding Trademark in 1992, Terry was a principal and co-founder of Huff, Brous, McDowell & Montesi, Inc., Fort Worth’s largest commercial brokerage and management firm. Earlier in his career, he worked for Lincoln Property Company. In 1986, he and his brother became Blockbuster Video’s fourth franchisee.

Terry earned his MBA from the University of Texas at Austin and BBA from the University of Mississippi. He and his wife live in Fort Worth, TX and are proud parents to three grown children.

Mr. Patel is a real estate investment professional with over 15 years of experience in investing, developing, financing, and managing various types of institutional quality assets. He has extensive experience with retail, office, industrial, and housing / mixed-use asset classes ranging from core to opportunistic transactions both in debt and equity. Previously, Mr. Patel worked as Vice President of Investments at Pacific Retail Capital Partners (“PRCP”) in Los Angeles, CA. While at PRCP, Mr. Patel had extensive exposure to the large-format retail sector on a national platform.

Mr. Patel, throughout his career, has held various positions at Terramar Retail Centers (now TRC Retail), OliverMcMillian, Morgan Stanley, and Red Hill Realty Investors. Mr. Patel is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). He holds an MBA / Master of Science in Real Estate from the University of San Diego and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Irvine.

Prior to Trademark, Phil Pearson joined the Lincoln Property Company (LPC) Dallas office in October of 2013 as Head of Asset Management for the retail division. Prior to LPC, Phil headed up national leasing for RREEF/Deutsche Bank for 10 years managing a portfolio in excess of $2 billion in retail assets. Phil has extensive experience in leasing and asset management of institutional quality shopping centers and mixed-use properties, including lifestyle, high-end free-standing locations, malls, and power & community centers throughout the United States. Phil is a licensed Texas Real Estate Broker and is designated by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) as a Certified Leasing Specialist (CLS). Phil served as former Texas ICSC Operations Chair for 3 years. Phil earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Texas Tech University.

David joined Trademark in July of 2014 with more than 35 years of retail leasing experience. Pratt is responsible for leasing the company’s malls and lifestyle centers. Having served 15 years with General Growth Properties as Senior Director and Vice President of Leasing prior to joining Trademark, Pratt has built a significant understanding for the retail real estate industry with an emphasis on specialty retail leasing. Pratt’s past experience includes Director of Leasing for The RREEF Funds, now Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management, Senior Leasing Representative for Jones Lang Wooton Realty Advisors, as well as Retail Leasing Agent for Fuller Commercial Brokerage Company.

Stephany Ruiz, a seasoned professional in the realms of hospitality and experiential programming, brought her expertise to Trademark in 2018. As the driving force behind the company’s hospitality and experiential marketing initiatives, Ruiz is dedicated to curating, elevating, and executing initiatives that transform and enrich the entire customer journey.

In her first year at Trademark, Ruiz launched two remarkable concierge programs at separate Trademark locations, setting a precedent for exceptional service. Over the years, she has made her mark on the portfolio by enhancing holiday and other yearly activations across multiple locations, enriching the overall customer experience.

Ruiz’s innovative approach to elevating the customer journey is evident through her successful partnerships and the strategic use of technology and other unique workflows at various touchpoints. Her ability to seamlessly integrate technology and experiential elements has not only engaged customers but also set Trademark apart in the industry.

With over a decade of experience in the field, Ruiz’s journey to Trademark began with her role at Caruso in Los Angeles, California, where she initially cultivated her passion for experiential programming and user experience. Prior to joining Trademark, she led the experience and operational components of DreamWorks Animation’s international holiday activations.

Ruiz holds a dual Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Northridge.

Keith Smith joined Trademark in 2024 as VP of Construction and Development to support the company’s growing project pipeline. With over 42 years of experience, Smith will play a key role in leading the construction and development of mixed-use and retail real estate projects, including new developments and major redevelopments. With a direct management role in the production of over 10.6 million square feet, Smith has successfully overseen projects exceeding $200 million in value. He is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and holds the Certified Development, Design, and Construction Specialist (CDP) designation. Keith graduated from Texas A&M University with a BS in Construction Management.

Lance joined Trademark in 2024 as Senior Vice President of Retail and Mixed-Use Development.

He has participated in the ownership of more than 100 properties throughout the United States and has overseen the acquisition, asset management, development, disposition and entitlements functions in depth for those properties. He has invested on behalf of institutions such as Apollo Real Estate, Guggenheim Partners, Protective Life Insurance Company and Goldman Sachs.

He is a 28-year member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) where he both chaired the Texas Convention in 2014 and served on the Government Relations Committee for three (3) years; he is Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and has been a licensed Texas Real Estate Broker since 1992.

He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin.

Clay serves as Vice President of Leasing, overseeing North Point and La Palmera. Walton has led a successful career in shopping development and leasing for more than 25 years. A consistent top performer, he has previously worked at Centennial Real Estate as a Senior Vice President of National Leasing and The Macerich Company as an Assistant Vice President of Leasing. Walton received his bachelor’s degree from Saint Edwards University in Austin, Texas.

Mandi has been with Trademark since 2011, bringing with her a diverse accounting background. While at Trademark, she has worked from a Property Accountant to VP of Accounting. She has contributed her expertise to over 10 properties in the Trademark portfolio, Corporate-level accounting, Treasury Management, and various special projects and committees. Prior to joining Trademark, Mandi worked at BEPCO in Partnership Accounting, XIT Telecommunications, where she gained experience with cooperative accounting, and CEC Entertainment, focusing on Financial Reporting in the restaurant industry. Mandi also obtained her Texas Teacher Certificate and taught Math at the Junior High level for a couple of years.

Philip joined Trademark in January 2022 and currently serves as Vice President of Construction and Development where he brings more than a decade of experience to guide construction efforts at Trademark’s multifamily developments. Before joining Trademark, Welch served as Director of Preconstruction for Weis Builders, Inc. Welch was a project manager prior to working in preconstruction bring firsthand construction knowledge to the table. Welch was project manager for Presbyterian Village North Senior Living Community Phase 1 expansion in Dallas, the company’s largest project at time of construction. He also led Weis Builders Texas office to record-breaking construction starts throughout the past two years prior to joining Trademark.

Welch earned a Bachelor of Science in construction science with a minor in business from Texas A&M University. He graduated cum laude and was a three-year recipient of the College of Architecture Construction Science Scholarship. Welch is also a LEED Green Associate on the U.S Green Building Council, an associate constructor for the American Institute of Constructors and a member of TREC and ULI.

Welch currently resides in Flower Mound, with his wife Jessica and daughters.

Stacey comes to Trademark with over 17 years of experience in the real estate and financial services industry. She joins Trademark from SandsPoint Capital Advisors. Prior, Stacey worked for Goldman Sachs for 12 years, where she was a Vice President in the U.S. Investment Accounting Department. Stacey was responsible for oversight of the accounting and financial reporting for over 200 consolidating legal entities within the Special Situations and Urban Investment Groups. She also led a team responsible for the full cycle accounting for a variety of retail, commercial, hospitality and multi-family assets. Stacey started her career at Trammel Crow Residential in their property accounting group. Stacey is a CPA, has her BS in Community and Regional Planning and holds a Masters of Professional Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington.