When you work with Trademark, our wealth of experience, passion for commercial real estate and commitment to collaboration allow you to achieve the maximum return on your investment.
Terry Montesi
In 1991 Terry Montesi founded Trademark, which has since developed or invested in over $1.2 billion in retail and mixed-use properties. Terry was formerly a principal and co-founder of Huff, Brous, McDowell & Montesi, Inc., Fort Worth’s largest commercial brokerage firm. Prior to that, Terry worked for Lincoln Property Company. In addition, Terry and his brother became Blockbuster Video’s fourth franchisee in 1986. He is an active participant in the Fort Worth philanthropic community, serving as a board member for the Union Gospel Mission of Fort Worth and formerly serving as a director of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and Junior Achievement. He currently serves as a member of the BBVA Compass Advisory Board, World Presidents’ Organization Maverick chapter, Urban Land Institute (ULI) and International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Terry formerly served on the Texas Exes Investment Committee and the ULI Awards for Excellence 2009 jury and was chairman of the 2006 ULI Place Making Conference. Terry holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin and a BBA from the University of Mississippi. He and his family reside in Fort Worth, Texas.
Tommy Miller
Tommy Miller joined Trademark in 1999 as development partner and is currently responsible for Investments and Asset Management. 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 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). He is a director of Lyman Holdings and Lyman Lumber Company in Excelsior, Minn., 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.
Kerby Smith
Kerby Smith joined Trademark in May 2001. Kerby has previously served many roles at Trademark including Analyst, Director of Finance and Vice President Finance. Kerby leads the Development division for Trademark in multiple markets, working on projects including property enhancements for Watters Creek in Allen, TX, Alliance Town Center and West Bend in Fort Worth, TX, as well as performing development feasibility study for third party clients. In Kerby’s prior Finance roles he has sourced over $600 million in debt and 300 million square feet of development including Market Street – The Woodlands, Watters Creek, Alliance Town Center and Market Street Flowood. Kerby is a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and received his BS and MBA from Texas Christian University.
Edward Manuel
Edward Manuel, Director of Development for Trademark, has been with the company since 2005. Edward has held numerous positions throughout several departments in the company, including leasing, finance, asset management and development. Throughout his tenure at Trademark, Edward has been instrumental in pre-leasing strategies for new developments, sourcing debt and equity for new transactions, asset management for existing portfolio assets as well as underwriting new development and acquisition opportunities. Edward is a member of Urban Land Institute – Young Leaders, International Council of Shopping Centers and the Greater Fort Worth Real Estate Council. He received his BBA in Finance with a Real Estate Concentration from Texas Christian University.
Chris Harden
Chris Harden currently leads Development Services for Trademark. During his tenure Chris has managed the due diligence and redevelopment of over $200 million of real estate. Prior to joining Trademark, Chris practiced architecture and development for mixed-use, power and lifestyle centers in North Carolina and Texas. Chris holds an MBA and Master of Architecture degree from Texas Tech University. He is a Licensed Architect, Licensed Real Estate Broker, Certified Commercial Investment Member Candidate and LEED AP.