David Lawson

Experience

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  Cadillac Fairview

  Jan 1981 - Jan 1987

  Development Officer and Vice President

  http://comericabanktower.com/https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comerica_Bank_TowerFrom 1983 – 1987 David Lawson, as Development Officer for Cadillac Fairview, managed the design and development of the Comerica Bank Tower in Dallas, Texas. MCorp was the original major tenant for the property leasing 600,000 SF and had an ownership interest in the project. David negotiated the major documentation relating to the project including the major tenant leases (850,000 SF), joint venture documents, and permanent loan commitment. Construction began in 1985.Click on Links below for project information. Show less

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  Prentiss Properties

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1990

  Senior Development Officer and Regional Manager

  http://www.fairview-park.com https://www.hines.com/properties/one-franklin-square-washingtonManaged all development, construction, marketing, leasing and operations of new and existing projects.✷ Pursued various acquisition, joint venture, and development opportunities.✷ Assets included two suburban office parks totaling 300+ acres and zoned for over five million square feet.✷ Office development projects initiated included a 600,000 SF ($210 million) project in the Washington DC CBD and two suburban office buildings totaling 545,000 SF ($100 million).✷ Conceived and implemented marketing strategies, which contributed to projects being over fifty percent pre leased to tenants that included IBM and C & P Telephone.✷ Asset Managed preexisting asset base of approximately 1,000,000 SF. Development Projects Included:✫ One Franklin Square, Washington DC✫ 2980 Fairview Park Drive, Northern Virginia✫ 3190 Fair View Park Drive, Northern VirginiaClick on links below for development project information. Show less

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  VeriQuest Private Capital - Real Assets

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1993

  Vice President

  www.veriquest.comDirected new business development activities for this commercial/multi-family real estate operating company representing institutional investors. Analyzed, researched, and underwrote real estate investment and development opportunities. Led investigation of the REIT market and actively pursued the potential of converting the VeriQuest Portfolio and operating companies into a publicly traded REIT.

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  Archon Group

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2003

  Senior Development Manager and Asset Manager

  Director of commercial real estate assets in many major markets throughout the U.S., responsibilities included underwriting/acquisition, development, asset management and disposition.✸ Coordinated and directed mid-rise office building developments including both speculative development and build to suit facilities totaling over 1 million square feet with aggregate total project cost of approximately $150,000,000 and later disposed of for approximately $185,000,000. Buildings developed included projects in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas.✸ Underwrote/acquired a significant number of assets as a part of portfolio and single asset acquisitions.✸ Directed asset management of a diverse and dynamic commercial real estate portfolio (totaling over 8,000,000 SF) in multiple locations (Texas, Central, and Eastern U.S). ✸Negotiated key documents on major projects including leases, construction contracts, purchase and sale agreements, management agreements, leasing agreements, architectural service agreements.Development Projects included:✫ Millennium Tower, Dallas✫ American Center, Nashville✫ 200 Metro Park South, Northern New Jersey✫ 900 West Park Drive, Boston MetroClick on links below for development project information. Show less

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  UBS

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2023

  Executive Director

  UBS Asset Management - Real Estate and Private Marketshttps://www.ubs.com/us/en/real-estate/realty/about_realty.htmlBeginning in 2011 David was a member of the US Portfolio and Client Services team, a part of the Real Estate & Private Markets unit within UBS Asset Management. David was located in the Dallas and managed investor relations and new business development for the Mid-Continent region. During his tenure with UBS he was involved in a number of areas within the firm. David initially lead the strategic partnerships initiative within the acquisitions group and then later shifted his focus to product development both in the US and abroad. Show less

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  WindMass Capital

  Sept 2023 - now

  Managing Director - Equity Capital Markets

  WindMass Capital is a Real Estate Private Equity Firm focused on Multifamily investing and strategies around Multifamily in the major Texas markets. WindMass is among the largest investment managers with an exclusive focus on this sector in Texas, and brings a unique approach to acquiring and investing in properties. In his role as Managing Director / Equity Capital Markets, David is responsible for leading the growth in the firm's institutional investor base.