Joe Simmons
Senior Vice President
Specialties: Project Leasing, Tenant Representation, CRE Investment Services, Office, Land
Joe specializes in commercial real estate investment sales but he has a hand in all aspects of the industry from project leasing to development and tenant representation.
Joe has been involved in the acquisition, development, and sale of over $4 million in commercial assets. He brings to the table decades of experience in the Austin commercial real estate market. His long-standing relationships and thorough knowledge of the market give his clients the inside edge.
Joe’s investment background runs deep. Prior to joining AQUILA, Joe held a leadership role with the Bourn Companies, a commercial real estate investment and development firm based in Tucson, Arizona, where he was a partner working out of the Texas office. He also served as one of the Austin Directors for Prentiss Properties, prior to it’s acquisition by Brandywine Realty Trust. Joe also serves as an Acquisition Director and Partner in PV Opportunity Funds I – IV.
Affiliations
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Joe specializes in commercial real estate investment sales but he has a hand in all aspects of the industry from project leasing to development and tenant representation.
Joe has been involved in the acquisition, development, and sale of over $4 million in commercial assets. He brings to the table decades of experience in the Austin commercial real estate market. His long-standing relationships and thorough knowledge of the market give his clients the inside edge.
Joe’s investment background runs deep. Prior to joining AQUILA, Joe held a leadership role with the Bourn Companies, a commercial real estate investment and development firm based in Tucson, Arizona, where he was a partner working out of the Texas office. He also served as one of the Austin Directors for Prentiss Properties, prior to it’s acquisition by Brandywine Realty Trust. Joe also serves as an Acquisition Director and Partner in PV Opportunity Funds I – IV.
Affiliations
- Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), Licensed Real Estate Broker
- State of Texas Bar Association, Member
- Austin Bar Association, Real Estate Sector
- Austin Children’s Shelter Guild, Fundraising Volunteer
- Admirals Club of Austin, Member
- Bachelors Club of Austin
Achievements
- Austin Business Journal, Heavy Hitter – Multiple Years
- Negotiating Commercial Leases, Featured Speaker – Multiple Years
- ULI, Best Project Innovation Award – Preserve at 620
- Austin Business Journal, Commercial Redevelopment Project of the Year Runner-Up – Sheplers Redevelopment
Education
- Juris Doctorate, Baylor University School of Law
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, The University of Texas at Austin, Graduated with Honors
- AA White Dispute Resolution Center, Certified Mediator
