Brazos Residential announced that it has appointed Wyatt Simmons as Chief Investment Officer.
Simmons brings nearly a decade of multifamily real estate experience across asset management, acquisitions, and debt and equity capital sourcing. Throughout his career, he has been involved in the origination and execution of more than $3.5 billion in debt and equity transactions across the commercial real estate sector, including approximately $2.5 billion in multifamily capitalizations.
Before joining Brazos Residential, Simmons held senior capital markets roles at Jones Lang LaSalle and Bank of America. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Acquisitions at Brazos Residential.
Simmons joined Brazos Residential in late 2022, when the firm owned approximately 2,000 units. Since then, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s portfolio to approximately 7,000 units by sourcing acquisition opportunities and developing institutional capital relationships.
In his new role as Chief Investment Officer, Simmons is expected to support Brazos Residential’s continued strategic growth by identifying investment opportunities, leveraging institutional relationships, and structuring, financing, and executing transactions for investors and stakeholders.
Simmons holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. He is based in Dallas and remains actively involved with the University of Texas Undergraduate Real Estate Society and The Real Estate Council.
Brazos Residential is a vertically integrated multifamily investment and property management platform headquartered in Dallas. The firm manages over $800 million in assets across more than 7,000 apartment units and employs more than 200 professionals.
The company focuses on workforce and Class B/C multifamily housing in high-growth Sun Belt markets, with an emphasis on acquiring attainable housing near major employment centers. Its vertically integrated model includes acquisitions, asset management, property management, and construction capabilities.
KEY QUOTES:
“Wyatt’s track record in the multifamily sector and his comprehensive understanding of capital markets make him an invaluable addition to our leadership team. His experience in identifying unique opportunities, combined with his leadership capabilities, will support the firm’s continued strategic growth. We are pleased to welcome him into this expanded leadership role.”
James Roberts, President and Co-Founder of Brazos Residential
